Macarthur Campdraft this weekend

Thursday, 24 February 2011 00:00

Australia's long history of droving and horsemanship is on display this weekend at the Macarthur Campdraft.

The annual event attracts competitors from all over Australia, with events running from 7am on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February.

The campdrafting competition requires horse riders to cut a single cattle beast from a group in a camp yard, move it out into the arena and through a figure 8 pattern, then out through a gate. All age groups complete the same course and have a set time to complete the task. Competitors are judged on horsemanship and control of the cattle beast.

Friday's events include a Maiden event, Junior event (ages 8 to 13), a Juvenille event (ages 13 to 17), Novice and Ladies competition. On Saturday a Maiden, Junior, Juvenille and the main Open even, with a $1000 cash prize to the winner sponsored by Country Impressions in Warrnambool. Sunday seesNovice, Open and Encouragement events.

Spokeswomen Jenelle Baulch says this is an extremely popular event with 900 seperate runs to be held over the three days. Refreshments are available on site at the Macarthur Recreation Reserve, with a two course meal available on Saturday night.

For more informaiton contact Jenelle on 0428 689 336