Dalby’s famous Australian Stock Horse Sale, Campdraft and Challenge concluded with flying colours after celebrating its 50th year.
The campdraft and challenge kicked off the event on Wednesday, 27 November with a total of 765 entries.
Compared to last year’s results, this year’s campdraft and challenge received more entries in every category, leaving Darling Downs Australian Stock Horse Society president Rick Young to be amazed by the turnout.
“We were amazed by the turnout. So many people came from far and wide, reminiscing about the past 50 years,” he said.
“The atmosphere was amazing, especially hearing all of the stories about horses, people, and prices from over the decades, which was fantastic.
“The crowd was nothing like we’ve seen in years, and even the local pubs said they hadn’t seen anything like it for a long time.”
Campdraft and challenge incentive program results:
Gelding Competition:
(42 entries)
Judge: Jane Lee
First place: Ben Williamson on Blinhampark Jokers Destiny (171 points)
Second place: Meagan Macintosh on Pimpampa Swearengen (Rowan) (165 points)
Third place: Billy Sheppard on Beljay Get Your Shine On (164 points)
Aged Champions Competition:
(93 entries)
Judge: Jane Lee
First place: Cameron Hudson on Waldrons Delta (179 points)
Second place: Joe Payne on Halls Simmerio (172 points)
Third place: Mick Southern on Seligmans Comet (170 points)
Open Competition:
(161 entries)
Judge: Will Durkin
First place: Joe Payne on Kelly Park Footloose (177 points)
Second place: Nicholas Markwell on Optimum Chance (176 points)
Third place: Henry Quilty on Extra Boot (176 points)
Rising Star Competition:
(75 entries)
Judge: Will Durkin
First place: Jack Hayes on Shaydack Audi (178 points)
Second place: Jack Hayes on Hazelwood Conacre (176 points)
Third place: Dylan Mckinnon on Rodlor Comment (176 points)
Novice Competition:
(266 entries)
Judge: Zane Habermann
First place: Ben Fogg on Bar None Sire Seven (262 points)
Second place: Robbie Bloch on Kinarra Celeste (177 points)
Third place: Jack Hayes on Shaydack Audi (174 points)
Chal Cattle Work Competition:
(128 entries)
Judge: Michael Wilson
First place: Leah Read on Wildraft Reality (156 points)
Second place: Nathan Wilson on Stratton Gest Imperial (156 points)
Third place: Georgia Maben on Bangalores Tranquil Destiny (154 points)
Ray White Livestock Dalby Five and Under Challenge:
First place: Leah Read on Wildraft Reality (133 points)
Second place: Georgia Maben on Bangalores Tranquil Destiny (132 points)
Third place: Nathan Wilson on Stratton Gest Imperial (132 points)
