Fairdale Stud was established by the late Arthur Fell in 1949 on a property farmed by his family since 1910.

Pakistan II, imported in 1963, was Champion Sire of Two Year Olds with his first crop, named champion New Zealand sire three times plus won the Dewar Stallion award three times as the leading stallion in Australasia.

He died prematurely aged thirteen years, leaving a total of eight crops to race. They created a lasting legacy through his daughters and are responsible for Fairdale having maintained its position today as a successful breeder of high-class winners internationally.

Arthur's son Gerald has been actively involved in the ownership and management of the stud all his working life.

During those years many outstanding winners were bred including Australian Horse of the Year and Melbourne Cup winner HYPERNO, and PETRAVA - champion 3 yr old filly in South Africa.

Fairdale Stud now enters its third generation of family management. Duncan, after extensive experience on cattle stations and thoroughbred stud farms both overseas and locally, has become a partner in the business and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the stud. Duncan is currently President of the Central Districts Branch of the NZTBA, and a National Councilor.

After 60 years of successful breeding Fairdale remains committed to the Industry.

Our goal is to continue to breed top-class horses internationally and to offer our experience and advice to clients to meet the challenges of ever changing markets.

Arthur Fell would be proud of us!