In 1959 a horse owned by RN Brown from Nonda Downs in North West Queensland won the Melbourne Cup. THE MELBOURNE CUP!

Macdougal took The Cup by three lengths, and was lead back in to the saddling paddock by his owner Reg, who had made the long trip to Melbourne.

Reg's daughter Heather Pascoe continues her father's genuine affection for horses and continues the family tradition of breeding winners.

Heather created the Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge in honour of her father after his passing and it is clear throughout our chat that horses, her family's history and the North hold a special place in her life.

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