Gulgong Heritage Harness Association

Last Updated January 2012:
The weekend at Wongarbon with Magpie and Joan Macarthur was once again a wonderful time. Neil Munn, Lois O’Neill, Brad Lincoln, Jim Gilbey, Hayley Fagerstrom and Chris Hills all arrived on Friday afternoon and evening. They were greeted with a very tasty chicken dish and crunchy bread rolls. On Saturday morning they were joined by Warwick Leeson and Luke Milsom, and set off on the drive. It was the first time Lois had had her horse Charlie out in harness after he was broken in by Donny Hobbs. There was a little bit of excitement to start with, but all went very well. Lois is looking forward to many more drives with him. On the other side of the coin, Hayley had a little incident and ended up with a broken foot. The drive through the countryside was very relaxing, and a long lunch break was taken beside the river. On Saturday night Magpie and Joan outdid themselves again by feeding their guests with very tender steaks on the Barbie, together with salads and dessert. Unfortunately a storm was brewing on Sunday morning so the drive was put off. Many thanks to the Macarthurs from all the participants, for a most enjoyable weekend.
A successful Come and Try weekend was held at Chris and Carol Hills’ property at Gulgong on November 19/20. One of the highlights was Jim Gilbey harnessing up his pair of Shetlands so that other people could have a try at driving a pair. As a result of the weekend, the Club has gained a new family membership.
Jim Gilbey, Carol Hills and Donna Birchell took six Shetlands to the Shetland Super Show at the end of October at Bathurst. There was another Shetland at the show that Jim bred, and all seven ponies won ribbons. Carol came second in the Lady Driver class and her pony Ton Lea Park Jamie was second in the Driven Gelding class, according to Carol ‘because we could pivot on one wheel, which the Scottish judge really liked’.