About Us
The Bowness-Watershed enterprise, a family-owned and operated business, strives to keep fees and charges reasonable, recognising the importance of your success for our own.
Our Team
James and Jocelyn Daly
Owners
Eve Mansfield
Abigail Brigg
Brodie Batinich
John and Helen North
Our History
The original Bowness Stud, a 3500-acre property located approximately 35 kms northeast of Young in Murringo, primarily runs cattle today.
In 2005 Watershed Farm was acquired, a similar-sized property located 20 kms east of Young, where our horse stud is now situated. This farm also includes our self-sufficient fodder growing program.
In 2010, we added a further 200-acre property known as Alsam Park Stud, now known Bowness Stud, conveniently located 10 kms east of Young, serving as our stallion station, breeding, and foaling-down facility. Our significant enterprise now spans around 7000 acres
John and Helen North have been professional racehorse breeders and bloodstock sale consignors on Bowness Stud for over 30 years. Their expertise and knowledge of the thoroughbred industry, and highly successful record, makes them a valuable source of advice.
James and Jocelyn Daly live on Watershed Farm, own and manage its operations, including grain and fodder production.
Together James and Jocelyn ensure top-quality care for broodmares, foals, weanlings, yearlings, and spellers. They have a hands-on approach, understanding the dedication and detail required in thoroughbred breeding. They breed and race thoroughbreds themselves and understand the work, dedication and attention to detail involved in achieving results.
Services
Our services cover breeding commercial thoroughbred horses, agisting broodmares and foals, rearing, feeding, and preparing resident only weanlings and yearlings for sale, as well as agisting, breaking-in, and spelling young horses.
NB. Transfers directly between Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm are carried out free of charge by our professional horse transport.
Facilities
Our equine facilities are meticulously designed for safety and efficiency. Each horse paddock features highly visible and horse- safe fencing, with large white-capped posts, sight wire, netting, and plain wire. These paddocks are all equipped to enhance safety and many are separated by laneways for security, ensuring easy and secure access across the property. This design minimizes the risk of injuries, as horses are not near common fences.
Shelter
Fully rubber-lined stables and day yards cater for safe handling, along with a secure pick-up and drop-off area. The generously sized paddocks are well sheltered with either natural windbreaks, shade trees or quality man-made structures. The clean, undulating countryside provides sheltered slopes where horses can rest comfortably.
Water & Soil Quality
High quality water is supplied through fresh creeks and dams. Each paddock has pure and clean water all year round. Feed and nutrition are an absolute priority. Through careful management, we have maintained our paddock pastures despite drought conditions that Australian can often receive. We have utilised biological fertilisers to enhance our soil health and consequently promote nutrients in our pastures and feed. We grow our own grain and fodder and have multiple grain and fodder storage facilities.
Feed & Nutrition
Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm pride themselves on providing lush, nutrient rich pastures, along with regular blends and feed mixes of home-grown hay, legumes and grains.
On Watershed Farm we utilise a Keenan feed mixer as part of our program. With our Keenan, we scientifically mix high protein blends and nutrient supplements together with feed, placing an emphasis on keeping acidosis minimised.
Complete rations are mixed together and dispersed to horses on a regular basis so they consistently receive a high quality dietary intake. Our mixes and pastures are designed to promote intestinal health, heightened immunity and improved bone and muscle density. Along with an abundant paddock pasture, this assists horses to reach their full genetic potential.
Contact
Phone
James Daly,
Mobile: 0428 821 390