Sports
Queensland Festival of the Horse QR Thoroughbred Stud Tours
Toowoomba
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This tour commences with a visit to ""Clifford Park"" Racecourse to see ""Slow"" track work, a typical Monday activity after Saturday racing. Richie Stephenson, one of Toowoomba's leading Trainers is the host for the morning. The tour leaves at 7:45 a.m. for the Rex Lipps Training Establishment in Hursley Road. Rex Lipp will present his horses for their inspection. A scrumptious morning tea will then be provided.
The tour then leads to Eureka Stud, to view the new stallion 'Red Dazzler' and his first foals of the season. Then onto Clear Mountain Stud to see some more top stallions, this is followed by a buffet lunch at the historic Glengallen Homestead. After lunch, the journey continues to the restored Canning Downs Homestead to hear a talk on breeding mares. A final stop at a boutique stud Furlong rounds up the tour.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4630 1379
Email: mail@fittonins.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Tour commences at 0745.
Date: 29 Sep 08
Frequency: Annual
Venue: Clifford Park Race Course
Clifford Park Race Course
Toowoomba
Queensland, Australia
4350
ENTRY COSTS
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $95.00 | 29 Sep 08 | |
| Child (Aged 5-18) | $65.00 | 29 Sep 08 | this covers student prices also |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome, especially if via their own transport.
Disabled: Luxury coach provided. People are welcome to drive their own vehicle if they prefer and all places are wheel chair friendly.
Miscellaneous:
On the tour, hear Robyn Woodward BVSc MVSc MRCVS, partner at Wilson's Equine Veterinary Services speak about " Are Genes or Environment More Important in Breeding a Top Racehorse?" And Rob Atkinson, a blood horse pedigree consultant, discuss "Breeding Winners!"
Courtesy all day parking at Clifford Park Race Course, Hursley Road, Toowoomba. Depart and leave for home from this venue.
