Armidale Stud
Armidale Stud is a family-owned thoroughbred breeding operation in Tasmania, established by the Whishaw family in 1919. Located on 1,000 acres near Launceston, the stud combines generations of breeding experience with a strong record of raising and selling quality racehorses, including Group 1 winner and champion 3YO Mystic Journey.
Mailing Address
PO BOX 318,
Carrick, Tasmania, 7291
Australia
Farm Location
1302 Meander Valley Highway,
Carrick, Tasmania, 7291
Australia
Key Personnel
David Whishaw
Managing Director
Rhiannon Whishaw
Racing & Bloodstock Manager
Diane Colebrook
Operations Manager
Bec Dennis
Office & Accounts Manager
Dr Isabel Collier
Resident Veterinarian
James Green
Yearling Manager
Jayden Schueddekopf
Stallion Manager
Katy Richardson
Broodmare Manager
Stallions and Horses on The Track
2026 Stallion Roster
- Bodyguard — $8,800
- Needs Further — $5,500
- Alpine Eagle — $4,400
RACE Roster
CURRENT RACE STARS
RETIRED CHAMPIONS
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