THE PROPERTY
Newington Farm is set upon 120 acres of rich soil along Canungra Creek, at Biddaddaba - an hour's drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Originally a Warmblood stud, the property has been rested from horses for some 15 years - providing clean country for our client's thoroughbreds for the future. Major capital infrastructure and pasture improvement has been undertaken to ensure Newington Farm offers the best possible environment for high quality racehorse to spell and agist here. Ample water and rainfall, annual pasture improvement and irrigation where required allows the farm to cater for local and interstate horses of the highest calibre.
The property is named after 'Newington House', the original Blaxland settlement farm in Australia, developed and built by brothers John & Gregory Blaxland in 1807. Julian's fourth great-grandfather Gregory, went on to lead the crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813, opening up the colony to extensive grazing country to Sydney's West.
Facilities
Newington features a 40 horse stable complex, Walker, Dressage Arena, Sand-Roll and a private 800m Fibre-Sand Training Track. We work our Pre-Trainers 3 alternating ways via Treadmill, and under saddle in our fibre-sand dressage arena and on our 800m fibre-sand training track. We’re blessed with excellent riders and prioritise time and patience over numbers with our client’s horses in work at the farm.
The property boasts 3 dams to draw irrigation, with 60% of the farm watered when required to maintain excellent pasture cover for our spellers.
'Horserail' Fencing
Newington Farm has installed 'Horserail' fencing as standard for all 45 paddocks on the farm. This product range - originally designed and developed by John Wall in America has been improved over 20 years and has proven a much safer alternative to traditional wire fencing. Now adopted by major breeding operations Widden & Rosemont Studs - 'Horserail' significantly reduces paddock injuries through its carbon based 'Hottop' and 'Hottcote' wire replacement products. Your horses' safety is paramount at Newington Farm, hence the adoption of this product for our fencing requirements.
Stabling and Paddocks
Newington Farm offers a 45 paddocks ranging from 0.5 to 5 acres in size allowing horses to spell in singles, pairs or in groups of 3 or 4 horses. Colt's are provided for, along with stables for sick or injured horses, along with smaller day yards with accompanying shelters. Paddocks range from creekside flats, to mild undulation and steeper hill paddocks for those that require it - catering to every horse’s needs. Our walker, treadmill, roundyard and arena area allows for horses to be freshened and pre-trained upon request.
