The Sandon and Glenoch studs were formed by Jack Atkin in 1969 and Roger Boshammer in 1971 respectively, with females of Texas, Wallah and Muskerry breeding with an influence of Victoree Abaridy sire lines.

The first on-property sale of Sandon & Glenoch was in 1991.

Today, the operation also incorporates the Glenoch-JK and NB-Glenoch prefixes, established by Justin & Kate, and Nick Boshammer.

The herds are run on several properties around Chinchilla and Condamine. The home blocks of Sandon and Glenoch are located 28km north east of Chinchilla, while Elgin is located south of Condamine.

Until early 2012, Glenoch Farms also incorporated a rockmelon growing enterprise, which allowed for a rotation of crops on the lighter creek soils. The melon enterprise was operated with a strong biological approach and the need for insecticides and fungicides had been almost totally eliminated.

50th Anniversary of Sandon Angus

The 24th February 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the formation of Sandon Angus by Jack Atkin.

Jack enjoyed success and good times at local shows over the years, with many awards. He took pride in the mating selections of his females, and did this independently until the last couple of years of his life when Roger assisted. Each year there was friendly rivalry to see if it was Jack’s or Roger’s breeding decisions that could top the sale.

He actively promoted the Angus breed in Queensland and served as a QLD Director of the Angus Society of Australia from 1989-1991.

Jack’s philosophy was no matter how good your cattle are, you can always do better and this has been passed down through the generations. He was well known for his straight to the point character!

Jack passed away peacefully on 31/07/2018, aged 92 years. Jack, may the grass always be green and the cows fat, black and shiny where you are now.

Show Success

During the 1980's SGA maintained a heavy presence in the show ring, winning many awards including:

Senior & Grand Champion Cow
1991 RNA - Glenoch Beauty J18

Junior & Grand Champion Bull
Beef 1991 - Sandon Jupiter

Class Winner
1990 Angus National - Sandon Patriot H1, sold for $8,500

Junior & Grand Champion Bull
1989 RNA - Glenoch Hijacker sold to Dilbong Pastoral Co for $6,500

Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Cows
1988 RNA - Glenoch Flower D12 & Glenoch Beauty F20

Senior & Grand Champion Cow
Beef 1988 - Glenoch Flower D12

Senior & Grand Champion Bull
1987 RNA - Glenoch Defender sold to Wallangra for $10, 000

Senior, Junior & Grand Champion Females
1984 RNA - Sandon Perfection B24 & Sandon Elsa B37

Junior Champion Bull & Pair of Bulls
1983 Sydney Royal - Glenoch Astronaut sold to Rimfire for $4,000

Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Female
1983 RNA - Glenoch Wattle B1 & Glenoch Flower A17

Senior Champion Bull
1980 RNA - Glenoch Willesee sold to Roy Goody Family for $3,000