ACA NEWS_Edition 279 of the ACA News

Edition 279 Front Cover:

President AGM REPORT

Good evening members and guests, I would like to put in an apology from ACA Patron, Mr Terry Donohue, due to illness he could not attend. It is with great pleasure that I present my 2025 President Report.

Firstly, I would like to thank the members for accepting my nomination for the role of President of the Australian Campdraft Association.

On that note I would like to thank a few people who are stepping down from roles within the ACA. Mr Rod Carpenter, Rod has been a Management Committee Member since 1982, forty three years, can we please show him our appreciation with an applause. Also retiring are previous Vice Presidents, Mr Sean Dillon and Mr Peter Petty and Treasurer for the past six years, Mr Ian Watson, they have all made a huge contribution while volunteering for the ACA and we wish them all the best in the future. I would like to thank all volunteer committee members and cattle donors, sponsors and anyone who contributes to the sport in anyway because without you our sport and association would cease to exist.

In my previous role as interim President, I would like to thank the members, the Management Committee, Executive, and the ACA Office Team for the support and encouragement shown over this time.

Now as 2025 President I look forward to working with you all.

There have been major changes and restructuring in the ACA during the past ten months as we reengage with members and committees by listening to their input and concerns.

We will continue to do this by being transparent and approachable and I encourage you to reach out and communicate with your councellors or executive members. In doing so, the Management Committee will have the information needed to move the ACA forward in the best way for members and the sport of campdrafting, which is such a large part of our daily lives, families and communities.

Finally thank you to the Goondiwindi Committee for your resilience dedication and determination in hosting the 2025 ACA National Finals, having had to postpone due to extreme weather conditions. It is a huge effort and I'm sure I speak for all ACA members when I say thank you. To all our friends and communities who have been affected by the natural disasters of recent months our thoughts are with you, and we wish you a speedy recovery.

I would like to wish everybody the best of luck for the week ahead and look forward to catching up with you all, thank you.

I would like to move my presidents report be accepted.

Robert Daly President

Vice President AGM REPORT

I write this report as the outgoing Vice President and thank everyone for their friendship and support in my three years in that position. I would also like to congratulate Jason, Tania and Kay on being elected into their roles as Vice Presidents and offer them my full support as I do our President, Robert Daly.

Over the past twelve months the ACA has listened to its members and made changes that are both short term and long term to help our Association thrive and prosper. Reducing our affiliation fees for our committees and offering event membership I feel was a move in the right direction for now and into the future.

Our membership base is strong and the young people wanting to be involved as ACA Counsellors and decision

making only holds our Association in good stead into the future. I thank Mr Les Hopkins for stepping into the role as Operations Manager and support he gives our staff is much appreciated.

I would ask that as competitors as you travel around this great country competing, spare a thought for the local committees that go to a lot of trouble to put their local campdraft on. They source cattle for you to compete on, offer them your help and thanking them goes a long way.

In closing, I wish the Goondiwindi Committee all the best for the running of this National Final Campdraft and if you have a spare couple of hours please offer them your support.

Peter Petty Vice President

Vice President AGM REPORT

Thank you, Mr President, fellow executive members, management committee and valued staff it is my pleasure to present my Vice Presidents report for 2025. Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Peter Petty for his dedication and contribution to the Australian Campdraft Association as well as the National Campdraft Council of Australia over many, many years. Peter has been a stalwart supporter of the campdraft community, and his unwavering commitment has left a lasting impact and a great example for the rest of us to follow.

Our family has been fortunate enough to travel to a few drafts already this season and compete on some exceptional lines of cattle that are clearly benefiting from a great season. The level of commitment from

communities and committees to run these events is outstanding, with many improvements and tireless efforts evident everywhere we go.

The ACA has made some instrumental changes in the past year as we endure to engage with our members and committees so we can continue to improve, support and showcase our unique Australian Sport. I look forward to working with you all in the coming year, as well as this week celebrating the ACA’s National Finals whilst enjoying the tremendous efforts of the Goondiwindi committee.

I would like to move that my Vice President report be accepted.

Thank you

Jason Comiskey Vice President

Vice President AGM REPORT

Good evening, Members, Guests, Mr. President and Patron, Mr. Terry Donohue.

What a pleasure it is to be before you all this evening delivering my first Vice President Report. It is a privilege to have been elected to this position in the recent election. I relish this opportunity and thank the members for their support.

2024 for the ACA has certainly been a time of significant change. One important learning from this period is that we are in the business of providing a service, but we are not the sole service provider! The ACA has made a commitment to remain relevant. I believe this can been seen through a series of rule changes predominantly giving our committees more freedom to run drafts as they see fit. Initiatives by Councillors such as the volunteer after hours support program, demonstrates our dedication to not only members but to the ACA’s finances. As we continue to strive for excellence, I encourage our members to reflect on all that the ACA provides, including professional judges seminars, starter clinics, youth camps, effective code of conduct policies and comprehensive Campdraft One support.

The strength of the ACA has been built on grass roots members. This is why it is important for the Association to continue to find ways to support those that have backed us. We are currently expanding our sponsorship prospectus to include opportunities for individual zones. Securing Zone sponsors will enable us to offer benefits to a larger percentage of the member base. These opportunities might include zone award dinners, zone championships, bolstered end of year awards, we are only limited by our imagination in this space.

The ACA was approached by Angus Australia mid last year to partner with them at their World Angus Forum. The Angus Expo, AELEC Tamworth, held 3 & 4 May was a resounding success. The ACA had an opportunity to showcase campdrafting internationally with spectators from around the world at AELEC and across the livestream platform. Our announcers took the opportunity to convey some of the rich history of ACA. The partnership with Angus Australia was seamless, to the extent that there maybe further openings in the future. I take this opportunity to thank my team of volunteers from Councillor’s, members and family that made the weekend possible, we were well supported by Emily from our office who also made to trip to AELEC.

Tonight is the perfect time to reflect on the massive contribution made to our sport by volunteers, it is after all, the fabric of campdrafting and ACA. Every committee across the country will attest to the value of our volunteers. The same can be said for our band of Councillors and fellow Executives. We have Peter Petty, Sean Dillon and Ian Watson all stepping down from their roles within ACA, they have given their time selflessly to this Association and this sport and I wish them well in their future endeavors.

Finally, to the Goondiwindi Committee, you have endured plenty of hurdles getting to this week. It’s no small thing pulling together a National Final, with no cyclones on the horizon I wish the committee every success. To all the competitors good luck with your drafting I know that the horsemanship, cattlemanship and mateship will be front and center this week.

I would like to move that my Vice President report be accepted.

Tania Moorhead Vice President

SAVE THE DATE 2026 ACA National Finals!

ACA are pleased to share with you that the 2026 ACA National Finals will be hosted by the Paradise Lagoons Campdraft Association, and the event will be run from 21-26 April 2026.

Treasurer AGM REPORT

Firstly, I would like to thank the ACA for accepting my nomination as Treasurer. I would also like to acknowledge Ian Watson on his contribution to the ACA in his role as Treasurer for the past six years. Throughout Ian’s time he has maintained clear and transparent financial records, making my stepping into the role very smooth.

Thank you, Ian.

OWNERS, BREEDING CENTRES AND ACA MEMBERS

It is with pleasure that I present the financials, and results of the audit, for the 2024 Financial Year. This year, the audit was completed by McConachie Stedman.

A copy of the report will be made available on the ACA Website, for all members and committees to peruse. Alternatively, I have printed copies available here, if you would like to look at them.

As is our policy all relevant parts of the financials, and the audit reports, will be published in the online ACA News magazine.

Points to note from the Audited Financials as at 31 December 2024

ACA would like to advise you that we will not be distributing a Stallion Edition in Edition 280 2025; however instead of this, we will be publishing a special Stallion Segment within this magazine, which will be released electronically via the Association’s nomination platform Campdraft One, in early August.

The Stallion Segment will be a prominent place for advertisers to advertise their stallions or breeding centres to a nationwide audience, who is directly involved in and associated to the equine and rural industries. In addition to this, the segment will receive high visibility advertising placement, being positioned at the beginning of the magazine, directly after the ACA Team reports.

Please note that ACA are committed to pay the remaining balance of $487,000.00 to NWC Holdings through a payment plan of $11,000.00 per month.

Employee Leave Liabilities have been noted, and Les is working with all employees to reduce the amount of outstanding leave and toil moving forward.

Also noted was a small GST discrepancy which has been amended.

In closing, I move that the 2024 Financial Report be accepted, and that McConachie Stedman be endorsed as the auditor for the 2025 financial year.

I would like to move that the Treasurer’s report be accepted.

Shelley Curr Treasurer

On top of this, advertisers of the Stallion Segment will receive complimentary advertising via the ACA Website, where their advert will be published on until 30 September 2025.

If you are interested in advertising in the ACA News’ Stallion Segment, please contact the ACA Magazine Coordinator, Greta. m 07 4622 3110 k greta@campdraft.com.au

2025 High School Campdraft Percentile Cup

To be

Curr: 0449 993 543 Lisa Wallace: 0458 507 047

Sophia Drake: 0421 461 321

Rules, information and pre nomination forms will be sent upon receiving Expressions of Interest

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Contact Lucy Prentice: 0418 109 666

Operations Manager REPORT

Mr President and Members, I advise that:

• The only ballot required was for the three (3) Vice Presidents positions.

• There were four (4) nominations for these positions (Jason Comiskey, Kay Radke, Peter Petty, Tania Moorhead).

• For this ballot there were 5305 eligible voters and a total of 1025 of these cast their vote.

• Votes received by the candidates were:

Jason Comiskey 896

Kay Radke 867

Tania Moorhead 779

Peter Petty 533

This resulted in the election of Jason Comiskey, Kay Radke and Tania Moorhead to the position of Vice President.

President

Vice Presidents

Office

• There were no valid nominations for the following Zones of the Management Committee:

- Central Western New South Wales Zone.

- Victoria Zone.

- Tasmania Zone.

- Northern Territory/North West Western Australia Zone.

• Nine nominees were appointed to a casual vacancy.

The names of candidates who are taken to be elected as they were the only nominees for the office, including those who nominated late, and those appointed to a casual vacancy, are stated below in Schedule A.

SCHEDULE A

Names of Candidates

Robert Daly.

Jason Comiskey, Kay Radke, Tania Moorhead.

Treasurer Shelley Curr. Zone Management Committee Members (Councillors)

Border Zone

Central Zone

Central Western New South Wales Zone

Eastern New South Wales Zone

Northern Territory/North West Western Australia Zone

Northern Zone

South East Zone

Annie Williamson, Katie Birney.

Erica Hanrahan, Gayle Shann, Mac Shann, Norma Shannon, Pete Comiskey, Wade Clein.

Mat Durkin, Shay Pratt.

Bill Carey, James Moorhead, Les Hopkins.

Cheri Stanger, Harvey Walters, Jim Daley, Zachary Wass.

Ben Stanger, Evan Acton, Jenni Ievers, Wendy Wockner.

Andrew Stallmann, Glenn Evans, Jack Morris, Scott Haley.

Southern Zone Brian Elliott.

South West Western Australia Zone Nil.

Tasmanian Zone Nil.

Victorian Zone Nil.

Western Zone

Tom Gleeson, Tony Kehl.

In accordance with the ACA Constitution and the Bylaw: Electing the Management Committee, nine nominees were appointed to casual vacancies:

• Bill Carey was appointed to a casual vacancy in Western New South Wales Zone.

• Cheri Stanger was appointed to a casual vacancy in Northern Territory/North West Western Australia Zone.

• Harvey Walters was appointed to a casual vacancy in Northern Territory/North West Western Australia Zone.

• Jim Daley was appointed to a casual vacancy in Northern Territory/North West Western Australia Zone.

