The story of how Katherine Outback Experience came to be is one of devastation and resilience. It was the product of the crash of the pastoral industry following the 2011 Live Cattle Export Ban.
Overnight Tom Curtain’s livelihood as a Horse Trainer in the Top End of Australia was in tatters following the Government’s decision to ban the live export of cattle. As a ripple effect of the ban, stations were forced to seize operations which included the training of horses. This meant Tom was out of work.
To help make ends meet Tom started singing four times a week at the local Katherine Holiday Park.
It was here the idea for Katherine Outback Experience was conceived. After an overwhelmingly positive response, it was clear there was a unique opportunity to combine his passion for training animals and singing, with his extensive knowledge and experience of station-life to showcase the quintessence of life in the Australian outback.
In July 2013, Katherine Outback Experience was officially launched.
In this episode, podcast host Steph Coombes speaks with Tom and Annabel Curtain about their journey in life, love and running a business in the bush.
