TERRY & CHRISTINE HALL - 1.8 Million Dollar Vendor
The vendor of 1.8 million dollars, The breeders of Hazelwood Conman the 11-million-dollar sire, Hazelwood Con Air the inaugural Classic Winner and the dam of a Classic and inaugural Graduate winner
The Hall Family Legacy
Terry and Christine Hall are iconic figures in the Australian performance horse industry, renowned for their exceptional contributions as competitors and breeders. Their children, Ben Hall and Jane Lee, have also made their mark, appearing consistently on campdrafting leaderboards across the country. The Halls’ breeding program, under the Hazelwood prefix, is equal with excellence, producing some of the most sought-after performance horses in Australia. To date, 84 Hazelwood-bred horses have been catalogued in the Nutrien Classic and Masters, solidifying their legacy in Australian performance horse breeding.
Terry Hall’s Career Achievements
Terry Hall has an extraordinary record at the Nutrien Classic and Masters:
- 2009: Inaugural Landmark Classic Winner – Hazelwood Con Air
- 2011: Stallion Shootout 4th Place – Hazelwood Conman
- 2011: Open 2nd Place – Hazelwood Conman
- 2012: Stallion Shootout Winner – Hazelwood Conman
- 2012: Masters 10th Place – Sonita Acres
- 2013: Stallion Shootout Winner – Hazelwood Conman
- 2018: Stallion Shootout Winner – Hazelwood Mantic
Hazelwood Conman: The $11 Million Sire
Hazelwood Conman is arguably the most influential sire in the Australian performance horse industry. His campdrafting achievements through the Classic include:
- 2012: Nutrien Classic Stallion Shootout Winner (Terry Hall)
- 2013: Nutrien Classic Stallion Shootout Winner (Terry Hall)
Recognised as the “$11 million sire,” Conman’s progeny have dominated campdrafting competitions and sales. His influence as a sire has been so profound that he has been inducted into the Nutrien Classic and Masters Hall of Fame.
Ben Hall: A Champion in His Own Right
Ben Hall has upheld the family legacy with distinction, becoming the only rider to win the Nutrien Classic three times. Together, Terry and Ben Hall remain the only father-and-son duo to win the prestigious event. Ben has also been inducted into the Hall of Fame as a competitor from his outstanding performances throughout the Classic which has set him apart.
Success at the Nutrien Classic Sale
Terry and Christine Hall have been cornerstone vendors of the Nutrien Classic Sale (formerly Landmark Classic Sale) since its establishment in 2008. Their first sale, Hazelwood Con Air, sold for $17,000 and later became the inaugural Landmark Classic Winner. Over the years, they have catalogued 49 horses at the sale, consistently achieving exceptional results.
Highest-Priced Hazelwood Horses Sold by Terry and Christine Hall
- 2024: Hazelwood Con Oak – $180,000 (to BJ & R Hill)
- 2023: Hazelwood Coastal Acres – $105,000 (to Hughes Pastoral)
- 2022: Hazelwood Country Blues – $300,000 (to Kooyong Pastoral Pty Ltd)
- 2021: Hazelwood Cold Acres – $80,000 (to Evan & Kim Acton)
- 2020: Hazelwood Cold Power – $52,000 (to Trish Baxter)
- 2019: Hazelwood Rosanna – $20,000 (to Golden Arrow Grazing Co)
- 2018: Hazelwood Company – $28,000 (to Ashley Harrison)
- 2017: Hazelwood Colbie – $45,000 (to PL & JS Donnelly)
- 2016: Hazelwood Jewel Collection – $30,000 (to Braehill Pty Ltd)
- 2015: Hazelwood Conspiracy – $42,000 (to Evan & Kim Acton)
- 2014: Hazelwood Connecting Flight – $25,000 (to Private Buyer)
- 2013: Hazelwood Conduct – $40,000 (to Penny Group Holdings)
- 2012: Hazelwood Courtship – $30,000 (to Vicki Dempsey)
- 2011: Hazelwood Marnies Oak – $10,500 (to ML & AE Comiskey)
- 2010: Hazelwood Cosmic – $22,000 (to Jim Lyons Agency)
- 2008: Hazelwood Con Air – $17,000 (to WL Wild)
Hazelwood Horses in Competition
Hazelwood-bred horses consistently achieve top placings in Australia’s most prestigious campdrafting events:
Nutrien Classic and Masters Results
- 2009 Inaugural Landmark Classic Winner
- Hazelwood Con Air (rider Terry Hall)
- 2011 Stallion Shootout 4th Place
- Hazelwood Conman (rider Terry Hall)
- 2011 Open 2nd placegetter
- Hazelwood Advice (rider Micheal Hiscock)
- 2011 Open 2nd Place
- Hazelwood Conman (rider Terry Hall)
- 2012 Stallion Shootout Winner
- Hazelwood Conman (rider Terry Hall)
- 2012 Masters 9th placegetter
- Hazelwood Catwoman (rider Lewis Dorney)
- 2013 Stallion Shootout Winner
- Hazelwood Conman (rider Terry Hall)
- 2013 Open 2nd placegetter
- Hazelwood Conman (rider Terry Hall)
- 2015 Stallion Shootout 4th placegetter
- Hazelwood Mantic (rider Ben Hall)
- 2017 Young Guns Winner
- (Hazelwood Conduct (rider Matt Moffat)
- 2018 Stallion Shootout Winner
- Hazelwood Mantic (rider Terry Hall)
- 2022 Graduate Open =9th placegetter
- Hazelwood Congressman (rider Robert Leach)
- 2023 Stallion Shootout 2nd placegetter
- (Hazelwood Congressman (rider Robert Leach)
- 2023 Nursery 7th placegetter
- Hazelwood Coachman (rider Danny Farley)
- 2024 Open Winner
- Hazelwood Conspiracy (rider Will Durkin)
- 2024 Nursery =8th placegetter
- Hazelwood Connor (rider Peter Boulton)
- 2024 Young Guns =10th Placegetter
- (Hazelwood Weapon (rider Travis Bandy)
A Lasting Legacy
Terry and Christine Hall’s contributions to Australian campdrafting and performance horse breeding have shaped the industry for decades. From their early success at the Landmark Classic Sale with Hazelwood Con Air to their consistent presence at the forefront of competition and breeding, the Halls have redefined excellence in the performance horse world. Their breeding program, under the renowned Hazelwood prefix, has produced champions like Hazelwood Conman, the $11 million sire whose progeny continue to dominate in both sales and competitions.
As competitors, the Halls have achieved countless prestigious wins, including Terry’s victories in the Landmark Classic and multiple Stallion Shootouts. Beyond their personal success, their role as pioneering vendors at the Nutrien Classic Sale has set a benchmark for quality, with Hazelwood horses consistently achieving top results and record prices.
The Hazelwood name has become parallel with quality, skill, and success, ensuring the Hall family’s legacy endures as a foundation of Australian campdrafting and performance horse breeding for generations to come.