President

Vice Presidents

• Jono Battle was appointed to a casual vacancy in South East Zone.

• Les Hopkins was appointed to a casual vacancy in Western New South Wales Zone.

• Mat Durkin was appointed to a casual vacancy in Central Western New South Wales Zone.

• Shay Pratt was appointed to a casual vacancy in Central Western New South Wales Zone.

• Zachary Wass was appointed to a casual vacancy in Northern Territory/North West Western Australia Zone.

Office Names

Robert Daly.

Jason Comiskey, Kay Radke, Tania Moorhead.

Treasurer Shelley Curr.

Border Zone

Central Zone

Zone Management Committee Members (Councillors)

Annie Williamson, Jack Southern, Katie Birney, Kylie Moffat.

Erica Hanrahan, Gayle Shann, Hugh Philp, Mac Shann, Norma Shannon, Pete Comiskey, Wade Clein.

Central Western New South Wales Zone Mat Durkin , Shay Pratt.

Eastern New South Wales Zone

Northern Territory/North West

Western Australia Zone

Northern Zone

South East Zone

Bill Carey, James Moorhead, Les Hopkins.

Cheri Stanger, Harvey Walters, Jim Daley, Zachary Wass.

Ben Stanger, Dan Condon, Evan Acton, Hugh Philp, Jenni Ievers, Wendy Wockner.

Andrew Stallmann, Charlie Smith, Dane Bateman, Glenn Evans, Jack Morris, Jono Battle, Scott Haley, Simon Knight.

Southern West Western Australian Zone Allister Butcher.

Southern Zone

Brian Elliott, Dale Chicken, Fiona Radke, James McAuley, Lloyd Davidson, Nathan Bradley.

Tasmanian Zone Nil.

Victorian Zone

Western Zone

Nil.

Ben Hall, Joshua Phelps, Tom Gleeson, Tony Kehl.

Vacant Positions on the Management Committee as at 19 May 2025 are:

Office Vacancies

President Nil.

Vice Presidents Nil.

Treasurer Nil.

Border Zone Nil

Central Zone Nil.

Central Western New South Wales Zone Nil.

Eastern New South Wales Zone 2 for a 2 year term.

Northern Territory/North West Western

Australia Zone Nil.

Northern Zone Nil.

South East Zone Nil.

Southern Zone Nil.

South West Western Australia Zone Nil.

Tasmanian Zone 1 for a 2 year term.

Victorian Zone 1 for a 2 year term.

Western Zone Nil.

I would like to move that the Secretary report be accepted.

The 2025 ACA National Finals were in great hands again this year hosted by the Goondiwindi and District Campdraft Committee. The days were warm, the nights were cold, the atmosphere was cheerful and vibe was high over the five days.

Controversially, double points were reimplemented for the first time since Springsure Finals of 2022 with the sole aim of attracting numbers as National Finals nominations have been down in the previous years.

The Riverina Stockfeeds Arena sand surface was safe, fast and cattle were as good as you will find to draft anywhere.

38% full courses and 50% outside scores over 1600 runs for the week was a real testament to the quality of cattle that the donors handpicked. A big thank you to Terry & Christine Hall, Rick Swan from Tullin Tulla Beef and Marcus & Shelley Curr and family for donating the quality lines of cattle.

Tony Moffatt earnt himself a jersey in the Just Country Top 30 Shoot Out, after transporting all the cattle as well as sponsoring the Open Campdraft.

The judging by Corbin De Boni, Kay Radke, Jacob Brown, Paul McKey and Ben Hall all pumped to a high level knowing that all the best competitors brought there their 'A' game and that the cattle had the points in them.

Peter Boulton and his son, Archie, also made the 1500 kilometre trek from southern Victoria to chase the cash.

National Finals Sub Committee REPORT Magazine

Hello Everyone,

I hope that this edition of the ACA News, Edition 279, finds you well!

I am looking forward to sharing this magazine with you because it is our very special National Finals magazine!

Within the upcoming pages you will see all the campdraft action from 20 – 24 May in Goondiwindi, showcasing and celebrating not only the National Finals Host Committee and their brilliant Campdraft & Presentation Dinner, but also the winners and placegetters from ACA’s 2024/25 Competition Season.

Peter taking out the Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft and Archie taking out the Shanahan’s Livestock Juvenile Campdraft after a run off with the 2025 Troxel Juvenile Rider Competition Champion Winner, Lucy Harrison.

The Ariat Cut Out Yard was recently redesigned and modified by Bunny’s Bent Rail who also sponsored the Restricted Open Campdraft with the winner being Alpha local, Peter Black.

A massive shout out to the large list of Sponsors that made the week a success including Eureka Ag, Carrington Cotton and Cunningham Cattle Company to name a few of the local majors.

ACA’s Champion Maiden Rider Competition Title Sponsor, Jono Battle Equine Services, was on the ground working his magic keeping horses and riders sound as the competition heated up between the top title contenders.

We now set our sights to 2026 for ACA National Finals at Paradise Lagoons to remind us just how good the campdrafting is in central Queensland.

For now, take a bow Goondiwindi... YOU HAVE DELIVERED!  See you all in Paradise.

Cheers

Dane Bateman

National Finals Sub Committee and Sponsors Sub Committee Chairperson

In addition to this special segment, this magazine also includes an article about the May Management Committee Meeting, campdraft articles, the first competition title standings for the 2025/26 Competition Season and much more.

I would like to thank everyone who has been part of and assisted with putting this magazine together, I appreciate it very much.

Until next time Everyone, happy drafting and happy reading!

Greta Keene Magazine Coordinator

ACA FINANCIALS

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

ACA FINANCIALS

AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

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.

ACA’s Affiliated Committees

AS AT 20 JUNE 2025

Allora and District Campdraft Association

Alpha Rodeo Association Inc

Armidale Campdraft Club

Augathella Diggers Campdraft

Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame Campdraft Committee Inc

Balonne Branch ASHS

Esk Campdraft Association Inc

Eumamurrin Recreation Association Inc

Baralaba Bottle Tree Campdraft Association Inc

Barcaldine Campdraft Assoc

Fernvale Campdraft Association

Gatton Campdraft Association

Georgetown Horse and Pony Club

Gidgeefield Community

Glen Elgin Sports Committee

Glen Innes Show Society

Glenmorgan Rodeo and Campdraft Inc

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!

Nebo Bushmans Carnival NQ Highschool Cup

Paradise Lagoons Campdraft Association

Pinkett Sports Committee

Pittsworth and District Campdraft Association Inc

Powlathanga Campdraft

Proston Golden Spurs

Pussy Cat Sports Club Inc

Rathdowney Memorial Draft

Beaudesert Show Society

Belyando Performance Horse Inc

Blackall Campdraft Assn

Blair Athol Bush Sports Inc

Bollon Charity Rodeo Association Inc

Boonah Rodeo and Campdraft Association

Bowen River Rodeo and Campdraft

Brunette Downs Campdraft Committee

Burke & Wills Sports Club

Burrandowan Campdraft Association Inc

Caldervale Campdraft Committee

Cambooya Campdraft Association

Capella Campdraft Association

Central and North Burnett ASH

Chinchilla Campdraft Committee

Clarke Creek Campdraft Association

Clermont Gold Cup Committee

Cloncurry Stockmans CC

Comet River Windmill Campdraft

Condamine Campdraft and Rodeo Association Inc

Cooranga North Recreation Reserve

CQ Campdraft Inc

Croydon Rodeo and Campdraft Association Inc

Daly Waters

Dardanup Campdraft

Dawes Hall RCI

Dingo Rodeo Club Inc

Dirranbandi Past and Ag Association Inc

Douglas Daly

Eidsvold Rodeo Committee Association

Glenmorgan State School P and C Association

Gold City Campdraft Association

Goondiwindi and District Campdraft Association Inc

Great Southern Branch ASHS

Greenvale Rodeo and Campdraft

Hannaford Community Campdraft

Horse Of The North

Injune Campdrafting Association Inc

Inverell Show Campdraft

Jambin Champagne Draft

Juandah Aggregation Trust

Ray White Rural Gracemere

Katherine District Show Society Inc

Killarney Show and Rodeo Society Inc

Kragra Gymkhana Association Inc

Kumbia and District Campdraft Association

Marlborough and District Campdraft Association

Mataranka NNF Campdraft

Mayanup Campdraft Association

Millmerran Campdraft Committee

Mitchell Campdraft Association

Moranbah Campdrafting Association

Mostly Hills Campdraft

Mount Chapple Sports Club Inc

Mount Isa Campdraft

Mount Surprise Sport and Recreation Club

Moura Campdraft Association

Red Centre Campdraft and Rodeo Association

Red Range Sports Committee Inc

Retreat Creek Campdraft Association

Ridgelands Campdraft and Rodeo Association Inc

Roma Campdraft Association

Saxby Roundup Association Incorporated

Scots PGC College

Springsure Working Horse Association

St George Campdraft Association

St Josephs Catholic Primary School P & C Association

Stanthorpe Campdraft Subcommittee

Surat Campdraft Association

Mt Coolon Campdraft Association

Mundubbera Show Society Inc

Muttaburra Campdraft

Tambo Campdraft and Rodeo Assoc Inc

Tannymorel Rodeo and Campdraft Association

Taroom Golden Horseshoe Campdraft Association Inc.

Tenterfield Show Society Inc

The Costello Yard Campdraft Association

Theodore Spindles and Spurs

Toogoolawah D A and I Association Inc

Tooloombilla Rodeo and Campdraft

Twin Hills Rodeo and Show

Urbenville and District Campdraft Association

Wallumbilla Campdraft Association Inc

Warrego Campdraft Association Inc

Weetalaba Campdraft Association

Westmar Sports Club Campdraft

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/

Management Committee Meeting

19 May 2025

The most recent Management Committee Meeting, held on 19 May 2025 in Goondiwindi, Queensland, attended by twenty three Management Committee Members, three ACA Office Team Members, two incoming Management Committee Member and one observer present.

Management Committee Member, ACA Office Team and Other Persons Attendance

The ACA Management Committee Members, Office Team Members and Other Persons who attended the 2025 May Management Committee Meeting are shown below in Table A.

Management Committee Member

Robert Daly President

Jason Comiskey Vice President

Peter Petty Vice President

Tania Moorhead Vice President

Shelley Curr Treasurer

Executive Position/Zone

Les Hopkins Secretary/Operations Manager

Annie Williamson Border Zone

Erica Hanrahan Border Zone

Kylie Moffatt

Border Zone

Rod Carpenter Central Zone

Brian Elliott Southern Zone

James McAuley

Lloyd Davidson

Nathan Bradley

Dane Bateman

Glenn Evans

Southern Zone

Southern Zone

Southern Zone

South East Zone

South East Zone

Jack Morris South East Zone

Kay Radke

South East Zone

Scott Haley South East Zone

Allister Butcher

Ben Hall

Joshua Phelps

Tom Gleeson

South West Western Australia Zone

Western Zone

Western Zone

Western Zone ACA Office Team and Other Persons

Siobhan Davison Office Manager

Emily Castrigno Campdraft One Lead

Emma Starkey Administration Assistant

Overview of the Management Committee Meeting

With a total of twenty three Management Committee Members in attendance, they carried a collective twenty four proxy votes between them. A minutes silence was held paying respect to Dudley MacDonald.

Three new Trial Judges were appointed to the ACA panel with two judges elevated to Open status.

The Treasurer, Shelley Curr, presented an overview of the financial reports as at 30 April 2025, with cash on hand of approximately $1.45m and liabilities being approximately $83,000.00 the reports were accepted and approved.

Three new documents were adopted to further assist committees in identifying what is permitted at an ACA affiliated event.

