Craiglea Rural - Working Dogs, Horses & Livestock

23/08/2024

Throwback to
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17/08/2024

This short clip is extracted from..
WORKING DOG TRAINING ONLINE
Craiglea Mack - 21 Months
Our latest video is Mack at 21 months old, and what he has been up to at work for the month.
Mack has had some more mustering on cows and calves, plenty of dry cattle work, and some little jobs on ewes and lambs, which he hasn't had a lot of yet.
Mack is improving out of sight!
To watch the full video, check out WORKING DOG TRAINING ONLINE
www.workingdogtraining.online

16/08/2024

It’s INFUSION DAY and I’m sitting here reflecting on the NSW Futurity Show, and life in general I guess.

There are a few major takeaways:

1. 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 it and any horse sport is a great leveller. I love that about training & showing horses in any discipline. It teaches you so much about yourself. Discussing this with the incredible jockey, Glen Boss “Bossy”, on the weekend really got me thinking.

2. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚. I definitely have had some moments in my past where the frustration of mistakes has been reflected in a poor reaction after the run. It means you are passionate, you care and you are a competitive person. However, this past year I have been able to flip this and I now tell myself, ‘my identity is more than the outcome of this event’. After the event I still go home with beautiful horses, a crew that gives me 100%, a family that loves me, a house that is a home and the ability to keep living this life and supporting and inspiring others to do the same.

3. 𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, whether you win or you come last, is a reflection of you, your personal brand and a mark of success. So is congratulating those who do win, and celebrating them in that moment.

4. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙. Here’s cheers to those that hang around and help pack up at the end of an event, who are grateful for sponsors & cattle donors and take the time to show their gratitude to them, who appreciate the committee and those who put an event on, who help the people in the backyard by assisting in opening a gate, clearing a pen of cattle, or thank them for their hard work.

5. 𝘼𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚. They put themselves in a position of authority and are often the scapegoat for people who want a reason to blame why something hasn’t worked out. It is so important that before you have an opinion, you seek to understand, not to judge. This can be as simple as asking someone who may have more knowledge, attend a judges clinic, or be an active committee member. It’s amazing how knowledge can create enlightenment.

6. 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨. That’s ultimately why we do what we do. If you keep seeking to get to the outcome, a certain goal or achievement, what happens if we don’t get there or when we do achieve it? Is it the end of the journey? Do our days become empty? Fall in love with the process and every day gives you purpose and fulfillment.

7. 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨. A great example of this is getting back on your 2year olds and breakers. They are the best levellers. They make you appreciate the time and training that has gone into your older, more seasoned horses. They also remind you of the incredible potential the future holds and the reward that comes with effort & commitment.

8. 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨. If you take the time to soak everything in, you’ll find true meaning in what you do. At this recent event there was a little voice that constantly put things into perspective for me every day of the 9 days we competed. Each morning when this little boy came to the arena, he’d call ‘Daddy!’ Over and over again. Until his Daddy, a very accomplished professional trainer, would look up and wave. To this he would giggle with delight and be content for a few seconds until he started this cycle all over again. I looked forward to this little voice every single day. To him the outcome doesn’t matter. His Daddy is his world whether he wins or not. This is something that his daddy does. It’s not who his daddy is. Such a beautiful reminder of what is important in our life.

9. 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙐𝙥. There were so many examples of people just ‘showing up’; to help a family member, to watch and learn, to cross that time line (some for the first time), and some despite poor health or illness. This takes courage and your bravery is not unnoticed.

10. 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙜𝙤 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩. We are lucky enough to have many young families in our sport. To the mothers who prepare and train their horses or support their partners to do so, pack up small children, drive many hours and compete like a badass, you are doing way more than you realise. Let the ‘mum guilt’ go, as not only are you showing up for you, you are teaching your children that it is ok to chase your goals and showing them the hard work required to do so. And to the little girls wearing dresses, boots & flower headbands, and the little boys wearing jeans, boots, cowboy hats, chaps, playing in the sand, mud, riding bikes and sneaking off to swim in the puddles, catch tadpoles or yarn in the stands, this is living and I feel you are living the best childhood a kid could dream of. And I, like many others LOVE watching your daily adventures and feel privileged to see you grow up in this sport.

