When is the Scone Horse Festival?

The festival runs each May over roughly ten days. Exact dates are published by the festival organisers — check their site for the current program, and book accommodation early because the town fills fast.

Can I bring my horse to a farm stay near Scone?

Yes — most Farmshare properties in the Upper Hunter offer yards or paddocks alongside guest accommodation. Each listing shows its horse facilities, and you book directly with the host.

Stay With Your Horse Near Scone Horse Festival

Scone Horse Festival — Festival — polo, campdraft, racing, rodeo, at Various venues around Scone, Scone, Upper Hunter. Typically May each year, usually running about ten days.

Scone calls itself the Horse Capital of Australia, and for around ten days each May the Upper Hunter fills up to prove it — polo, campdraft, the Scone Cup races, rodeo and street events pull competitors and their horses in from all over the eastern states. Local motels book out months ahead, and most of them can't take a horse anyway.

That's where a farm stay wins: yards or a paddock for the horses, a real bed for you, and you're on the doorstep of the festival instead of floating in from an hour away each morning. The Upper Hunter is thoroughbred country, so properties with proper horse facilities are the norm rather than the exception.

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Blandford, NSW· 31 km away

Travelling with your horse? We offer convenient overnight accommodation for horses and riders, ideally located 30 minutes north of Scone – the Horse Capital of Australia – and 1 hour south of Tamworth. With easy access to the New England Highway, we are a convenient stop for travellers heading north or south, as well as those travelling to equestrian events throughout the Upper Hunter and New England regions. We are also ideally located for competitors attending events at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) in Tamworth. Guests are welcome to camp on-site with their horses, making it easy to stay close to your horse while travelling or attending an event. Horse accommodation options include: Large shared paddocks Grass runs Stables Power available for trailers, goosenecks and caravans Whether you are travelling to a competition, attending a clinic or event, or simply breaking up a long journey, we provide a practical and horse-friendly place to stop. Having the option to stay overnight allows horses time to get out of the float, stretch their legs and settle before continuing their journey, while owners can rest and enjoy the convenience of staying on-site. Our location makes us an ideal base for those travelling with horses through the region, with Scone and Tamworth both within easy reach. Advance bookings are recommended, particularly around major equestrian events. For availability, pricing and accommodation options, please get in touch and let us know your requirements.

$ 11.00per night

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