PAYING TRIBUTE TO MY HORSES! BACK IN 1985
Way back to the start of my recording career- I was Campdrafting- travelling all over NSW- met Australias finest-watched them winning Gold Cups- top drafts- this was the inspiration for my
first two albums- (Rodeo Queen) and (Vanishing Horsemen)- I was told it would forever brand me- as (that Lady who sings about horses) ? well, they why wouldn't I write about horses! they were my first love- I do not regret a minute- Some people wonder
why we love our horses so much! well because of the pleasure & the joy-they bring us- but also I have found we can learn so much from them too- our Stallion (Roc)taught us so much- and Roc has certainly left his mark- so many champions- winning at
Halter-Roping/Reining/Barrel Racing/Campdrafting/such wonderful athletes- so versatile- they do love to please! Check out the foal gallery below- nearly all champions- -A big thank you to all the various owners-for sending photos of their babies- the
story goes that you rarely see any (Roc) progeny for sale- those that have them -wont part with them ! Several have told me-they know they are gauranteed of winning- earning prize money- they love what they do- and they just love their horses!
MY FIRST ALBUM- MY CAMPDRAFT HORSE-(RED) TOBIN BRONZE -on the cover!
MY MATILDA! IN 2021
About as far removed as you can get from a Qtr Horse- but, such special horses- our magnificent Clydesdales- I grew up with one of these! my Dad had an old Draught horse-(Roanie) I grew up with him- learnt to ride on him-used to plow (single furrow) he was wonderful- unforgettable. An old family friend had a team of them- great to see so many heavy horse days - and appreciation of our work horses. So I have bought (Matilda) a lovely Clydesdale cross- she is adorable- going to breed from her- and use her around the place- to move logs-etc - she will be a big attraction at the Festival slso. Very hard to take a photo-cause she just walks right up! But here she is ,such a beautuful face! Matilda is sold now- to my NIece in Canberra! can't wait to see her being ridden!
ROC AGAIN -PROGENY- BRAG BOOK!
So many champions- so many stories- we bred a lot of mares to (Roc) when he stood at Uralla- and I miss having new foals -seeing it all come to pass- but these days I am pretty thankful just to look back -and admire- it is a very tough game- can be heartbreaking- but there are a few dedicated breeders out there -who have really found the magic combinations! I take my hat off to them- please send in any photos! of your babies!
ME AT BONY MOUNTAIN 2006-A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET- (photo June Underwood)
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PEPPY ROC
Roc's last foal- out of a Peppy Doc mare-owned by Zeta Frost. Charters Towers-what a thrill to see him out there winning! congratulations to Sophia Peters from Tamworth-a pair of champions!
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PEPPY ROC -
A versatile boy- good at everything- Roping- Barrels- loves it all.
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PEPPY ROC
Sophia & Peppy- a winning combination!
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ROC AGAIN - OUR HANDSOME BOY!
Son of Legendary (Roc O'Lena) Roc had several crosses od (Doc Bar) - read the Doc Bar story-it is amazing! So much great history there
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DOC BAR- THE LEGEND HIMSELF- OUR BOY WAS A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK!
ROC AGAIN - a chip off the old block! he had very strong links to (Doc Bar) through his Dam & Sire- and he had the same build-
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ROC STAR & HIS MUM- THE DIGGINGS!
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MISSY- MY DEL MINGO MARE
THis little mare-produced twin fillies-by (Regal) before we bought Roc-then she produced (Little Roc) who went on to become a Champion reiner. Full sory scroll down
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DAISY -NORMA & ROCSTAR.
Our first Roc baby born at The Diggings- early morning-it was an exciting time! My mate June was there to capture the moment.
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ELVIS & VANDY-
Hunch Bid mare- I had some amazing old bloodlines- they certainly produced the goods!
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ELVIS - son of Roc- ex Hunch Bid mare! born on Elvis. birthday!
Have not kept up with all the babies- but I'm sure this bloke became an awesome competitor!
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QUEEN O ROC
This was a first cross mare -out of Westie a ASB TB - she was shown at the Nationals in Tamworth as a yearling- placed in the final five- she was my riding mare- have since sold her to NSW.
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ROC O BYE
Bill Little bred this filly - out of his (Docs Denius mare) Denny- full sister to (Rocabout) champion Barrel Racing mare - and to Stallion (Roc a Billy).
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Daisy & Roc Star- born at (THe Diggings)
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ROC A BILLY -AS A YEARLING
ROCABILLY- has gone onto become a great sire- work horse- a good all rounder-
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TWIN FILLIES- FROM DEL MINGO MARE
Before we got Roc- I bred (Missy) to Champion ASH stallion (Regal) they produced twin fillies- Missy reared them-they were purchased by one owner & are brood mares now,
A HIGHLIGHT FOR ME WAY BACK IN 1993. TAMWORTH.
A LIFETIME WITH HORSES!
Now when I look back this all seems like another world! which it is-but so many highlights! Can I suggest that if you are a serious lover of horses! then you must get a copy of my album (Solid Gold) -a wonderful collection of my lifetime- my experiences-my heroes-tributes to two of Austalia's top sires- some legendary tales- All recorded with the finest musicians here in Australia. So the music is as good as it gets- But I am also very proud of the whole package- the Cover -the Photography- the booklet- but you be the judge- you can order it online here on my web site- via PayPal. I will autograph your copy -and I know you will love it all. We still miss our beautiful boy, I have two of his daughters here- going to breed from one of them this year- looking forward to some special babies next year! Luv Norma xx
LITTLE ROC" A CHAMPION REINER- A MIRACLE BABY! His Mum- (Missy) a Del Mingo mare -broke her leg- we patched her up- she foaled- reared this beautiful colt- who went on to become a Champion reiner! (Little Roc) She was the smartset- gamest-sweetest little mare & I will never forget her!
ONE OF ROC'S BEAUTIFUL BABIES- "LITTLE ROC"" A CHAMPION REINER AND A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK! A FASCINATING STORY WITH THIS BOY! HE WAS A MIRACLE BABY.
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