Bob and Jan Neal and their sons Bruce and Steven have had a love of horses for many years.  In the early 80's whilst living in Bungendore NSW, the boys were very active in pony club and later joined their parents endurance riding and as a family were very successful. 

 

1989 saw the purchase of their first purebred stallion Fairview Amir Shakani (Amir El Shaklan imp x Lee Jamil Farida) and a change of direction for the stud.  With the purchase of a larger property at Gundaroo (still in NSW), the stud was named Wybalena Lodge and it began to grown and develop as a breeding farm.  The next significant purchase for the stud was the lovley broodmare Fairview Egyptian Fantasy (Arabian Park Egyptian Prince x Orionette imp) who has since proven to be worth her weight in gold.

Fantasy's first foal for the couple was a chestnut filly sired by the Polish stallion Lingxiu, named Afling.  Afling's story speaks for itself.  Some of her more notable achievements are first place in the yearling fillies a the National Stud Show, Top 5 Junior Filly, East Coast Championships, Champion Mare, National Capital Show in Canberra, Champion Mare An Arabian Affair and then came "the big one", 1998 Australian National Champion Mare.  Afling achieved 28 points out of a possible 30.  Most of Afling's wins were in the capable and caring hands of trainer Sean Chapman.   

Afling's dam Fantasay and Fairview Amir Shakani went on to produce high quality offspring as well, producing chestnut filly after filly.  Wybalena Lodge Fairytale Princess is a perfect example, and was born the year Afling went Australian Champion Mare, thus prompting her name.  For a small stud such as Wybalena Lodge to win National Champion was indeed a fairytale.  "Princess has also had her fair share of success in the show ring, winning Champion Filly at the National Stud Horse Show in Sydney, Supreme at the All Arabian Show, Champion Filly at the Queensland Challenge, and as a mare, Champion and Supreme at the North Coast National.

Early in 2000 the Neals were given the privilege of sharing in the ownership of the stallion D'Amors Montabi-Khan (SK Shakla Khan x Amira El Saghira FA) with Don and Pat Amor.  Montabi-Khan has sired some lovely foals for Wybalena Lodge.

The decision was then made to move the stud to Queensland  to a property located in the Gold Coast Hinterland, at Boyland. 

As the stud continues to grow, the Neals plan to produce good horses with great Arabian type, movement and attitude for all to enjoy.