The Boundary Rider's Report July 2026
The Boundary Rider’s Report July 2026
This is the bull sale issue of the Boundary Rider’s Report so hold on to your hats for some bull news. The bull sale catalogues have been printed and posted. Please keep an eye on your mailbox and if you don’t think you are on our mailing list and would like us to post a catalogue to you please contact
kirstywhite@baldblair.com.au with your postal address asap.
Bull Sale - 1pm Tuesday, 4th August 2026 online and on property 6486 Guyra Road, GUYRA NSW 2365.
Open Day - 10 - 2pm Sunday 2nd August 2026
On offer are 90 Bulls, 70 Bulls rising 2 Years (Spring Born) and 20 Bulls rising 18 Months (Autumn Born).
Progeny of following Bulls:
- Connealy Craftsman
- Myers Fair-N-square M39
- Hart Network
- Baldridge Heat Seeker H925
- Sterling Confidence Plus
- Sterling Pacific 904
- Tehama Patriarch F28
- Murdeduke Quarterback Q011
- Bald Blair Stirling S86 (Our most prolifically used Bald Blair Sire of more recent times)
- Bald Blair Patriarch T23 & T183
- Bald Blair Phenotype P97
- Bald Blair Thomas T228
BULL SALE
LINKS: https://www.baldblairangus.com.au/bull-sale
Are you on the socials - if so please follow us on
https://www.facebook.com/baldblairangus and
https://www.instagram.com/baldblairangus/ We have some great content going up - big thanks to Sarah Horrocks - champion! Also special thanks to Alice Mabin, Struan and Monika Pearce for the images of our livestock and landscape. Very much appreciated.
Inspections Welcome - if you are not able to make the bull open day or bull sale, but would still like to have a look at the bulls, please call us for an inspection. Inspections are welcome anytime - please call and make an appointment. Also if you would like to call to discuss this year's catalogue, then do not hesitate to call Sam on 0438 792 140 or 02 6779 1038.
Otherwise we look forward to seeing you at this year's sale. Lunch is provided on Sale Day with steak from Standbroke Rangers Valley Feedlot.
Happenings at Bald Blair
We hosted Milly McRae as part of her placement for her veterinary course at Wagga university - thank you Milly for all your hard work and best wishes for your studies.
Sean and Alec attended the Livestock handling school with Boyd Holden at Hernani and are putting their refined skills to work. They have also attended an Artificial Insemination school with NoBull’s Stephen Brown. We are looking forward to them using these new skills in October.
It was great to host Josh Bailey and Alex McLaughlin from AuctionsPlus team and Daniel Guest from Zoetis for a collaboration on animal health. We really appreciate the opportunity to be part of this project. Please keep an eye out for this one on the socials and in the next blog. It was a very cold morning to be out filming!
Season
The frosts are starting to hit, but we are receiving the easterly mist and a few showers so moisture is ok. The pastures Abbott sowed in February are coming along beautifully. We have been able to maintain ground cover and expect to start confinement feeding after the bull sale for our cows.
The Moisture probes are back in action - quick sim update and some tech savvy work by Abbott and Arthur - have us back online with the latest moisture levels at Bald Blair and Gatwood - plus another rain gauge. So we now have a rain gauge for the Pinnacle, Fitzroys, workshop and homestead - 4 comparisons for Bald Blair rainfall!
Market
Auctions Plus have a new A+ Bloodlines option - if you are selling stock by Bald Blair bloodlines we can verify and endorse them. The verified badge appears on your lots. Buyers can search by bloodlines and we can share the listing with our network and support your promotions. If you are selling commercial stock through AuctionsPlus, please ask your agent to claim Bald Blair genetics at listing time. For more information CLICK HERE https://pages.auctionsplus.com.au/abloodlines
For more detailed reports you can check out Eastern States Young Cattle Indicator | Meat & Livestock Australia or subscribe to
https://agritrends.com/
Water
We are still waiting on the bore drillers and have had to apply again to Water NSW as the site is different to our original request.
Sheep
We are still finishing lambs. Shearing completed in one day - a few less sheep this year!
Weeds
The Knodding Thistles are no longer rosettes and the spray kits are going back on the vehicles asap.
Fencing
Huge thanks to Taylor and Nash McDonald and Mel for coming over for a day to put up a couple of confinement feeding fence/troughs. Exceptional efficiency and craftsmanship - they are the golden pliers for a reason!
Farm Safety
The Farmsafe Australia NSW State Forum on Friday, 17 July, is a one-day free event bringing together farmers, industry leaders, researchers and safety advocates to explore the real safety challenges facing Australian agriculture. Through honest conversations and powerful storytelling, the forum highlights lived experiences from across the sector; the near misses, hard lessons and practical changes that can make a difference on farm.
Rather than focusing on compliance alone, the event is designed to spark relatable discussions that encourage safer decision-making and stronger safety culture across farming communities. Attendees will hear from a range of speakers sharing practical insights, innovative ideas and simple ways to improve safety outcomes in everyday agricultural work and life. CLICK HERE: https://shorturl.at/xDzBR
Events
Bulls & Better Beef Comes to Roma - Angus Australia
Join Angus Australia and TopX Roma for a practical evening focused on buying better bulls and building better herds.
