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The Hunter Valley - Australia’s Thoroughbred Breeding Capital
For nearly 200 years the Hunter Valley has been home to world-class thoroughbred studs, broodmare farms, veterinarians, saddlers, farriers, equine transport companies, feed producers and many other equine support industries and thousands of dedicated people with a love of and passion for horse husbandry.
The Hunter Valley’s multi-billion-dollar thoroughbred breeding industry is a world renowned and economically significant agricultural industry. It is 1 of 3 Centres of Thoroughbred Breeding Excellence in the world.
The industry contributes $5b every year to Australia’s national economy and supports over 230,000 jobs across Australia.
In NSW, it contributes over $2.6 billion to the state economy and supports over 50,000 jobs.
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Australia’s largest thoroughbred producer, supplier and exporter
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Birthplace of 1 in 2 thoroughbreds born in Australia
In the Hunter Valley, we are the largest agricultural industry and employer – employing some 5,000 people and contributing to a strong regional community and economy.
With over 200 studs and broodmare farms and a sophisticated network of equine support industries, including the Scone Equine Veterinary Hospital (a centre of veterinary research excellence in its own right) – we are a recognised Equine Critical Industry Cluster. We thank the many studs, industry participants and contributors for their support in the making of this educational booklet and for their continuous support that strengthens, unites, protects and preserves our industry for future generations.
