Team ACA, Pete Comiskey, Will Durkin, Jaye Hall, Peter Black, Ben Hall and Matt Moffat, who represented the Australian Campdraft Association in the National Campdraft Council of Australia Pryde’s EasiFeed Champion Rider Event at the 2025 Nutrien Classic Campdraft and Sale. Photography by Grace Mary Photography.
• The April Management Committee Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 7 April 2025 in Goondiwindi, Queensland. Turn to Page 4 for more
• ACA’s next Competition Season, the 2025/26 Competition Season, will commence on Tuesday 1 April
and it will conclude on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
• Nominations for the Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition, Rookie Horse Competition and Rookie Horse Syndicate Competition for the 2025/26 Competition
are open now! Flick to Page 24 and Page 25 for
• Are
President REPORT
Hello Everyone
I hope the New Year is going well for you all. Our thoughts are with those that are being impacted by the severe weather conditions and flooding in the North and also with those that have missed out on much needed rain. It is hoped that everyone catches a break to more favourable conditions. Things have been very busy behind the scenes and heading into the new competition year I am getting feedback from members who are not aware of the changes that have been made regarding Committee Affiliation costs, Run Restrictions and Event Membership. So, I would ask you all to familiarise yourself with these changes and how this affects you as a member, so you are up to date. These details have been published in the magazine and failing that, I encourage contacting your councillors. To read the magazines, sign into your Campdraft One account, click on the magazine cover or scroll down to the Leader Board and click on one of the magazine front covers to open.
Nominations for positions on the Executive and Management committee are open and close 12pm Friday 21 February. The link to nomination forms can be found in a text which has been sent to all members on January 22, or can be found under Forms on the website. So, I would encourage any member who is passionate about the sport of campdrafting and who are
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willing to donate their time, skills, and resources to nominate. If there are more nominations than positions available, there will be elections to determine the successful candidate.
The ACA is not just the management body, but is every member and as a member you are the ACA. When a large group of people with a common goal work together, great things can be accomplished. In my view if we take “them” and “us” out of the discussion, we can move then move forward as a group for the benefit of the sport.
It is important to note that if you are wanting to take advantage of the Event membership (previously known as Day membership), you need to contact the ACA Office as soon as possible and register as a casual member. This will then allow you to nominate at any ACA affiliated draft when you choose to, however you will not be required to pay your event membership until your nominations have been accepted at a draft.
I would also like to personally thank everybody involved from the Executive, Management Committee, Office Staff, Committees and Members for their support and contributions in my role as Interim President.
Kind regards
Robert Daly President
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Acting Vice President REPORT
Hello to ACA Members and Committees
I’ll start my report by thanking the Executive for the opportunity to be in an Acting Vice President role. I’m very excited for this chance to be a part of the leadership team for the ACA. This opening has come about through Sean Dillon’s resignation from the Management Committee, we all know the commitment and dedication Sean has had for the ACA and his contribution has been nothing short of remarkable. As most would be aware Sean, with a resounding result, was recently elected to Member for Gregory, in the Queensland Parliament. I wish him every success in this new chapter and offer this prediction – future Premier of Queensland closely followed by Deputy Prime Minister – You heard it here first! Again, congratulations Sean and best wishes for the future.
In November/December I was part of a team of ACA councillors in the New South Wales (NSW) area that organised a Novice Series run over four drafts, Glen Elgin, Red Range, Guyra finishing at Glen Innes. The Series
was very well received by members, committees and competitors. We thank the committees for being a part of this initiative and all competitors for their exemplary horsemanship and sportsmanship. The overall winner of our Series was the ever consistent Daniel Cheers riding Lealukas Brigalow, leading from the first draft to the last. Congratulations Daniel. It would be remiss of me not to mention the generous support from all our sponsors of this event and certainly look forward to partnering with them again this year. The Eastern NSW ACA Zone sees some eight drafts within a 200 kilometer radius. We are fortunate to have very generous cattle donors in this area, without whom our sport would not be possible.
In closing, good luck to the ACA Team competing in the National Campdraft Council of Australia Champion Rider event during the Nutrien Classic and good luck to all those competitors heading to the National Finals.
Safe Travels
Tania Moorhead Acting Vice President
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Sponsors Sub Committee REPORT
Hi valued Members and Followers
Among Cattle Donors and Volunteers, our Sponsors are our sport’s greatest asset. The ACA is extremely lucky to have really great sponsors that support our horse and rider titles along with our affiliated committees.
An exciting new Sponsor that has come on board for the national Champion Maiden Rider Title is Jono Battle Equine Services. Jono travels all over Queensland and New South Wales specialising in muscle release therapy for humans and horses. We look forwards to working with Jono as his business grows and prospers in the coming years. The Jono Battle Equine Champion Maiden Rider title is always a close competition hotly contested with a different champion rider every year.
The ACA News going digital has expanded the exposure for our current Sponsors and has also attracted some new enquiries from businesses wanting to get involved with the ACA and campdrafting.
the ACA National Finals every year coming along to help out and support the host committee.
We appreciate all of our Sponsors and the contribution they make to the ACA and campdrafting. Sponsorship assists in helping businesses grow and network in the performance horse community.
If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the ACA Office Team and we will be happy to see what we can do for you.
Have a great year everyone and please try and support our ACA Sponsors.
Cheers
Dane Bateman Sponsors Sub Committee Chairperson
We still have a few exciting horse and rider titles available for naming rights for businesses looking for a different style of public attention. The Champion Sire's Progeny, Champion Master Rider and the all new Champion Open Lady Rider Title are up for grabs.
2025 marks a twenty five year relationship with Riverina Stockfeeds. Starting out with a small sponsorship position in 2000, Riverina has grown into one of our major Gold Sponsors with the Riverina Open Horse title and an iconic manufacturer of premier stock feeds for almost 100 years. We look forwards to our alliance with Riverina Stockfeeds as they celebrate their century milestone of being in business.
Terry Donohue and the team from Ariat Just Country have also been in it for the long haul spanning twenty seven years with the ACA. It's always great to see these guys at
ACA APRIL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Australian Campdraft Association’s April Management Committee Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held prior to the commencement of the Association’s National Finals, at Goondiwindi, Queensland, on 7 April 2025.
The Management Committee Meeting will take place earlier in the day, at O’Sheas Royal Hotel and the AGM will be held at the Showgrounds in the evening.
ACA welcome Members to attend both meetings.
More information will be shared in due course.
Operations Manager REPORT
Hello Members and Committees
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Unfortunately, it all goes too quick and we are now back in full swing for the new year. The first campdrafts of the year are taking place and we are quickly approaching the National Finals at Goondiwindi, Queensland.
Emily has conducted the first A Day With ACA training day for the 2025 financial year at Goondiwindi which has resulted in more Secretaries and Members trained up on the Campdraft One program. If you would like to run a training day in your Zone, please contact one of your Zone Councillors or Emily at the ACA Office. This a great opportunity to receive training in a non stressful environment instead of when you’re trying to run a draft.
Elections for Zone Councillors and the Executive of the Management Committee are coming with nominations closing midday on Friday 21 of February. If you wish to nominate, please go the ACA Website and download the nomination form.
The National Finals at Goondiwindi are fast approaching and Dane Bateman and his sub committee are working hard with the Goondiwindi Committee to ensure that they are getting all the support they need to run a successful Finals. Look for more on the Finals in the coming weeks.
I want to remind anyone who wants to take advantage of the Event Membership option that you need to contact the ACA Office Team and register as a Casual Member which will then allow you to nominate for any ACA affiliated draft which is accepting Event membership. You will not have to pay for your Event Membership until you have been accepted into a draft.
Finally, I was able to again spend an enjoyable week in the ACA Office this month getting to know the Office Team better and how the office operates. I was able to attend several sub committee meetings while I was there and see the great work that is being undertaken to move our Association forward.
Les Hopkins Operations Manager
NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ACA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Nominations closing with the Operations Manager at 12 noon on Friday 21 February 2025 are invited from financial members (excluding Juvenile, Junior and Mini) of the Australian Campdraft Association Inc (ACA) for the Offices of the Management Committee as outlined in ‘The Table’ below.
The Table
South West Western Australia
*Retiring from casual vacancy.
EXECUTIVE
Annie Williamson, Erica Hanrahan*, Les Hopkins*
Gayle Shann, Mac Shann, Norma Shannon, Pete Comiskey, Rod Carpenter, Tony Kehl
Southern, Kylie Moffatt
Ben Stanger, Evan Acton, Jenni Ievers, Wendy Wockner, Hugh Philp
Cheri Stanger*, Greg Sibson*, Harvey Walters*, Kimberley Harries, Jack Harries, Michael Dwan*
Glenn Evans, Jack Morris, Scott Haley, Shay Pratt
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Charles Smith, Dane Bateman, Kay Radke, Simon Knight
Jim Daley Allister Butcher
Brian Elliott, Mat Durkin
Dale Chicken, Fiona Radke, James McAuley, Lloyd Davidson, Nathan Bradley
Hall, Joshua Phelps
The Retiring Office Bearers of the Executive and Members of the Management Committee are eligible for reelection.
Nomination forms can be obtained from the ACA website at campdraft.com.au or by contacting the ACA Office. They must be delivered to the Operations Manager by 12 noon on Friday 21 February 2025.
Nomination forms must be a) signed by two (2) members of the same zone (excluding Executive positions) and b) these two (2) members must not be Juvenile, Junior or Mini.
All Executive nominations must supply a current criminal background check.
Nominees are requested to consult the COR001 ACA Constitution and COR003 Electing The Management Committee for further information on the nomination and election process.
If a ballot is required for any of the above positions as stated in ‘The Table’ above, a ballot will be held in accordance with the COR001 ACA Constitution and COR003 Electing The Management Committee
Only honorary, life and financial Adult Members as at the 31 December 2024 are entitled to vote.
Les Hopkins
Operations Manager
Magazine Coordinator REPORT
Hello Everyone
I hope that this edition of the ACA News, Edition 277, finds you well!
There are many great articles to be read in this magazine including an interview with our new Sponsor, Jono Battle Equine Services. Jono Battle Equine Services is sponsoring the Champion Maiden Rider Competition.
Throughout the upcoming pages you will see the highly anticipated National Finals Program! Make sure that you read through these pages to find out what’s going to be happening at this exciting event. Stay tuned for the next magazine, Edition 278, where you will be able to read an exclusive article about the National Finals Host Committee, the Goondiwindi and District Campdraft Assoc. Inc.
Every week more campdraft events are being added to the Calendar of Events on the ACA Website, so be sure to turn to Page 10 where you can see a new segment featuring our ACA affiliated committees and the link to the Calendar of Events.
Until next time Everyone, happy drafting and happy reading!
Greta Keene Magazine Coordinator
Would you like to join the ACA Team as a Sponsor
If you’re interested in more information about becoming the Sponsor of the Champion Master Rider Competition, or the Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition, please contact the ACA Office Team on (07) 4622 3110 or aca@campdraft.com.au ACA’S COMPETITION TITLES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ASSOCIATION, WITH A WEALTH OF HISTORY AND MEMORIES BEING BESTOWED THROUGHOUT EACH OF THEM.
The Champion Master Rider Competition is one of the Association’s longest running competition titles, having commenced in 1979, just seven years after ACA’s formation in 1972. The Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition joined the ACA Team in 1997, providing national recognition to ACA stallions and their progeny for the years to come. The Champion Open Lady Rider Competition is the newest ACA title, joining the team in the current 2024/25 Competition Season. This competition recognises the ladies who achieve highly in the Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition, as they receive points based off their results in the Open Rider Competition. It’s been an exciting year watching this competition debut in the Association, and ACA look forward to its future.
These Competition titles are all available for sponsorship for the 2025/26 Competition Season. ACA look forward to welcoming the new Sponsors to these competition titles and being part of the ACA Team.
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ACA’s Affiliated Committees
AS AT 14 FEBRUARY 2025
The Australian Campdraft Association would like to thank our committees who have affiliated with us for the 2025 Financial Year – we appreciate your support, and we look forward to working with you this year!
