Aussie Heavy Horses

11/06/2026

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Braid Up Photography

30/05/2026

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This is Len Davies, of West Wyalong, and he is the grandson of the original owner of the Bennett waggon used in the Australian record 62 horse team at the Good Old Days Festival in 2025. Len's grandfather, JT "Tommy" Davies selected the farm "Lantarnam" at Calleen in 1901 at the age of 19. Tommy was one of 11 children and struck out with his older brother to go farming on the scrub lease of 2500 acres. Two years later he brought his new bride Daisy to the two roomed cottage on the farm. Tommy was an excellent horseman and he owned two 10 tonne waggons made by James Bennett at the factory in St Mary's in Sydney. He ran 14-horse teams in both of the waggons and carted wheat bags to the Calleen siding each harvest. The record breaking waggon was sold in a clearing sale in 1945 and secured by Tommy's nephew Viv Davies at Caragabal. The waggon then changed hands again and was donated to the Lachlan Vintage Village. When the Village was closed, the waggon went into Viv's shed and eventually sold to Ian Dahlenburg, Murrami. Ian kindly allowed the Barellan Working Clydesdales to use the waggon to set a new Australian record of 62 heavy horses harnessed to an Australian built, laden wool waggon. The signwrighting JT Davies, West Wyalong, is still clearly visible on the waggon.

18/05/2026

Tickets on sale now!
https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52237/the-golden-plough-2026-50th-anniversary

📅 30–31 May 2026
Peak Hill Showgrounds
More info: facebook.com/thegoldenplough

08/05/2026

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01/05/2026

Great craftsmanship seen in Ashleigh’s products

Thank you to Poison Anvil Blacksmithing for your amazing trophies that you donate each year! Nothing compares to these, they are one of a kind and extremely appreciated! 🤩

Make sure you pop over and say Hi to Ashley and check out his merchandise, he will be on site both Saturday & Sunday!

📲 0427 291 446
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28/04/2026

Reliable field services for rural and remote operations, one of our generous sponsors for the Gatton Heavy Horse Field Days

➡️ B Max Industries ⬅️

Reliable field services for rural and remote operations including:
Welding, fabrication, hydraulic cylinder re-seals, mobile plant repairs and irrigation fault diagnosis - onsite or off, wherever you need us!

Thank you team for your sponsorship this year, we really appreciate it!

📲 Jordan 0475 723 604

27/04/2026

5 sleeps to go - don’t miss out this augers to be a great weekend for any age.

Here's our 2026 flyer. Feel free to share it!

MANY thanks to the respective photographers: Braid-up Photography, Perspective Photography, Richard Cox Photography. and Sharyn Hine.

27/04/2026

Unique designs and hand painted!

Traditional Signs ➡ Specialising in unique, effective long-lasting business signage of all sorts-from old and modern- as well as banners, striping, scrollwork, horse-drawn vehicle restoration, screen printing and 3D routing and carving.

Thank you Ian, for all of the work you put in helping us advertise this wonderful event! 🤠

23/04/2026

We’re counting the days down till this weekend! Heaps of horses in action

Thank you to the Duneske Clydesdales team for your support this year. Look forward to seeing you and your usual truck load of horses there! 😍

15/01/2026

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Bookings are now open for on-site camping at the Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival in March next year - but sites are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Forms are on our website https://heavyhorsefestival.com.au/stay or pm us your email address and we’ll send one to you. 🌻