Equine Walk of Fame
See also: https://sconevetdynasty.com.au/installation-of-the-equine-walk-of-fame-plaques/
See also: https://sconevetdynasty.com.au/horse-heritage-precinct-scone/
See also: https://sconevetdynasty.com.au/scone-nursery-of-champions/
Very soon we will see 113 bronze plaques embedded in the pathways of Kelly Street, Scone. These are the culmination of several years planning, cajoling and prodding. The categories of famous horses are summarised thus:
Featured Image: ‘I Am Invincible’ Plaque (draft) Scale = 380mm vertical x 280mm horizontal
Scone Equine Walk of Fame Horse Summary:
| Category | Number of Plaques | Sub-total(s) | Distribution
(Placement) |
| Thoroughbred Racehorses | 38 | Liverpool to St Aubins, West | |
| Champion Thoroughbred Sires | 29 | Kingdon to Liverpool, West | |
| Australian Stock Horses | 20 | Liverpool to St Aubins, East | |
| Performance/Other Horses | 21 | Kingdon to Liverpool, East | |
| (Light Horse) | (4) | War Memorial | |
| (Polo) | (11) | Kingdon to Liverpool, East | |
| (Olympian/Equestrian) | (6) | Kingdon to Liverpool, East | |
| SHF Horse of the Year | 5 | St Aubins Square | |
| Total(s) | 113 | (21) |
Although this project has been many years in the making the following have contributed most significantly to eventual delivery in its current format. These include most importantly Jill Macintyre** and Peter Haydon***. Others were Julianne Christopher (HTBA), Steve Guihot (ASHS) and latterly Andrew Cooper** (ASHS), Alan Fletcher, David Gatwood, Belinda Oltenue and Tracey Warner (all UHSC). Chloe Leake (***) and Allan Greer (both UHSC) have been outstanding in driving the concept to fruition.
See also:
Equine Walk of Fame Groups
| Australian Stock Horses + Year of Birth | Champion Thoroughbred Sires + Year of Birth | Champion Thoroughbred Racehorses + Year of Birth | Performance & Other Horses:
Light Horse Group Polo Horses (P) Olympian/Equestrian SHF Horse of the Year |
| Saladin 1870 | Lochiel 1882 | Poseidon 1903 | Midnight 1905 |
| Cecil 1899 | Grafton 1884 | Poitrel 1914 | Polo 1908 |
| Midnight 1905 | Ayr Laddie 1892 | Beauford 1916 | Fred 1908 |
| Radium 1911 | Maltster 1897 | Eurythmic 1916 | Horses Deployed Overseas WWI |
| Norma 1930 | Linacre 1904 | Heroic 1921 | Gibbergunyah (P) 1922 |
| Bobbie Bruce 1934 | Valais 1913 | Windbag 1921 | Panzer (P) 1945 |
| Dimray 1938 | Magpie 1913 | Amounis 1922 | Nabinabah Kylie (P) 1978 |
| Chan 1945 | Heroic 1921 | Peter Pan 1929 | Chester (P) 1980 |
| Abbey 1955 | Beau Pere 1927 | Ajax 1934 | Ellerston Pinky (P) 1983 |
| Nabinabah the Gun 1957 | Manitoba 1930 | Flight 1940 | Ellerston Suva (P) 1984 |
| Reality 1958 | Midstream 1930 | Shannon 1941 | Ellerston Claret (P)
1998 |
| Sage King 1958 | Delville Wood 1942 | Delta 1946 | Ellerston Lizzie (P)
1998 |
| Haydon Gypsey II 1961 | Star Kingdom 1946 | Sailor’s Guide 1952 | Haydon Angel Jewel (P) 2001 |
| Rosebrook Cedar 1962 | Bletchingly 1970 | Todman 1954 | Ellerston Sheltie (P)
2001 |
| MacCallum’s Kintyre 1963 | Vain 1966 | Fine and Dandy 1956 | Ellerston Cube (P)
2005 |
| Abdul 1966 | Marscay 1979 | Noholme 1956 | Gold Ross (O/E)
1945 |
| Nabinabah Comma 1972 | Last Tycoon 1983 | Sky High 1957 | Coronation (E/O)
1948 |
| Scrumlo Victory 1973 | Danehill 1986 | Rain Lover 1964 | Salad Days (E/O)
1954 |
| Nabinabah Breezette 1973 | Redoute’s Choice 1996 | Biscay 1965 | Kibah Tic Toc (E/O)
1977 |
| Edenhope Mickey Myndo 1984 | Flying Spur 1992 | Vain 1966 | Wishful Thinking (E/O)
1982 |
| Encosta De Largo 1993 | Baguette 1967 | Kibah Sandstone (E/O)
1984 |
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| Lonhro 1998 | Gunsynd 1967 | Greendale Acres Liberty Beau SHF 2018
