OAKLANDS STUD
Comprising of over 1000 acres of undulating fertile pastures,
Oaklands boasts the perfect conditions to breed and grow future champions.
Oaklands boasts the perfect conditions to breed and grow future champions.
Oaklands Stud, established in 1979, was once a Friesian dairy farm until it was strategically converted into one of Queensland’s premier thoroughbred breeding Studs. Stud Principal Neville Stewart, proudly operates alongside his family with the common goal of consistently producing quality racehorses to be sold both nationally and internationally. When searching for the ideal location to found his stud, Stewart was drawn to the rolling paddocks of Oaklands, essential to muscle and bone development of thoroughbreds at all stages of life.
Oaklands Stud boasts large water allocations for irrigation purposes, this aids in maintaining luscious green pastures that are essential for the growth and development of horses reared at the stud. In compliment to the prosperous agriculture, Oaklands also comprises of state of the art facilities vital in the preparation of pregnancy, weanlings, yearlings, broodmares and stallions. |
NEVILLE STEWARTFounder and Principal of Oaklands Stud
Neville Stewart, proud founder and principal of Oaklands Stud has a strong passion and long-term involvement in the Australian Thoroughbred Industry. After founding Oaklands in 1979, Neville has continued to work and live on site, growing the business with his three sons: Alex, Alistair and Hamish. Neville has been an active member in the Australian Thoroughbred Industry serving as The Toowoomba Turf Club chairman for twenty-one years, on the Queensland State Racing Board for six years and as Chairman of The Downs and South West Racing Association (principal club controlling thirty six race clubs across the downs) for fourteen years. Neville’s passion and commitment to the industry saw him being awarded the Honorable Order of Australian Medal in 2007 for service to Thoroughbred Horseracing. Of all his success in the industry, Neville claims his greatest enjoyment and proudest moments to date include those shared with clients. “Watching my clients and friends achieve success, whether it be in the breeding barn or on the racetrack and sharing in their smiles is what truly makes me happy and my job a success.” Today, Neville is enjoying watching his son’s achievements in an out of the industry and is looking forward to a plentiful and successful future for Oaklands Stud. |
ALISTAIR STEWARTStud Co-Principal
From a young age, Alistair, son of stud Principal Neville, has had an interest and passion for the Thoroughbred Horse Industry. Alistair grew up around horses and has always been involved in their care and development. As Junior Principal of Oaklands, Alistair has a particular interest in bloodlines and enjoys working alongside Neville learning the ins and outs of the industry. Alistair aspires to work to bring a youthful approach to Oaklands and draw on his skills and ability to reach all generations and educate them and continue working alongside them with the common goal of furthering the Thoroughbred Horseracing Industry. |
HAMISH STEWARTStud Co-Principal
Youngest son of stud Principal Neville, Hamish, enjoys undertaking a more physical role at Oaklands. Along with Alistair, Hamish enjoys learning about bloodlines and furthering his knowledge in pedigree analysis. Hamish has a passion for building strong client relationships and looks forward to introducing his contacts to the industry. Currently pursuing a professional Rugby Union career, Hamish enjoys coming home to Oaklands as much as possible. |
MANAGEMENT TEAM
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STEPHEN LAMB
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THE DOGSOaklands is vey lucky to have four honorary staff members: Roxy, Winston, Boo and Bull.
Chief Labrador Bull says that he loves life at Oaklands and his favourite things include doing feed up on the rhino, putting out hay in the truck and lying in the sun keeping watch over all the horses as well as sneaking in a quick nap when he can! |
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