April 5, 2013
It was cut back to two days – and rain brought the competition to an early end – but both riders and spectators still had heaps of fun at the Kumbia Campdraft at the weekend.
Campdraft secretary Leanne Petersen said 219 nominations were received and more than 700 runs were made on Saturday and Sunday.
Winner of the Open Draft was Daniel Richards and the highest cutout was recorded by Jon Templeton, from Goodger.
Unfortunately rain cut short the Novice draft on Sunday afternoon after the first round. The top scorers in this were named the winners.
Leanne said the campdraft had to be reduced to two days because of the difficulty sourcing cattle and road transport issues caused by load restrictions on the Stuart River Bridge.
But there was no lack of riders.
“We had over 200 people on the waiting list; we were turning people away,” she said.
Sponsorship – which usually comes from South Burnett and Dalby businesses – was down as a direct result of the floods.
“Businesses are doing it tough,” Leanne said. “People who would usually be able to donate $100 could only manage $50.”
But despite these difficulties, the organisers were determined that the campdraft go ahead and a lot of local riders turned up.
“Many of their properties had copped severe damage, and they were flat out making repairs, but they said we really need this for the community,” Leanne said.
“They needed to see each other, have a beer and a chat with their mates.”
The campdraft also attracted volunteers to help out who aren’t in the cattle industry or have horses.
“People just wanted to help,” Leanne said. “There were also travellers, people staying in the caravan park, who came over on Friday to help, which was really marvellous.”
[Action photos by Keren Mcsweeney Photography]
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Results:
Open
1. Daniel Richards – Kirkby Stud Moscow – 254
Equal 2. Rick Greenup – Greenip Lena’s Lethal – 253
Equal 2. Pat Moloney – Rose – 253
4. Jon Templeton – Double Your Money – 252
5. Rick Greenup – Greenup Genesis – 251
6. Geoff Schrader – Lucky Lad – 249
7. Kimberley Sammon – Seligmans First – 248
8. Peter Hill – CJ – 237
Equal 9. Dean Warren – Spiderman – 183
Equal 9. Midge Thompson – Davie Doc – 183
10. Hamilton Rockemer – Heidi – 175
11. Barry Little – Boots – 173
Maiden – Final Round
Equal 1. Tom Curtain – Puzzel – 172
Equal 1. Mark Wonka – Playboy’s Pistol – 172
Equal 3. Dean Warren – Commissioner – 168
Equal 3. Jon Templeton – Tag – 168
5. Neville Ensbey – Mydett – 167
6. Shane Thackeray – Zulu – 166
Equal 7. Mark Buttsworth – Ripper – 165
Equal 7. Barry Hockey – Geneva – 165
Equal 7. Tammy Augustine – Topboy – 165
10. Malcolm Ryan – Ryan’s Combat – 164
Maiden – Run-Off
1. Mark Wonka – Playboy’s Pistol – 189
2. Tom Curtain – Puzzel – 188
Novice (first and only round)
1. Rick Greenup – Greenup Lena’s Lethal – 91
2. Jon Templeton – Double Your Money – 90
3. Peter Gesler – Seligman’s Blondie – 89
4. Rick Greenup – Greenup Playboy Pet – 88
5. Laurie Curtain – Jedi – 87
Equal 6. Neville Ensbey – Mydett – 86
Equal 6. Peter Hill – Moondox – 86
Equal 6. Kandiece King – Haidas Little Pepto – 86
Equal 6. Mark Buttsworth – Stylish Unit – 86
Equal 6. Cliffy McEwan – Tom – 86
Equal 6. Jon Templeton – Urrala Aussie – 86
Junior
Equal 1. Jaiden Hill – Little Gun – 82
Equal 1. Blake Nichol – Kelly – 82
3. Dane Myers – Catwalk – 76
4. Kevin Hancock – Hayley – 72
5. Paige Curtain – Bella – 60
6. Tayla McCarthy – Buddy – 59
7. Dean Radke – Simone – 58
8. Jayden Nichol – Freckles – 55
9. Jacinta Rockemer – Jessie – 54
10. Allan McEwan – Barney – 53
Juvenile
1. Katie Williams – Charlie – 82
2. Beau Hockey – Bubbles – 79
3. Amy Tessmann – Hollywood Rhythm – 78
4. Emily Rockemer – Topaz – 74
5. Kasey McEwan – Lilly – 71
6. Adrian Webster – Bob – 70
7. Amy Atkinson – Little Blue – 64
8. Aleesha Bright – Bacardi – 60
9. Tara Ferriday – Holly Be Smart – 22
10. Wade Radke – Star Hand Niner – 21
