Walcha Golden Gate Campdraft and Rodeo

17/02/2026

🔥🤠 Relive the action from the Walcha Golden Gate Campdraft! 📸🔥

The official event photos have just dropped, and they’re packed with all the grit, skill, and unforgettable moments from an incredible weekend.

Whether you were in the arena, behind the scenes, or cheering from the sidelines — now’s your chance to find your moment and take it home!

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Walcha Campdraft

20/01/2026

🏆 Novice A Results 🏆

Huge congratulations to all riders and horses! 👏🐎

🥇 1st – Dean Warren & Antman
🥈 2nd – Carl Green & Southpaw
🥉 3rd – Jesse Stanton & Beyonce
4️⃣ 4th – Sam Newsome & Layla Moore
5️⃣ 5th – Julie Finlay & Hustler Jet About

❌ Cut Out:
Ella Hill & Hazelwood Play N Oak
🎁 Cut Out Prize: Bag of horse feed kindly donated by Ridly

🙏 Thank you to our sponsors and supporters:
• Sponsored by WVS & Virbac Animal Health
• Cattle kindly donated by St Aubens Cottage – Ben McNaughton
• Judge: Ben Thompson

We appreciate your support — another fantastic class! 🌟

20/01/2026

We can’t thank our truck drivers enough! ❤️ 1,899 cattle safely moved to and from the grounds this weekend. Our event wouldn’t happen without you! 👏

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20/01/2026

🏆 Novice B Results 🏆

Well done to all riders and horses! 👏🐎

🥇 1st – Ben Thompson & Consarina
🥈 2nd – Henry Quilty & Touchwood Commence
🥉 3rd – Adam Rae & Miss Bell
=️⃣ 4th/5th – Jesse Stanton & Gary
=️⃣ 4th/5th – Peter King & Hillson Legacy

❌ Cut Out:
Adam Rae & Miss Bell
🎁 Cut Out Prize: Kindly donated by Ridly

🙏 Thank you to our sponsors and officials:
• Sponsored by WVS & Waratah Fencing
• Judge: Tim Clarke

🙏 A huge thank you to our cattle donors for their generosity and support — we truly couldn’t run these events without you.

Thank you all for your support

20/01/2026

🏆 Open Results 🏆

An outstanding Open class — congratulations to all competitors! 👏🐎

🥇 1st – Ben McNaughton & Fleur

=️⃣ 2nd–4th
• Tom Cannington & Harry
• Dean Warren & Wonderwoman
• Patrick Shanahan & Belldiva Condalesa

=️⃣ 5th
• Ben Thompson & Home Girl
• Charlie McKinnon & Jo
• Jim Freeman & Taylor
• Brent Smyth & Shania

❌ Cut Out:
Murray Wilkinson & Drumbeat

🙏 With thanks to our supporters:
• Sponsored by Dalgety Animal Health
• Trophy kindly donated by Peter Tape Engineering — another wonderful trophy
• Garland kindly donated by Lee Traynor & Family at Burragillo Farming

Thank you all for your continued support of this fantastic class 🌟

20/01/2026

🏆 Maiden A Results 🏆

Congratulations to all riders and horses — another fantastic class! 👏🐎

🥇 1st – Ben Rossiter & Kemosabe
🥈 2nd – Carl Green & Southpaw
🥉 3rd – Nathan Butler & Forest Law And Order
=️⃣ 4th/5th – Jolene Faint & Grasshopper
=️⃣ 4th/5th – Ted Fogarty & Bonniedoon Moore Condo

❌ Cut Out:
Murray Wilkinson & Janie
🎁 Cut Out Prize: Kindly donated by Ridly

🙏 With thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
• Sponsored by Zoetis
• Judge: John McDonald
• Cattle kindly donated by Euopambela and Gary & Rhonda Olrich

Thank you all for your support — fantastic performances! 🌟

20/01/2026

🏆 Maiden B Results 🏆

Congratulations to all riders and horses — another fantastic draft! 👏🐎

🥇 1st – Zeb Pearce & Play N Con
🥈 2nd – Gavin Strelitz & Mystique
🥉 3rd – Angus Capel & Trinity Aoc
4️⃣ 4th – Chris Reid & Tapt One Time
=️⃣ 5th – Tim Clarke & Dutchess
=️⃣ 5th – David Grills & Ripple

❌ Cut Out Winner:
Gavin Strelitz & Mystique
🎁 Cut Out Prize: Kindly donated by Ridly

🙏 With thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
• Sponsored by Ben Nevis Angus & Dalara Pastoral
• Judge: Mitch Hoy
• Cattle kindly donated by Jim Nivison

Another brilliant draft — thank you all for your support! 🌟

20/01/2026

🎉 Weekend Wrap-Up & Thank You! 🎉

What an incredible weekend of riding — we couldn’t have done it without the amazing people behind the scenes! 👏🐎

🎤 A huge thank you to our announcers!
Your energy, guidance, and expertise kept the event running smoothly — the draft wouldn’t be possible without you.

⚖️ And a massive thank you to our judges!
We greatly appreciate your time, expertise, and dedication in making the weekend a success:

• Ladies – Kane Drayton
• Novice A – Ben Thompson
• Novice B – Tim Clarke
• Open 4 Open – Tom Donnelly
• Open – David Gillett
• Junior & Juvenile – Shane Palmer
• Maiden A – John McDonald
• Maiden B – Mitch Hoy

Your contribution ensures fair and professional judging — we truly couldn’t do it without you!

💖 Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend such a success — riders, horses, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers. You’re all part of what makes this event amazing!

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19/01/2026

Congratulations to all competitors who participated in the Ringers Challenge held on Saturday evening.

1st Place Winners:
Ann Porter – Cutting
Katie Williams – Dog Trial
Sam Batton – Steer Ride

Equal 2nd Place Winners:
Lacey Newton – Cutting
Simon Newton – Dog Trial
Corban Latham – Steer Ride

Equal 2nd Place Sinners:
Rach McMaugh - Cutting
Bernie McMaugh - Dog Trial
Josh Gollan - Steer Ride

A huge thank you to our judges and bullfighters: Jim MacCallum (Cutting), Trevor McKinnon (Dog Trial), Norm Stagg and Mick Gray (Steer Ride), along with bullfighters Cody Howard and Brady Gray.

The cattle for the Ringers Challenge were very generously donated by Gary and Rhonda Olrich—thank you for your support.

18/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed over the weekend at the Walcha Golden Gate Campdraft and Rodeo. We extend a special thank you to our dedicated committee members, judges, sponsors, generous cattle donors and volunteers. Your ongoing support and hard work are invaluable, and without it, this event would not be possible.

We look forward to seeing you all again at our 2027 Campdraft and Rodeo.

18/01/2026

Congratulations to our Maiden B finalists.

18/01/2026

Congratulations to our Maiden A finalists. This will be ran after the Maiden B Campdraft