Allora and District Campdraft Association
Alpha Rodeo Association Inc
Armidale Campdraft Club
Augathella Diggers Campdraft
Balonne Branch ASHS
Beaudesert Show Society
Bollon Charity Rodeo Association Inc
Boonah Rodeo and Campdraft Association
Bowen River Rodeo and Campdraft
Burrandowan Campdraft Association Inc
Cambooya Campdraft Association
Central and North Burnett ASH
Chinchilla Campdraft Committee
Condamine Campdraft and Rodeo Association Inc
Cooranga North Recreation Reserve
Croydon Rodeo and Campdraft Association Inc
Dardanup Campdraft
Dawes Hall RCI
Dirranbandi Past and Ag Association Inc
Eidsvold Rodeo Committee Association
Eumamurrin Recreation Association Inc
Gatton Campdraft Association
Gidgeefield Community
Glenmorgan Rodeo and Campdraft Inc
Glen Innes Show Society
Kragra Gymkhana Association Inc
Kumbia and District Campdraft Association
Marlborough and District Campdraft Association
Mayanup Campdraft Association
Mitchell Campdraft Association
Mostly Hills Campdraft
Mount Isa Campdraft
Mundubbera Show Society Inc
Pinkett Sports Committee
Pittsworth and District Campdraft Association Inc
Proston Golden Spurs
Rathdowney Memorial Draft
Ray White Rural Gracemere
Retreat Creek Campdraft Association
Ridgelands Campdraft and Rodeo Association Inc
Stanthorpe Campdraft Subcommittee
St George Campdraft Association
Tannymorel Rodeo and Campdraft Association
Taroom Golden Horseshoe Campdraft Association Inc.
Theodore Spindles and Spurs
Toogoolawah D A and I Association Inc
Tooloombilla Rodeo and Campdraft
Goondiwindi and District Campdraft Association Inc
Greenvale Rodeo and Campdraft
Injune Campdrafting Association Inc
Jambin Champagne Draft
Wallumbilla Campdraft Association Inc
Warrego Campdraft Association Inc
Weetalaba Campdraft Association
Westmar Sports Club Campdraft
Urbenville and District Campdraft Association
Yaraka Campdraft and Rodeo Association
Yelvertoft Campdraft and Rodeo Association
Our affiliated committees’ event dates and programs are uploaded onto the Calendar of Events on the ACA Website throughout the year. View the Calendar of Events at the back of this magazine or view the link below to see it on the ACA Website! https://www.campdraft.com.au/calendar/
Year round public liability coverage, encompassing campdraft competitions, training and working bees. ACA provides personal accident insurance for volunteers at ACA affiliated events and professional indemnity insurance covering areas such as fraud, document loss and defamation.
Fast and responsive customer service by six dedicated ACA Team Members.
The opportunity to utilse ACA’s Official Nomination Platform, Campdraft One, which has been built with both committees and members in mind – keeping nomination and event administration requirements to a minimum. Along with receiving daily support by the ACA Office Team (including evenings and weekends). ACA have commenced ‘A Day With ACA’, which is Campdraft One training days that the Association runs to provide committees and members with more information about Campdraft One.
Direct access to over fifty ACA Management Committee Members for event planning and execution.
Access to ACA’s panel of over 1,700 approved ACA Judges, a dedicated committee portal on the ACA Website, ACA resources and the Association’s Secretaries Group on Facebook.
Promotion of your event dates and results via complimentary advertising on the ACA Website and in the ACA News. Along with this; the opportunity to publish an article about your event in the ACA News.
The opportunity to leverage ACA’s expansive sponsor network for event sponsorship opportunities.
Committees can celebrate their cattle donors with personalised certificates and through ACA’s annual prize draw.
Committees have the opportunity to host the ACA National Finals, an annual event that attracts many competitors and spectators located across Australia each year.
ACA provide funding to the ACA National Finals Host Committee to assist them with the National Finals. Committees also receive ACA funding for their Youth Camps, Starter Clinics and Judges Seminars.
A variety of membership types, including Adult, Couples, Family, Non Competing, Casual and Event, as well as memberships for Mini, Junior and Juvenile competitors that do not require additional parental memberships.
Reciprocal membership rights between ACA and ASHS at sanctioned events.
Veg-tanned & full grain for full strength & character.
3 colours available
• VERSATILE RIGGING
3 way rigplates & flank dees support multiple girthing options. Compatible with pull-up straps or loop-on girth points (available separately), which can be removed & refitted as required.
• COMPETITION SADDLE TREE IDEAL FOR CAMPDRAFTING & MORE
Large knee pads & improved cantle angle help you feel secure while the bar shape may support wider horses than standard Semi Quarter Horse trees.
become a Casual Member of ACA if you do not yet have a Campdraft One account, call the ACA Office during office hours to create a Campdraft One profile. PH: (07) 4622 3110.
3. Select who you wish to pay the membership for, then select membership type, ‘Casual Membership’, select ‘Check Out’ and proceed to payment for your $25 (GST inc.) Casual Membership. This makes you a financial member of ACA until the 31st December.
Are
holding an ACA Judges Seminar?
An excerpt from the Judges Seminar Expression Of Interest Form
Can you please tell me about your childhood and where you grew up? I was raised on a family owned cattle station located just outside of Greenvale called ‘Conjuboy.’ I did my primary years of schooling at Greenvale State School and for high school I boarded at Blackheath and Thornburgh College in Charters Towers.
Judges Seminars are a service provided by the ACA as an introduction for members & future Judges, and to build confidence and give support to current ACA Judges. Judging Seminars are a tool that allows all Judges to be kept up to date with rules and rule changes.
What areas of ACA have you been involved in over the years as a Management Committee Councillor? I began as a part of the sub committee in the youth department than the sub committee of the code of conduct.
If your committee is interested in holding a Judges Seminar, the Expression of Interest Form can be found on the ACA Website or you can contact the ACA Office Team for one.
What is your occupation? Self employed doing contract mustering and fencing.
When you have completed the necessary sections, send it back to the Office Team. Your completed form will then be sent to the Judges Sub Committee for their consideration, after which it is sent to the Executive for their consideration. This is a great way to gain valuable knowledge and give back to the sport we love!
How did you become involved in campdrafting? As being part of a family owned business, I don’t remember a day where I wasn’t riding horses or chasing cows, it became natural instincts and a strong passion of mine. I kick started my campdrafting careers at seventeen years of age at Glen Gordon.
View the link below to access the ACA Judges Seminar Expression of Interest Form.
What has been one of your most memorable campdrafting moments over the years? Winning the Grandfather Clock at Chinchilla in 2019.
What changes have you seen occur in ACA throughout your time being involved in the group? That changes I have seen occur in ACA throughout my time being involved in the group is the considerations taken to grow with the sport and adapt and grow to the changing needs of our economy, making sure we don’t lose our core values and beliefs but still making sure that we are moving forward in the right direction. With that we have lost some members and committees although my hope for the near future is to regain these members and committees as well as maintain the passion and friendships that revolve around our sport.
https://www.campdraft.com.au/forms/
Can you please tell me about the first Management Committee Meeting that you attended? The first Management Committee Meeting I attended was held in Roma.
For more information about holding an ACA Judges Seminar, email the ACA Office Team at aca@campdraft.com.au or call the Team on (07) 4622 3110.
What do you find most rewarding about being part of the Management Committee? The most rewarding part would be able to give other members in my areas a voice at meetings as well as my own.
NOMINATIONS FOR ACA’S NATIONAL FINALS
Full Financial ACA Members can nominate to compete at the National Finals!
Before you nominate for the National Finals through Campdraft One, make sure the following have been entered and updated!
Confirm your horses are registered with ACA
NOMINATION MANAGEMENT
Nominations Platform: Campdraft One – campdraft.com.au
Nominations Open: Monday 10 March 2025 7:00am
Nominations Close: Sunday 16 March 2025 5:00pm
Check your bank account details are correct in Campdraft One
Nominations Payment Due: Monday 24 March 2025 5:00pm
For the convenience of both competitors and our committee, we are only accepting pavment by card for nominations. A small card surcharge will be added.
Confirm you and your horses have the correct status in Campdraft One
Have your vehicle details listed in your Campdraft One profile
If you have any questions please contact the ACA Office Team on 07 4622 3110
Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 April 2025
Cattle have been generously donated by the wonderful people of:
Tulla Tulla Feedlot, Marcus & Shelley Curr, Terry & Christine Hall and Hewitt Ag
Cattle will be safely transported thanks to the kindness of: Moffatt Livestock
NOMINATION MANAGEMENT
Nominations Platform: Campdraft One – campdraft.com.au
Nominations Open: Monday 10 March 2025 7:00am
Nominations Close: Sunday 16 March 2025 5:00pm
Nominations Payment Due: Monday 24 March 2025 5:00pm For the convenience of both competitors and our committee, we are only accepting payment via Direct Deposit.
Program is ACA Affiliated & run in accordance with the ‘General Information Competition Rules & Guidelines.’ All competitors must be financial ACA members. The ACA Membership Season is from 1 January to 31 December 2025. Casual Memberships will not be accepted for the ACA National Finals 2025.
Horses must be registered with ACA to nominate (horse registrations can be completed via members’ Campdraft One profiles). THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE PROGRAM WITHOUT NOTICE.
Camping: Limited powered sites, we suggest packing generators. Taped off areas will be removed by the committee.
When nominating through Campdraft One, please ensure to enter your truck/vehicle details on your Campdraft One profile. This is to assist the committee with allocating parking/camping room.
Goondiwindi and District Campdraft
Order of Events Timetable
Day Start Time Details
DAY 1
Tuesday 8 April 2025
DAY 2
Wednesday 9 April 2025
6:00am
10:00am
Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft – First Round
Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft – First Round
O’Shea’s Bar Open
6:00pm Competitors Meal
6:00am
10:00am
DAY 3
Thursday 10 April 2025
DAY 4
Friday 11 April 2025
6:00am
DAY 5
Saturday 12 April 2025
10:00am
6:00pm
6:00am
3:00pm – 5:00pm
10:00am
Evening Entertainment
6:00am
10:00am
5:30pm
Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft – Completion of First Round
Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice
Campdraft – Completion of First Round
O’Shea’s Bar Open
Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft - Second Round
Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft - Second Round
Shanahan’s Livestock Juvenile Campdraft - First Round
Rookie Campdraft – First Round
Border Zone Top 7 Shoot Out
O’Shea’s Bar Open
Pizza & Cocktails Night
Eureka Ag Ladies Campdraft - First Round
Bunny’s Bent Rail Restricted Open - (ROO) First Round
Shanahan’s Livestock Juvenile Campdraft - Final
Rookie Campdraft – Second Round
Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft – Final
Sponsors Appreciation Event sponsored by Gore Land Levelling
O’Shea’s Bar Open
Sam Handford
Eureka Ag Ladies Campdraft - Final
Bunny’s Bent Rail Restricted Open (ROO) - Final
Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft - Final
Just Country Australia Top 30 Shoot Out
O’Shea’s Bar Open
JBS Presentation Dinner Commences
Scratchings: 100% Refund of nomination fee will be given if a competitor withdraws 7 Day prior to 6am the first morning of the program. If a competitor withdraws less than 7 hours before 6am on the first morning of the program the entire nomination fee may be retained by the committee. A refund may be granted under extenuating circumstances. Each case will be at the discretion of the committee.