1. ACA Committee Clinic Structure and Expression of Interest, outlines the specifics of what is required when a committee wishes to hold a training day or club practice where a campdraft component is used under ACA affiliation. This can be found here: https://www.campdraft.com.au/forms/

Rule Changes

The following rule changes occurred and were carried unanimously.

ACA Code of Conduct – Judges Rule 8 and ACA Rule I.3 from:

A judge must not judge a horse that they own, train or exhibit.

To:

A judge must not judge a horse that they currently own, train or exhibit.

MOVED Peter Petty SECONDED James McAuley

Ladies Campdraft:

To change the current wording of Rule B.5.D Ladies Campdraft:

D Ladies Campdraft

· Must carry total cash prize money of at least $300. Must be a standalone event to be affiliated.

· Events that are restricted to ladies who are not allowed to compete in any other affiliated events, excluding Juvenile campdrafts, shall not be affiliated for ACA standings points.

The following two documents can be viewed on the ACA Website: https://www.campdraft.com. au/policies-and-information/

2. Activities Covered by ACA Affiliation, is a great tool for committees explaining what events ACA Affiliation covers.

3. Challenges Hosted by ACA Affiliated Committees, with so many affiliated committees electing to hold a Stockman’s Challenge in conjunction with their campdraft. This document outlines what patterns are permitted at an ACA event.

Numerous ACA committees have been successful in holding ladies clinics due to the Active Women and Girls in Sport grant. All reports from the committees have been that the clinics have been well attended, with positive outcomes for those who attended.

Dates for the 2026 ACA National Finals to be held at Paradise Lagoons were changed to 21 – 25 April.

· Ladies competitors only receive two lots of points regardless of how many runs they have.

· Cannot be run in conjunction with any other event.

To:

D Ladies Campdraft

· Must carry total cash prize money of at least $300.

· Ladies competitors only receive two lots of points regardless of how many runs they have.

· Ladies campdrafts may be run in conjunction with either the Maiden, Novice or Open and must have a separate final.

· Events that are restricted to ladies who are not allowed to compete in any other affiliated events, excluding Juvenile campdrafts, shall not be affiliated for ACA standings points.

· Points from combined Ladies campdrafts, are the same as points allocated to a Ladies campdraft.

MOVED Kay Radke SECONDED Scott Haley

National Finals

To change the current wording of Rule Q. National Finals:

Q. National Finals

1. For the National Finals draft, all horses must maintain the status they held at the end of the competition year prior to the finals.

2. Riders must be financial ACA members.

3. Horses must be ACA registered.

To:

Q. National Finals

1. For the National Finals draft, all horses must maintain the status they held at the end of the competition year prior to the finals.

New Judges

2. Riders must be financial ACA members.

3. Horses must be ACA registered.

4. Points earned at the National Finals draft will be allocated for the competition season for which the National Finals is being held, as well as for the new competition season.

5. Double points for the season National Finals are being held for may be allocated at the discretion of the Management Committee.

MOVED James McAuley SECONDED Erica Hanrahan

Two people were elevated to Open Judge and they are shown below in Table B.

Table B - Open Judges

Name Phone Zone

Bill Gordon 0427 585 434 Border Zone

Evan Hiscock 0447 531 211 GCA Open Judge

Three new Trial Judges were appointed to the ACA panel they are shown in Table C.

Table C - Trial Judges

Name Phone Zone

Mac Knudsen 0448 843 430 Southern Zone

Jake Nowlan 0428 894 445 Western Zone

John Delaforce 0417 553 778 Western Zone

Next Management Committee Meeting

The next Management Committee Meeting will be held in Brisbane, further details to follow. Click on the links below to be redirected to the following ACA resources

ACA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES – MINUTES FROM THE 2025 MAY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AND 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES https://www.campdraft.com.au/meeting-minutes/

ACA RULE BOOK

https://www.campdraft.com.au/general-information-competition-rules-and-guidelines-2/

CAMPDRAFT ONE INFORMATION

https://www.campdraft.com.au/campdraft-one-information/

2025 ACA National Finals

HOSTED BY THE GOONDIWINDI & DISTRICT CAMPDRAFT ASSOCIATION

After the initial 2025 ACA National Finals date was postponed due to wet weather, the eagerly awaited event kicked off on Tuesday 20 May at the Goondiwindi Showgrounds, much to competitors’ and spectators’ delight! Fast forward a couple of days to Saturday 24 May, this not only rounded out the final day of campdraft action, but it also saw 2025 ACA Nationl Finals Presentation Dinner be held – ultimately concluding a week that was filled with top class campdrafting and brilliant memories. The ACA News is proud to present this special segment to you, recounting on the many moments made from the 2025 ACA National Finals in Goonwidindi!

2025 ACA NATIONAL FINALS

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The 2025 ACA National Finals in Goondiwindi was nothing short of spectacular. The week was a powerful showcase of talent, and community spirit – and we couldn’t have done it without you all!

Three fantastic lines of cattle had been educated and handled prior to the event with a massive effort from the cattle donors just over 2,300 head of expertly prepared cattle, were generously donated with thanks to Rick Swan & Micheal and Kate Owens of Tullin Tulla Beef, Terry & Christine Hall of Lieghtview Marcus and Shelley Curr of Yelvertoft.

The Goondiwindi committee were able to raise the over $140,000 in prize money.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the riders, sponsors, cattle donors, spectators, volunteers, vendors, and our dedicated Goondiwindi & District Campdraft Committee for making this prestigious event such a resounding success.

Congratulations to our Winners!

• Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft Winner: Peter Boulton – Reflex.

• Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft Winner: Ben Hall – Halls According.

• Bunny’s Bent Rail Restricted Open Campdraft Winner: Peter Black – Outa Time.

• Eureka Ag Ladies Campdraft Winner: Jessica Turich –Westlake Wingman.

• Shanahan’s Livestock Juvenile Campdraft Winner: Archie Boulton – Redeem.

These competitors delivered thrilling performances that had the crowd cheering all week.

Event Highlights:

• Smokin’ BBQ & The Larder kept us all well fed and caffeinated from breakfast through to dinner.

• A packed week of entertainment, including the high stakes Warrego Water Dash for Cash won by Cameron Webster – Bob.

• $34,350 raised and $22,030 Western Queensland flood relief – a massive achievement and testament to our community spirit.

• An elegant and memorable ACA Presentation Dinner, sponsored by JBS.

We are incredibly proud to have hosted such a phenomenal week of campdrafting and connection. The ACA National Finals continues to raise the bar each year – and that’s thanks to all of you.

Goondiwindi & District Campdraft Committee

E Kylie Moffatt.

C 2025 ACA National Finals Official Photographer, Van Der Stoep Photography.

View the link below to access the 2025 Goondiwindi National Finals Campdraft Results.

https://www.campdraft.com.au/results/1649

Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft Grand

Cut Out Yard.

Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft Presentation.

Eureka Ag Ladies Campdraft Grand Entry.

Eureka Ag Ladies Campdraft Presentation.

Just Country Australia Top 30 Shoot Out Presentation.

ACA National Finals Announcer, Lorna Fanning and Hannah Murray of Bush Chooks Media.

Ben Hall competing in the Just Country Australia Top 30 Shoot Out.

Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft Winners, Ben Hall and Halls According.

ACA National Finals Judge, Corbin De Boni.

Brendan Harrison competing in Second Round of the Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft.

Competitor’s Meal.

ACA National Finals Judge, Kay Radke.

Bunny’s Bent Rail Restricted Open Campdraft Winners, Peter Black and Outa Time.

Dash 4 Cash Campdraft Winners, Cameron Webster and Bob.

Eureka Ag Ladies Campdraft Winners, Jessica Turich and Westlake Wingman.

Jaye and Ben Hall.

Hayley and Shari Knudsen.

Dane Bateman competing in the First Round of the Bunny’s Bent Rail Restricted Open Campdraft.

Lucy Harrison competing in the First Round of the Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft.

John Mulcahy competing in the Second Round of the Rookie Horse Campdraft.

Indy Black competing in the First Round of the Shanahan’s Livestock Juvenile Campdraft.

Just Country Australia Top 30 Shoot Out Winners, Peter Knudsen and Memphis.

ACA National Finals Cattle Donors were Marcus & Shelley Curr, Rick Swan & Michael & Kate Owens and Terry & Christine Hall.

Kylie Moffatt and Border Zone Top 7 Shoot Out Winner, Kate Southern.

Louise Comiskey competing in the First Round of the Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft.

Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft Winners, Peter Boulton and Reflex.

Stephen Sheppard competing in the First Round of the Bunny’s Bent Rain Restricted Open Campdraft.

Shanahan’s Livestock Juvenile Campdraft Presentation.

Terry Hall and Jane Lee.

Shari Knudsen competing in the Final of the Eureka Ag Ladies Campdraft.

Terry Hall competing in the First Round of the Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft.

Steve Comiskey.

Shanahan’s Livestock Juvenile Campdraft Winners, Archie Boutlon and Redeem.

Robert and Coralie Daly.

Riley Flanaghan competing in the Border Zone Top 7 Shoot Out.

Aggregate winner of the Rookie Horse Syndicate Sponsors Competition, Rohan Marks and Turnermarks Gunman competing in the First Round of the Rookie Horse Campdraft.

Jaye Hall competing in the First Round of the Bunny’s Bent Rail Restricted Open Campdraft.

Kate Southern competing in the in the Border Zone Top 7 Shoot Out.

Erica Hanrahan competing in the First Round of the Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft.

Joe Payne.

ACA National Finals Cattle Transporters, Moffatt Livestock.

Kylie Graham competing in the First Round of the Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft.

Gore Land Levelling.

Riverina Stockfeeds Stall.

Finalist Caps.

Rookie Horse Campdraft, Top 7 Shoot Out and Top 30 Australia Shoot Out

Rookie Horse Syndicate Sponsor Competition

The two round Rookie Horse Campdraft was run on Thursday 22 May & Saturday 24 May of the Goondiwindi National Finals, and it once again provided an amazing platform to showcase ACA’s horses who have only just completed their first competition season of open age campdrafting.

The Rookie Horse Syndicate Sponsor Competition was run in conjunction with this event, with each sponsor drawing a horse and rider who was competing in the competition prior to it commencing.

The First Round accolades went to John Mulcahy & Stratton Jill with 89 points, and their Syndicate Sponsor was Sandon Glenoch Angus. Kate Southern and Arlee Flotus took home the Second Round win with 90 points, and their Syndicate Sponsor was AU$GYU Chiconi Grazing. Coming home with the competition’s aggregate victory at the conclusion of the Second Round, with a total score of 176 points, was Rohan Marks and Turnermarks Gunman, and their Syndicate Sponsor was Rob & Stacey Neilson.

Rohan Marks and Turnermarks Gunman competing in the Second Round of the Rookie Horse Campdraft.

Top 7 Shoot Out

The Top 7 Shoot Out is an annual event on the National Finals Program and this year the zone in the spotlight was National Finals host committee’s home zone, Border Zone!

Held on the evening of Thursday 22 May, this exciting event saw the Border Zone’s seven highest scoring competitors in ACA’s rider competition titles for the 2024/25 Competition Season, battle it out in a one round campdraft.

The competitors vying for the victory were: Open Rider Competition Winner, Lady Rider Competition Winner and Associate Rider Competition Winner Kate Southern, Novice Rider Competition Winner Curtis Cherry, Juvenile Rider Competition Winner Riley Flanaghan, Maiden Rider Competition Winner Chloe Southern and Master Rider Competition Winner John Wilson.

As Kate was triumphant in three rider competition titles for the Competition Season, she was allowed three runs in this event. Adding to this already amazing achievement, was the fact that Kate placed in the top three of the Shoot Out; winning the competition on EBS Touchmiasomemore

with 170 points (after having run off for first place with Arlee Flotus on 89 points), placing second on Arlee Flotus with 111 points and receiving third place on Bobadil Condance with 88 points. Kate took home an embroidered Ariat Champion of Champion Gear Bag for her win.

