THE 2024 Hawkesdale Campdraft is in the books, with the event going ahead on the weekend at Macarthur, attracting 130 competitors across 11 events.

The campdraft caters for all riders, from beginners in both children and adults to the vastly experienced and everyone in between.

“We have 11 different categories that riders can enter, and once again it was a very successful event,” campdraft organiser Elise Dell said.

“The event has been staged at the Western District Campdraft Association grounds at Macarthur for the last four or five years and we are very grateful for the assistance given to us by the WDCA.

“Of course, we couldn’t stage the event without great support from volunteers and our sponsors who I want to thank whole heartedly.”

Sunday Results

THE Sunday program started with the Junior event with Casterton’s Ruby James riding Warriors Warramello to make it a double for the weekend, finishing ahead of runner-up, Hannah Young, on Kardinia Oaklee.

The Novice class was won by Tom McMahon from Gazette on Wandilla Travis, ahead of Ashleigh Meagher on Prince in second.

Hawkesdale’s Tiffany Dell, and D Bar Cattin Mouse took home the Juvenile event from runner-up, Maggie Mercer, on Gilbert.

Camperdown’s Paige Nancarrow with One Stylish Oak reversed the Saturday result in the Open event to win ahead of Herry Steiger on Abby’s Romance.

Saturday Results

THE Ladies event was won by Nancarrow, with Kathryn Hengstberger aboard Budgerroo Cindy finishing second.

James was successful in the Junior class, finishing ahead of Matilda Mercer on Cash at Bay.

The Juvenile event was taken out by Balmoral’s Kayla Lyons aboard Wattlewood, while Jayden Dowell riding Classic Jewel was runner-up.

In the Encouragement, Portland’s Kira Melano combined with Diesel to win with Sally McDonald riding Woody to a second-place finish.

Steiger riding Abby’s Romance was the winner of the Open event on Saturday, pipping Nancarrow for the title.

In the Maiden A, Ballarat’s Ashleigh Meagher on Ducktallic was too good for Gerald Toohey riding Good As Gold.

The Maiden B was won by Maffra’s Michael Hiscock riding Buzz, as he edged out both Pat Collins riding Azz Cat and Walter Dell riding Ruby, who both finished equal second.