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Saint Thomas Man-nor

Romany Lodge Ransom

St Thomas Man-nor started life as Tawny Park Stud in 1975. Tawny Park being formed from letters from my

Brother Wayne, Daughter Maree and my names. By the late 80’s both Wayne and Maree had

 moved on to other things. I continued on, also moving the Stud to the old Gold mining area of Moora, 4km
from the Township of Rushworth in central Victoria, about 180km North of Melbourne.

We are basically a mixed farming area, cereal crops, sheep and cattle and bordered by the Largest Remaining
Iron Bark Forest in the World. 24,300 hectare’s. The whole district is full of old mine shafts and diggings,
the most famous being the Balaclava Mine which was one of the richest goldmines in Victoria.
Money from this mine was used to build Menzies Hotel in Melbourne, very famous in its day.

In 1995 Raymond Barber and I became partners in a some of the horses, henceforth St Thomas Man-nor
was born. As before the stud name was derived from the family names, this time solely from my
Father’s name – Norman Thomas- {Norman reversed  became Man- nor. }Dad gave Total
backing, total commitment and total encouragement to us in everything we attempted right up till the day
He died. Dad, of course, also was a great Mate of Raymond’s.  Being in and around when all the
“Great Arabians” were alive and thriving I based my breeding on
2 particular stallions that I just adored,Riffal – who I believe wasn’t given his full worth or credit in this
country &Crystal Fire – the Power House.Both horses passed onto their offspring, -
Good sound temperaments, conformation and fantastic riding horses. Just exactly what I was after.

I started out with a lovely Bay stallion called DOWKAR he was by Fabulous [ Riffal & Fayrial lines]
out of Pyrrha. [ Sala & Shahzada lines.]A little know horse who bred some top riding horses with good
sound temperaments and conformation. The qualities I insist on.

On Australia Day 1981, I was lucky enough to be “CHOSEN” by Romany Lodge Ransom when he
was 4 hours old! He taught, guided, bossed and owned me. I was his
WILLING SLAVE, HE WAS MY MATE!

Ransom by Milands Dream Fashion [ Silver Moonlight, Riffal & Crystal Fire lines.] out of Dunwingeri Darana
[ Crystal Fire, Silwan, Shahzada lines] proved to be the sire “Extraordinaire” Always improving on the mare,
“regardless”. All his children have his wonderful temperament, ground covering movement and versatility.
How could they miss when Father could turn his hoof to anything?

In `86 when I first moved up here, he boarded with friends in an outer Melbourne suburb, on an extremely
busy Main Road. Maree would go over before College every morning; Ranse was used as “The Lead Pony”
doing road work with Lyndon’s Racehorses and Show Hacks. Maree would ring up laughing, “Mum,
have you ever seen a 16hh Racehorse trying to hide behind a 14-1hh Arab stallion?”  George had seen
“something” and headed to Ranse for protection!! At Melbourne Royal that spring I think Ransom was
the fittest horse on the grounds!

With Ransom I have achieved what I had hoped for, breeding good sound riding horses that
can and are being used in any equine discipline. Not only his children, but also his grandchildren are carrying
on these wonderful attributes. They are = Pleasure horses, Show horses, Demonstration horses,
Parade horses, Paddock bums and “real nice to be around”. Just like their Dad!

                              I was lucky enough to cross one of Ransoms daughters back to Dowkar before he died.
The resulting bay gelding Tawny Park Shem el Nissam now 19 years young has excelled at everything.
From showing to school master, demo horse, parade horse, western, dressage, film star and
everything in between. A wonderful ambassador of his blood lines.

                         Sadly we lost Ransom in November 1998, due to an accident, just 9 weeks short of his 18^th birthday.

Born on Australia Day, he was emphatically  “ A Truly Versatile Australian Arabian”. 
Raymond and I are both very proud to be “The Keepers” of this Wonderful Horses Legacy.

Maz & Raymond  
Visitors Always Welcome

Contact Us - st_thoms@aapt.net.au
st_thoms@bigpond.com
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CAZNA'S COUNTY ARABIANS

Cazna's County Arabians is a small stud that was established in 1988 and
is situated in Strathfieldsaye,Victoria, 20 minutes from Bendigo and 1 &
1/2 hours from Melbourne.Myself and 2 daughters, Jody and Emma have
always aimed to breed beautiful,versatilecompetitive horses that can
be used in all disciplines.
The bloodlines that have suitedour needs so far are based on El Shaklan,
Ralvon Pilgrim, Banderol, Sindh. So far the stud has breed 19 foals, unlucky
losing 3,have retained 5, 2 of which are mares tocontinue with our breeding,
the other 9 have been sold on for endurance, carriage, showing and pleasure.
In stock at the present time is :