Just Country Australia Top 30 Shoot Out

The final event that rounded out the National Finals was the always exciting Just Country Top 30 Shoot Out. This great spectacle is an invitational event, which sees ACA invite the top twenty eight leaders of the national Open Rider Competition, who are attending the National Finals and two wildcard entrants, selected by the Host Committee, to compete in the one round campdraft event.

Along with wildcard entrants Peter Gore and Tony Moffatt, the competitors competing in the Just Country Top 30 Shoot Out were: Barry Johnson, Ben Hall, Billy Sheppard, Bryony Puddicombe, Cameron Webster, Coralie Daly, Jason Comiskey, Jason Lindley, Jaye Hall, Joe Payne, John Mulcahy, Kate Southern, Kerry Turner, Kurt Hanrahan, Laura Comiskey, Leeanne Comiskey, Louise Comiskey, Mac Knudsen, Matthew Dunn, Michael Hayes, Pete Comiskey, Peter Knudsen, Robert Daly, Rohan Marks, Rick Hopkins, Shari Knudsen, Steve Comiskey and Terry Hall.

As the competition drew to a close, there was a run off between competition leaders, Ben Hall & Chisums Cash and Peter Knudsen & Memphis, who each had 93 points. Peter and Memphis came home with the victory with a

final score of 171 points, and their names will be engraved on the Top 30 Shoot Out Perpetual Shield. Ben & Chisums Cash received second place with 116 points, and the third placegetters, who each obtained 92 points, were: Jaye Hall & Calesi, Kurt Kanrahan & PV Grasshopper, Mac Knudsen & Daddys Heart Acre, Robert Daly & Replica and Rohan Marks & Turnermarks Linesman. Ribbons were awarded to the event’s placegetters.

Written by ACA Magazine Coordinator, Greta Keene.

ACA National Finals Official Photographer, Van Der Stoep Photography.

Peter Knudsen and Memphis competing in the Just Country Australia Top 30 Shoot Out.

Kate Southern and Mia competing in the Top 7 Shoot Out.

Border Zone Awards

2024/25 Competition Season

2025 ACA National Finals Presentation Dinner

The 2025 ACA National Finals Presentation Dinner, proudly sponsored by JBS, was held on Saturday evening following the close of the National Finals in Goondiwindi, marking the end of the 2024/25 Competition Season. Hosted by the Goondiwindi & District Campdraft Association, the Wilga Bar at the Showgrounds was transformed into a warm, classic country setting, creating the perfect backdrop for members, VIPs, Committee and ACA Sponsors and ACA Life Members to gather for an evening of celebration and awards.

With ACA Operations Manager Les Hopkins as MC, the evening honoured the dedicated Judges, Announcers, Cattle Donors, and Host Committee whose hard work brought the National Finals week to life. Their collective efforts were praised for pulling together the many intricate details of a fabulous competition and a memorable night. The committee put on a great feed and dessert bar with catering provided by Sandie Henderson Catering, along with live band Split Image (Peiter & Nicky Kruger) where many happily danced the night away. A standout moment of the evening was the awarding of the inaugural Champion Open Lady Rider title to Kate Southern from Border Zone, who scored 671 points and proudly took home a custom Montana Silversmiths

buckle. Another highlight was Ben Hall from the Western Zone being crowned the Ariat Champion Open Rider with a massive 2409.55 points, his prize presented by Just Country Australia’s, Peter Inmon.

Other champions crowned on the night included Christopher Ware’s One Knight Stand first place of the Riverina Stockfeeds Champion Open Horse on 425.3 points. Steve Comiskey’s Hat Fula Jewels won the Royalish Champion Novice Horse with 251.33 points and Bryony Puddicombe’s Soda Blue Exotic was crowned the One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse with 206.83. Terry and Christine Hall’s Hazelwood Conman with 4910.79 was the winner of the Champion Sire’s Progeny Award.

Anne and Rod Carpenter and Robert Daly with ACA’s 2024/25 Competition Season Champion Of Champions.

The Champion Rider Titles were awarded to Mac Knudsen with 406.16 points to win the Montana Silversmiths Champion Novice Rider, Chloe Southern won the Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider with 196.83, Kate Southern with 671 points was also crowned the Nutrien Equine Champion Associate Rider and Rick Hopkins won the Champion Master Rider with 487.16 for the second year running. Kate Southern once more won the Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider with 97 points and the future of campdrafting, Troxel Champion Juvenile Rider was awarded to Lucy Harrison with 116 points.

ACA are proud to also celebrate the recipients of the Champion Australian Stock Horse Society (ASHS) Open, Novice and Rookie Horse Awards, made possible through the valued partnership between the ACA and the Australian Stock Horse Society. The awards presented by Lorna Fanning were received by One Knight Stand owned by Christopher Ware, Open Horse Winner, Bungarby Elegant Spin owned by Bryony Puddicombe for the Novice Horse Winner and Arlee Flotus owned by Kate Southern won the Rookie Horse Award.

A huge congratulations to these outstanding champions and award recipients.

The night was a fitting close to an incredible season, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Australia’s best campdrafters and the community spirit that makes the sport shine.

E ACA Administration Lead, Kelly Duncan.

C 2025 ACA National Finals Official Photographer, Van Der Stoep Photography.

ACA National Finals Presentation Dinner.

Presentation Dinner Awards.

ACA Life Member, Rod Carpenter and wife, Anne, presenting the champion bits to the Champion Of Champions.

ACA Life Member, Sean Dillon.

ACA President, Robert Daly.

Goondiwindi & District Camdraft Association President, Sarah Wells.

ACA National Finals Announcer, Lorna Fanning.

ACA Operations Manager, Les Hopkins.

Dane Bateman presenting awards to ACA National Finals Announcers, Lorna Fanning & Geoff Grant.

Christine and Jaye Hall with Hazelwood Conman and Daley’s Playrio’s Champion Sire’s Progeny Award prizes.

Nutrien Equine’s Darren Smith and Champion Associate Rider Competition Winner, Kate Southern.

Ian Atthow and Robert Daly.

Pete Comiskey and Champion Master Rider Competition Winner, Rick Hopkins.

Just Country Australia’s, Peter Inmon and Troxel Champion Juvenile Rider Competition Winner, Lucy Harrison.

Pete Comiskey with Soda Blue Exotic’s One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse Competition Winner prizes.

Goondiwindi & District Campdraft Association President, Stephen & Sarah Wells with ACA President Robert Daly.

Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider Competition Winner, Chloe Southern and Jono Battle.

Steve Comiskey and Peter Boulton, who presented the Royalish Champion Novice Horse Competition prizes on behalf of the Royalish Syndicate.

Just Country Australia’s, Peter Inmon and Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition Winner, Ben Hall.

Riverina Stockfeeds’ Gareth Stapleton and Steve Comiskey.

Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition Winner Buckle, crafted by Montana Silversmiths.

Champion Competition Title

& Placegetters

Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition Presentation.

Riverina Stockfeeds Champion Open Horse Competition Presentation.

Montana Silversmiths Champion Novice

Troxel

Champion Competition Title Winners & Placegetters

One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse Competition Presentation.

Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider Competition Presentation.

Jono Battle Equine Services Champion

Rider Competition Presentation.

Nutrien Equine Champion Associate Rider Competition Presentation.

Champion Competition Title Winners & Placegetters

Royalish Champion Novice Horse Competition

BEN HALL

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition Winner

My competition year starts at Armidale in January and pretty well continues until Warwick at the end of October. The horses don’t need a lot of preparation we find as they get enough rides drafting most weekends and stay fit doing plenty of walking in the paddock in between.

Jaye and I had a long trip from Burke and Wills through to Goondiwindi for the ACA meeting and then the Finals and just took Novice and Open horses, being Eltorrio, Cosmo, Poetic, Chisums Cash, Acclaim, Emma Rio, According, Plenty and Pledge. It was good to place second and third in the Open and first and third in the Novice there cementing the Open Rider title, even though I was not in agreement with the double points system for the event.

The Finals itself was a great week, we were lucky with the weather, good lines of cattle, the surface was amazing to draft on and a lot of work had been done for the dinner Saturday night.

It’s always fulfilling to win the Open Rider title after trying to be consistent drafting over the season and it was very rewarding for a few of the Open horses to be in the Top Ten of the Open horse award as well.

I would like to thank the committees that still run their drafts ACA and Ariat for continuing to sponsor me and for all the sponsorship they give to various campdrafts.

E Ben Hall.

Ben Hall and Halls According competing in the Final of the Carrington Cotton and Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

ONE KNIGHT STAND

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

Riverina Stockfeeds Champion Open Horse Competition Winner

The 2024/25 season was another great year for One Knight Stand and Steve Comiskey.

We were yet again proud of the achievements which included highlights such as winning the Rockhampton Open at Paradise Lagoons, the Mt Coolon Open, the Nebo Open and Restricted Open, placing second in the Warwick Gold Cup and numerous other placings throughout the season. All these achievements resulted in One Knight Stand being crowned the 2024/25 Open Horse of the Year which we are incredibly proud of after winning the 2023/24 Novice Horse of the Year title last season.

All of this would not be achievable without the expert operation of Steve and Lousie Comiskey, we cannot

thank them enough for their ongoing care and commitment to One Knight Stand.

We are incredibly proud of One Knight Stand and what he has achieved so far in his career and look forward to what the future holds for this combination.

We would like to thank Steve and Louise, without them this achievement would not have been possible, also thank you to all the campdraft committees, cattle donors and event sponsors that make this sport we all love possible. We wish to thank the ACA and Riverina Stockfeeds for their sponsorship of the Open Horse title and look forward to what next season has in store.

E Christopher Ware.

Steve Comiskey comepting on One Knight Stand in the Second Round of the Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

MAC KNUDSEN

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

Montana Silversmiths Champion Novice Rider Competition Winner

The 2024/25 season was a good one, I ended up having a bit of luck around a few drafts. My favourite win would have been the Open at Tooloombilla, being my first Open win.

I went to a few drafts last season with a handful of handy horses thanks to my parents and grandparents.  I’d like to thank my sister, Hayley, for coming up and picking me up from North Queensland to take me

back to Goondiwindi for the ACA Finals. The Finals at Goondiwindi were a great show, the cattle were very good and the competition was unreal.  Big thanks to my mother for getting my horses ready for the Finals while I was away and my father for the cattle picking expertise.

E Mac Knudsen.

Mac Knudsen competing on Daddys Heart Acre in the Just Country Australia Top 30 Shoot Out. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

LUCY HARRISON

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON Troxel Champion Juvenile Rider Competition Winner

I started the ACA year off with finally getting to ride Pepper, she’s twenty years old and Dad had said I could have her for her last year of drafting before breeding, I’m not sure how Crossy felt about this to start with but after twelve months I think he’s winding her age back, thanks Crossy for this wonderful opportunity.

Thanks to Mum and Dad I was able to compete at seventeen drafts for the year, gaining points at sixteen of these events, we were lucky that it was such a great season and most of our drafts were within three to four hours, thanks to those committees that stayed affiliated with the ACA.

I set some goals, firstly to win the Juvenile Southern Zone, be in the Top Ten Juvenile and if we got to go to the ACA Finals, to be in the Juvenile Final.

I mostly rode Pepper and Pardon and sometimes

Condiment. Pepper had the most success, but I can’t forget Pardon, I had so much fun on him during my Junior years, he’s just not as sharp as Pepper in the yard…

As I’m away during the week at school in Roma, their preparation isn’t much, they get a nosebag with Breakfree, their manes cut and Dad puts some shoes on at the last minute.