Program Details
TUESDAY 8 APRIL
6:00am Start
MOFFATT LIVESTOCK OPEN CAMPDRAFT
Commencement of First Round
Two Rounds and a Final
Prizemoney: $20,000 Plus Added Back $100
Nomination Fee: $200
Judge: Corbin DeBoni
Prizes: Montana Silversmiths Buckle, and a Trophy Bit made and sponsored by Rod Kaye Bits & Spurs
Placegetters: Ribbons, Ariat Caps and Ariat Jackets up to tenth place. 1st Placegetter also receives one Pulse
Therapy treatment donated by All In One Equine
Cut Out: Trophy Spyderco Knife made by Ride Tuff and sponsored by Chucka Cow Trailers
Highest Scoring Lady Rider: Signature Tall Mirror made and sponsored by Hide n’ Reflect
Halls Stock Horse Incentive for the Highest
Scoring Maiden Horse in the First Round $400
Halls Stock Horse Incentive for the Highest
Scoring Maiden Rider in the First Round $300
These Incentives do not break the horse or rider status
CARRINGTON COTTON & CUNNINGHAM CATTLE
CO NOVICE CAMPDRAFT
Commencement of First Round
Two Rounds and a Final
Prizemoney: $15,000 Plus Added Back $80
Nomination Fee: $150
Judge: Jacob Brown
Prizes: Montana Silversmiths Buckle, and a Trophy
Bit made and sponsored by Rod Kaye Bits & Spurs
Placegetters: Ariat Caps and Ariat Jackets up to tenth place. 1st Placegetter also receives one Pulse
Therapy treatment donated by All In One Equine
Cut Out: Trophy Spyderco Knife made by Ride Tuff and sponsored by Chucka Cow Trailers
Halls Stock Horses Incentive for the Highest
Scoring Maiden Rider in the First Round $300
This Incentive does not break the rider status
9 APRIL
6:00am Start
MOFFATT LIVESTOCK OPEN CAMPDRAFT
Completion of First Round
CARRINGTON COTTON & CUNNINGHAM CATTLE
CO NOVICE CAMPDRAFT
Completion of First Round
THURSDAY 10 APRIL
6:00am Start
MOFFATT LIVESTOCK OPEN CAMPDRAFT
Commencement of Second Round
CARRINGTON COTTON & CUNNINGHAM CATTLE CO NOVICE CAMPDRAFT Commencement of Second Round
SHANAHAN’S LIVESTOCK JUVENILE CAMPDRAFT
One Round and a Final Competitors aged thirteen to under seventeen years. Juvenile competitors who turn 17 years old during the 2024/2025 Competition Season can compete in this event
Prizemoney: $4,000
Nomination Fee: $50
Judge: Ben Hall
Prizes: Montana Silversmiths Buckle, Trophy Bit made by Rod Kaye Bits & Spurs sponsored by PCJ Beaute
Placegetters: Ribbons up to eighth place, Ariat Caps and Ariat Jackets up to tenth place. 1st Placegetter receives one Pulse Therapy treatment donated by All In One Equine
Cut Out: Trophy Spyderco Knife made by Ride Tuff and sponsored by Chucka Cow Trailers
ROOKIE CAMPDRAFT
Commencement of First Round
This is an invitation only event – two rounds with an aggregate. Competitors will be contacted by the ACA Office Team.
Program Details
BORDER ZONE TOP 7 SHOOT OUT
This is an invitation only event. Competitors will be contacted by the ACA Office Team. Horse and Rider will not break status.
Friday 11 APRIL
6:00am Start
EUREKA AG LADIES CAMPDRAFT
Commencement and Completion of Round One
One Round and a Final
Prizemoney: $10,000 Plus Added Back $50
Nomination Fee: $100
Judge: Katie Birney
Prizes: Montana Silversmiths Buckle, Trophy Bit made by Rod Kaye Bits & Spurs sponsored by PCJ Beaute
Placegetters: Ribbons, Ariat Caps and Ariat Jackets up to tenth place, 1st Placegetter receives one Pulse Therapy treatment donated by All in One Equine.
Top 10 Placegetters will also receive embroidered
Jumpers donated by Eureka Ag
Cut Out: Trophy Spyderco Knife made by Ride Tuff and sponsored by Chucka Cow Trailers
Top 10 Ladies: Receive a scarf made and sponsored by Whitney Spicer
BUNNY’S BENT RAIL RESTRICTED OPEN CAMPDRAFT (ROO)
Commencement and Completion of Round One
One Round and a Final
Restricted Open, Open Horses only – excludes Novice and Maiden horses
Prizemoney: $10,000 Plus Added Back $60
Nomination Fee: $120
Judge: Paul McKey
Prizes: Montana Silversmiths Buckle, Trophy Bit made by Rod Kaye Bits & Spurs sponsored by PCJ Beaute
Placegetters: Ribbons, Ariat Caps and Ariat Jackets up to tenth place. 1st Placegetter receives one Pulse Therapy treatment donated by All In One Equine
Cut Out: Trophy Spyderco Knife made by Ride Tuff & Sponsored by Chucka Cow Trailers
SHANAHAN’S LIVESTOCK JUVENILE CAMPDRAFT Final
ROOKIE CAMPDRAFT
Second Round
MOFFATT LIVESTOCK OPEN CAMPDRAFT
Final
SPONSORS APPRECIATION EVENT
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
6:00am Start
EUREKA AG LADIES CAMPDRAFT
Final
BUNNY’S BENT RAIL RESTRICTED OPEN CAMPDRAFT (ROO)
Final
CARRINGTON COTTON & CUNNINGHAM CATTLE CO NOVICE CAMPDRAFT
Final
JUST COUNTRY AUSTRALIA TOP 30 SHOOT OUT
This is an invitation only event. Competitors will be contacted by the ACA Office Team.
$5000 Prizemoney sponsored by Amarco Contracting.
Halls Stock Horse Incentive for the Highest Scoring Maiden Rider for the first round of both the Novice and Open Drafts. Highest scoring Maiden horse in the first round of the Open Draft. Nomination free to be eligible nominate through Campdraft One.
Event Details
PRIZE MONEY
Prizemoney paid as per ACA R.9 paid via Campdraft One.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations to be in line with ACA Rule D.4.
MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDER
Hest Paramedical will be providing medical services.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sam Handford
PRESENTATION DINNER INFORMATION
Tickets available via TryBooking (trybooking. com) on Monday 3 March 2025 until Tuesday 1 April 2025
The Presentation Dinner will be held at the Goondiwindi Showgrounds at the Wilga Bar
Pre Dinner Drinks and Nibbles from 5:30pm for 6:30pm Start
Dress Code – Semi Formal (Dress Jeans Acceptable)
SHOWGROUND
The Goondiwindi & District Campdraft wishes to thank all of the generous Sponsors for supporting them in hosting the 2025 ACA National Finals.
Competition Season Sponsors
PRESENTATION DINNER RIDER AWARDS
Ariat Champion Open Rider
Montana Silversmiths Champion Novice Rider
Troxel Champion Juvenile Rider
Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider
Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider
Nutrien Equine Champion Associate Rider
Champion Master Rider
PRESENTATION DINNER HORSE AWARDS
Riverina Stockfeeds Champion Open Horse
One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse
Champion Sire’s Progeny
Royalish Champion Novice Horse
Australian Stock Horse Society Open, Novice & Rookie Horse Award
All the best for the quest, Jayme!
We were excited to cheer on Jayme Farr, who represented Team ACA in the Classic Ladies Foundation Young Ambassador Quest.
Repping her new ambassador pack, Jayme travelled to Tamworth at the end of January where her exciting journey began at the Nutrien Equine Classic Campdraft and Sale.
Stay tuned for the next magazine, Edition 278, where you will be able to read about Jayme’s experience as ACA’s CLF YAQ Representative!
ACA Horse Competition Nominations & Sponsor Syndicates Are Open!
Nominations are NOW OPEN for two very exciting ACA Champion Horse Titles for the 2025/26 Season!
Now that the new year has begun, it’s time to start thinking ahead to the next seasons horse competitions. ACA have two very special competitions that members need to specifically nominate for into the relative competition season. There is also an opportunity for businesses to be recognised as a syndicate sponsor! So read along to check out the details of ACA’s horse competitions, to be in with a chance to win a title or put your business in the spotlight!
ACA Champion
ROOKIE HORSE TITLE
Showcase your horse's talents and compete for the Champion Title and prize pool!
Points are awarded throughout the competition season in accordance with ACA Rule L.5, which includes an exciting two round event at the ACA’s National Finals. The nomination fee for the 2025 Financial Year is $94.00.
Eligibility:
The ACA Rule Book determines eligibility as:
Rule L.1: A Rookie Horse is a horse that has not started in a campdraft prior to 1 April in the competition year (excluding Junior, Juvenile, Futurity and Sale Incentive drafts, schools, etc).
And Rule L.2: The owner of a Rookie Horse must be a full financial member of ACA and the horse must be registered with ACA.
Eligibility:
To nominate, Sires must be ACA registered and owned by a current ACA member (alive or deceased).
Progeny must be ACA registered for points to be gained in the
ACA Champion
SIRE'S PROGENY TITLE
Promote your stallion with ACA’s Sire’s Progeny Competion.
This competition opens the door for your sire to achieve the prestigious title of Champion Sire's Progeny at the ACA National Finals. It's an opportunity to highlight your sire's legacy and celebrate his success in a national forum.
By entering the competition, you're not just competing for the title; you're elevating your sire's profile. Every participant's sire will have their total progeny points displayed on the ACA website and featured in every edition of the ACA News.
The nomination fee for the 2025 Financial Year is $47.00 with nomination forms downloadable from campdraft.com.au
ACA Champion
ROOKIE HORSE
SYNDICATE SPONSORS
Elevate your business exposure!
Rookie Horse Syndicate sponsors are what make the ACA Rookie Horse competition so unique! Run in conjunction with the Rookie Horse Completion Rounds held at ACA’s National Finals, syndicate sponsors have an opportunity to win one of three places in the prize pool.
By choosing to become a syndicate sponsor in the competition, you will also receive six adverts in the ACA News and be the first to know about unique advertising opportunities with ACA, to get your business name and logo out in front of the campdraft community!
Syndicate Sponsorships are only $638.00 for the 2025 Financial Year with proceeds contributing to the prize pool. More information can be found under Rule L: Rookie Horse Award in the ACA Rule Book.
SOUTH WEST WESTERN AUSTRALIA ZONE
FINALS AND DARDANUP Campdraft
The Dardanup Campdraft Club rallied together once again to host an uncomplicated, fuss free and joyful ACA South West Western Australia (SWWA) Zone Finals for the second year running on 16 & 17 November 2024. The ACA President, Robert Daly and his wife, Coralie, made the special trip to Western Australia to judge all of the events over the weekend. Both Robert and Coralie fitted in well with all of our Western Australia friendly banter and many moments of the usual laughter coming from office ladies.
Zone Final and event presentations were held on the Saturday night. New club members stepped up and took on the chore of providing canapes for the presentations. The food was to die for with everyone wanting the recipes.
Sourcing cattle this time of the year is always an unknown due to what the season has install for us, but with having a great reputation with the farmers, stock agents and cartage contractors, makes Della’s job a lot eaiser.
Thanks again to ACA for supporting us to put on this event for our Western Australian members, along with our return local sponsors. Hygain sponsoring all of the Top Cut Out (TCO) events with a bag of True Breed.
This year’s event saw many more riders than last year, which meant we had to stretch it out over the two days.
Saturday’s events started with the Restricted Open sponsored by ACA and won by Gary Faulks riding Bling and
TCO went to Darci Nancarrow on El Zara Chisum.
The 540 Mechanical Novice event was won by Gavin Craig on Lineman and TCO went to Gary Faulks on Deltora Destiny. Al and Bec Butcher from Rural Infrastructure Services were our return Restricted Open Horse Sponsors. This was won by the ever consistent Jim Laverty riding Lealukas Jimmy and TCO went to Darci Nancarrow on Pipin Hot Pepto.
Peter and Jacquie Harris were here once again this year with their sponsorship of the Ladies Draft, won by Annabelle Towne on Townes Serio with Darci Nancarrow taking out the TCO again for the third time this weekend on El Zara Chisum.
Following the Ladies was the Junior event, sponsored by the Patten Family. This was won by Tristan Scott on Brenapark Quality, TCO went to Chloe Land on her horse call Chased by Bears.
Michael Dell'Agostino and Rocksbar Bootsman.
The Core West Insurance Brokers Juvenile event was won by our very own club member, Aiden Ralston, riding his most favourite mare, Valleyforge Matilda. TCO went to Sophie Gordon on Drummer.
Sunday saw us start up with the Juniors won by Maddison Laverty riding Billy and TCO went to Pippa Beanie on Charlottes Web.
Sunday’s event of the Juvenile saw the inclusion of the New South Wales exchange youth, Lachlan Sanson and Linc McCarthy. Linc went on to win the event riding a horse called Wongy and Lachlan took out the TCO award riding Lynx Classic Cat.
Our Open event was won by Jim Laverty on Lynx Classic Cat and TCO went to Jim Daley riding Tarraway Frost.
Brent and Ruve Tyler from Valleyforge Equine sponsored the Maiden Draft and it was won by Jim Daley riding Rynnene Cruiser and TCO was won by Matilda Patten on Maxi. E Dardanup Campdraft Club Secretary, Ruve Tyler. C Rustic Pics.
View the link below to access the Dardanup Campdraft Club’s Campdraft Results. https://www.campdraft.com.au/results/1517
Dawn Solomon and Treo Vimm.
