Livestock Transport Group ('LTG') was formed through the amalgamation of Livestock Transport Sydney, Garrett and Griffiths, National, Topline and Warwick Farm Horse Transport.

Livestock Transport Sydney was established in Sydney way back in the 1920s, and quickly became a leader in the professional transportation of bloodstock to and from studs, saleyards, spelling paddocks, training stables and racetracks.

Garrett and Griffiths (G&G) began in 1939 in Glenhuntly, Victoria with just one two-horse float and then moved to Mentone. With the backing of Booran Motors, later to become a major Holden Dealer, G&G became a leading player in the transportation of breeding stock and racehorses. In 1993, control of the company passed to Mr. Bob Young, a 35-year veteran; and in 1998 G&G became a part of LTG.

National was founded in 1975 by Phil Hanna at Berrigan, West of Albury, with just one truck. The business quickly expanded its fleet to six trucks and established branches in Sydney, Melbourne and Scone. National eventually ceased race work to concentrate on the breeding side of its operation based at Nagambie. National become part of LTG in 2001.

Warwick Farm Horse Transport, servicing Warwick Farm racecourse and Scone, was owned and operated by John Campbell and Don Robb with a 7 horse float fleet. In 2003, Warwick Farm Horse Transport was acquired by LTG.

As a result of organic growth and acquisitions, LTG is now Australia's largest transporter of thorougbreds, with a fleet of 45 vehicles and strategically located operations centres.

A GOLD MEDAL PERFORMANCE

The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games placed Australia in the world spotlight, and Livestock Transport Group was proud to contribute. In the lead up to the Games, horses used for the opening ceremony were transported to 'boot camps' in Scone, Brisbane, and Melbourne for special training. Horses were transported for several rehearsals to and from the Stadium.

On the night of the Opening Ceremony, the 17 vehicle operation went like clockwork. All horses arrived in a timely manner, and equally importantly, were removed safely before the fireworks and other sources of potential alarm. It was truly a gold medal performance by the schedulers, handlers, and drivers who made it all happen.