1998 |
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| Fastnet Rock 2001 | Luskin Star 1974 | Hunterview Sinatra SHF 2019
2005 |
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| Exceed and Excel 2000 | Kingston Town 1976 | Jabell Shekira Spin
SHF 2020 2008 |
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| Street Cry 1998 | Emancipation 1979 | Efficient
SHF 2021 2003 |
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| Snitzel 2002 | Canny Lad 1987 | Brigadoon Park Black Magic SHF 2022
2016 |
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| Written Tycoon 2002 | Schillaci 1988 | ||
| I Am Invincible 2004 | Mahogany 1990 | ||
| Flying Spur 1992 | |||
| Octagonal 1992 | |||
| Lonhro 1998 | |||
| Choisir 1999 | |||
| Makybe Diva 1999 | |||
| Miss Finland 2003 | |||
| Weekend Hussler 2004 | |||
| Typhoon Tracy 2005 | |||
| Black Caviar 2006 | |||
| Pierro 2009 | |||
| Winx 2011 | |||
| 20 | 28 | 39 | 21 + 5 (SHF) |
| Grand Total = 113 | |||
Horse Heritage Precinct @ Scone (Blog)
See: https://sconevetdynasty.com.au/horse-heritage-precinct-scone/
Legends Myths & Fantasies
The title is apposite. This ‘post’ fits all three categories, but it’s been on my agenda for a long time. It’s something that has been gnawing away in my psyche and refuses to go away. I started with the concept of a ‘Hall of Fame’. The notion bounced back meekly however, whenever and wherever I tried to purvey it. This is yet another attempt!
Brand: “SCONE – NURSERY OF CHAMPIONS”
Preamble
Following implementation of the Scone Bypass post-2020 the opportunity presents to establish a Horse Heritage Precinct embracing the Kelly Street corridor in its entirety or in especially designated zones or sectors. The UHSC Kelly Street Revitalisation Committee is the delegated revue agency.
“This sculpture (Mare & Foal) identifies Scone and the Upper Hunter Valley as the Horse Breeding Centre of Australia. It commemorates the role horses have played in the development of Australia and is a tribute to one of mankind’s greatest friends”.
Objective
“Clarity of vision and unity of purpose”
Establish a ‘Horse Heritage Precinct’ to record, honour, display and preserve the outstanding contributions made to horse production (breeding and racing) by exceptional individuals, families, Studs and teams throughout the history of our community and country. The ‘Horse Heritage Precinct’ will also celebrate the emblematic status and historic significance of the region as one of the great horse and thoroughbred producing areas of the world. It will both augment and strengthen Scone’s image as a totemic tourism destination.
Walk of Fame
Contact Name: Alan Fletcher Manager Special Projects UHSC
Contact Number: 0265 401 103
Ref: OUT-12989/18
26 February 2019
Dear Sir/Alan
I refer to your letter re. SCONE HORSE WALK OF FAME – NOMINATION FOR PAST AND CURRENT CHAMPIONS as designated above.
I write as an elected/appointed charter member of the Walk of Fame Sub-Committee.
Scone and the Upper Hunter have at least three areas of traditional excellence. These are:
(1) Thoroughbred Breeding (plus Country Racing),
(2) Australian Stock Horse Society (‘Walers’) and affiliated activities
(3) Polo in Australia.
These equine sports should be acknowledged with majority representation in a genuine WALK OF FAME and not share billing with the meretricious latecomer societies or selections. The latter could be listed on an honour board such as in the Scone Visitor Information Centre or the Scone Race Club Cup Winners in the Thoroughbred Hotel. The Scone Horse Festival ‘emerged’ from the Scone Thoroughbred Week some 40 years ago.