Annabelle Towne and Townes Serio.
Jim Daley and Rynnene Cruiser.
Jim Laverty and Lynx Classic Cat.
GLEN ELGIN 53RD ANNUALCampdraft
The district was buzzing in anticipation of the 53rd Annual Glen Elgin Federation Sports which was held on 9 & 10 November 2024. Starting with the competitors' barbeque Friday evening, served by a dedicated team of committee members and volunteers. The competition started bright and early on Saturday with the Colin Say & Co P/L Maiden A Campdraft, judged by Bernie McMaugh. The event featured cattle generously donated by Steven Watters. The Final took place on Saturday afternoon, with Lachlan Ellis securing first place on Fergie with a score of 177. Equal second and third to Lachlan Ellis on Rathcool Casper and Angus Cameron on Kamari Caddie Ray, both scoring 173. Edith Newbury and Flow came in fourth with a score of 171.
Following the First Round of the Maiden A, the Rabobank Maiden B Campdraft commenced, judged by Lachlan Ellis. The event continued with Steven Watters’ cattle. The Final took place on Saturday afternoon, with Dylan McKinnon and Sunplay emerging victorious with a score of 178. Sandi Bennett and Millungeras Sizzler secured second place with a score of 174, followed by Kal Bruyn and Small Little Chula in third place with 169, and Rodney McKinnon and Cassette in fourth place with 162. Dylan McKinnon also achieved the highest aggregate score between Maiden A and Maiden B, earning the RideTuff Buckle kindly sponsored by Royce and Fiona Meyer. Dylan McKinnon and Sunplay kept their winning streak happening by having the Maiden A and B Highest Cut Out receiving $100 cash sponsored by Twin Pines Honey Co.
Meanwhile, in Ring Two at 9:00am, we began the Blue Jeans Day. Children and their mounts competed in various fun
events such as the Water Race, Nambour Nuisance, Keyhole Bounce, Stock Horse Race, Running T and Mug Race. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as colourful ribbons, lollies, and prizes were handed out, bringing big smiles to the faces of the participants. Thank you to everyone involved for their help and support in running these events. Congratulations to Max Newberry for being awarded rider of the day, receiving a bridle kindly donated by Luke Petrie Saddlery.
After the completion of the Ring Two events, the older children headed over to the campdraft ring for the Kings Fuel Supplies Junior and Juvenile campdrafts, judged by Lindsay Duff. Chelsea Thomas and Ruby won first place with a score of 160, Chelsea also won the RideTuff buckle, kindly sponsored by Geoff and Pauline Smith. Second place also went to Chelsea Thomas on her second horse, Lincoln, with a score of 100. Third place was secured by Ella Bennett and
PJ Charolais Open Campdraft Presentation – Judge Jonathon McDonald, Event Winner and Placegetters Brad Williamson, Robert Newsome, Troy Hagenbach, Max Newsome and Tommy Williamson and Sponsor, Peter Donnelly.
Billy Black with a score of 79, while Aila McBain and Rey, Matilda Lacey and Tricky, tied for equal fourth and Fifth with a score of 78. The Junior Draft Encouragement Award went to Emily Smith receiving a halter, donated by Tobin Treasure Rural Contracting.
The Kings Fuel Supplies Juvenile Campdraft was won by Ilyssa Newbury and Brandwood Fergie with a score of 88. Ilyssa also won the RideTuff buckle, sponsored by Daniel and Rachael Cheers and the fastest course, sponsored by Buckeroo Hat Shaping. Second place went to Riley Flanagan and Midnight Con with a score of 84 and won a halter for the Highest Cut Out, donated by Tobin Treasure Rural Contracting, equal third and fourth places were awarded to William Schaefer and Black Ridge Thyme, and Jake Bruce and Miss Beijing, both scoring 79. Fifth place was secured by Georgia Mulcahy and Scratch with a score of 78. Thank you to our wonderful Cattle Donors, Wayne and Erica Dunn, for donating the cattle for the Junior and Juvenile campdrafts.
The Lockyer Ground Spreading P/L Maiden 4 Maiden Campdraft winners were determined from the top first round scores of the Maiden A Campdraft. Angus Cameron with Kamari Caddie Ray took first place with a score of 89. Tom Cunningham with OhCeeDee and Edith Newbury with Flow tied for equal second and third, both scoring 88. Angus Cameron won the beautiful buckle made by RideTuff generously sponsored by Wayne and Erica Dunn.
At lunch time there was a short break in competition to remember the Late Margaret Smith who passed away at the grand age of ninety seven. Margaret and her husband, Keith, owned the ‘Teneriffe’ property where the very first Glen Elgin Sports was held in 1971. Keith and Margaret donated the ground to a small, hard working committee to host the inaugural Sports Day. Margaret was Secretary for many years, baked cakes for the canteen and always enjoyed sitting with the spectators watching the competitors go round. For many years since, the Glen Elgin Sports has been an event not to be missed amongst the locals. Margaret’s legacy lives on through her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren still involved in the committee and competing on the grounds.
The PJ Charolais Open Campdraft was the next event on the program, judged by Jonathon McDonald. We were extremely pleased to have such a great line of cattle supplied by PJ Charolais and Kym and Bev Cheers, it made for great watching. There were lots of big scores, with Brad
Kings Fuel Supplies Junior Campdraft Presentation – Judge Lindsay Duff and Winner and Placegetters Chelsea Thomas, Ella Bennett, Alia McBain and Matilda Lacey.
Kings Fuel Supplies Juvenile Campdraft Presentation – Judge Lindsay Duff and Winner and Placegetters Ilyssa Newbury, Riley Flanagan, William Schaefer, Jake Bruce and Georgia Mulcahy.
Luke Petrie Saddlery Rider of the Blue Jeans Day, Max Newberry.
Local Riders Bottomless Mug Winners, Racheal Cheers and Max Newsome.
Williamson topping the First Round with a 92. He wouldn’t give up the lead on Glimmer, adding an 89 in the Final to take the win with a 181. He also placed second on his mare Glamouress with a 180, equal third and fourth went to Robert Newsome and Cartel and Troy Hageenback and My Dads Smart 179, fifth Max Newsome and Johnny Cash 178. The Cut Out winner was Tommy Williamson, receiving $100 donated by Twin Pines Honey Co. Thank you to Kym and Bev Cheers for sponsoring the RideTuff buckle which was awarded to winner Brad Williamson. Brad also won the Millie & Gay Lass Perpetual Shield. The highest placed local gentleman and lady riders in the Open Campdraft won a very nice Yeti ‘Bottomless mugs’ each to use and refill at the bar for the evening. The lucky winners were Max Newsome and Rachael Cheers.
Sunday morning started off with the Dulverton Angus Novice A Campdraft, judged by Rodney Mckinnon with a nice line of cattle donated by Graeme and Robyn Macdougall. The Final saw Daniel Cheers come out on top on Lealukas Brigalow with 177. Second went to Brent O'Donnell and Malua I Can Con 175, third was Daniel Cheers and Lealukas Freedom 171 and 4th Henry Macdougall and Hotbox 166. Daniel had the highest aggregate score of Novice A & B, he was the winner of the RideTuff buckle generously donated by Tim and Amy McNamara of MCN Brafords.
The Daley Livestock & Property Novice B Campdraft followed on and cattle for this draft were donated by James and Lara Gresham and Daniel and Rachael Cheers. Dylan McKinnon and Sunplay got their second win for the weekend with a 176, second was Brad Williamson and Delta’s Echo 175, third Brent Flanagan and Carrigan’s Flirt 174 and fourth was Wade McKinnon and Copycat. After an exciting Cut Out run off Damian Bulmer claimed the $100 cash Kindly donated by Twin Pines Honey Co. Thank you to our Judge, Jon Templeton.
The NORCO Rural Mini Cut Out was a hit again this year with our faithful Freisen cows making another appearance. After a very exciting run off, Leo Colley came away victorious on Chisum’s Impulse 49, second Hudson Hoy and Acres Of Romance 48.5, equal third, fourth and fifth Nash Smyth with Nardoo and Stella Golding with Silhouette and Madeline McNamara all scoring 23. Thank you to Sam Donnelly and Toby Bruce, we appreciate your efforts and there are always smiles during this event.
The weekend concluded with the Tullin Tulla Beef and Butterleaf Clock Restricted Open Campdraft, judged by Lindsay Duff, with cattle donated by Robert and Jenny Thompson. After a four way run off, Ben Newbury and Coolum Quartz secured first place with 173 points, followed by Daniel Cheers and Lealukas Tilly Divine in second with 172 points, and Tim Carlil and Caralta Rocket in third with 169 points. Daniel Cheers and Lealukas Tilly Divine won the Cut
Colin Say & Co P/L Maiden A Campdraft Presentation – Winner and Placegetters Lachlan Ellis, Angus Cameron and Edith Newbury.
Daley Livestock & Property P/L Novice B Campdraft Presentation – Winner and Placegetters Dylan McKinnon, Brad Williamson, Brent Flanagan and Wade McKinnon and Judge, Jon Templeton.
Out, earning $100 from Twin Pines Honey Co. Special thanks to the Bruce Family of Bruce Family Butchers for sponsoring the Ride Tuff buckle, awarded to Ben Newbury.
The Challenge Program ran alongside the campdrafting with the Juvenile, Maiden, and Novice/Open Challenges using campdraft scores from the corresponding events with a Working Pattern and Time Trial held separately. Thanks to the committee and helpers for their hard work in ensuring everything ran smoothly. A special thank you to judges Jon Templeton, Gloria McCormack, and Vicki Light.
Say & Co Rural Glen Innes Junior Challenge Winner and Placegetters:
First: Ella Bennett and Billy Black.
Second: Chelsea Thomas and Lincoln.
Third: Ailia McBain and Rey.
Fourth: Matilda Lacey and Tricky.
Fifth: Cooper Petrie and Fairy.
Three Waters High Country Holidays Juvenile Challenge Winner and Placegetters:
First: Illysa Newbury and Brandwood Fergie.
Second: Macauley Green and Salsa.
Third: Georgia Mulcahy and Destinys Strawb.
Fourth: William Schaefer and Thyme.
Fifth: Clair Munro and Zammy.
Wattle Top Livestock Novice/Open Challenge Winner and Placegetters:
First: Rachael Cheers and Donrica Nimble.
Second: Fiona Meyer and Rathcool Batman.
Third: Anna Hudson and Wannalook Sweet Idea.
Fourth: Chloe Klingner and Nico.
Fifth: Gloria McCormack and Macre Wish.
Riverina Stockfeeds Maiden for Maiden Challenge Winner and Placegetters:
First: Tina Hough and Rio.
Second: Neale Green and Salsa.
Third: Neale Green and ChaCha.
Fourth: Tom Cunningham and OhCeeDee.
Fifth: Lloyd Newbury and Starwaltz Jazz.
Roberts & Morrow Glen Innes Maiden Challenge Winner and Placegetters:
First: Rachael Cheers and Constance.
Second: Anna Hudson and Sweet Tea Cee.
Third: Sandi Bennett and Barbie.
Fourth: Lloyd Newbury and Starwaltz Jazz.
Fifth Tina Hough and Impressive Credit.
Lee’s Country Wear and Rug Repairs sponsored a beautiful gift box awarded to the highest scoring lady of the weekend, congratulations to Rachael Cheers and Donrica Nimble scoring a 91.
In addition to donating the prize money to the Cut Out Winners of the weekend, Twin Pines Honey Co also sponsored the painted steers. Several competitors happily claimed a bonus $50 cash prize for successfully completing a full course with a painted steer over the weekend.
The Glen Elgin Federation Sports Committee extends its sincere gratitude to all the valued sponsors, cattle donors, dedicated volunteers, and helpers for their support over the weekend. Thank you also to the participants for their friendly competition and unwavering support of the event.
E Rachael Cheers.
C Glen Elgin Sports Committee.
View the link below to access the Glen Elgin Sports Committee’s 53rd Annual Glen Elgin Federation Sports Campdraft Results. https://www.campdraft.com.au/results/1474
Tullin Tulla Beef and Butterleaf Clock Restricted Open Campdraft Presentation –Winner and Placegetters Ben Newbury, Daniel Cheers and Tim Carlil.
