After a forced year off due to COVID-19, the Northern Territory Australian Stock Horse Society (ASHS) sub-branch will be hosting their campdraft this weekend at Katherine.
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The event will feature some of the best horsemen and women from the country who will be judged by Jock Weston and Gary Faulks.
First round nominations of those vying for the prize have climbed to 800, and NT ASHS Katherine sub-committee secretary, Lucy Daley, says the numbers are up on years prior.
"The nominations are a bit better than other years but that's just because of the growth in the sport, it's getting more and more popular," she said.
"We've got massive prize money, we're really excited to offer some really great prizes, and it's just a really great event."
The free event is suitable for all members of the family with the action sure to excite.
"We're really keen to have the campdraft this weekend because we were unable to run last year, so it's been really well supported," Lucy said.
It's a really great event for families to come down to and see really good horsemen and women, and children compete on their horses to see what can get done with cattle."
The program:
Thursday, May 27
- 6.30pm - Elders Equine Nutrition evening presented by Hygain and Mitavite feeds.
- Competitors BBQ
Friday, May 28
- 7am - campdrafting starts with the Territory Refrigeration and Rod & Rifle Tackleworld Maiden draft, followed by the Katherine Construction Open Campdraft.
Saturday, May 29
- 7am - campdrafting commences with the second round of the Katherine Construction Open Campdraft.
- KICS will be on the grounds 9am-12.
- Saturday night under lights will be the Open Final.
Sunday, May 30
- 7am - campdrafting commences with the Red Range Stock Supplement Novice Campdraft
The event will be held at the Katherine Show Grounds.
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Jay-Anna Sleeman
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