Angus Australia, in partnership with TopX Roma, will host an educational producer workshop in Roma on Friday 17 July, bringing together industry expertise, practical insights and commercial perspectives for northern beef producers.
The workshop, themed “Bulls & Better Beef”, will be held at Explorers Inn, Roma, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, followed by dinner and drinks.
Focused on buying better bulls and building better herds, the evening will provide producers with practical information to support bull selection, genetic improvement and long-term herd performance in northern production systems.
The program will include presentations from Angus Australia, TopX Roma, Zoetis, Alliance Beef and commercial producer speakers, with Queensland Angus also involved in the evening.
Angus Australia CEO, Scott Wright, will open the workshop, with Angus Australia Extension Officer, Dr Brad Hine to present on genetics, bull buying and how producers can use selection tools to make more informed decisions when investing in Angus bulls.
Zoetis will also provide insight into bringing bulls into northern systems, while TopX Roma and other industry representatives will share market and commercial perspectives relevant to producers across the region.
The event is designed to be practical, producer-focused and social, giving attendees the opportunity to hear from industry experts, ask questions and connect with other beef producers and service providers.
Event details
Bulls & Better Beef
An evening with Angus Australia and TopX Roma
Date: Friday 17 July 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm, followed by canapes and drinks (provided)
Venue: Explorers Inn, Roma
Theme: Buying Better Bulls. Building Better Herds.
TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE CLICK HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3zG9dIg4wkSBUbweHJxtlRWoSRyeG2BJpdlMPEF3h29UNlVWQVNRWEgyWkRIRU5QUko2UDMyMU5TUi4u
Feeder Steer School - claim the date: 8-11 Feb 2027
The University of New England (UNE), in partnership with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services (NTLLS), is thrilled to announce the return of the highly successful Feeder Steer School to the region.
Running from the evening of Monday, the 8th to Thursday, the 11th of February 2027 at the UNE Armidale campus, this intensive three-day conference is designed to equip beef producers, lot feeders, and industry professionals with the latest tools and insights to optimise feeder steer and heifer performance.
From the paddock to the processor, this comprehensive program will dive deep into best practices for management, genetics, nutrition, risk mitigation, and data utilisation to maximise carcase value.
Help shape the event & secure priority access!
By completing this quick Expression of Interest (EOI), you will help the working group tailor the final program to ensure we address the topics and challenges that matter most to your operation.
Special Bonus for Northern Tablelands Producers: As part of our partnership, producers located within the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services region who submit this EOI will be notified of ticket sales two weeks before the general public. This guarantees you the best chance to secure early-bird registration and highly sought-after on-campus accommodation.
CLICK HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e62c7a02774f2baa83d1bd6c3a9cc
Regeneration
Proagtive is proud to host ‘Regeneration’ at Goonoo Goonoo Station, Tamworth, on Thursday 6 August 2026.
Proagtive’s role in succession planning extends far beyond servicing the families who engage in their process. They advocate for family harmony, business continuity and ultimately to keep Australian farm ownership in the safe hands of Australian farming families.
Being the extremely complex topic that it is, the motivation behind this event is to break down the different aspects of succession planning, and for participants of ‘Regeneration’ to leave feeling clear about what succession planning is, what they can expect from engaging in a facilitated process, and what is the first step to take in achieving holistic, whole-family goals.
Participants will be guided through a life-like case study and will hear from Australia’s best succession planning practitioners.
Speakers include:
· Grace Brennan - MC - Founder, Buy from the Bush
· Isobel Knight - Owner and founder, Proagtive
· Jason Misso - Owner and founder, Misso Wealth Management
· Petrea King - Founder, Quest for Life Foundation
· Mark Everingham - Managing Director, Personal Risk Professionals Insurance Brokers
· Patrick Ellwood - Owner and founder, Clover Law
Ticket price includes Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea, as well as the opportunity to network and connect with Proagtive Staff, Succession Planning Practitioners, and other event participants.
Listening
Peter FitzSimons wrote the bestselling historical biography James Cook: The story behind the man who mapped the world (first published in 2019). The book cuts through the mythology to explore the real character, motivations, and legacy of the iconic Yorkshire mariner. https://www.hachette.com.au/peter-fitzsimons/james-cook-the-story-behind-the-man-who-mapped-the-world
Reading
The MLA Feedback magazine Winter edition
https://www.mla.com.au/news-and-events/publications/feedback-magazine/
Check out the story about the work Sam Clark is doing on page 21. You may recognise the faces.
Angus Australia Winter Bulletin
2026 Winter Angus Bulletin by Angus Australia - Issuu
Watching
The third animation is live. It's on the topic of 'Cumulative Adversity' - one that I think we can all relate to.
Cumulative Adversity:
RAMHP Cumulative Adversity | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
Client website link to the series of 3: » RAMHP animations to support your wellbeing
Above all, keep well and be positive.
Kind regards
Kirsty, Sam, Abbott and Arthur
