Kurralea Poll Dorset Stud was founded in 1975 with the purchase of 14 Stud Ewes and a Stud Ram from the famous Alleynside Stud. In 1980 the entire Cherry Tree Stud from Forbes, NSW was purchased.

Probably the most influential introduction in the early days was the purchase of Alleynside 186-80 for $4300, being the top priced ram at the Alleynside dispersal. This ram had a huge impact on the stud and largely contributed to elevating the Kurralea stud to the position in the industry it enjoys today.

Since then Kurralea has spared no effort in obtaining the very best genetics available to the breed.

In 1989, Ashbank "Quartermaster" was purchased in partnership with Allendale stud for $21000.

The stud was expanded again in 1991 with the purchase of the entire Jacks Well Stud from SA. These big robust sheep blended in perfectly at Kurralea and have produced many outstanding sheep in the past few years.

Prentice J E & K M