EASTERN NEW SOUTH WALES Novice Series 2024
We as ACA Management Committee Members, Tania Moorhead, James Moorhead and myself had discussed the concept of a Novice Series in our area for a little while now, we wanted to show our support of the local campdraft committees that have affiliated with the ACA and support the local ACA competitors with an incentive on top of their local run of campdrafts.
A conversation on the way to the 2024 Warwick Gold Cup and then again during week, it was decided, with a run of great campdrafts starting in mid November to early December, this was the year to start what we hoped would be a well received concept, we soon learnt the idea was going to be truly embraced by the overwhelming support shown to us by our participating committees, competitors and our very generous sponsors. We only had a short timeframe after approaching our participating committees, we wanted as many competitors to be involved as possible, which led to free entry for everyone competing at our participating campdrafts. The series works of first round scores only to form the aggregate and must be the same horse/rider combination throughout the entire series.
We kicked off with Round One of the Novice Series at Glen Elgin Campdraft on 9 & 10 November, where we seen some fantastic cattle in Novice A and Novice B generously donated by Daniel & Rachael Cheers, the McDougall Family and Robert & Jenny Thompson, and kindly judged Rodney McKinnon and Jon Templeton. At the completion of Round One we released the Top 20 Leaderboard, we seen a three way split Daniel Cheers with Lealukas Brigalow, Brent O’Donnell with Malua I Can Con & Kal Bruyn with Smart Little Chula all holding top position with 89 points. It was going to be interesting to see what progressed at our next event.
With Round Two at Red Range Campdraft held on 16 & 17 November. The Novice was kindly judged by Wyatt Young and a wonderful line of cattle generously donated by Stockyard, the Cooper Family and the Donnelly Family. With Round Two now done and dusted, Daniel Cheers and Lealukas Brigalow remained on top of the Top 20 Leaderboard but was joined by Wade McKinnon with Copycat, both with 176 points.
Round Three is where it all got exciting, hosted by Guyra Timepiece Campdraft on 22 – 24 November. At the completion of Round Three we still seen Daniel Cheers with Lealukas Brigalow and Wade McKinnon’s Copycat holding strong in first place now with 260 points, but Top 20 Leaderboard was definitely heating up with a couple of other combinations hotly contesting that top spot, Daniel Cheers with Lealukas Freedom in the mix at third position on 259, Anna Hoy’s Moore Hope now sitting in fourth place with a 254 and Brad Williamson with Delta’s Echo had stepped up into fifth place with 252 points. During Novice A and Novice B we seen an incredible line of cattle generously donated by Dan & Katrina McKemey and David & Michelle McKemey, and the Novices were kindly judged by Jackson Noon and Zac Croker. Bring on Round Four, at this point it was anyone’s game.
ACA Eastern New South Wales Novice Series 2024 Presentation – Daniel Cheers and Leaukas Brigalow, Ben Newbury and Adamslea Arna, Wade McKinnon and Copycat, Daniel Cheers and Lealukas Freedom, Anna Hoy and Moore Hope and Ryan Smyth and Lenard.
Glen Innes Campdraft was our last event for the series hosting Round Four on 6 – 8 December. A great line up of cattle generously donated by Clint & Krystle Nugent, Nugent Pastoral. These Novices were kindly judged by Robert Daly and Brad Williamson. The Top 20 Leaderboard changed up at this point of the competition, but Daniel Cheers with Lealukas Brigalow wasn’t letting his lead slip away, still sitting on top with 344, now taking out second spot was Brad Williamson’s Delta’s Echo on 336 points and Ben Newbury and Adamslea Arna following close in third position on 333 points. Wade McKinnon and Copycat rounded out the top four positions. The Glen Innes Committee generously offered the time and cattle to hold a final, which we jumped at the opportunity to add a bit more excitement to the Novice Series, so with that we took back in our top fifteen competitors. As the crowd gathered round the campyard to see what was about to unfold, it was the ACA President, Robert Daly, who had made the trip down from Roma in support of the Novice Series, who took the Judge’s position for the Final Round of the ACA Eastern New South Wales Novice Series. On the completion of the Final, we saw Daniel Cheers with Lealukas Brigalow on a 430 take out the win, in second place was Ben Newbury and Adamslea Arna on 412, third place went to Wade McKinnon on Copycat with a 368, in fourth place was Daniel Cheers and Lealukas Freedom with 366, fifth place was Anna Hoy and Moore Hope on 365 and rounding out our top six was Ryan Symth and Lenard on a 361.
As Daniel and Brigalow was crowned the 2024 Novice Series Champion, he shared in our prize money jackpot kindly contributed by Hill Crest Equine, Lee’s Country Wears and Jomanda Brahmans, Daniel also received a Service Fee to Fully Loaded kindly donated by Bill & Gill Carey, Fully Loaded Collect Fees kindly donated by Darlington Stud – Dane & Katie Bateman, Embroidered Trophy Rug kindly donated by Williamson’s Performance Horses, a Hand Crafted Leather Bridle kindly donated by Gainey Saddle Co, a pair of Gidgee Sunglasses kindly donated by Gidgee Eyewear, Hand Made Halter kindly donated by Brad & Lisa Martin.
Second place, Ben and Arna, received a set of Saphir Horse Clippers kindly donated by Heiniger, a Gift Voucher kindly donated by Bailey’s of Greta, a set of Hand Made Cotton Reins kindly donated by Blackie’s Reins, Hand Made Halter kindly donated by Brad & Lisa Martin.
Third place, Wade and Copycat, received a S80 Energizer kindly donated by Speedrite, a Gift Voucher kindly donated by Bailey’s of Greta, a set of Hand Made Cotton Reins kindly donated by Blackie’s Reins, Hand Made Halter kindly donated by Brad & Lisa Martin.
Winner of the Glen Innes Veterinary Hospital’s Highest Lady Rider Aggregate, Anna Hoy and Moore Hope, with ACA’s James Moorhead and Glen Innes Vet Lachlan Perkins and pictured with Mirror kindly donated by On the Ranch.
The Highest Cut Out Aggregate was Daniel Cheers and Lealukas Freedom, with Sponsor Bill Carey and picture with prize kindly donated by CM Country Outfitters.
Winner of the Dave Foran Memorial Award, Brad Newsome, proudly sponsored by Lynn Family, Foran Family & Luke Petrie Saddlery.
Fourth place, Daniel and Freedom, received a set of Starrett Knives kindly donated by Motion, a Gift Voucher kindly donated by Bailey’s of Greta, a Hand Made Halter kindly donated by Brad & Lisa Martin, Gift Pack kindly donated by CM Country Outfitters, and an ACA Cap kindly donated by the ACA.
Fifth place, Anna and Moore Hope, received a Gift Voucher kindly donated by Bailey’s of Greta, Hand Made Halter kindly donated by Brad & Lisa Martin, Gift Pack kindly donated by CM Country Outfitters, an ACA Cap and Ariat Cooler Bag kindly donated by the ACA and Ariat.
Sixth place, Ryan and Lenard received a Gift Voucher kindly donated by Bailey’s of Greta, a Shoeing Voucher kindly donated by Brent O’Donnell Farrier Service, Hand Made Halter kindly donated by Brad & Lisa Martin, Gift Pack kindly donated by CM Country Outfitters, an ACA Cap and Ariat Cooler Bag kindly donated by the ACA and Ariat.
We had a Highest Scoring Lady Rider Aggregate throughout the Novice Series which was proudly sponsored by Glen Innes Veterinary Hospital with $250 prize money, this was won by Anna Hoy and Moore Hope, Anna received an incredible Oneof-a-Kind Mirror kindly donated by On the Ranch and a pair of Gidgee Sunglasses kindly donated by Gidgee Eyewear.
The Highest Cut Out Aggregate throughout the Novice Series which was proudly sponsored by Glen Innes Veterinary Hospital with $250 prize money, this was won by Daniel Cheers and Lealukas Freedom, Daniel received a gorgeous Timber Chopping Board kindly donated by CM Country Outfitters and a pair of Gidgee Sunglasses kindly donated by Gidgee Eyewear
All our placegetters, including the Lady Rider and Cut Out aggregates, shared in twenty five bales of Mobey Barley 5% Lucerne Hay kindly donated by Dan & Lucy Coulton of Rivendale Turf, they also shared in Razor Horse Drench kindly donated by Virbac and first to sixth place all received an Ariat Stubby Cooler kindly donated by the ACA & Ariat.
Christine Watters was the recipient of our Encouragement Award; this award was proudly sponsored by CM Country
Outfitters and was judged throughout the Novice Series by Tania and James. Christine won a gorgeous leather wallet.
We all know how important Cattle Donors are to our great sport, without them, we are unable to run events such as the ACA Eastern New South Wales Novice Series, so we wanted to show our appreciation to our Cattle Donors throughout the series. With the Cattle Donors Draw, all their names went into the draw with three chances to win, special thanks to our wonderful sponsors for their support and making this draw possible. The winners were Daniel & Rachael Cheers receiving a five litre Nilzan kindly donated by Coopers Animal Health, Donnelly Family receiving a S20 Energizer kindly donated by Gallagher and Cooper Family receiving an Ariat Canvas Jacket kindly donated by the ACA & Ariat.
This brings us to a very special part of our Novice Series, the Dave Foran Memorial Award. This award was initiated by the Lynn Family to honor the contribution to campdrafting in the Glen Innes area by Dave and his family. This award is designed to help raise awareness on the mental health issues that people face within our campdraft family and the rural community in general. The award was judged throughout the Novice Series on horsemanship, consistently and sportsmanship, and judged by Kim Lynn, Kate Lynn and Graeme Finlayson. When the Final was complete, and judging came to an end we seen local Glen Innes competitor, Brad Newsome, take the honour of winning this truly special award. The award was proudly sponsored by the Foran Family and Lynn Family and Brad received a bridle kindly donated by the Lynn Family and Luke Petrie Saddlery.
We want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all our extraordinary sponsors, our wonderful participating campdraft committees, the very generous cattle donors and judges throughout the series, we thank you again for embarking on this journey with us and we can’t wait to do it all again bigger and better in 2025.
E Annie Williamson.
C Sandi Bennett.
Winner of Cattle Donors Draw, Daniel & Rachael Cheers with David Lacey of Coopers Animal Health.
Winner of Cattle Donors Draw, Donnelly Family being presented by ACA President Robert Daly on behalf of Gallagher.
ALPHA YOUTH CAMP Clinic
The Alpha Youth Camp Clinic 2025 was a fantastic opportunity for young riders to develop their skills and have fun. Our incredibly talented instructors did an amazing job passing down their skills to the next generation of drafters.
Jason Comiskey and Sean Dillon were able to share their expertise on ACA rules and campdrafting guidelines! Learning from experienced professionals is a huge benefit for the young riders.
Dr Brendan Brieffies attended the clinic to cover horse health and the importance of looking after the cattle. The health of the horse and cattle are such important topics, especially for our young riders learning to care for their animals properly.
Theresa Lansdowne focused predominantly on the dry work, having really made a big impact on the riders! Her support and individualised attention helped the young drafters build confidence and improve their skills.
Jaye Hall with all the knowledge and experience focused on outside work; having the chance to spend two days learning from such an accomplished rider and campdrafter is a real game changer for the young participants.
Brad Comiskey brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the clinic, which was invaluable for the young drafters. His area of expertise was focused on the cut out work.
Overall, it can be seen that the thirty two participants were in great hands. The instructors truly made a lasting impact on the participants, and our gratitude speaks volumes
about the dedication and passion they brought to the clinic. Alongside the committee members whom supported the participants, turned back cattle and all the behind the scenes efforts.
While the days are long and hot in January, the bar is often a focal point. Committee members, Charlie and Shelly Charters, kept everyone refreshed and hydrated over the weekend.
Catering all weekend; Sandi & Lenny from Dust Devils Great Endeavour Rally whom went above and beyond to keep everyone well fed with delicious meals that kept the energy up for the riders and the team.
The cattle were donated by the Comiskey Family at ‘Portwine.’ Having good, kind cattle is so important for teaching the young riders and ensuring they have a positive and safe experience. The generosity of the Comiskey Family is greatly appreciated by everyone involved. A big thank you to Tony Comiskey, Jeff Clews, Peter Black, and Jason Comiskey for their hard work in transporting the cattle!
Having a water truck on hand made a huge difference in keeping the arena and surrounding areas manageable for both riders and spectators. A big thank you to Kim Ford for the dedication and effort on driving the water truck all weekend!
