Diggers Rest Horses|Arthur
Arthur and I were a team for many years, whether mustering cattle, running in horses, guiding horse treks, clerking at the Wyndham Races or simply going out for a ride. We’ve had quite a few adventures together and he’s always done the right thing by me. The times we accidentally parted company came down to…
New to the 2016 Schedule|Nine Day Horse Trek, August 19-27
9 Day Diggers, Wuggubun and El Questro We have had so much interest that we are offering another nine day trek, August, 19-27, 2016. Join us for an amazing 9 day Australian horse riding adventure in the magnificent East Kimberley region. By horseback, we’ll be exploring remote river valleys, old stock routes used by drovers…
Diggers Rest Horses|Tom
Tom is a sticky beak, which tends to get him into trouble now and again, mostly with Roderick when he’s in the midst of a job and finds a nose over his shoulder. He’s a fantastic little horse: good walker, responsive and loves his cattle work. Tom has had his first season of trekking and…
Diggers Rest Horses|Nick
In riding a horse we borrow freedom Helen Thomson Sophia and so many other riders, myself included, have had this experience with Nick. He’s big and powerful while graceful and smooth. Nick is a gentle giant; he moseys along with beginners, and responds beautifully with experienced riders. He may not turn as quickly as…
Diggers Rest Horses| Cat
Short for Caterpillar, because this horse will doze his way through thick scrub and anything else you ask him to, within reason. We wish we had a dozen of this fella. Cat’s been a gem from the get go, gentle with people and the boss of the herd. Small children take him for strolls, or…
Diggers Rest Horses| Buster
We owe so much to our horses. Here’s a tribute to one of our best, written by Rachel Dillon. Buster I was just a greenhide rider Another tourist from the east Looking for adventure Or a horseback ride at least I felt honoured to be trusted Enough to take your rein To join…
It’s the growing season!
We have had a very good start to the wet season. Our previously oh so dry paddocks have come back to life and the dams are all full. The cattle and horses are fat and shiney, and would be perfectly content if it weren’t for the mozzies and the flies. It’s a fantastic way to…
A Morning At Digger’s Rest Station
Bewley Shaylor really captures the atmosphere of Digger’s Rest Station life in this video for On the Verandah. The animals are a big part of things here, both the domesticated ones and the wild ones. Corellas are everyone’s alarm clock here, along with the horses coming up for their breakfast at sunrise. It…
