Mia began her career in the thoroughbred industry in a hands-on role at racing stables, before successfully completing an Associate Diploma in Agriculture – Equine Studies at Roseworthy Agricultural College...
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Mia then worked at prominent thoroughbred nurseries in New Zealand and Australia, enabling her to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge in breeding practices, mare management, foaling, weaning, handling, yearling preparation, racehorse education and pre-training.
Later, working as a Pedigree and Bloodstock Supervisor for Gold Coast based sale company Magic Millions, Mia gained a sound insight into effective marketing strategies and the requirements and standards for sale-quality horses.
Horse health, conformation, foal care, nutrition and yearling sale preparation are Mia’s areas of specialisation.
Mia an EFA level 1 instructor is an accomplished rider and enjoys instructing and judging when time is available. She continues to be very active in the education of staff for thoroughbred and related industries.
Mia Thew:
Mia began her career in the thoroughbred industry in a hands-on role at racing stables, as a stable hand and track rider before successfully completing an Associate Diploma in Agriculture – Equine Studies at Roseworthy Agricultural College.Mia then worked at prominent thoroughbred nurseries in New Zealand and Australia, enabling her to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge in breeding practices, mare management, foaling, weaning, handling, yearling preparation, racehorse education and pre-training.
Later, working as a Pedigree and Bloodstock Supervisor for Gold Coast based sale company Magic Millions, Mia gained a sound insight into effective marketing strategies and the requirements and standards for sale-quality horses.
Horse health, conformation, foal care, nutrition and yearling sale preparation are Mia’s areas of specialisation.
Mia an EFA level 1 instructor is an accomplished rider and enjoys instructing and judging when time is available. She continues to be very active in the education of staff for thoroughbred and related industries.
Considerable international experience including three years (1978 – 1981) at revered North American stud Spendthrift Farm as well as management roles including a six-year stint at Wakefield in the NSW Upper Hunter...
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He holds a Diploma of Applied Science – Agriculture from Wagga Wagga Agricultural College (now Charles Sturt University) and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Management also from CSU.
At Spendthrift in Kentucky, Mike managed client broodmares, and this instilled in him the importance of quality husbandry and management of breeding stock and the enormous potential the international breeding industry has and the part Australia can play in the realisation of that potential.
For the past ten years Mike has been employed by Scone Equine Studies Centre as head teacher, training staff for the horse industry and maintaining close links with the breeding and racing industries.
Mike’s expertise in the areas of breeding, mating planning and pasture management balance the varied skills Mia brings to the Crowningstone team.
Mike Thew:
Considerable international experience including three years (1978 – 1981) at revered North American stud Spendthrift Farm as well as management roles including a six-year stint at Wakefield in the NSW Upper Hunter has enabled Mike to garner a wealth of knowledge and experience. In the latter role, Mike was one of the first managers in the Hunter Valley to adopt and promote the practice of walking in mares to visit stallions.He holds a Diploma of Applied Science – Agriculture from Wagga Wagga Agricultural College (now Charles Sturt University) and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Management also from CSU.
At Spendthrift in Kentucky, Mike managed client broodmares, and this instilled in him the importance of quality husbandry and management of breeding stock and the enormous potential the international breeding industry has and the part Australia can play in the realisation of that potential.
For the past ten years Mike has been employed by Scone Equine Studies Centre as head teacher, training staff for the horse industry and maintaining close links with the breeding and racing industries.
Mike’s expertise in the areas of breeding, mating planning and pasture management balance the varied skills Mia brings to the Crowningstone team.
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Mike and Mia Thew have more than 50 years combined experience globally and locally in wide-ranging facets of the thoroughbred industry – particularly breeding, yearling preparation, and marketing. Their composite skills and knowledge bring to Crowningstone a management balance that can be matched by very few breeding operations of this size.
- "Crowningstone consistently present mares for cover by Coolmore stallions that are well set up and in excellent condition ... "
- "Mia and Mike Thew have given us invaluable help since the day we decided to get into the business of breeding Thoroughbreds. Over the years... "
- "The Team at Access Bloodstock have utilized the services of CrowningStone for many years..."
Testimonial:
"Crowningstone consistently present mares for cover by Coolmore stallions that are well set up and in excellent condition giving clients the best opportunity for a successful mating………… The preparation and presentation of Coolmore client yearlings by Mia and Mike at the Inglis Classic sale is extremely professional, the horses look fantastic, we are extremely pleased with the job they do and continue to use their services."Peter O’Brien
Coolmore
Testimonial:
"Mia and Mike Thew have given us invaluable help since the day we decided to get into the business of breeding Thoroughbreds. Over the years, CrowningStone has cared for our mares and foals with a professionalism based in years of experience and a fund of knowledge. They have handled foaling-down, mare reproductive management and walk-ons with unfailing reliability. When asked, Mia and Mike have given us excellent, clear-eyed advice. We treasure our relationship with CrowningStone, and our mares will go nowhere else."Gail and Peter Scott
Noble Note
Testimonial:
"The Team at Access Bloodstock have utilized the services of CrowningStone for many years. Their professionalism and care for our horses has been exemplary. Their close proximity to Hunter stallions takes the stress out of breeding at our most important time of the year. It is always good to know that our horses are in good hands."Doug Newberry & Geoff Scholes
Access Bloodstock