11. 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 & I’m so grateful for mine. Family, friends, our crew, our help team, all the lopers, breeders and owners, the show organisers, sponsors, cattle donors, spectators, everyone who participates & competes are integral to allowing us to live this life. Be grateful for every person who makes your life what it is.

And finally, a huge shoutout to Chris Norville from Quirindi who picked up our Bridles when our tack box came open on Saturday afternoon. I would especially like to 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 every person who shared our post and kept a look out when driving the New England Hwy on Saturday & Sunday from Scone to Willow Tree.

This community is where we grew up and will always hold such a special place in our hearts. We appreciate you!

🩶 Lynda



NSW Cutting Horse Club
4CYTE
Equissage Therapy Australia
Equissage NSW Amy
Mitavite
Resistol Australia
Carr & Day & Martin Australia
Cryochaps
Infiniti Equine

16/08/2024

Little bro didn't do too badly either, debuting at 8yrs old on mums novice mare.

The reins though 🫣

15/08/2024

DOB 10/11/14
Sire: ONE MOORE DADDY (One Moore Spin)
Dam: LOGAN SPARKLE (Riverdance)
C1 ASH & A1 AQHA A1-13618

Solitaire is a very leggy and naturally athletic filly. She carries some great performance bloodlines and is a valuable addition to our stud as a workhorse, performance horse and broodmare. We are very excited about her future - we loved her mum (impeccable nature which she passes to all her 4 daughters) and her dad needs no introduction! We look forward to starting her on a cattle a bit more and giving her a draft run at some stage this year.

2017 - She was broken in by ARW Breaking & Training as a 2yo. Broke in easily and is has been a no fuss horse. An occasional ride here and there, luckily she has no dirt so can be pulled out of the paddock and ridden.

2018 - Not much riding but I did take her in to Miles show for an outing & she had the odd muster etc, used her to lead the kids off etc.

2019 - Solitaire attended 2x challenge/draft clinics earlier in the year and received fabulous comments from various clinicians on her natural ability. She wasn't ridden much after that due to a few unfortunate things but dragged her in a week before Miles show and took her there, she did very well and her & I tied for first in the ASH rider class and she placed in all ridden classes. I had a week to get some flying changes etc and took her, Stella & Pulse to the Hannaford Open Stockmans Challenge - Solitaire & Stella tied for first in the trail class & the dry work, I unfortunately let Solitaire down in the cut out so Stella just beat her for first overall but Solitaire came a very close 2nd.
2019 - Condamine Encouragement Draft - She had her first run in the Maiden, unfortunately the beast did not want to move so we ran out of time before the gate, but was a lovely steady run for her first go (77 (19-55-3)!!

2021 - ARBC Dalby, got respectful scores in wet & dry work, was highest of my three overall by 1 point ;).
2021 - Roma Show (this was her 2nd ever show, she placed in all her events)
2nd ASH Hack mare 4yrs & over
1st ASH Working mare 4yrs & over
Reserve Champ Hack
Reserve Champ Working (let down by me!)
2021 - 2nd proper Draft at Dulacca. Worked really nicely but probably got the steadiest beast of the day and ran out of time before the gate so just a little score (78 (20-55-3)).

2022 - 3rd ACA Draft @ Pittsworth. 80 in first found of Maidne/M4M making the M4M final and ran another 80 for 4th place (20-56-4/22-55-3)
Chinchilla Encouragement - 74 in the Novice and 83 in Encouragement, finaling again.
Hannaford Draft - unlucky with cattle.

15/08/2024

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14/08/2024

Hello team 👋

We just wanted to share this with our followers. Another great opportunity to sell or purchase a working stock dog (within Australia).....

