The Border Branch – a branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society (ASHS) that has more than 180 members – held its first Horsemanship and Cattle Working Clinic at Warialda Showgrounds on the November 11 and 12. There were 15 riders that honed their horsemanship skills and then had the opportunity to work cattle and fine tune their campdraft skills throughout the weekend. The clinic was run under the guidance of local horseman Codie Law. Codie has a wealth of experience across a range of disciplines, with more than 30 years competing at the highest levels. Border Branch are extremely grateful to Codie for his generosity conducting the clinic and would also like to thank Ceres Ag Co for donating the cattle for the weekend.
Border Branch runs an annual challenge, incorporating junior and juvenille challenges, three and four-year-old horse challenges, encouragement, open and hack challenges. The 2018 Challenge, which will be held at Delungra Recreational Grounds on March 24 and 25 next year, will also add an 'All Breeds' Challenge to the program. This is for riders over 13 years of age competing on non ASHS registered horses. Please 'like' Border Branch Australian Stock Horse Society on Facebook for up to date information or phone president Greg Williams 0400 428816 and secretary/treasurer Caitlin Eather 0423 041196.