The IVYDOWN Southdown Stud was established last centuary when Dave & Neralie REYNOLDS purchased the entire Southdown breeding flocks known as LYNGROVE, PUNCHGROVE and HIGHBANK from the Moore family in Campania, Tasmania. They have also purchased the entire Southdown breeding flock known as JADONE from Graeme & Janine Donnelly.

The Moore family established the Lyngrove Stud (flock number 1224) in 1952 and has since been operated by Kevin & Dale MOORE and families. The stud established and still holds Australian record prices paid for their stud rams. The stud has entered and won in almost every class at every major agricultural show in Australia, including the World Sheep Expo and the Melbourne Wool and Sheep Show. For almost 47 years they have sold rams to every State in Australia and at one time were selling large numbers of Southdown Stud Sheep to Western Australia sight unseen. Such was the reputation of the Stud.

Throughout the years of operation of the Stud, Lyngrove has been leaders in the development of Southdowns in Australia and been innovators using Artificial Insemination and the infusion of New Zealand bloodlines to enhance the gene pool available to prospective clients.

The entire breeding flock was purchased due to the Moore family undertaking other agricultural enterprises and both Kevin and Dale MOORE have been retained as consultants due to their experience and ability to produce arguably the second highest rated Southdown Stud Sheep in the Commonwealth.

The entire flock and property are Ovine Brucellosis and Ovine Johnes Disease accredited free MN3.

In the seasons 2001-2004 the Ivydowns Southdown stud has been the most successful Southdown stud in the world.

The Ivydown Stud is a member of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep and the Australian Sheep Breeders Association.