The Golden Plough Festival 2026: Celebrating 50 Years of Australia’s Horse Ploughing Heritage
The Golden Plough Festival returns to Peak Hill, NSW in 2026 for its incredible 50th Anniversary, celebrating Australia’s rich horse ploughing and agricultural heritage. This rare rural festival brings together powerful draught horses, traditional ploughing competitions, working horse demonstrations and authentic bush culture in a living tribute to the farming traditions that helped build Australia. For anyone passionate about draught horses, rural history and preserving old bush skills, The Golden Plough is a truly unique Australian experience.
Wild Beginnings: Discover the Art of Pack Saddling in Australia
The Wild Beginnings: Introduction to Pack Saddling Workshop is a hands-on introduction to pack saddling, bush trekking and travelling through the Australian bush with horses. Held near Ebor, NSW over the June Long Weekend, this beginner-friendly workshop gives participants the chance to learn practical pack horse skills, bush horsemanship and trail preparation alongside experienced horses and trainers. Perfect for anyone dreaming of long-distance horse trekking, authentic bush adventure and reconnecting with Australia’s equine bush culture.