Thanks to Goondiwindi Committee along with the ACA for hosting the Finals, I enjoyed competing, watching great rounds, catching up with friends and meeting new people.

A special mention to all the cattle donors, sponsors, judges, committees, family and friends during the year for contributing to my success.

E Lucy Harrison.

Lucy Harrison competing on Pepper in the Final of the Shanahan’s Livestock Juvenile Campdraft. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

SODA BLUE EXOTIC

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse Competition Winner

I purchased Bluey at the Nutrien Sale in Tamworth  for $27,000. The reason for my purchase was that we, The One Moore Syndicate, own the legendary stallion, One Stylish Pepto and I guess most people know of him both in the cutting arena and also as a campdraft competitor. Also, in the years past, good friends of mine, Lindsay and Jan Knight had bred many of their mares to Roney (One Stylish Pepto) and as everyone in the campdraft world knows Lindsay and Jan’s mares all go back to the also legendary Omega.

So I had One Stylish Pepto x Omega, Bluey, and set out to win the Warwick Gold Cup?

All I needed was a legendary rider to complete the duo.

Bluey as we call him, was on the truck most weekends as a competitive young Maiden gelding who was improving every weekend.

He did a lot of miles mustering the last couple of years, he has stamina and is good to ride. He started off being hard to catch and was pretty girthy, but, 2025 he really

I brought Bluey home and rode him for a while and yes he is as Bryony said a little girthy, but not nasty, but as Pete confirmed at a later date can buck a little when he is in the mood.

Oh, how I rave on, anyway Pete came to look at the horses and I asked him to take Bluey as I thought he would be tough enough and suit Pete, Pete got on well with Bluey as they are both determined and here we are with what Pete describes, with a horse with lots of potential and getting better by the day and now, thanks to Pete, “The Rookie  Horse“ of the Year 2025.

E Peter Shakespeare.

has matured.  Now anyone can put the bridle on! Pete always made sure he was tired before he took him to a competition.  He had a couple of spells through the year and matured a bit more when he came back in each time. Bluey went to maybe ten to twelve drafts last year.

E Bryony Puddicombe.

Pete Comiskey competing on Soda Blue Exotic in the First Round of the Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft.

Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

KATE SOUTHERN

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider Competition Winner, Nutrien Equine Champion Associate Rider Competition Winner and Champion Open Lady Rider Competition Winner

2024/25 season was definitely one for me to remember! The season for me consisted of competing at several drafts which were either mostly in the Border Zone or Northern Zone.

I was very lucky to have competed on a number of amazing horses which were all very easy to prepare and show. There were three mares in particular which have led my success throughout the season. Arlee Flotus, who was my Rookie mare really stepped it up, as well as, my ever consistent Ebs Touchmiasomemore and my brother Jack’s mare, Lady. These mares were all very solid and I couldn’t have been more fortunate to be able to draft them.

All the drafts I competed at were exceptionally run and I couldn’t narrow it down to a favourite if I tried, but a special moment for me in the season was winning the Ladies Campdraft at our local event, Bollon.

Leading up to the National Finals I was fortunate enough to have help from my family and friends to get everything organised. It was very special to me to be able to place third in the Ladies and second in the Novice on Lady at the Finals. These places secured me my title achievements.

Winning a title at the ACA Finals gives you a great thrill to be able to stand up there next to all the other great competitors and think that you actually won. I had so many people in my corner throughout the season, however a great heartfelt thank you goes to my family and friends for all that they have done for me. I would also like to say a massive thank you to all the amazing sponsors for each rider and horse title in the ACA, especially Nutrien Equine for the Associate Rider Title and Teles One More for sponsoring the Lady Rider Title.  E Kate Southern.

Kate Southern competing on Lady in the Final of the Eureka Ag Ladies Campdraft. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

CHLOE SOUTHERN

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider

Competition Winner

Nan and I travelled a lot for the season, we done nearly a draft every weekend which was an amazing experience.

To keep myself prepared for the competition season, I try to make sure I’m always fit to ride and keep my horses fit for drafting by a lot of flat work throughout the week. I had a good team of horses with me, I had One Moore Boonsmal, Ruby Two Time, Nine Tailsosmart, Neirbo Ace and Toomba Rhianna. I was mostly proud of Joy (One Moore Boonsmal) as she only had one season under her until she got a bad injury and was out all of 2024, the vets said she would come back in at 100% I gave her an extra two months off to heal properly. Our first draft back was Stanthorpe this year and our last draft was Tooloombilla were we won our first Maiden together, but sadly she redid her injury, but throughout the few drafts we did this year she never let me down once.

I have two favourite campdraft achievements from the season. The first one was at Mt Isa Draft on Toomba Rihanna when she got a placing in the Novice, Maiden and won the Maiden 4 Maiden and my second would be winning the Maiden at Tooloombilla on my special mare, Joy.

I had a lot of people that would remind me to stay focused on my horses and drafting throughout the season.

At the Finals in Goondiwindi, I enjoyed being around all my mates and meeting new people and overall, it was an awesome week. Although I didn’t have the best week of drafting, all my horses worked amazing for me and couldn’t have asked for more. Winning the Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider Competition was one of my biggest achievements yet, I was over the moon when I found out I won it, and just so proud of my horses who helped me achieve it.

What I love most about campdrafting is the amazing people you are surrounded with, everyone is so supportive of everyone, and I just enjoy going away with my horses and family to do what we love.

I’d like to thank my family for the amazing team of horses I have to ride and friends who let me compete their horses and I’d like to make a special thank you to my Nana for travelling the miles to the drafts I competed at over the season and for all her support over the years.

E Chloe Southern.

Chloe Southern competing on Neirbo Ace in the First Round of the Carrington Cotton & Cunningham Cattle Co Novice Campdraft. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

HAT FULA JEWELS

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

Royalish Champion Novice Horse Competition Winner

Steve and I purchased Hat Fula Jewels, sired by the great sire Cat In A Hat, at the 2019 Nutrien Classic Sale, she was purchased off a good friend by the name of Maree Tighe. Hat Fula Jewels was purchased as a three year old, she was brought home for spell and brought back into work to return back to the Classic to compete in the draft and ended up placing tenth in the 2020 Classic Draft and then returned again in 2021 placed fifth.

From there on she also placed eighth in the Rookie Horse in 2023, and placed tenth in the Novice Horse in 2024.

Jewels won her first Maiden Draft at Alpha 2022, then won her first Novice Draft at Rocky Rush in 2023 and her second Novice Draft she won was at Comet Draft also 2023.

In 2024 she went on to win the Black Trucks Novice Draft at Toowoomba Nutrien Supreme Draft.

Then she went on and won the Restricted Open Draft at Juandah Plains.

With a great surprise, Hat Fula Jewels was awarded Novice Horse Of Year for 2025, and she also was placed tenth Open Horse as well.

She has been a beautiful mare to own and pleasure to draft; she is a quick footed and cowy mare that loves to do her job.

We are proud to say our two beautiful daughters Darcy and Lilly have been taking her reins and she has been competing in the Juvenile drafts; she is such a special mare for the whole family.

E Louise Comiskey.

Steve Comiskey competing on Hat Fula Jewels in the Second Round of the Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

RICK HOPKINS

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

Champion Master Rider Competition Winner

This is my third Master Rider title. They are all special to me. The competition has always been strong.

The horses that helped me towards the title this year were: Superact Shiraz, Austin Power, Kylandra Allie, Oaks Spin N Cat, Spin N Easy, Junior. Kerrie’s horse, Almora Peppys Style, when I can borrow him has also helped me.

To prepare our horses for competition is to make sure their wind is correct. This requires sprinting them a couple of times a week. If their wind is not

correct then they will become frightened. We learnt this in the Thoroughbred racing.

The highlight of the Finals was Oaks Spin N Cat placing fifth in the Open to earn the points to win the title.

My long term clients, Vickie White and Tom & Gwenda Raleigh, who trust me with their horses, I am grateful for. Kerrie and everyone who has helped me after my accident to be able to do what I am doing now.

E Rick Hopkins.

Rick Hopkins competing on Kylandra Allie in the First Round of the Moffatt Livestock Open Campdraft. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

HAZELWOOD CONMAN

2024/25 COMPETITION SEASON

Champion Sire’s Progeny Award Winner

Conman’s achievements we’ve been over this before. He has progeny winning all over Australia. Conman mares are proving themselves as broodmares.

Conman was inducted into the Nutrien Hall of Fame in February. He has sired $11,862,500.00 through Nutrien. Some of his progeny have in the six figures Hazelwood Country Blues, Hazelwood Con Oak, Bejay Lethal Confidence and Cook Family Condalilly to name a few.

Terry and I were also inducted into the Hall of Fame as vendor inductees. Breeders of two inductees, Hazelwood Conman and Hazelwood Con Air.

We are very proud to have bred and own Conman and what he has achieved and the legacy he is leaving behind him.

E Christine Hall.

Hazelwood Conman. Photography by Ken Anderson.

Thank You

Thank you to the following people and businesses for their support towards the 2025 ACA National Finals in Goondiwindi.

The 2025 ACA National Finals Host Committee – The Goondiwindi and District Campdraft Association.

The 2025 ACA National Finals Announcers – Geoff Grant and Lorna Fanning.

The 2025 ACA National Finals Judges –Ben Hall, Corbin De Boni, Jacob Brown, Kay Radke and Paul McKey.

The 2025 ACA National Finals Cattle Donors –Marcus & Shelley Curr, Rick Swan and Michael & Kate Owens and Terry & Christine Hall.

The 2025 ACA National Finals Cattle Transporters – Moffatt Livestock.

The 2025 ACA National Finals Official Photographer – Van Der Stoep Photography.

The 2025 ACA National Finals Live Streaming Partner – Joe McInally Livestreaming.

Members of the Goondiwindi and District Campdraft Association.

Lorna Fanning and Geoff Grant.

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Jason Comiskey with Paul McKey, Corbin De Boni, Jacob Brown, Ben Hall and Kay Radke.

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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.

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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.

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CAMBOOYA Campdraft

Kicking off the Hooper Accountants Novice A on Friday morning with the Final in the afternoon, it was a familiar winning duo to Cambooya with Luke Collman riding Lady of Acres claiming their third Novice win at Cambooya. The Dale Taylor Services Ladies Shoot Out saw a run off for first place with both Grace Henricksen riding Bar None Conflict and Geraldine Dwan Petas Stackhat scoring 89 in their first round, Grace Henricksen claimed the win by one point. The Darling Downs Vets Restricted Open saw an almighty two run offs between Sarah Campbell riding Banshee Coneye and Billy Sheppard riding Remington with Sarah and Banshee Coneye claiming the win with a three round total of 264.

At midday the Cambooya Campdraft Committee gathered along with co-user group the Cambooya Pony Club for the official opening of the new arena surface funded via a Federal and State Government Grant and Pony Clubs new jump trailer and New Shade Sales funded via a Gambling Benefit Fund Grant. The grand opening was also attended by Toowoomba Regional Council Councillors Rebecca Vonhoff, Edwina Farquhar and Tim McMahon. BK Civil Group ensured the new arena surface was well watered all weekend.

The Frank Allport Memorial Maiden was held over an A and B Shoot Out. The Webster Cavanagh Rural Frank Allport Memorial Maiden A was won by Shane Corbould riding Harris with a score of 88. The Bartranz Petroleumn Frank Allport Memorial Maiden B saw a run off for first place with both Sam Greenup riding Beach Cricket and Jason Bischof riding Zibibbo scoring an 89 in their first round, Sam Greenup claimed the win with Beach Cricket. The highest scoring Maiden 4 Maiden rider received a buckle kindly donated by Des and Tammy White which went to Breana Bennett riding Anna with a score of 88 in the Maiden B.

