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Cannon Hayes Stud boasts a magnificent location to foster, develop and grow your thoroughbreds.
At Cannon Hayes Stud, we pride ourselves on delivering boutique equine management with a personal touch. The boutique nature of the business ensures we can run smaller paddock sizes, ensuring every horse receives tailored care with ample feed availability. This aspect of our operation is our key driver of performance.
Situated 2km from the town centre of Scone in the Hunter Valley, NSW provides Cannon Hayes Stud optimal access to a range of first class equine and veterinary services synonymous to the region, and the added benefits of being a 5 minute drive to a regional centre. Convenient and safe farm access off the New England Highway allows Cannon Hayes Stud to readily serve clients from across Australia easily.
Set amongst 98 acres of fertile, undulating Hunter Valley irrigation country, Cannon Hayes grows a blend of natural and improved pastures, providing the base diet for reproduction, growth and performance. Paddocks are consistently rotated, rested and rejuvenated to ensure optimal feed growth. A hand-fed supplementary diet is tailored to individual equine requirements to help balance the natural pastures and boost performance.
Generous paddock sizes with safe and secure fencing, shade trees, shelter sheds and clean, secure water supplied through a concrete trough system, provides an ideal environment for resident thoroughbreds.
Why Choose Cannon Hayes Stud?
We are a small boutique, family owned and operated stud. Our staff are an extension of our family, and are equally as passionate and experienced in their fields. We pride ourselves on being able to provide individualised care for all our resident Thoroughbreds in all of their requirements.
Our Commitment to Excellence
From well maintained, safe facilities to personalised care, Cannon Hayes Stud offers an environment where horses thrive. Situated in the heart of Scone, our location enables us to build strong relationship with world-renowned studs and stallions, whilst maintaining convenient local access to training and veterinary facilities.
A Partner You Can Trust
With years of experience in the Thoroughbred Industry, we understand what it takes to achieve success. Whether you're a breeder, owner, or investor, we’re here to support every step of your horse's journey with professionalism and passion, and a little ‘Luck of the Irish!’ We pride ourselves on our family values.
About
Services
Sales Preparation
From breeding to foaling down and through to weaning, our centralised location in the Hunter Valley provides a perfect base for resident mares to access first class studs and veterinary facilities throughout the Hunter Valley. On farm we run small paddock numbers to enhance wellbeing and provide good nutritional base.
Rehabilitation & Tailored Services
We provide rehabilitation and veterinary support to clients to assist in returning their horses to optimal health. Our facilities and experienced staff, assisted by our on-farm veterinarian provide 24/7 care and ensure each horse receives individual care and attention. Our proximity to Scone Equine Hospital and our on-site veterinarian allows us to provide specialised care in specific rehabilitation cases.
Bloodstock Consultancy
We provide expert bloodstock and stallion mating advice to help optimise breeding outcomes. We can also assist in purchases from auctions, online sales platforms and private sale opportunities. We ensure every detail is handled with care and strive to ensure our client are set up for long term success.
Broodmare Management
From breeding to foaling down and through to weaning, our centralised location in the Hunter Valley provides a perfect base for resident mares to access first class studs and veterinary facilities throughout the Hunter Valley. On farm we run small paddock numbers to enhance wellbeing and provide good nutritional base.
Sales
At Cannon Hayes Stud, we take pride in preparing and presenting quality drafts across all major Australian bloodstock sales. Dave is also available to attend as a buyer on clients behalf.
We work in closely with bloodstock agents in ensuring horses on farm are nominated to the appropriate sale. We aim to keep our draft sizes small to ensure each horse receives adequate preparation and marketing leading into each sale.
View our Sales page for more information.
We have a great relationship with Lucy and Dave.They run a top class operation and don't leave anything to chance. Dave and l talk regularly about our stock in his care and discuss mating ideas sale destinations and progress of all horses involved at Cannon Hayes Stud. We have no concerns to the well-being of our stock and enjoy being part of a family type environment.
Jenny & David Morison
Contact Us
Have questions about our services, yearling sales, or how we can help with your horses? We're here to provide the information and support you need.
Reach out today—we’d be happy to assist.
Director and General Manager
Dave Morrissey
0417 667 202
dave@cannonhayesstud.com.au