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2024 SPRING Australian Working Stock Dog Auction!

Friday 6th SEPTEMBER - Thursday 12th SEPTEMBER 2024

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!

We are calling for nominations for our SPRING Australian Working Stock Dog Auction!

Nominations are open to all classes and ages of working stock dogs, that are older than three months of age, and showing working instinct on stock.

We are genuine in our endeavour to make this platform truly NATIONAL!

We would LOVE to see nominations for dogs fromALL STATES OF AUSTRALIA..

Whether you work cattle, sheep or goats, in the paddock, yards, shed, truck or otherwise..

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!

All information is available on our website..

www.workingstockdogauction.com.au

Nominations CLOSE
Thursday 29th August 2024, 6pm AEST

If you are interested in nominating a dog or pup, please contact us..

Bidding OPENS
Friday 6th September 2024, 6pm AEST

BIDDING CLOSES
Thursday 12th September 2024, 6pm AEST

Please share this with anyone that you think may be interested.

Thank you!

12/08/2024

🫶 Dulacca Hoof Pick Campdraft 2024🫶

Thank you to all the committe - such a great relaxed draft & safe grounds & especially Healing.

I took 5 horses & 2 kids 😴💤.
Not sure I could do that more than once a year on my own! But was well worth it...but not going to lie, they've all been bushed until the next opportunity arises & I'm not keen to lift another saddle for a bit 🤣.

HUGE thanks to my neighbours for helping me get the extra 2 horses in there...and everyone that helped with the kids etc. thought out the days.

HIGHLIGHTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The boys had their debut - Jack winning on Sol & Tobes 4th on Pulsey

⚫️VIRTUE had 2 runs for 2 scores at her 2nd ever start. She felt awesome, just missed gate with an 83 and received some amazing feedback & compliments.
⚫️SOLITAIRE redeemed herself and ran beautifully for me in the Maiden with a full course (Jack might’ve fixed her for me).
⚫️JEWEL got her first gate & a PB
⚫️PULSE worked hard but no joy with the cattle.
⚫️WISH just missed the gate & got a PB.
Keeping in mind her 3rd draft ever and the last starts were over 2yrs ago as she's been in broody paddock since! She was also lent to a friend & they got a good cut out just no luck outside.

12/08/2024

Pulse & Tobes had their first draft together at Dulacca Draft 2024.

Pulsey killed it in the cut out, the jockey was just a bit too greedy to get a 24 so took a while to call the gate 🤣 so they dropped it back... otherwise he may have beat his brother for the cut out.

So proud of this combo, shes only been drafted by me & Tobes was riding on the end of the buckle 🙈, and they did so well.

12/08/2024

Well a lot to write about Dulacca Draft 2024, will start with Jack & Sol....

Jack competed in his first ever draft on Sol who's only ever drafted with me!
They absolutely nailed it and were clear winners, winning the cut out as well!.

For a kid who nearly didn't do it, he's considering he might do some more drafts.. provided they don't clash with footy of course! The grin on his face was priceless!

So proud of his riding & how well big Sol went for him!! She's so soft & kind for him.

Select Sires

10/08/2024

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Not bad for their first ever draft 🥹

🟤🏆 𝐌𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 🏆🟤
Judge – Ross Wolski
Cattle donor – Golden Pastoral Holdings

1. Jack Sturrock riding Craiglea Solitaire 74
2-3. Lochlan Albrecht riding Blue Mare 60
2-3. Amber Frame riding Silver 60
4. Toby Sturrock riding Craiglea Pluse 55
5. Georgia Hughes riding Savannah 48
6. Haddie Amor riding Bandit 35
Cut Out - Jack Sturrock riding Craiglea Solitaire

𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀 𝓎ℴ𝓊 𝓉ℴ 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒷𝓊𝓈𝒾𝓃ℯ𝓈𝓈ℯ𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓅ℯ𝓇𝓈ℴ𝓃𝓃ℯ𝓁 𝒻ℴ𝓇 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓅𝓇𝒾𝓏ℯ𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒸ℴ𝓃𝓉𝓇𝒾𝒷𝓊𝓉𝒾ℴ𝓃𝓈 𝓉ℴ 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒹𝓇𝒶𝒻𝓉！
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08/08/2024

Tobes may have claimed his next horse....