Pacific Seeds – Australia sponsored both the Juvenile and Bill Abraham Memorial Junior Drafts, their sponsorship

generously ensured every participant of the Junior and Juvenile received a prize. The Pacific Seeds Juvenile Draft was won by Tia Dillon riding Miss Dulceavita with a score of 89. The Pacific Seeds Junior Draft was won by Taylor Mills riding Little Rattler with a score of 85, Taylor also took out second place on Desire with a score of 80.

Saturday night was a fabulous evening with the Cambooya Pony Club running the canteen for the weekend and delivering a fabulous smoked meat meal followed by the much anticipated Jackpot Open Auction. A thank you to Nutrien Ag Solutions Darling Downs for adding $500 to the Jackpot prizepool and for Dustyn Fitzgerald from Nutrien for being the auctioneer on the evening. The auction was a great success with the committee raising enough funds to cover the cost of our new arena drag. Sam and Sarah Campbell from Banshee Performance Horses also kindly donated a service fee to 2024 Warwick Gold Cup Winner, SDP Scott David, which was auctioned off to the highest bidder being Campbell and Kylie McPhee, we cannot wait to see the progeny from this purchase, thank you to all involved! Sunday morning kicked off with the First Round of the Supafloats Novice B Draft, with the Final running later that

Winner of the Webster Cavanagh Rural Frank Allport Memorial Maiden A Shoot Out, Shane Corbould and Harris.

Pacific Seeds Juvenile Draft Presentation.

afternoon. The victory was awarded to Peter Webster and Lucille with a total score of 260 after a run off between Peter Webster and Ty Blockland riding Hazaction Shaker.

The Jackpot Open sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions Darling Downs took centre stage as twenty riders competed for a potential share in the $14,270 prize pool. Congratulations to winner, Coralie Daly riding Dax with a score of 92 (riding on behalf of Coralie and Robert Daly), with a one point win over last year’s winning duo, Cameron Webster riding Bob (riding on behalf of Cameron & Kellie Bond and Cameron & Sarah Webster). Coralie also received a trophy buckle donated by Gehrke Contracting.

This year we introduced a hotly contested category sponsored by Exclusively Equine of the Best Presented Riders for the weekend –Congratulations to Courtney Mulcahy being awarded the Best Presented Lady Rider and Darcy Minnikin the best Presented Gentleman Rider of the weekend.

Rounding out the weekend was the completion of the Equine Veterinary Services Open Draft which was won by Jane Lee riding Bar None Confess scoring a 268 after a run off with Ty Blockland riding Hazaction Shaker scoring 262.

Winners and placegetters received a multitude of prizes donated by various sponsors of the draft, all the kind sponsors can be located on our program and Cambooya Campdraft Facebook page, the committee is very grateful for the support of the many businesses and individuals who make our event possible.

The competitors, volunteers and patrons who supported the auction, canteen and bar over the course of the weekend are thanked for not only their contributions and support, but also their contribution to the atmosphere at the draft, a family fun filled weekend.

A draft cannot be run without cattle and the committee is incredibly grateful to our Cattle Donors: Edwards Livestock, Worboys Family, Brian Allport, Darryl and Nicole Hayward, Brenton and Jess Allport and the Grills Family, Hamblin Family, Chris Rickert, Riddle Family and Paul Cleary. The cattle were incredible all weekend, thank you!

A heartfelt thank you to all the competitors, committee, volunteers, announcers, judges, scorers, yardsman, barworkers, cattle transporters, cattle donors, sponsors and everyone else who helped and contributed to the great weekend of drafting.

E Cambooya Campdraft Committee Secretary, Penny Bateman. C Kellie Craft Photography.

View the link below to access the Cambooya Campdraft Association’s Campdraft Results.

https://www.campdraft.com.au/results/1459

Winner of the Jackpot Open, Coralie Daly and Dax.

Winner of the Darling Downs Vets Restricted Open Draft, Sarah Campbell and Banshee Coneye.

DARDANUP Campdraft

With it only being five months since our last draft, the club rallied together on 12 & 13 April to produce another great weekend for its competitors. With us all dressed in our new brown club shirts organised by Dawn, we looked amazing. What made for some great campdrafting was the fantastic weather even though heavy rain was forecasted, but held off until the Sunday night, amazing cattle supplied by our ever reliable local farmers and some personal goal kicking by the competitors.

Thanks to Hygain, 4CYTE and Virbac for their donations of great products to share between the placegetters. Something a little different this year, Beta Spuds gave us sixteen kilogram bags of spuds for the Top Cut Out (TCO) winners.

Saturday started with the 4CYTE sponsored Novice under the watchful eye of Judge, Jim Daley. This was won by one of our club members, Freya Kerr riding Trinity Conduet. James Roxburgh won the TCO on McDonalds Double Destiny with a 23.

Up next was the Junior and Juvenile events judged by Brandan Holland. The Peninsula Downs Junior Draft was won by Luke Daley riding Beljay Jazz taking home the blue ribbon as well as the TCO ribbon on the same horse with a 22.

The Juvenile event was sponsored by 540 Mechanical. Adien Ralston won the Saturday’s event riding Valley Forge Matilda. Dustin Dell’Agostino on One Time Trouble took home the TCO ribbon with a 22.

We ran the Kaydale Restricted Open event next with two full rounds. This made for some exciting drafting watching these great horse and rider combinations go to work. Donald

Percy won on Commander Duck and Jim Daley took out the TCO riding Tarraway Clara with a 23. Thank you to Ruve Tyler for taking time out of the office to judge this event.

With cheese and drinks served on Yobbo’s Hill ready for the final event for Saturday, the Ladies Draft sponsored by Rural Infrastructure got underway. Sam Kerr riding Trinity Conduet put two rounds together to secure first place. This was the second win for the day for this mare and in the same family. Dawn Solomon took home the TCO ribbon riding Sweet Abilene on a 22. Thanks to Don Percy for judging this event.

First up on Sunday was the Brampdon Park Maiden. Guy Beanie taking control of the judging for this event. Darcy Anderson went on to win riding Mello Royal and James Roxburgh taking home another TCO ribbon riding McDonalds Double Destiny with a 22.

Once again Brandon was onboard for judging the Sunday Junior and Juvenile events, with Luke Daley winning the LS Rural Enterprises Junior riding Beljay Jazz. His second win on his pony for the weekend and second TCO prize with a 21. Luke Daley also went on to win the Combined High Point Junior rider for the weekend.

Samantha Kerr and Trinity Conduet.

Aiden Ralston and Valleyforge Oio.

Halle Dell’Agostino won the Juvenile event on Rocksbar Bootsman. This was her final Juvenile event and what a way to finish. Dustin Dell’Agostino took home the TCO ribbon riding Woodstock Des. Austin Daley put two consistent rounds together over the weekend to claim the high point Juvenile for the weekend. Thank you to Balamara Agriculture products for sponsoring our Juvenile event.

Final event for the weekend was the Monark Transport Open. With a run off for first place between Jim and Kim Daley and Donald Percy, Kim managed to keep her cool and win the blue ribbon riding Tarraway Frost. Brett Lacy won the TCO riding Cruiser with a 22.

Our club is very grateful to Anne Lasini from Rustic Pics for capturing our moments of greatness and silliness. It’s never a dull moment with what you can capture with your camera, to our great cattle donors that keep supporting us year after year, we couldn’t have this much fun without you and our sponsors, local and from afar that keep coming back each year helps make our draft very enjoyable. Lastly, thanks to the competitors that come along and

Dardanup Campdraft Secretary, Ruve Tyler.

View the link below to access the Dardanup https://www.campdraft.com.au/results/1602

Donald Percy and Commander Duck.

Michael Dell’Agostino and Rocksbar Bootsman.

Nicole Favero and Essendee Amigo.

Pippa Bennie and Charlotte’s Web.

PITTSWORTH Campdraft

What a weekend! Despite ominous skies and a worrying weather pattern leading into the event, Mother Nature turned it on for us – delivering spectacular weather, ideal for stock, riders, and horses alike. The arena? Immaculate. The atmosphere? Electric.

As every campdrafter knows, this sport doesn’t happen without an incredible community effort. It all begins with the lifeblood of the draft – quality cattle – and once again, our magnificent donors delivered. Huge thanks to McLean Farms, a foundation supporter of our Association, along with J & M Mathews, M & A Tomlinson, and S & D Hughes. You’re the heroes behind every run.

Of course, none of this would happen without the behind the scenes legends – our livestock transport companies, JM & SM OSULLIVAN Transport and MFT Haulage, who ensured our precious cattle travelled safely. Then there are the generous sponsors whose support makes the event possible: prize money, trophies, ambulance sponsors, livestock cartage sponsors, painted steers, incentive prizes – you name it, we had it!

A massive shout out to our judges and announcer, tirelessly watching every move in the saddle or calling the action behind the mic – keeping the scores flowing and the vibe alive. The PDJ Rugby League Club once again pulled off a mammoth job running the three day canteen, and hats off to JEKA for delivering amazing Friday and Saturday dinners. JBS Beef City who supplied the superb meat we enjoyed throughout the weekend. Let’s not forget our local musical talent who lit up Saturday night with some true Pittsworth magic.

Behind every smooth turn of the weekend were our dedicated members, competitors, and volunteers, who pitched in wherever needed – a true testament to the spirit of this sport.

FRIDAY KICK OFF: We opened with the Pittsworth Hotel

Motel Maiden A/Maiden 4 Maiden Draft, judged by Tim Smith. From a field of 148, it was Terrance Rowe & Indian Outlaw who snatched victory with a 173, winning by just one point and taking home a beautifully embroidered winner’s rug from Ro’s Horse Transport. Lochie Argue and Toonga Corryong clinched the Highest Cut Out on 23 after a thrilling run off with Frank Green andShe’s A Lil Stylish.

HOOPER ACCOUNTANTS OPEN DRAFT: The big guns were out with eighty nine top competitors chasing glory – and those coveted trophy horns, thanks to Nutrien Ag Solutions. Judged by Tony Kucks, it was Luke Collman and SOS Isabella who stormed to victory with 177, taking home both prize money and an embroidered trophy rug from Wholesale Horse Wearhouse. Highest Cut Out went to Tim Smith and Sophisticated Prince with 23.

JBS MAIDEN B DRAFT: The action didn’t slow. With 153 first round runs, Judge Luke Collman saw Frank Green and Westlake Corina emerge victorious (177), barely edging out five fierce finalists, each separated by a single point! Alongside the cash prize, Frank scored another stunning winner’s rug from Ro’s Horse Transport. JBS’s legendary Black Label roast was the Saturday night highlight – unforgettable!

KEV GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL MAIDEN 4 MAIDEN DRAFT: A poignant event honouring a cherished champion of youth and beginner riders. The top nineteen finalists (drawn from Maidens A and B) competed under sacred memory. Jenna Booth and Silverthorn Coolabah Star claimed top honours (163) after a tight run off. Thanks to the Griffiths families for sponsoring the prize purse and Wright families for the embroidered trophy rug.

Winner of the Hooper Accountants Open Draft, Luke Collman and SOS Isabella.

Vary Agricultural Services Ladies Draft Presentation.

VARY AGRICULTURAL SERVICES LADIES DRAFT: Always a crowd favourite! Eighty six elite women competed, with Jade Edmondstone and TooDee Nobel Prize shining brightest (176). Jade took home an engraved buckle, cash and a chic rug from Black Colt Clothing. Abbie-Jane Lord and Chisum’s Dawn dazzled with a Highest Cut Out of 23.

NOVICE ACTION: The T & G DWAN SUPAFLOATS NOVICE A brought 161 riders to the arena. After a three way tie on 173, Arran Houlden and Donrica Hectar triumphed with a 256 total. The Cut Out winner was Frank Green and Bluebells Desire (23) after a run off with Lochie Argue.