Participants and Instructors group photo.
A good old fashioned water fight was had as the perfect way to cool off and add some extra fun to the weekend. Theresa and some of the committee members took the Mini riders down to the creek for a picnic with poppas and Zooper Dooopers for a refreshing break. Finally, to top the weekend off, a Mini, Junior and Juvenile draft was held, seeing participants use their newly acquired skills in competition.
Turn to Page 73 to see the Alpha Youth Camp Clinic Results.
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Jason Comiskey discussing the rules and guidelines to the participants.
Participants listening and learning from Jaye Hall.
Line up at the cut out yard.
Mini Draft placegetters.
Junior Draft placegetters.
Juvenile Draft placegetters.
ACA HORSE MOVEMENT Books
ACCESSIBILITY: Preprinted forms ensures that tracking stock movement can be correctly and efficiently documented.
FUNCTIONALITY: Practical for travelling, a cardboard cover and bound spine provide the books with ultimate protection.
COST: $40.00 each, including GST.
Postage Details: $15.00 postage. The ACA Office Team will post the books within one to three business days after payment has been received.
Pick Up Details: Free pick up during office hours. Collection of the books will be available at the ACA Office (134 Mort Street, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350), or at a campdraft where the ACA Office Trailer is in attendance.
View the link to be redirected to the ACA Store, where you can purchase a Horse Movement Book.
In December last year, ACA excitedly announced that we had welcomed a new Sponsor to the team, this Sponsor being Jono Battle Equine Services. Taking on the sponsorship of the Maiden Rider Competition, this title is now known as the Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider Competition. Jono specialises in Emmett Therapy and horsemanship, travelling across Australia conducting treatments and holding clinics. The ACA News recently interviewed Jono about his business and we have included it below.
Can you please tell me a little bit about yourself and your business, Jono Battle Equine Services? I grew up on my family’s cattle stations west of Charters Towers, Queensland. After finishing school, between working for Mum and Dad, contract mustering in Queensland and Northern Territory, I also broke in and trained horses, farriered on and off for ten years and been campdrafting from the age of eighteen. In 2020, through a set of circumstances, I was introduced to Emmett4Horses. After seeing the results, I went and began to study to become an Emmett Practitioner. In May 2021 I was hospitalised for three months with an infection in my leg and was told that my chance of walking again was very slim.
While being layed up, I continued studying and became an Emmett Practitioner for both, horses and humans. Start of 2024 I started my own business Jono Battle Equine Services. I specialise in soft touch muscle manipulation and red-light therapy for horses and humans.
In addition to offering Emmett Therapy services for humans and horses, your business also offers horsemanship clinics. Can you please tell me more about these services? I also offer Emmett4Horses workshops, Horsemanship clinics, Horse and Rider clinics and one on one horse riding lessons. The Horsemanship Clinics focus on foundations and fundamentals for all disciplines. The
Demonstration at Tocal Agricultural College. Photography by Jono Battle Equine Services.
Horse and Rider Clinics focus on the connection between horse and rider on all physical and emotional levels by using a combination of horsemanship and therapy techniques. We travel all over Queensland and New South Wales (other states on request), including cattle stations, feedlots, colleges, as well as equine, livestock and rural events.
What education and training do you have in Emmett Therapy and horsemanship? Being raised on cattle stations, working with and riding horses every day became an essential part of my life early on. Working with horses for over thirty years – breeding, breaking, training and retraining, farriering and spending months and months at
a time in the saddle contract mustering in Queensland and Northern Territory, have shaped me as a horseman. On top of that, I spent two years studying to become an Emmett Practitioner for horses and humans.
What does a day in your life look like? It depends on what I’m doing. I spend a lot of time travelling between places. If I’m not on the phone taking bookings or consulting with clients, I am driving or treating.
You travel across Australia with your business. What is the best way for people to contact you to organise a treatment or clinic? Our preferred way of contact is by phone, text, private message or email.
Jono working with a horse at Charters Towers, Queensland. Photography by Jono Battle Equine Services.
Horsemanship Clinic in Cooktown, Far North Queensland. Photography by Jono Battle Equine Services.
Treating a horse at Tocal Agricultural College in New South Wales. Photography by Jono Battle Equine Services.
Jono Battle. Photography by Jono Battle Equine Services.
Demonstration at Tocal Agricultural College Field Days. Photography by Jono Battle Equine Services.
You recently joined the ACA Team as the Sponsor of the Champion Maiden Rider Competition Title – welcome to the Team! What attracted you to sponsoring the Maiden Rider Competition Title? I chose the Maiden Rider Title as it is someone different each year, which symbolises a young person coming up or a relatively new competitor to the sport. It’s our way putting support behind them and our sport.
What are you most looking forward to this coming year with your sponsorship of ACA? Being able to show our support towards the ACA and competitors Australia wide and promoting our business.
What campdrafts and equine events are you planning on attending this year? As many as possible – Nutrien Equine events, as well as campdrafts in the Northern Queensland, Western Queensland and Southern New South Wales zones, such as Greenvale, Burke & Wills, Clermont, Cloncurry, Mostly Hills, Richmond, Muttaburra, Gresford and Scone campdrafts.
What are the most rewarding parts of your business? Being able to help and witness both, horse and rider, achieve their full potential and dreams. Where to from here? Building our business Australia wide and international as well. The sky is the limit. Is there anything else that you would like to add? I would like to thank everyone who has helped and supported me to make my dreams a reality, there are too many to name.
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Jono competing in the First Round of the David Carter Memorial Causeway Beef Nutrition Open Draft at the 2024 Richmond Campdraft. Photography by Red Zephyr Photography.
Jono competing in the Elanco Restricted Open Draft at the 2024 Richmond Campdraft. Photography by Red Zephyr Photography.
aCampdrafting Family Sport
Campdrafting is undoubtedly the iconic Australian horse sport and has been for many years. This sport has been a loved and treasured tradition for generations.
Campdrafting is not just a competition, it’s a lasting connection to rural life and the many horses and riders that competed in the very sport before those today. As campdrafting continues to grow in popularity, one of its best aspects is not the competitive environment but how families are brought together, creating opportunities for teamwork and lifelong memories.
The core of campdrafting is the partnership and connection between horse and rider as they walk into the camp, but just as important as this is the strong ties to family heritage. Many of the competitors these days grew up watching their parents and grandparents take part in the very same sport. It is certainly not uncommon for entire families to compete together at events across the country. Many campdrafting families spend days travelling to events, making it a bonding experience in itself. The campdrafting circuit also provides an opportunity for children to interact with peers who share similar interests, forming lifelong friendships rooted in a shared love for the sport and the rural lifestyle. From the Minis to the Opens, campdrafting offers a unique opportunity for bonding and learning across all abilities and age groups. For many families, it is not about competing for the ribbons, it’s about cultivating a lifestyle that values early mornings, hard work and the love of the outdoors. Skillsets honed in the sport, such as discipline, cattle management and horsemanship, are values that often extend beyond the arena and into the broader aspects of rural life in Australia that are still used today.
One of the defining characteristics of campdrafting is its inclusivity. Whether you are just starting in the Encouragements or a seasoned competitor that has worked their way up from the Juniors, the sport accommodates for all. It is certainly not the competitive aspect that makes campdrafting a family sport – it is the time spent with family while participating in a family
sport loved by many. The friendship that comes from working together as a team in campdrafting is invaluable. The sport is a great teacher of communication and mutual trust, between both family members and between horse and rider. It requires patience, respect, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Whether a father helps his daughter pick a beast or siblings cheer each other on from the camp, the shared experience of campdrafting strengthens family bonds without a doubt.
Campdrafting’s appeal lies in its ability to unite families. Its not merely a competitive sport but a lifestyle that cultivates teamwork, discipline, hardwork and the appreciation for the animals that play such a pivotal role in the sport. Whether it is the thrill of the chase and the adrenaline rush, watching a junior make their first round or the shared love for the sport itself, campdrafting offers something for everyone. So as long as there are cattle, horses and passionate families, campdrafting will continue to be a cherished sport that celebrates the beauty of rural Australian life for many years.
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ACA Youth Reporter, Piper Griffiths.
WESTMAR SPORTS CLUB Facilities Upgrade
After a wonderful few days drafting at the Westmar Sports Club (WSC) Campdraft in 2021, a general meeting was held. The committee and community decided that a refurbishment was required. While the arena had been a longstanding great asset to the Westmar and surrounding community, concerns were raised about the safety of cattle and competitors.
Multiple working bees were held, panels were stacked, the ground was levelled in late December. After an incredibly wet start to 2022, progress then stalled. While everyone was thankful for the rain, the club had hit a standstill. During this time, steel, panels, a secretary’s box, were all purchased. Sand was donated and kindly carted, and machines and time were again donated. It was then a date was set for the Campdraft – September 2022. An ambitious aim, but with the support of the community, it was possible.
Robert Bunn and his team (Bunny’s Bent Rail Steel & Fabrication) arrived and quickly set about erecting a camp, putting posts and gates in. They did a terrific job, and the Westmar Sports Club is incredibly thankful for the long days spent building our great facility.
With a deluge of rain continuing to fall intermittently and three postponed dates for the Campdraft later, the Committee decided to try again in April 2023.
Westmar Sports Club's Campdraft Grounds. Photography by Yarambah Photography.
After countless hours organising and prepping, the club and community were ecstatic to be able to hold a fantastic three days of drafting in April 2023. A full program consisting of a Restricted Open, Open, Ladies, Maiden A/B, Novice A/B and all children’s events.
Ambition seems to run strong in the Westmar Community, as a second date was set for September – exactly six months after the debut event with the new facilities. It was during this time the Club was successful in obtaining a grant from from Shell QGC Communities Fund 2023. We would like to extend our gratitude again to Shell QGC for allowing us the opportunity to continue to improve our small club.
After a smaller local two day draft in April 2023, another meeting was held with the decision to remove the portable panels from the backyards and erect permanent loading area and backyards.
Gravel was also carted in and roads erected to make the grounds more accessible in wet weather. Again, countless hours donated by locals and committee members ensuring the completion before our September 2024 Campdraft.
The Westmar Sports Club would like to extend our thanks to everyone who has donating their time, resources, machines, fuel, labour. Countless hours, dollars and resources have been contributed and we are immensely thankful. Without the support of our Club, none of this would be possible and every single contribution – small or large is appreciated. Like any committee, we are all volunteers and the generosity we have received in amazing.
We have successfully held four incredible campdrafts which also would not have been possible without the support of our Cattle Donors, allowing the opportunity to draft some exceptional lines of cattle.
We would like to thank all our Sponsors, each draft we have continued to raise the bar, being able to offer some amazing prizemoney and incredible prizes.
We are incredibly excited to see what 2025 will bring.
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Mick Southern competing in the new arena. Photography by Yarambah Photography.
Commitee member arena under preparation for the Ladies event for the September 2023 Draft. Photography by Westmar Sports Club.
Vice President, Curtis Cherry, competing in the new arena. Photography by Yarambah Photography.
Committee Members, Anderson Family wearing pink at September 2024 Draft. Photography by Denby Hill.
Old Westmar. Photographer Unknown.
ACA’s Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition
ACA’s Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition is a prime opportunity for stallion owners to promote their sires to a nationwide audience, celebrate them and their progeny’s successes and give them the chance to win one of three awards that are presented at the ACA National Finals!
While ACA is excited to welcome new sires to the Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition, we would like to showcase the current sires that are nominated in the competition for the 2024/25 Competition Season, and thank them for their support!
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Nominations are not only still open for the 2024/25 Competition Season, but they have also opened for the 2025/26 Competition Season! View the link below to nominate your sire in the competition for these competition seasons. https://www.campdraft.com.au/forms-2/
Shining Light on the Progeny in the Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition
Let’s examine the brilliance of some of our stallions nominated in ACA’s Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition for the 2023/24 Competition Season, through having a look at a few of their exciting progeny! As it’s the progeny’s points that contribute to the sires’ points in the Competition, see which progeny of the sires have the most points so far in the 2024/25 Competition Season!
Please Note: As at the time completing this advert, the sires listed below are the sires who have received points in the competition.