08/08/2024

👋 Hi!

Who does this fella remind you of??

WDTO members can you guess his dad?

07/08/2024

27/07/2024

Pulse a true 🦄 , so was her mother.
The fact she can look after 2-4yr olds or win drafts/challenges/show comps for me! 💝

18/07/2024

Late Australian Championship wrap up..

We headed to St George QLD a couple of weeks ago for the Australian Working Cattle Dog Championships.

We had a great weekend with some decent results..

Craiglea Ruby was equal 2nd in the Open event.

Craiglea Hank ran off for 1st in the Maiden, losing the run off, and finishing 2nd. Hank was also equal 4th in the Novice.

Also worth mentioning that Craiglea Abby made the third round Open final fresh off weaning a litter of pups. Mack also made the Maiden, Novice and Open finals. Only his second trial, and first outing since the futurity last year.

Jamie Sturrock also judged the State of Origin event, which was a bit of fun!

Lastly, HUGE congratulations to Wyatt Judd for his Open Australian Championship win! Very well deserved!

08/07/2024

"Either you run the day or the day runs you.” — Jim Rohn

06/07/2024

For those following along at home...

06/07/2024

Go QLD!!! Good luck to all the Queensland team tonight.

Queensland Judge Jamie Sturrock
Ross Kehl
Andrew Jansen
Paul Wroe
Stan Hughes
Sam Connolly
Charlie Brummell

05/07/2024

Happy from our handsome litter. 🇺🇸

**These are NFS**

If interested in anything that may be available in the future, be sure to sign up to our mailing list! https://www.craiglea.com.au/contact/

04/07/2024

Got to ride all my girls today 💝😊

02/07/2024

EDIT - ALL PUPS HAVE FOUND HOMES..

We are sharing this cracking litter of well bred pups!

We did not breed these pups, we are sharing them on behalf of a friend of ours.

We are aware that it can be difficult to get a Craiglea pup, as demand far outweighs supply!

They are by Craiglea Mack (AI), out of a Craiglea Tex female.

These two dogs are a couple of the best, and toughest work dogs that I have owned. Strong and silent, clean nose bite.

This pedigree also carries a double cross of Swan Spud through Craiglea Twist and Crawfords Kate. All excellent work and trial dogs!

30/06/2024

This short clip is extracted from..
WORKING DOG TRAINING ONLINE
Craiglea Mack - 22 Months
We are back with Mack this week, in the small training paddock. He is 22 months old in this video, and we are tidying up his outrun and doing a bit of driving.
You may have noticed that most of the recent content has been with Mack. This is by design. Mack is the first dog that we have been able to film from the very beginning.
We have watched Mack -
1. From his very first look at sheep
2. Learn his obedience
3. Progress through the round yard, arena and training paddocks
4. Transition to real work including dry cattle and sheep
5. His first cattle dog trial
6. His first look at cows and calves!
As our database of videos builds, we would like to be able to show multiple dogs from the very beginning, to the very end, in a structured format. As time rolls by, we will include various dogs, that have different strengths and weaknesses.
To watch the full video, check out WORKING DOG TRAINING ONLINE
www.workingdogtraining.online

27/06/2024

"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow." - Anthony J D'Angelo

27/06/2024

Will we see you there?! 🤠🐾🐮

20/06/2024

“The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it's about the courage to show up when you can't predict or control the outcome.” - Brene Brown

20/06/2024

😍🐾 Dixie & Earl

19/06/2024

The boys & their girls at Miles Show 2024.

Old T Dawg & Pulse cleaned up all day...