The Batty family took over Coes Creek Droughtmasters in 2021 following the retirement of the Hayes’ after several decades of operation at the Wilsons Pocket property and Saddleback Pastoral Co evolved.
We have been fortunate to inherit superior quality generational bloodlines and an outstanding stud pedigree from the Hayes family.
Owned and operated by Wade & Anita Batty, assisted by their sons William & Oscar Batty the business is managed by Mark Torrens and his son, Adam Torrens.
Located 15 minutes from Gympie on the eastern rim of the Goomboorian Range plateau, the property is uniquely nestled on three sides by borders of the surrounding Goomboorian National Park.
The property is 98% cleared and was used as a bean and crop farm from the 1940’s through to the early 1980’s.
Under the diligent stewardship of the Hayes family our core breeding herd emanates from a compliment of some of the best Droughtmaster Studs in Australia.
Saddleback Pastoral Co. offers paddocks sales year-round and any enquiry or inspections are welcomed. Please contact Mark Torrens to discuss your requirements.
Our attendance at the 2025 National Droughtmaster Female Sale will offer 5 Lots, some of the highest quality females to be produced from the property with strong genetic backgrounds.
Our brand statement is “LEADERS IN BREEDERS” and we believe often the females are overlooked by stud breeders on the role they play in producing class leading progeny.
For us at Saddleback Pastoral Co. our strategy is to develop the highest quality females in the marketplace to keep pace with the investment an developments in the industry.
