G’day ,

Longreach was the place to be last weekend, with more than 220 competitors converging on the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame Campdraft. Add in plenty of supporters, tourists and spectators, and it made for a cracking few days celebrating one of Australia's most iconic horse sports. 

One of the major highlights was the $30,000 Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame Campdraft, won by Capella horseman Steve Comiskey aboard Hat Fulla Jewels (pictured bottom right). Competitors drafted a quality line of Wagyu cattle from Lake Nash Station, generously donated by Peter and Jane Hughes from Georgina Pastoral Company.

We're especially proud of the RFTTEJOBS sponsored Junior Draft (the main event for the day;) which attracted 14 young competitors (pictured top right). Congratulations to winner Kodie-Anne Comiskey from Alpha, who scored an impressive 85 points aboard Connie (pictured bottom left). Tania Karger finished second on 78, while Kacee Dillon and Harrison Hughes shared third place on 73 points. Mikaela Kehl (pictured top left) also took home the Cut Out Award with a score of 22 aboard Cashmere.

The event was born from a vision by the late Graeme Acton to showcase campdrafting at the home of The Stockman's Hall of Fame. With more than 350,000 Facebook views during draft week and new funding announced for facility upgrades, organisers are already promising an even bigger and better event in 2027...and we'll be looking forward to sponsoring again!

Hooroo for now,

Simon

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