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NARDOO: 1361 Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek.

The present 400-acre NARDOO farm was originally part of a 900-acre homestead

allotment (circa 1880). The property is located in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges

between Monegeetta and Riddles Creek (at the intersection of Kilmore Road and Mt

Eliza Road). Nardoo was named after a native water plant which grows on the

property, which the indigenous community have used as a food and for its medical

properties.

History radiates from the property, which includes pre-WWII buildings, and 400year

old trees. With gentle hills and water ways and distant horizons, there is a sense of

seclusion and peacefulness.

NARDOO EQUESTRIAN PARK

The Nardoo Equestrian Park was opened in 2020, with a vision of creating a unique

facility providing quality agistment for the local horse-riding community. The horse

paddocks are well drained and are safely fenced. The friable, red soil is perfect for

horses. An annual pasture improvement program keeps the paddocks relatively weed

free and healthy, which makes for sustainable grazing. The soil quality is maintained by

regular application of crushed dolomitic lime and the occasional sprinkling of fertilizer.

Many of the buildings, infrastructure and paddocks on the property were built to

service past agricultural enterprises. The property has been used for cattle, sheep, deer

and bloodstock. Some of the recent improvements, such as the Outdoor Riding Arena,

the Indoor arena Building and many of the Private Paddock horse shelters have been

specifically built to accommodate pleasure riders.

One of the great attractions of Nardoo is an extensive network of roads and tracks,

which are good for trail riding. There is also a large park-like paddock at the front of

the property which will be developed as a cross-country jumps paddock and for open-

range riding.

Our vision is to create a peaceful, relaxing and safe environment for horse enthusiasts.

We are planning a “boutique” agistment facility for a strictly limited number of people

and their horses. The Facilities will not be made available to people who are not

agistors and Nardoo will not be hosting competitions or public events.

Anne and Ken Greenwood own the property. A number of other people rent the

houses.

Agistors are guests on the property and are required to respect the rights of the resident

families to peace and privacy.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Nardoo Equestrian Park is open to Agistors during daylight hours. If an agistor needs

to enter the property after hours, the Manager will need to be advised beforehand.

PAPERWORK:

Horse owners who wish to agist at Nardoo, and can be accommodated, need to:

sign two documents: an Agistor’s Agreement in which you agree to observe the Respect

Rules and a Waiver Form which is a requirement of Nardoo Equestrian Park’s

Indemnity Insurance.

Also pay a $200 non-refundable holding deposit per horse. Nardoo Equestrian Park will

keep your agreed agistment paddock for you for up to 4 weeks. You will lose your

deposit if you are not able to bring your horse during this 4-week period. After the

horse arrives, the $200 per horse holding deposit becomes a Bond, which will be held in

trust until your horse(s) leaves the property. If your Tax Invoice is paid in full, your

Bond will be refunded to you.

Be aware that a Tax Invoice, containing our Bank Details, will be emailed to you at the

beginning of each month. This will need to be paid promptly via a bank transfer or

bank deposit.

Be aware that 4 weeks’ Notice needs to be given to us when you decide to remove your

horse(s) from Nardoo.