Day 8 , 2017 National Rally - Around Warwick

Day 8: Wednesday 10th May - Around Warwick

The day started out gloomy again but fortunately no rain.  Another quieter day with not a lot of driving planned.  We visited some very interesting local places.

First stop was a private collection of horse drawn vehicles, some superbly restored, others in very original but good condition. Everything from small sulkies and vans (Butcher's and Milkman's vans) to a Cobb & Co coach and an enormous waggon.  Located in a large purpose built shed shed down an long steep sweeping driveway in an unassuming suburban street - it is amazing what treasures people have hidden away.

Amazing detail in the decoration

An Australian built sleigh

Timber work under this enormous dray is quite amazing

The collection was many and varied.

Some cars braved the driveway but stayed near the house.

And the view across the valley is most impressive

Others continued down the drive parking near the shed.

Naturally Parsell's and MacKinnon's ensured they were parked up hill for the climb back out.

Morning tea and the view from the terrace was breath-taking.

From here we drove to the Warwick Golf Club for lunch with entertainment by bush poet Gary Fogerty

Alan administers to Heathers Front Wheel Drive

Alvi and golf buggies - an interesting mix.

After lunch we visited the Rodeo Heritage Centre which included a demonstration by students of steer riding. They start on steers to learn balance etc before they get old enough to try a bull or bucking bronco. The course also includes various mustering skills and rope work.

First student out of the blocks

It looks small but it can still buck

Getting ready can be time consuming but it is important to get it right.

Dean attempts to catch his "sheep"

Nicole didn't do much better - but with prompting does the deed!