WESTSIDE TIMBRES NOVICE B: The Westide Timbers Novice B welcomed new sponsors and 156 hungry competitors. Under Judge, Courtney Mulcahy, Terry Dwan and Camelock Leather n Lace rode in with an 89 - and never looked back.

THE FUTURE SHINES:

JOSHUA HOPPE MEMORIAL JUNIOR DRAFT: Twenty two Juniors honoured Joshua’s legacy with spirited performances. Rylee Palmer and One Roan Ranger topped the list, winning a gear bag from Josh’s family and a stunning rug from Darling Downs Rural Care. There was something for everyone – with all Junior competitors receiving a bag of Barastoc feed from Raff Group, chocolates (Joshua’s favourite!), and encouragement awards from Billy Moody to Heidi Cooper & Roy and Sam Nothdurft & Diesel. The Highest Cut Out came down to a showdown between Rylee Palmer & One Roan Ranger and Lachlan Johnstone & Metallic Lynx, with Lachlan taking home the magnificent embroidered saddle cloth - proudly sponsored by Darling Downs Rural Care.

HUSANLEY WORKING STOCK DOGS JUVENILE DRAFT: The next generation impressed, with Jack Jeffrey and RJ taking the win under Judge Shane Corbould. Those stunning trophy horns?

A showstopper trophy from Longhorns Brookstead - Glen and Jacquie, take a bow!

A FINAL WORD:

As the dust settles on another unforgettable Pittsworth Campdraft, we salute everyone who made it happen - donors, sponsors, riders, volunteers and fans. You are the reason we thrive. We truly live in the heart of the Downs.

E Pittsworth and District Campdraft Assoc. Inc. Secrtary, Deb Standing.

C Kellie Craft Photography.

View the link below to access the Pittsworth and District Campdraft Association Inc.’s Campdraft Results. https://www.campdraft.com.au/results/1329

Husanley Working Stock Dogs Juvenile Draft Presentation.

JBS Maiden B Draft Presentation.

Joshua Hoppe Memorial Junior Draft Presentation.

T & G Dwan Supafloats Novice A Draft Presentation.

Westside Timbers Novice B Draft Presentation.

ANGUS AUSTRALIA EXPO INVITATIONAL Campdraft

After a survey carried out by Angus Australia, leading into preparations of the Angus World Forum revealed that campdrafting was one of the most requested exhibition events for the forum. And with this knowledge, twelve months ago Angus Australia approached the Australian Campdraft Association to partner with them in organising an exhibition campdraft. With several ACA Management Committee members, combined with Angus Australia, they embarked on the preparation of the Angus Australia Expo Invitational Campdraft.

The Angus Australia Expo Invitational Campdraft was held at AELEC Tamworth on 3 & 4 May 2025, we had a wonderful line up of thirty nine competitors keen to battle it out across the four rounds of the Open Draft Exhibition. The event kicked off with Round One proudly brought to us by Atlas Ag. We saw Round One, judged under the watchful eye of Tim McCarthy, with a great line of Angus cattle kindly donated by Phillip & Vicky Dempsey. Round One produced some exciting runs but at the completion it was Toby Bruce riding Scout winning the first round with an incredible 90 points, coming in second place was Ted Fogarty riding Tillers Tune with 89 points, third and fourth place went to Brad Newsome riding Norma and Ben Rossiter riding Lexie both with 88 points and rounding out the lineup was Ryan Smyth riding Henry with 87 points.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Ardrossan Angus came Round Two of the Open Draft Exhibition, moving into the judge’s seat was James Moorhead. Again, we thank Phillip & Vicky Dempsey, our wonderful Cattle Donors, for Round Two. With a hotly contested round, two competitors came out at the top of the leaderboard, so our round winners were equal first and second Carl Green riding Bushy and

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in third place was Al Sullivan riding Jango, in fourth, fifth and sixth was Tom Morgan riding Yoorana Copper Acres, Angus Newcombe riding One Time Bell and Cameron Jones riding Jats Bar Blackjack all with 87 points.

Now at the end of Round Two, this saw our overall leaderboard standing as first Al Sullivan riding Jango, second Ben Rossiter riding Lexie, third Darby Ryan riding Stylish Joe, fourth Clint Parker riding Waylon J Fort Destiny, fifth James Keyte riding Barragunda Goldman and sixth Tom Williamson riding C Me Metallic.

The next event on the program was the Feature Angus Cut Out held in the main indoor arena; the atmosphere was electric as we saw twenty two competitors go head to head with great line of Angus heifers kindly donated by Boorgul Angus. At the end of Round One there were two competitors at the top of the leaderboard, they were Tom Williamson riding Duckish and Reagan O’Donnell riding Too Suen for Whiskey, both with an impressive 23 points. We thank our two Judges, James Moorhead and Tim McCarthy, for facilitating this event.

Tom

riding C Me Metallic both with 90 points,

Open Campdraft Exhibition Presentation. Photography by Emily Castrigno.

Sunday morning saw Round Three kicking off thanks to the support of U8J Cattle Co and returning to judge was Tim McCarthy. Round Three had a fantastic line of Angus heifers generously donated by John Sylvester. Competitors turned up the heat in this round which seen James Keyte riding Barragunda Goldman with 90 points taking out the win, in equal second and third place was Wyatt Young riding Metallic Storm and Mark Jones riding Sophistication both with 89 points, fourth was Carl Green riding Bushy and completing the lineup in fifth was Tom Williamson riding C Me Metallic.

Leading into our final round, we saw Al Sullivan riding Jango still holding top position on the overall leaderboard, followed in second Ben Rossiter riding Lexie, third James Keyte riding Barragunda Goldman, fourth Darby Ryan riding Stylish Joe and in equal fifth and sixth Carl Green riding Bushy and Tom Williamson riding C Me Metallic.

Round Four was proudly brought to us thanks to the wonderful sponsorship of Linc’D – Lincoln McKinlay Marketing. The Angus cattle for this round were again kindly donated by John Sylvester and on the whip was Judge, James Moorhead. With a tight overall leaderboard, competitors gave it their all, in round four and at the end our round winners were first Wyatt Young riding Metallic Storm with 90 points, equal second and third Brad Williamson riding Glamouress and Tom Morgan riding Yoorana Cooper Acres both with 89 points, fourth James Keyte riding Barragunda Goldman and fifth Jessica Wickham riding Chill.

If the four rounds hadn’t been exciting enough, at the completion of round four left two competitors sitting equal at the top of the overall leaderboard, making for a nail biting run off between Ben Rossiter riding Lexie and James Keyte riding Barragunda Goldman. At the conclusion of the run off, it was James Keyte riding Barragunda Goldman leave the arena with the glory of winning the Angus Expo Invitational Open Campdraft. Rounding out the overall placegetters were now finishing second was Ben Rossiter riding Lexie, taking third was Tom Williamson riding C Me Metallic; fourth went to Carl Green riding Bushy, fifth place was All Sullivan riding Jango and sixth went to Brad Newsome riding Norma. The highest scoring Cut Out Aggerate throughout four rounds of the Open Campdraft was won by Brianna O’Donnell riding Blue Steel, received a canvas saddle pad kindly donated by Marsh Carney Saddlery. Congratulations to our winners and placegetters and thank you to all the competitors that took part in this awesome event. Thank you to Marsh Carney Saddlery for their generosity, also donating the trophy rug to the winner received by James Keyte & Barragunda Goldman.

Announcer, Heidi Smith. Photography by Emily Castrigno.

Open Campdraft Cut Out Winner, Brianna O’Donnel and Blue Steel. Photography by Emily Castrigno.

Judge, James Moorhead. Photography by Emily Castrigno.

Last event on the program was the second and final round of the Feature Angus Cut Out, whilst there were two competitors coming into Round Two at the top with 23 points, there were three more competitors hot on their heels, Brad Newsome riding Norma, Meagan MacIntosh riding Fierce One and Ross Coghill riding Gelignite all with 22 points. Returning were our two Judges, Tim McCarthy and James Moorhead, and thanks to our incredibly generous Cattle Donors for this second round Boorgul Angus.

With Round Two now done and dusted it left us with another exciting run off between Meagan MacIntosh riding Fierce One and Clint Parker riding Waylon J Fort Destiny both finishing with 43 points. But to fierce to be beat and crowned our Cut Out Champion was Meagan MacIntosh riding Fierce One, and rounding out our overall Cut Out placings was second Clint Parker riding Waylon J Fort Destiny and finishing third was Kate Ried riding Tyranook Caress.

Meagan MacIntosh took home the beautiful hat rack generously made and donated by ACA Office Team Member, Emily Castrigno, thank you to Emily for that contribution to the Angus Feature Cut Out.

We just want to take one last opportunity to thank the wonderful Angus Australia Sponsors Atlas Ag, Ardrossan Angus, U8J Cattle Co and Linc’D – Lincoln McKinlay Marketing. Our incredible Cattle Donors: Phillip & Vicky Dempsey, John Sylvester and Boorgul Angus, without their generosity none

of this would have been possible. Thank you again to our Judges, James Moorhead and Tim McCarthy. Thank you to our incredible Announcers that really brought this event to life, Heidi Smith and Steve Daley. Special thank you to our team that worked tirelessly in the backyards and side gates, along with thanks to those volunteers that helped on the front gates throughout the weekend.

E Annie Williamson.

C Branded Ag Marketing and ACA Campdraft One Lead, Emily Castrigno.

ACA Vice President, Tania Moorhead. Photography by Emily Castrigno.

Feature Cut Out winners, Meagan MacIntosh, Clint Parker, and Kate Reid. Photography by Branded Ag Marketing.

CENTRE STAGE ON THE ACA STANDINGS

This segment of Centre Stage unveils the first lot of results from ACA’s new Competition Season, the 2025/26 Competition Season. Since this Competition Season hit go from 1 April this year, we’ve already seen many points claimed by our competitors, assuring that this season is going to make for another exciting season of campdrafting! See a rundown of some of the results below!

NEW COMPETITION SEASON, SAME BLUE RIBBON LEAD FOR BEN HALL

Winner of the Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition for the past five competition seasons, Ben Hall, has continued to lead the competition into the 2025/26 Competition Season. Ben has 292.5 points to his name. Rohan Marks stands in second place with 200 points and Steve Comiskey is claiming third place with 171.2 points.

HALLS ELTORRIO CLAIMS THE TOP SPOT IN THE RIVERINA STOCKFEED COMPETITION

Jaye Halls’ Halls Eltorrio is a regular face in the top twenty of the Riverina Stockfeeds Champion Open Horse Competition Leaderboard and the new Competition Season sees no different. Halls Eltorrio has taken the lead of the competition with 148 points. Standing in second place is Christopher Ware's One Knight Stand with 110 points and obtaining the third place position is Bredan Fitzgerald’s Rosies Tapt with 66 points.

MONTANA SILVERSMITHS SEES CLOSE COMPETITION BETWEEN THE TOP THREE LEADERS

There is only minimal points separating the first three leaders of the Montana Silversmiths Champion Novice Rider Competition; Ben Fogg has claimed the lead of the competition with 103.5 points. Eight points behind is Nick Clydsdale in second place with 95.5 points and thirteen points behind in third place is Rylee Turner with 82.5 points.

ONLY 4.5 POINTS SEPARATING THE TOP THREE IN THE JUVENILE COMPETITION

We mentioned earlier that this season will be an exciting season of drafting and we’re not wrong, already seeing close competition in the previously mentioned competitions. We can say the same for the Troxel Champion Juvenile Rider Competition. The competition is close, with only 4.5 points separating the top three leaders. Indy Black is leading the competition with 18.5 points, Matilda Bostock & Madelyne Albrecht are placing equal second with 14.5 points and Riley Elrott is claiming third place with 14 points.