BINNIA IDEAL
If you have progeny that are by the sires nominated in ACA’s 2024/25 Competition Season Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition, you can complete the two steps below to ensure that the sire receives points, based off your progeny’s points:
1. You will need to register your horse with ACA.
You can complete this via your Campdraft One profile, on your horse’s profile. Once you register your horse with ACA, it’s registered with ACA for life.
2. You will need to add the sire’s name to your horse’s Campdraft One account.
After adding it to the account, you will need to click the ‘Update Details’ button, so that this information saves on the horse’s account.
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After completing these two steps, any points that your horse receives at ACA affiliated campdrafts moving forward, will be added to the sire’s points in ACA’s 2024/25 Competition Season Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition.
For more information, contact the ACA Office Team.
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Get To Know Team ACA
Representing ACA in the 2025 Pryde’s EasiFeed NCCA Champion Rider Competition, Team ACA comprised of five of the top competitors in the Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition and the top competitor in the Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider Competition at the close of the 23/2024 Competition Season.
Pete Comiskey (C)
Jaye Hall
Occupation: Grazier.
Time Drafting: Forty five years.
Most Memorable Campdraft Moment: Winning the Willinga Park Open 2023 for the third time.
Achievements: Winner of the ACA Champion Rider twenty two times, Winner of the Willinga Park Open Gold Buckle three times, Winner of the Warwick Gold Cup 2005, Winner of the Warwick Canning Downs three times, Winner of the Chinchilla Grandfather Clock, Winner of the Condamine Bell, Winner of the Clermont Gold Cup seven times, and countless other awards and titles over the years.
Horse: Bungarby Elegant Spin
Breed/Age: Gelding by Seligman Spin out of Woolerina Elegance.
Horse Achievements: In ACA’s top ten novice horses for current season, won the Novice at the 2024 ACA National Finals in Dalby.
Advice For Younger Competitors: Encourage anyone to shorten your hands and find a horse that you have a relationship with and felt safe on, could work a beast, and could control it, find a horse that suits their personality (cowy, calm, controllable and feel confident). The key word to campdrafting is confidence. Find that horse and that creates the confidence.
Occupation: Grazier.
Time Drafting: Since she was mini.
Most Memorable Campdraft Moment: When Madison her daughter won the Ladies on Bushranger in Nebo, ACA National Finals.
Achievements: Drafting all the horses that we have bred and made myself. Winner of the ACA Champion Lady rider three times, multiple ladies wins across her many years of drafting, winner fo the 2022 Greenvale Open, 2023 Yelvertoft Open and Cloncurry Stockmans Challenge Open.
Horse: Calesi.
Breed/Age: Twelve years Australian Stock Horse.
Horse Achievements: Won the Ladies at Harts Range NT 2024, & the Open at Cloncurry Stockmans Challenge in 2023.
Advice For Younger Competitors: Ride safely and be a good sport.
Occupation: Grazier.
Time Drafting: Forty plus years.
Most Memorable Campdraft Moment: Winning the Bronc Ride and the Warwick Gold Cup. Achievements: Winner of the Ariat Champion Open Rider 2023/24 at the ACA National Finals in Dalby, and in 2022/23, 2021/2022, 2019/20, 2014/2015, 2016/2017, Restricted Open Draft winner also in Dalby, Winner of the Open Draft at Chinchilla Grandfather Clock, Open and Restricted Open Draft winner at Muttaburra, Restricted Open, Novice and Open winner at Burke & Wills Campdraft, Open Draft at Richmond, Blackall Restricted Open Draft winner. Winner of the Top 30 Shoot Out at the ACA National Finals in Cloncurry 2023. Winner of Champion of Champions at Paradise Lagoons Draft. Horse: Chisums Cash.
Breed/Age: Twelve year old bay Quarter Horse mare, by RS Chisum and out of Cashs Spin (Docs Spinifex). Horse Achievements: Winner of 2024 ACA Champion Open Horse, 2023 Chinchilla Grandfather Clock Open Draft, also winner of multiple Open Drafts throughout the year including Muttaburra, Harts Range, Saxby, Burke & Wills, and in 2023 the Open Draft at Muttaburra, Open Draft at Richmond, Restricted Open at Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame Draft, Champion of Champions draft at Paradise Lagoons, Open Draft also at Paradise Lagoons. Overall winner of the 2022 Pryde’s EasiFeed NCCA National Champion Rider Title and also the same event in 2023. Chisums Cash also won ACA Rookie Horse of the Year in 2018/19 and 2021/22 ACA Champion Novice Horse.
Advice For Younger Competitors: The more you put into anything, the more you get out of it.
Ben Hall
Peter Black
Will Durkin
Matt Moffat
Occupation: Grazier.
Time Drafting: Twenty five years
Most Memorable Campdraft Moment: Coming second in the Grandfather Clock at Chinchilla in 2023. Achievements: Winner of the Open Draft this season at Comet River Windmill Campdraft, Winner of 2022/23 Western Zone Open Rider title, Winner of 2022 Just Country Top 30 Shoot Out at the ACA National Finals in Springsure in 2022.
Horse: Child Play
Breed/Age: Child Play is an eleven year old chestnut Australian Stock Horse mare by One Moore Playboy and out of Indianas Destinys Child.
Horse Achievements: Won ACA Champion Rookie Horse in 2020, runner up in Grandfathers Clock 2023, Winner of the Clermont Gold Cup in 2021.
Advice For Younger Competitors: Shorten the reins. Don’t be scared to ask for advice from the better competitors.
Occupation: Contract Musterer.
Time Drafting: Twenty five years.
Occupation: Grazier
Most Memorable Campdraft Moment: Still working on it!
Time Drafting: Since she was mini.
Most Memorable Campdraft Moment: When Maddison her daughter won the ladies on Bushranger in Nebo, ACA National Finals.
Achievements: Two time winner of the Nutrien Classic Martin Stock Haulage Open. Winner of the Restricted Open at the 2024 Chinchilla Grandfather Clock, winner of the Restricted Open at Blackall, Yelvertoft, Camooweal, and Open at Yelvertoft, second in the ACA Ariat Champion Rider Standings in 2021/2022 and second in the ACA Ariat Champion Rider Standings in 2022/23. Just to name a few!
Horse: Porters FD owned by Mac and Gayle Shann.
Breed/Age: Seventeen years by The Ranch Reo Bar out of Porters Sugar Ray.
Achievements: Drafting all the horses that we have bred and made myself. Winner of the ACA Champion Lady rider three times, multiple ladies wins across her many years of drafting, winner fo the 2022 Greenvale Open, 2023 Yelvertoft Open and Cloncurry Stockmans Challenge Open.
Horse: Calesi
Breed/Age: 12 years Australian Stockhorse.
Horse Achievements: Won twenty one Opens, two being at Paradise Lagoons from limited starts in the back half of his career. He’s athletic with an incredible ability to read a cow.
Advice For Younger Competitors: Watch a lot of riders.
Horse Achievements: Won the ladies at Harts Range NT 2024, & the Open at Cloncurry Stockmans Challenge in 2023.
Advice For Younger Competitors: Ride safely and be a good sport.
Occupation: Horse Trainer
Time Drafting: Twelve years.
Most Memorable Campdraft Moment: Winning the Graeme Acton Memorial Paradise Lagoons
Achievements: Cut Out Winner of the Stallion Draft in Warwick, Open Draft of Mostly Hills & Novice at Comet River, ACA Associate Champion two years running 2018 & 2019, Juvenile Champion 2014, Winner of the Restricted Open Mostly Hills, Capella, Baralaba Bottle Tree, winner of the Open Campdraft Baralaba Bottle Tree, Dawes Hall in 2024. Winner of the Novice at Chinchilla Grandfather Clock, and second place in the Warwick Gold Cup in 2023.
Horse: She B A Cat
Breed/Age: She B A Cat is a ten year old chestnut Quarter Horse mare by Cat N A Hat and out of Bonjovet (Docs Bon Jovi).
Horse Achievements: Won the Sydney Royal Easter Show Campdraft in 2023, second place in the Warwick Gold Cup.
Advice For Younger Competitors: Ask plenty of questions and ride a horse that you want to ride.
The team supported Ride For A Roof by the Common Ground Foundation as their Charity of Choice. Congratulations to Team ACA on winning the NCCA Pryde's EasiFeed Champion Rider Event.
Stay tuned for the next magazine, Edition 278, for a recap of the Team's win!
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Photo: Katie Rutledge.
Stallion containment NCCA requirements
In daylight hours you may either:
A: Stallions to be double tied. Stallions to have an exclusion perimeter erected around the horse and area they are tied to exclude any possible interaction between the stallion and another horse or human. OR
B: Stallions to be enclosed by panels. Stallions can be free to roam inside the panel area when an exclusion perimeter is erected around the panelled area to exclude any possible interactions between the stallion and another horse or human. Only 1 horse allowed per enclosure. Panels must be a minimum of 1500mm in height. Panels must be constructed using an equivalent of 4 bars of 25mm box or pipe equivalent as a minimum. Panels must be anchored securely to a solid object i.e. truck, post or tree. At night:
The same rules apply to daylight hours with the addition for a stallion that is in panels must have at least one additional form of restraint e.g.: tied up, hobbles, sideline. Double tied behind
ACA and ABCRA accepts parts A or B GCA and SCA accept part B only
ABOUT ACA’S NATIONAL COMPETITION TITLES
ACA are proud to have twelve national competition titles in effect. The national competition titles are run on an annual basis in accordance with the ACA Competition Season (run from 1 April to 31 March), and are operated by a points system, with the winners and placegetters being announced at ACA’s annual National Finals. Below displays information about ACA’s Competition titles.
CENTRE STAGE ON THE ACA STANDINGS
Read this segment of Centre Stage to find out who is placing in the top three of ACA’s twelve competition titles!
STEVE COMISKEY SECURES MORE POINTS SINCE LAST EDITION
Adding 55 points to his name over the past couple of months has seen Steve Comiskey continue to place second in the Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition and now have 1389.69 points to his name. The competition’s frontrunner, Ben Hall, remains in first place with 1872.72 points, and Pete Comiskey, who is placing third, has stayed in this position, with 1221.56 points.
KATIE CONTINUES TO CLAIM THIRD PLACE WITH ADDITIONAL POINTS NOW ADDED TO HER NAME
After adding 26 points to her name since the last edition of the ACA News, Bill Matton’s Katie, now has 304.4 points to her name in the Riverina Stockfeeds Champion Open Horse Competition. Katie is placing third in the competition. The first and second leaders remain the same as the previous magazine – Chris Hall’s Chisums Cash is first in line for the blue ribbon, with 399.25 points and Christopher Ware’s One Knight Stand is standing in second place with 353.3 points.
BEN FOGG’S POINTS IN THE MONTANA SILVERSMITHS COMPETITION CONTINUES TO RISE
Following the release of the previous magazine, Ben Fogg has received 21 points in the Montana Silversmiths Champion Novice Rider Competition. Ben continues to obtain second place, now with 204 points to his name. Like last edition, the competition’s leader, Madison Hall, holds the first place position with 285.07 points, and the third placegetter, Mac Knudsen, claims third place, with 182.5 points.
THIS MAGAZINE SEES MORE POINTS BESIDE RILEY ELLROTT’S NAME
The only change to the top three leaders in the Troxel Champion Juvenile Rider Competition this edition, is the number of points that Riley Ellrott has. Over the past couple of months, Riley has gained 6 points and he now has 64 points to his name. Resembling last edition’s results, Riley holds the third place position, and Lucy Harrison claims first place with 89.5 points and Jack Black stands in second place with 66.5 points.
SODA BLUE EXOTIC AND ARLEE FLOTUS’ POINTS BOOST OVER
THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS
The One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse Competition’s first and third placegetters have gained more points over the past couple of months. The leader, Bryony Puddicombe’s Soda Blue Exotic, has gained 49 points to now have 206.83 points, and the third placegetter, Kate Southern’s Arlee Flotus has received 33 points, to now have 113.5 points. Since last edition, Jason Comiskey’s Teekah has remained in second place with 152.32 points.
TELES ONE MOORE COMPETITION SEES THE SAME TOP THREE LEADERS AS LAST EDITION
Not only was Kate Southern, Kerry Turner and Leeanne Comiskey claiming the top three places in the Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider Competition last edition, but they are doing so again this edition. The number of points that the ladies’ have has not changed; Kate has 66 points, Kerry has 47 points and Leeanne has 45 points.
