Big River Cutting Club

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Welcome to Big River Cutting Club
Big River Cutting Club is all about good horses, good people and a great community.

We’re a family-orientated club bringing together people who share a love of horses and the exciting sport of cutting.

27/10/2026

Practice 14 & 15 November 2026
Hawthorn Park
South Grafton
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Saturday practice 3 fresh Head. 2 runs $130
Sunday Reining Pattern and Boxing, Box Drive or Down the fence $40 - 2 runs.

Saturday afternoon free Sausage Sizzle
Bring own drinks.
Tea & Coffee cake 🍰 & bikkies supplied both days

Enquiries to
Leanne Barnier 0427 431 973

WHERE HORSE AND RIDER BECOME ONE For those that love it, cutting is not just a sport – it’s a way of life. Cutting is a western-style equestrian sport where a rider and horse work together to demonstrate the horse’s athleticism, intelligence and ability to handle cattle. The National Cutting H...

22/10/2026

What is Reined Cow Horse?

Reined Cow Horse is a fun and exciting western riding activity where horse and rider work together to show their skills, both with and without cattle.

There are two main parts:

1. Rein Work (Without Cattle)

Horse and rider follow a set pattern in the arena, showing how well they work together. This includes circles, turns, changing direction and stopping.

2. Cow Work (With Cattle)

Horse and rider work together to control a single cow. They guide the cow around the arena, turn it along the fence and circle it, showing teamwork and control.

You don't have to be an expert to give it a go! Our Big River Cutting Club practice day is a great opportunity to learn something new, build confidence and have fun with your horse.

Become a member (join now, and your membership will end in 2027) Come along to our weekend of training. Saturday 14th November - Cutting training, Sunday 15th November - Reining Cowhorse Practice.

Regards
Donna Flynn - [email protected]
Publicity/Vice President

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21/10/2026

This will be a jam packed fun learning weekend. On the Saturday you can practice your cutting skills - (experienced people will be there to assist), BBQ Saturday Arvo, then Sunday we will have the reined cowhorse practice and demonstration. (experienced people to assist). We look forward to seeing you all. Bookings will be through I compete.

19/10/2026

17/10/2026

Today marked the first event for the Big River Cutting Club for the new commitee.
Rain has lingered all weekbut not eventuating into very much. The arena was leveled up and prepped early in the week and the few showers we had set it up for a great day. This morning looked pretty dismal with some overnight showers and an early morning scud that came through. We all agreed that it would not be long till it would clear. It turned out to be a lovely cool day with a few very light showers. The surface was fantastic and the cattle lasted out for two rounds for everyone. We had a morning tea break with cakes and bikkies donated by Vanessa Johnston.
Newcombes Saddlery in South Grafton donated a full bale hay bag for a lucky 🍀 rider draw, this was won by Audrey Hayward.
Riders travelled from Glen Innes, Murwillumbah, Wauchope, Casino and locally. It was a great day with lots of laughs and lots of learning.
Thank you to our cattle supplier Judy Gumbleton and Barry McKee for bringing the cattle to the grounds. We all really appreciate the effort you went to, to supply us with cattle for the day.
Our next event is next weekend the 24th& 25th October. We have a 2 day clinic with Professional Cutting trainer Ronny Mann. This is being held at Giletts Ridge and being hosted by Kim McKenna and Peter Lake. One rider position is still available for the clinic.
Our final event for the year will be a two day practice on the 14th & 15th of November at Hawthorn Park. Watch our page for more details coming soon.
Thank you to everyone who helped with setting up and keeping things rolling today, and also a big thank you to the people who brought help horses 🐴 it is greatly appreciated.

Put your hand down and enjoy the ride 🤠🤠

President
Leanne Barnier

17/10/2026

Nice temperatures today at the big river cutting club practice held at Hawthorn Park, Grafton. Everyone had a wonderful day and there was a lot of experienced riders there to assist riders. Our next practice day will be held on 14/15th November 2026. Watch our page for further updates.

14/10/2026

Hawthorne Park Equestrian User Group Inc
👩‍🏫 AGM meeting Monday 19th October 2026
South Grafton Ex Services Club Wharf st South Grafton
Time: 6.30pm
All Clubs are advised to send a represent to meeting
All positions declared OPEN

14/10/2026

Last chance to book in for our practice day at Hawthorne Park, Grafton. Hawthorne Park Equestrian User Group Inc Date: 17th October 2026, the surface is terrific. Book in now, $130 per horse.

Address

Grafton, NSW
2460

Website

http://bigrivercuttingclub.com/

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