TURNERMARKS TOP SPIN IS ACING THE ONE MOORE DADDY COMPETITION

Rohan Marks’ Turnermarks Top Spin has set the pace in the One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse Competition, whirling to the lead with 73 points to their names. In second place in the competition is Joel Hill’s Durkins Abilene with 41 points and in third place, with 29 points, is Wayne Bean’s One Moore Henry.

LITTLE NUMBER OF POINTS SEPARATING THE LADIES IN THE TELES ONE MOORE COMPETITION

The Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider Competition is always a hotly contested competition and this year’s competition already sees close competition between the leaders. Sarah Dillon is first on the competition’s leaderboard with 28.5 points. Only 4.5 points behind is Kate Southern with 24 points in second place, and in third place, 4.5 points behind Kate, is Louise Comiskey with 19.5 points.

MINIMAL NUMBER OF POINTS BETWEEN THE TOP TWENTY COMPETITORS IN THE JONO BATTLE EQUINE SERVICES COMPETITION

The competition has heated up in the Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider Competition, with minimal points not only separating the top three leaders, but the entire top twenty leaderboard. The top three leaders are Brian Duggan, Trader Wanstall and Cooper Lewis. Brian stands in first place with 48.33 points, Trader is receiving second place with 46 points and Cooper is placing third with 44 points.

RYLEE TURNER HAS CLAIMED THE LEAD OF THE NUTRIEN EQUINE COMPETITION

With 82.5 points to her name, Rylee Turner, has taken the top spot in the Nutrien Equine Champion Associate Rider Competition. Standing in second place is Trader Wanstall with 46 points and obtaining third place is Cooper Lewis with 44 points.

SPADE CN HUMPTY STANDS IN FIRST PLACE IN THE ROYALISH COMPETITION’S LEADERBOARD

Anthony Dunn’s Spade CN Humpty has gained 94 points since the start of the 2025/26 Competition Season, which has seen him be in good stead in the Royalish Champion Novice Horse Competition, claiming the lead. Gwen MacMillan’s Bighouse Sugar is placing second with 83 points and Bec Hayes’ Shaydack Mahalia is claiming third place with 74.5 points.

MANY POINTS TO HIS NAME SEES ROHAN MARKS AHEAD IN THE MASTER RIDER COMPETITION

Rohan Marks has 200 points and this has seen him take the lead of the Champion Master Rider Competition. Craig Sheppard is standing in second place with 169.5 points and Wayne Bean is placing third with 155 points.

LEEANNE COMISKEY SECURES THE OPEN LADY RIDER COMPETITION’S FIRST PLACE POSITION

Receiving 145.18 points since the commencement of the 2025/26 Competition Season, has seen Leeanne Comiskey tke the lead of the Champion Open Lady Rider Competition. Placing second with 117 points is Louise Comiskey and obtaining third place is Nikki Marshall with 111 points.

HAZELWOOD CONMAN CONTINUES TO REIGN SUPREME

Terry Hall’s Hazelwood Conman has taken home the honours of the Champion Sire’s Progeny Award for the past five years and he has continued his lead into the new Competition Season with 925.41 points to his name. Jaye Hall’s Daley’s Playrio is placing second with 492.75 points and Mac Shann’s One Moore Daddy is placing thid with 126 points.

ARIAT CHAMPION OPEN RIDER COMPETITION

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Craig is placing fourth in the Ariat Champion Open Rider Competition

What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Not sure of first draft but have been drafting since Junior days. Too long ago to remember!

What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? My favourite campdraft achievement for 2024 was competing at one of my favourite drafts – Allora, winning the Restricted Open on Chatta Hoochee and also winning Novice B on Bighouse Sugar on the same day.

What is one of your campdrafting goals for the 2025/26 Competition Season? To stay competitive and hopefully see some young horses in the ribbons.

Craig Sheppard competing on Donrica Miss Dior. Photography by Sue Waldron Photos.

RIVERINA STOCKFEEDS CHAMPION OPEN HORSE COMPETITION

Get to know Reflex with Michelle Boulton Reflex is placing equal eleventh in the Riverina Stockfeeds Champion Open Horse Competition

What was the first campdraft event that Reflex competed in? Reflex was purchased at the 2016 Nutrien Sale at Tamworth as a four year old. He was put on the truck and made the journey back to Victoria. The very next weekend he competed at his first Gippsland Campdraft Association (GCA) Draft which was Yanakie. He went on to win Maiden Horse of the Year in his first full season in the GCA, 2017. What do you like most about him? That he is always pretty consistent. Both Pete and our son, Archie, compete on Reflex and they both agree that his most admirable attributes are his sheer determination, his explosive speed and his ability to rate cattle. What is one of your campdrafting goals for Reflex for the 2025/26 Competition Season? Pete’s ambitions for the 25/26 season with Reflex are to win another major Open. One of the big four would be amazing… Condamine, Chinchilla, Warwick or Willinga.

Peter Boulton competing on Reflex at the 2025 ACA National Finals. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

MONTANA SILVERSMITHS CHAMPION NOVICE RIDER COMPETITION

Get to know Josh Scott

Josh is placing equal seventeenth in the Montana Silversmiths Champion Novice Rider Competition

What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Twin Hills Campdraft in September 2013. What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Too many to pick one out, I think I achieve small personal wins each and every draft. Last year seen Nova join my truck of horses and I’ve loved having her on board. Any weekend at a campdraft with family and friends is a win. What is one of your campdrafting goals for the 2025/26 Competition Season? To win an Open draft on Constable and break him to Open status. 2025/26 MONTANA SILVERSMITHS CHAMPION NOVICE

Josh Scott competing on Nova in the Restricted Open Draft at the Twin Hills Campdraft. Photography by Van Der Stoep Photography.

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TROXEL CHAMPION JUVENILE RIDER COMPETITION

Get to know Matilda Bostock

Matilda is placing equal second in the Troxel Champion Juvenile Rider Competition What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Boonah Campdraft on my mum’s old camp horse, Bliss, I was seven.

What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024?  It would have to be Glen Innes Campdraft where I run my first 91 on my auntie’s horse, Jack, to win the Juvenile. It was not long after I found out my mum was sick and it was a very special phone call to her back home.

What is one of your campdrafting goals for the 2025/26 Competition Season? My main goal would be to keep staying consistent and get to as many campdrafts as possible to hopefully have a shot at the Juvenile title.

Matilda Bostock competing on One Time Devine at the Allora Campdraft. Photography by Flash Pony Photography.

ONE MORE DADDY CHAMPION ROOKIE HORSE COMPETITION

Get to know Halls Intorrio with Ben & Cheri Stanger

Halls Intorrio is placing fifth in the One Moore Daddy Champion Rookie Horse Competition

What was the first campdraft event that Halls Intorrio competed in? Winton Futurity last year. What do you like most about him? Temperament. What is one of your campdrafting goals for Halls Intorrio for the 2025/26 Competition Season? What we hope for our horses in their first year in competition is we hope they turn up consistently and do well and run score after score.

Ben Stanger competing on Halls Intorrio at the Julia Creek Campdraft. Photography by Fuel Fund Photography.

TELES ONE MOORE CHAMPION LADY RIDER COMPETITION

Get to know Aimee Jamieson

Aimee is placing equal ninth in the Teles One Moore Champion Lady Rider Competition

What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Gloucester Campdraft when I was eight years old.

What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024?  Making finals and placing on my young mare.

What is one of your campdrafting goals for the 2025/26 Competition Season? To be as consistent as possible and to just enjoy my horses!

Aimee Jamieson competing on Dulcie Style at the Winton Campdraft. Photography by Lisa Alexander Photography.

JONO BATTLE EQUINE SERVICES CHAMPION MAIDEN RIDER COMPETITION

Get to know Sam Warby

Sam is placing thirteenth in the Jono Battle Equine Services Champion Maiden Rider Competition

What was the first campdraft event that you competed in?  A Junior draft. What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Probably getting four placings in the weekend at Glenmorgan Draft.

What is one of your campdrafting goals for the 2025/26 Competition Season? Just try and get to a few more drafts than I did last year and hopefully keep accumulating some points.

2025/26 JONO BATTLE EQUINE SERVICES CHAMPION MAIDEN RIDER

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Sam Warby competing on Shocking in the Open Draft at the 2025 Glenmorgan Snake Gully Cup Campdraft. Photography by Grace Mary Photography.

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NUTRIEN EQUINE CHAMPION ASSOCIATE RIDER

Get to know Jenna McCall

Jenna is placing equal thirteenth in the Nutrien Equine Champion Associate Rider Competition

What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Cambooya Campdraft 2016.

What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Winning the Encouragement at Millmerran 2024 and placing second in the Ladies at Westmar Draft.

What is one of your campdrafting goals for the 2025/26 Competition Season? A goal for this season is to keep posting scores on the board and hopefully come home with a win.

Jenna McCall competing on One Hellofa Return at the 2025 Cambooya Campdraft. Photography by Kellie Craft Photography.

Get to know Rathcool Halo with Andrew Stallmann

Rathcool Halo is placing eighteenth in the Royalish Champion Novice Horse Competition

What was the first campdraft event that Rathcool Halo competed in? Fernvale Maiden.  What do you like most about her? That she is always pretty consistent. What is one of your campdrafting goals for Rathcool Halo for the 2025/26 Competition Season?  I would like her to be competitive at the big drafts at the end of the year.

Andrew Stallmann competing on Rathcool Halo in the Open Draft at the 2025 Allora Campdraft. Photography by Kellie Craft Photography.

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CHAMPION MASTER RIDER COMPETITION

Get to know Arthur Green

Arthur is placing seventh in the Champion Master Rider Competition

What was the first campdraft event that you competed in? Back in 1973 roughly in the Juvenile Campdraft at Roma.

What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? I reckon the best one was getting into the Second Round of the Warwick Gold Cup.

What is one of your campdrafting goals for the 2025/26 Competition Season? To win an Open campdraft.

2025/26 CHAMPION MASTER RIDER COMPETITION STANDINGS:

Arthur Green competing on Roddy at the Warwick Show Campdraft. Photography by Tumble Weed Photography.

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CHAMPION OPEN LADY RIDER COMPETITION

Get to know Melissa Bethel

Melissa is placing twelfth in the Champion Open Lady Rider Competition

What was the first campdraft event that you competed in?  Georgetown Campdraft Junior Draft somewhere around 1994 (I don’t think we had Minis back then).

What was your favourite campdrafting achievement from 2024? Placing second in both the Ladies Draft and the Novice on Costella at Tennant Creek on the Sunday afternoon.

What is one of your campdrafting goals for the 2025/26 Competition Season? I would love to finally break Costella’s Maiden status or win another Open on Sevenangle Midnight before he retires.

Melissa Bethel competing on Sevenangle Midnight in the Open Draft Final at 2024 Barkly Gold Rush Campdraft. Photo by Lisa Pilbeam.

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CHAMPION SIRE’S PROGENY AWARD

Get to know Millungeras Moon Beam with Luke and Sandi Bennett

Millungeras Moon Beam is placing fifth in the Champion Sire’s Progeny Award

What do you like most about Moon Beam? What we like most about Moon Beam is the traits his mother has passed on, the way he can read and rate cattle. He can such an athlete very quick to a beast.

What traits is he passing along to his progeny? Moon Beam progeny are smooth traveling with natural cow sense.

Can you provide any information yet about where Moon Beam will be standing this upcoming breeding season? Moon Beam will be standing at  Peak Performance Horses , Dundee, New South Wales Luke & Sandi Bennett - 0408 007 526 www.millungerasmoonbeam.com.au 25 Season Service

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Luke Bennett competing on Millungeras Moon Beam at the 2023 Bundarra Campdraft. Photography by BSP Photography.

CHAMPION ROOKIE HORSE COMPETITION