Ian Francis

08/06/2024

24/04/2024

LEST WE FORGET

16/04/2024

6 weeks old now. by Craiglea Mack x CV Wags.

01/04/2024

"Cedar Valley"

31/03/2024

It's with sadness that we close the rope side of our ourline store and business.
It started in 2010 when John Buzolic from Rope Online first sponsored Ian to where we had an online shop and Virginia had a lot of fun with so many patterns and colours the rope could come in. But exciting times ahead expanding the Farm business and Cedar Valley Brangus. There will be more time for Virginia to work with her working collies.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the rope business over the years, we have met a lot of lovely people , both in person and over the phone. Really have appreciated the support and the loyalty to our products.
Wishing everyone the best for the future and remember
"What you accept today, you can expect tomorrow "

26/01/2024

17/05/2023

Don't forget if you are coming to Ken's memorial on Saturday please RSVP to [email protected] today .

02/05/2023

Sad to report the passing of Ken May at Naracoorte Hospital overnight.

Long time friend and associate, highly respected for the contibutions he made to young people as instructor at Longreach Pastoral College and through his clinics Australia Wide and throughout the world.

Our thoughts and condolences to his partner Anita and to his children Lee and Rochelle and all his family.

13/04/2023

New dog's digs. Thanks to Swifthill & Co. They are a local family, just outside of Murgon, QLD. Custom made, includes a whelping cage, where we can put up dividers for whelping when needed. We dont breed very often so didnt need a dedicated whelping box.
Thanks to Sarah Swift for cage images.

16/03/2023

Ian has been inducted into the Australian Reined Cow Horse Association (ARCHA) Hall of Fame. We would like to thank those involved with the ARCHA for their support of the nomination.

⭐️⭐️ Hall of Fame ⭐️⭐️

The ARCHA Hall of Fame recognises the people who, over the years, have contributed in many ways to the organisation. These men and woman have been so impactful in our sport and have shaped the course of Reined Cow Horse in Australia.

We were so proud to induct two Hall of Fame inductees at our recent National Finals and the first we would like to present to you is Ian Francis.

Ian has been training and showing cow horses since 1970 and has won all major cow horse contests in Australia - his name is undoubtedly synonymous with Reined Cow Horse.

Ian has conducted cow horse clinics in all Australian states, NZ and Canada. He has also conducted the cow horse segments of judging clinics for the AQHA and the Horse Show Assoc. of Australia on numerous occasions.

Ian has been both a mentor and a benchmark to so many in the Reined Cow Horse arena and we are extremely pleased to induct him into our Hall of Fame.

Ian Francis

14/03/2023

Local saddler Damen Lowrie has made something special for the ARBC, beginning of April at Dalby.

06/03/2023

01/01/2023

Wishing everyone a bright and prosperous 2023

16/12/2022

More on the Tribute to Ken May
"The Dinner and both Auctions met with terrific support. About 130 people at the dinner and they gave wonderful support to the Auction on Thursday night. A huge thankyou to Jim Ryan and the Darling Downs Branch Australian Stock Horse Society for allowing us to hold our Auction in conjunction with their sale and to Ray White Rural Dalby and AuctionsPlus for conducting the Auction.
It is said that you reap what you sow, Ken must have sown a lot of good will and relationships to elicit this huge response.
A MASSIVE thanks from us to all who travelled so far to attend, to the donors and to all who bid on the sale items.
Thanks to Gita and Errol Thomas for their help and guidance and to Sean O'Hanlon for all his help though out. " - Ian Francis

14/12/2022

SHOUT OUT -

"A BIG thank-you to mark Buttsworth and Sue Franks for doing their clinics to contribute to the Ken May Tribute and also to Leah Read , who I believe has done two clinics.
GREAT SUPPORT " - Ian

02/12/2022

SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER TRIBUTE TO KEN MAY AUCTION.
7 ITEMS....NOW ON AUCTIONS PLUS.
https://auctionsplus.com.au/.../ken-may-tribute.../110029

START TIME APPROX 6PM (QLD TIME)
PLEASE REGISTER FOR A BID CARD FOR THIS AUCTION, OR REGISTER FOR BIDDING WITH AUCTIONS PLUS (IF BIDDING ONLINE)

THIS AUCTION IS BEING RUN BY RAYWHITE AT THE COMPLETION OF DAY ONE OF THE DALBY AUSTRALIAN STOCKHORSE SALE ( MANY THANKS TO RAY WHITE FOR CONDUCTING THE AUCTION AND TO THE DARLING DOWNS BRANCH OF THE AUSTRALIAN STOCKHORSE ASSOCIATION FOR LETTING US FOLLOW ON FROM THIER AUCTION)

02/12/2022

THE TESTIMONIAL DINNER AND AUCTION FOR KEN MAY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS LAST NIGHT. THANKS TO QLD COUNTRY LIFE FOR BEING THERE TO COVER THE EVENT.
AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED, CONTRIBUTED TO AND ATTENDED.

Ken May and John Arnold are credited with making thousand students great horsemen due to their teachings.

29/11/2022

SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER TRIBUTE TO KEN MAY AUCTION.
7 ITEMS....NOW ON AUCTION PLUS.
https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/charity/ken-may-tribute-charity-auction/110029

29/11/2022

JUST IN. John Howe and Robyn have donated a service to Steel Duck for the auction at the Ken May Testimonial Dinner tomorrow night at Dalby.
Live cover, chilled or frozen semen available.

Phone bidding available. Contact Virginia 0409199457

27/11/2022

Thanks to Annie Wieden of Annie Wieden designs 0407914295. Engraved Sypderco Pocket knife - another item for the auction at the Ken May Testimonial Dinner this Thursday 1st December at the Dalby Events Centre.

26/11/2022

More great items for the Auction at the Testimonial Dinner for Ken May on this Thursday 1st December at the Dalby Events Centre.
( Thanks to the Ray White team for auctioneering at this event)

Horse Feed Bag set donated by Delilah J Horse Gear
A Fine Art Print of a photo of Ken's hands donated by Jo Thieme Photography
A Service to Destinys Oak donated by Nentura Quarter Horses
If you are not coming to the dinner but would like to bid contact Virginia 0409199457 [email protected] and we can send you a registration card and one of the crew will ring you on the night. 🙂

enquiries Virginia 0409199457

23/11/2022

More Items donated for the auction at Ken May Testimonial Dinner Thursday 1st December 2022 at the Dalby Events Centre with proceeds to Ken May.

His and Hers Horseshoe shape belt buckles. Fit a 1 5/8 inch belt and a 1 1/2 inch belt. Traditionally forged out of 5/8" round 304 stainless steel.
Donated by Tim and Kym Minogue 0409721445
Glenvale Forge

Two Sets of Split reins ( auctioned separately) - Donated by Ian Francis

An engraved spyder co pocket knife by Annie Wiedon Silversmith - donated by Annie

If you can't make it to the dinner but would like to bid contact Virginia 0409199457 [email protected] and we can send you a registration card and one of the crew will ring you on the night. 🙂

Dinner tickets available until midnight tomorrow at nominate.com.au/tickets at $100 per person.

Tickets are essential as this is a catered event.

Catering by Elisha Beil Thyme to Plate Catering Co
Roast Dinner and desert. Drinks are BYO. Tea and Coffee on tap :)

enquiries Virginia 0409199457