Baradine Campdraft 25-26 May: Results & Photos

 

The annual Baradine Campdraft was held on May 25- 26. The first draft to kickstart the weekend was the Peter Johnston Whipmaker Novice judged by Graham Fancisco. Jackson Kings riding Candy with 169 was the lucky winner and received a lovely hand plaited whip made by Peter Johnston of Gwabegar. In close 2nd was Mick Ward and Leeta with 168, equal 3rd was Dusty Saunders, Acres and Oak and Dean Hoole riding Fineline with 164 and 5th riding Blacky was Charlie Pye, 163.

The Horsezone.com.au Juvenile Draft was judged by Peter Garlick and won by Sophie Hardie riding Hollywood Pepto with 85. In equal 2nd again was Sophie Hardie and Logan Penfold with 81 and equal 4th Jayden Dorney and Nathan Butler scoring 80.

Following the Juvenile was the Open judged by Paul Noon. Troy Palmer and Impressive Destiny took out top spot with a 175, 2nd was Murray Grady and Tessa on 172, equal 3rd Mark West and Lachie Maxwell and 5th Darrell Jordison and Blue Opal.

The Lochlomond Border Leicester Stud Junior riders were up next with the judge being Mick Ward and the successful rider to take first place was Laura Hardie and Lethal Spinster, 2nd Seanna Crawley, third Emily Coggan, in 4th again Laura Hardie, equal 5th went to Lane Clarke and Harry Allen. All kids looked as though they enjoyed themselves.

To end the day we had the Max Purdy Memorial Encouragement Draft which was a big part of our weekend as Max was a member of our committee who sadly passed away earlier this year. This was judged by Jim Hiscock and we were all very happy to see one of our own committee members Adrian Worrell take 1st place on Old Timer with a score of 85. Taking 2nd and 3rd place was Steven Colwell, 4th Kevin Watling and equal 5th Henry Elliot and Bill Green.

Our Saturday night meal was supplied by Gayle Clayton and volunteers and was a successful meal once again. Our Sunday program began with the Outback Security Services Maiden Draft judged by Paul Colwell which was won by Jim Hiscock of Coonamble riding Sisco with an 89, second Adam Sadler and Silver Acres on 88, equal third was Mark West and Spice, Nicole Green and Cora and Peter Garlick riding Wicked all with 86.

The Tracey Field Memorial Ladies judged by Paul Lunn was next to be run, Nicki Ingle and Alfie were the lucky pair to win, with Marina Colwell second, Fiona Jamieson third, Stacey Thomas forth and Jillian Kelly riding Special taking fifth place.

The jackpot Open for Open was the last of the weekends events, Graham Francisco as judge, Mick Ward and Butterfly took 1st place, 2nd John Hardie, 3rd Lachie Maxwell, 4th John Hardie and equal 5th Mark West, Lara Garlick, Luke Clarke, Lachie Maxwell and Mick Ward.

A good weekend was had by all and a very big thank you goes to all our cattle donors, sponsors, transport operators, kitchen hands and volunteers. Without the support of these people events like these cannot go ahead.

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