ALEXANDRA HINDLE ACCUMULATES MORE POINTS SINCE LAST EDITION
The previous edition’s second placegetter in the Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider Competition, Alexandra Hindle, continues to hold this position in this edition of the ACA New; however, she has gained 25 points over the past couple of months and now has 117 points to her name. The competition’s leader continues to be Chloe Southern with 133 points and the third placegetter is Marie Sutton with 88 points.
KATE SOUTHERN GAINS MORE POINTS AND CONTINUES TO LEAD THE NUTRIEN EQUINE COMPETITION
This segment of Centre Stage has seen Kate Southern continue her lead in the Nutrien Equine Champion Associate Rider Competition. Since last edition, Kate has received 63.5 points, to now have 479 points. Madison Hall stands in second place with 285.07 points and Mac Knudsen holds third place with 220.5 points.
ROYALISH COMPETITION’S TOP THREE LEADERS RESEMBLE LAST EDITION’S RESULTS
The previous segment of Centre Stage saw the Royalish Champion Novice Horse Competition being led by Bryony Puddicombe’s Bungarby Elegant Spin and Soda Blue Exotic and Steve Comiskey’s Lyra Park Delt Me An Acre and these results continue to be the same for this edition. Leader, Bungarby Elegant Spin, has 220.5 points, second placegetter Soda Blue Exotic has 206.83 points and third placegetter Lyra Park Delt Me N Acre has 199 points.
MINIMAL MOVEMENT TO MASTER RIDER COMPETITION
The only change to the top three leaders in the Champion Master Rider Competition since last edition, has been movement to the second place and third place leaders. Rick Hopkins was previously placing second in the competition; however, he now holds the third place position with 382.16 points, and Rohan Marks, who was in third, is now placing second with 410.49 points. The competition continues to be led by Wayne Bean who has 475.5 points.
KERRY TURNER CLAIMS THIRD PLACE IN THE OPEN LADY RIDER COMPETITION
Over the past couple of months, Kerry Turner has moved up the Champion Open Lady Rider Competition leaderboard, from seventh place to third place. She now has 418.83 points to her name. Kate Southern continues to stand in second place now with 479 points and Jaye Hall remains first in line for the blue ribbon, with 608.07 points to her name.
HAZELWOOD CONMAN CONTINUES HIS LEAD IN THE SIRE’S PROGENY COMPETITION
Terry Hall’s Hazelwood Conman has claimed 318.66 points since the last edition of the ACA News, continuing his lead in the Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition. He now has 4297.72 points to his name. Jaye Hall’s Daley’s Playrio continues to place second with 1942.87 points. Kim Lansdowne’s RS Chisum stands in third place, claiming 30 points over the past couple of months to now have 1026.41 points to his name.
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ARIAT CHAMPION OPEN RIDER COMPETITION
Get to know Kimberley Sammon
Kimberley is placing sixteenth in the Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition
What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? My first campdraft was Pentland and my first run was the Junior Draft.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? My favourite achievement for 2024 would have to be winning the Warwick Gold Cup and Ladies Silver Cup.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? One of my goals would be to continue going to campdrafts with my family.
Kimberley Sammon competing on SDP Scott David in the Final of the 2024 Warwick Gold Cup Campdraft. Photography by Southern Belle Photography.
Get to know Cole Black with Brett and Wendy Kerr
Cole Black is placing fifteenth in the Riverina Stockfeeds Champion Open Horse Competition
What was the first campdraft event that Cole Black competed in? The Maiden at Dawes Hall Campdraft as a four year old.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement with him from 2024? When Joe (Payne) placed second on him in the Chinchilla Grandfather Clock.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for Cole Black for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? Our main goal for Cole Black is to continue to be consistent in his runs.
Joe Payne competing on Cole Black at the 2024 Chinchilla Grandfather Clock Campdraft. Photography by Grace Mary Photography.
Ben is placing tenth in the Montana Silversmiths Champion Novice Rider Competition
What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? My first campdraft I remember competing in would be Baralaba Campdraft in 1995 on a horse my mother owned called Nothing.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? My greatest achievement for 2024 season is winning the Futurity at Capella with a 90 on a young gelding called Chisacat, he also won the Cut Out after a run off which was the most rewarding part.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? The main goal for the rest of the season is to get to more drafts than I have been.
Ben Seeds competing on Chisacat in the Futurity Draft at the Greenvale Campdraft and Challenge. Photography by Kate Jones Photography.
TROXEL CHAMPION JUVENILE RIDER COMPETITION
Get to know Brooke Frame
Brooke is placing seventh in the Troxel Champion Juvenile Rider Competition
What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? The Mini at Kragra on my old gelding, Whiskey.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Winning the Juvenile at Monto on my faithful mare, Minnie and placing third on Connie.
What is one of your Campdrafting goals for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? To use more feet in the camp and learn to stay off and back from the cattle instead of rushing up onto them.
Brooke Frame competing on Cascade at the 2024 Dingo Campdraft. Photography by ASHJO Photography.
ONE MORE DADDY CHAMPION ROOKIE HORSE COMPETITION
Get to know Ladybrook The Dark Knight with Matthew Markwell
Ladybrook The Dark Knight is placing nineteenth in the One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse Competition What was the first campdraft event that Ladybrook The Dark Knight competed in? Adavale Campdraft was his first start. He didn’t do anything much, but probably learnt a lot being the Judge’s horse for the Open there. What was your favourite campdrafting achievement with him from 2024? His best achievement was scoring in the First Round and Final of the Maiden A at Warrego Campdraft. Missed out on a place due to the rider error. But proved he was worth carting about. What is one of your campdrafting goals for Ladybrook The Dark Knight for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? Just to continue having fun with him and hope in a bit of luck goes his way.
Matthew Markwell competing on Ladybrook The Dark Knight at the Warrego Campdraft. Photography by the Warrego Campdraft Committee.
TELES ONE MOORE CHAMPION LADY RIDER COMPETITION
Get to know Chelsie Voss
Chelsie is placing sixteenth in the Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider Competition
What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Junior Draft at Wowan Campdraft. What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Winning the Ladies at Marlborough on Puddy Time on our own homebred heifers that we supplied for the event.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? Enjoy my horses and keep them and myself progressing.
Chelsie Voss competing at the 2024 CQ Campdraft Inc. Campdraft.Photography by JEM Photography.
JONO BATTLE EQUINE SERVICES CHAMPION MAIDEN RIDER COMPETITION
Get to know Toby Usher
Toby is placing twelfth in the Champion Maiden Rider Competition
What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? My first campdraft that I competed in was at Killarney in 2015 at the age of eight riding Jewels.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? My favourite achievement from 2024 was winning the Maiden Draft at Allora on my horse Cody.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? My campdrafting goals for the remainder of 2024/25 is to compete at as many drafts and also focusing on getting my young horses trained up.
2024/25 JONO BATTLE
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Toby Usher competing on Special at the 2024 Ariat High School Campdraft Percentile Cup. Photography by Renee Mulcahy Photography.
Mac is placing seventeenth in the Nutrien Equine Champion Associate Rider Competition
What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Beaudesert Campdraft in 2011.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Winning the Restricted Open at Boonah Campdraft on my Juvenile mare, Miss Dior, after not being on her in three years.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? A goal would be to do more campdrafts and attend the ACA National Finals.
Mac Sheppard competing on Gunridge Deviation at the 2024 Dalby Campdraft. Photography by Kellie Craft Photography.
NUTRIEN SUPREME NUTRIEN SUPREME
Get to know Merle with Michael Hayes
Merle is placing fourteenth in the Royalish Champion Novice Horse Competition
What was the first campdraft event that Merle competed in? Armidale Campdraft 2022.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement with her from 2024? Winning the Open at Guyra Timepiece after two run offs.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for Merle for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? Stay consistent and resilient.
Michael Hayes comepting on Branchvale Conviction (Merle) at the Guyra Timepiece Campdraft. Photography by Josie Perrett Creative.
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CHAMPION MASTER RIDER COMPETITION
Get to know Danny Groves
Danny is placing sixth in the Champion Master Rider Competition
What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Katherine Show Draft in 1971.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Getting three of my horses in the top six Open Horses of the year Northern Territory North West Western Australia Zone.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? To remain competitive.
Danny Groves competing in the Restricted Open Draft at the 2024 Barkly Gold Rush Campdraft. Photography by Mel Bethel Photography.
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CHAMPION OPEN LADY RIDER COMPETITION
Get to know Laura Comiskey
Laura is placing eleventh in the Champion Open Lady Rider Competition
What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Glen Gordon Campdraft North Queensland.
What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Competing in the Alpha Open Final, all the drafts at Alpha are special memorials to a family in the district so to make a final in one of them is always nice.
What is one of your campdrafting goals for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? We always enjoy travelling and competing as a family as well as catching up with friends.
Laura Comiskey competing on Dash in the First Round of the Restricted Open Draft at the Chinchilla Grandfather Clock Campdraft. Photography by Grace Mary Photography.
CHAMPION SIRE’S PROGENY COMPETITION
Get to know Binnia Ideal with Hugh Philp
Binnia Ideal is placing sixth in the Champion Sire’s Progeny Competition
What was the first campdraft event that Ideal competed in? The first campdraft that I competed on Ideal was at Weetalabah and he placed third in the Maiden 2011. What was your favourite campdrafting achievement with him from 2024? My favourite campdraft memory on Ideal in 2024 was winning the Stuart Ross Memorial Restricted Open at Greenvale. What is one of your campdrafting goals for Ideal for the remainder of the 2024/25 Competition Season? I have made the decision to retire Ideal from competition, my son, Archie, may ride him at some drafts in 2025! He has been a great horse for me over the last fifteen years and has never been lame or injured in that time! I want to finish on a high note while he is going well! Breeding my mares to him is my priority going forward!
Hugh Philp and Binnia Ideal with their first and second place awards for winning the Open Draft and placing second in the Restricted Open at the Tambo Campdraft. Photographer Unknown.
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ACA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2025
Feb 16 - Feb 16
Glen Innes Show Society Campdraft
Craig Klingner 61428344125
info@gleninnesshow.com
Eastern New South Wales Zone
Feb 21 - Feb 23
Burrandowan Campdraft
Amy Hutfield 61408077233
amylouise.fairbairn@gmail.com
South East Zone
Mar 01 - Mar 01
Boonah Twilight Campdraft
Tracy Sheppard 61428151904
boonahrodeo@outlook.com
South East Zone
Mar 01 - Mar 02
Wallumbilla Campdraft Youth Clinic
Hannah Collins 61448043728
wallumbillacampdraft@gmail.com
Southern Zone
Mar 01 - Mar 02
Mayanup Campdraft
Sally Browne 61428649001
mayanupcampdraft@outlook.com
South West Western Australia Zone
Mar 06 - Mar 09
Ray White Rural Gracemere CQ Performance Horse Campdraft
Jessie Wendt 61421488579
cq.horse@raywhite.com
Central Zone
Mar 07 - Mar 09
Toogoolawah Campdraft
Katie Kubler 61458555312
toogoolawahcampdraft@outlook.com
South East Zone
Mar 08 - Mar 09
Chinchilla & District Campdraft
Jackie Jewell 61459020118
secretary@chinchillacampdraft.com.au
Southern Zone
Mar 14 - Mar 16
Tooloombilla Campdraft
Brendan Harrison
61746232615
tooloombillacampdraft@gmail.com
Southern Zone
Mar 14 - Mar 16
Cambooya Campdraft
Nicole Hayward
61407591788
cambooyadraft@hotmail.com
South East Zone
Mar 21 - Mar 23
Hannaford Community Campdraft
Cara Hay
61427737117
hannafordthegumscampdraft@gmail.com
Southern Zone
Mar 21 - Mar 23
Fernvale Campdraft
Leanne Potbury 61477789211
fernvalecampdraft@hotmail.com
South East Zone
Mar 21 - Mar 23
Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft
Kay Radke 61429685333
prostongoldenspurs@gmail.com
South East Zone
Mar 28 - Mar 30
Eidsvold Golden Bell Campdraft
Susan Symes
61428951264
eidsvoldcampdraft@gmail.com
Southern Zone
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Rathdowney Charity Campdraft
Mia Bischoff 61419296290
rathdowneycampdraft@gmail.com
South East Zone
Campdraft committees who have confirmed to be using Campdraft One.
