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! 

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! 

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) 

Well and truly carrying on the flag for his old man!  Sophia Peters his trainer/rider- Sophia hais from Tamworth- so right in the heart of horse ccountry- as we are here at Warwick- Warwick Rodeo looming- Sophia is bound to bring Peppy up- so look forward to that! 

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