December 17, 2024
More than 200 competitors took part in last month’s three-day Nanango Campdraft, the first draft held at Nanango Showgrounds for three years.
Competitors made 1000 first round runs over the weekend.
Heritage Bank Nanango was the major sponsor, funding the three-round Open draft which had 200 first-round runs.
The first runs were followed by the knockout rounds of a second round and final.
“Our Open campdraft was valued at $5000 and the Nanango Campdraft Committee would not have been able to offer this amount of prize money without Heritage Bank Nanango’s funding,” campdraft secretary Robyn Sawtell said.
“This year saw the introduction of a Maiden 4 Maiden run in conjunction with the Maiden, with a separate final.
“Twenty-four Maiden horse and Maiden rider combinations advanced to the final, with riders competing in a final under lights on Saturday.
“This event created great entertainment for fellow competitors and locals to watch on Saturday night.
“The campdraft committee we would like to acknowledge Heritage Bank Nanango for previous funding granted to aid in the lighting of the Nanango Showgrounds centre ring.
“This was a drawcard event as very few campdraft grounds can run a night program under lights.
“The committee is grateful for the support received from Heritage Bank Nanango, competitors, cattle donors, judges, and all other sponsors which all contributed to this being such a successful weekend.”
