The Hunter Valley of NSW is the world's largest producer of thoroughbreds after Kentucky in the USA.  The sport of kings is one of Australia's most popular pastimes, and the Melbourne Cup is the race that stops the nation on the first Tuesday of November.

Maureen grew up on a thoroughbred stud near Tamworth where her father stood the outstanding homebred Todman sire 'The Toddler'.  When she wasn't at   boarding school in Sydney, she strapped for her father's team of horses, including N&NWDRA cups king, Beau Jet, and the record breaking speedsters such as Sir Biarritz and  Golden Bonnie.

Maureen's other claim to fame is that she went to school with the daughters of Australia's elite racing families, such as the Smith's (Tommy's daughter Gai Smith -- now Gai Waterhouse), the  Pagans (owner of Melbourne Cup winner Padtheway), the Kelly's (Newhaven Park Stud, Booroowa)  the Clifts (owners of Sunset Hue - sire of Gundsynd).   Maureen's Saturdays were spent exclusively at the races or travelling to the prestigious  Hunter Valley studs with her father to check out new stallions and drop off broodmares.

Though no longer closely involved in racing, Maureen has made an effort to stock racing saddlery, memorabilia, art and gifts.   Hats and fashions will also be available for the famous Grafton July Racing Carnival, the richest rural cup carnival in Australia.

By Brand:

Horse Sense
Zilco
Tipperary
Ariat
Old Macs
Enforcer
Sidney Hamilton

By Product:

Bits
Bridles
Saddles
Saddle Pads
Stirrups and Spurs
Goggles
Girths & Surcingles
Horse Boots
Whips
Exercise Gear
Horse Boots
Art and Gifts