Clydesdale Experience in the Upper Hunter
Located in the Hunter Valley near Jerrys Plains, The Clydesdale Experience is a fantastic way to spend three hours. Not only do you get to see the horses up close, but you see them work and learn their history, all in the beautiful Hunter Valley.
Visits are by appointment only, which can be done through their website.
Meet the Clydesdales
Greeted by our hosts on arrival, we then met the four Clydesdales that currently call the farm home. While getting up close to the horses, we learned about them and the owners’ history with the breed. For such large animals, they were extremely gentle, although we were reminded to be careful as they are very strong.
Wilfred
Morning Tea
After meeting the Clydesdales, our hosts put on morning tea and coffee. Very nice coffee and homemade scones and cakes, which were delicious! Two of the horses joined us in the shade while our hosts explained all about Clydesdales.
Hunter and Leroy at Morning Tea 
Morning Tea
Working the Horses
After morning tea, we went out to the ploughing field where we had a demonstration of what Clydesdales could do. We started with a demonstration of old horse powered machinery, where the horse powers a pump or grain crusher.
We then saw ploughing and were able to take part by guiding the plough. This was great fun, and everyone had a turn.
All of this in the wonderful Hunter Valley with the Wollemi National Park as a back-drop.
Leroy About to Start Work 
Barney 
Harvey Relaxing After a Hard Day Supervising
What Did We Think of the Clydesdale Experience?
This was an amazing experience, with friendly hosts and wonderful horses making it a great time. If you want to learn about Clydesdales, how they work or just want to get up close to them, this is a great experience. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed it.