AS PART of the Grafton Select Campdraft and Sale two-day event, held on March 22 and 23, organising agents Ray Donovan Stock and Station Agents conducted an open campdraft for vendors of the sale and an incentive campdraft for horses purchased out of the previous year's sale.
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The 400-kilometre trip across the mountain was well worth it for Narrabri competitor Rodney McKinnon who took out top honours in both.
First up was the open campdraft which started with 195 competitors.
In a final of 24, Mr McKinnon rode his Reflect mare, Resign, to a one point win ahead of local competitor Chris Williamson, on Alejandra.
Queensland competitor Kimberley Sammon tied on equal third with her two entries, Seligmans Elle and Revlon.
In the Grafton Select Campdraft Mr McKinnon rode Rolley, owned by Matthew Cribb, Inverell, to victory ahead of Ben Thompson on Rodlor Lucky, the horse Mr McKinnon sold to Mr Thompson at the previous year's sale.
In third place was Bundarra local, Wade McKinnon on Cloverlly Karma, his sale entry which sold for $11,000 the following day.
Wild West Cutters Show
WILD West Cutters hosted a four day show at Geurie in mid March with the event attracting more than 370 entries from professional and amateur riders.
A $30,000 prize pool was up for grabs with Aaron Wheatley, Shepparton, Victoria, winning the main event for a second consecutive year.
Also taking home a slice of the prize money was Wee Waa rider Laine Bennett who won the Rookies on her "first go putting her hand down" riding Whos Top Tack.
Some proceeds from the event have gone towards upgrading the showgrounds and to the Westhaven Association, which helps people with disability find work.
Vale Bob Wheatley
THE cutting horse industry has lost a great ambassador for the sport and esteemed member of the National Cutting Horse Association (NHCA).
Condolences to the Wheatley family following the death of Bob Wheatley.
Bob's generous contribution to the sport of cutting was duly recognised last year when he was awarded the Brien Cobcroft Memorial Trophy at the 2013 NCHA Futurity.
His passion and dedication for the sport has helped grow and shape it into the industry it is today.
Bon voyage Amanda
AMANDA Nicholson finished with Landmark in the role of national equine administration manager last month after five years involved with the company.
Ms Nicholson's first involvement with the Landmark Classic was the compilation of the catalogue (also known as "the bible"), and from there she moved into the admin manager's role for Landmark equine and helped introduce initiatives such as the live stream and an online presence, whilst managing the ever growing portfolio of equine sales.
Application's for the role have now closed with the industry now eagerly awaiting to see who fills the role.
NCHA board members
FOLLOWING a resignation on the National Cutting Horse Association (NHCA) board, two casual vacancies now exist.
In accordance with the NCHA constitution members are invited to nominate to fill the vacancy.
Members nominating may submit any supporting material they wish, by mail to: The Secretary, NCHA at PO Box 7092 NEMSC, Tamworth, NSW 2348 or email The Manager FarmOnline
