Walcha Golden Gate Campdraft and Rodeo

16/06/2026

🤠🐎 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW OPEN 🐂🎉

The Walcha Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association is excited to be planning the 2027 Golden Gate Campdraft & Rodeo, to be held from 14–17 January 2027, and we’re inviting local businesses, organisations, and community members to partner with us.

Our event attracts competitors and spectators from across the region and beyond, and we simply couldn’t make it happen without the generous support of our sponsors.

There are many ways you can get involved, including:

🏆 Sponsoring a campdraft or rodeo event

🎁 Donating prizes for Cut-out, competitors and placegetters, such as:
• Belt buckles
• Rugs and horse gear
• Feed, supplements, or livestock products
• Clothing, boots, hats, or workwear
• Fuel vouchers, accommodation vouchers, or gift cards
• Saddlery and equine equipment

💰 Providing monetary sponsorship

🤝 Supporting our event through goods, services, vouchers, or in-kind donations

Every contribution, big or small, helps us deliver a successful event while supporting our local community and celebrating our rich rural heritage.

Sponsors receive valuable exposure throughout the event and recognition across our promotional platforms.

If you’d like to be part of the 2027 Golden Gate Campdraft & Rodeo, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Contact Ebony O’Brien on 0439 950 708
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for helping us keep this great tradition alive. We look forward to working with you to make the 2027 Golden Gate Campdraft & Rodeo another outstanding success!

03/06/2026

REMINDER!!

WBCRA's AGM & General Meeting next Wednesday 10th June 2026 from 6:30pm at Walcha New England Hotel.

Please RSVP to Ebony on 0439 950 708

We look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces there!

26/05/2026

📣 AGM MEETING NOTICE 📣
The Walcha Golden Gate Campdraft and Rodeo Committee is looking for fresh faces and new ideas to help shape the future of one of Walcha’s biggest annual drawcards! 🤠

We invite all members, supporters, volunteers, and anyone interested in getting involved to come along to our AGM and General Meeting.

📅 10th June 2026
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Walcha New England Hotel

Bring your ideas, suggestions, and enthusiasm with you! Whether you’d like to join the committee, lend a hand behind the scenes, or simply share ideas to help make our Campdraft and Rodeo even better, we’d love to hear from you.

We look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces there! 🐎✨

Please RSVP to Ebony on 0439 950 708

06/04/2026

A huge congratulations to our local competitors who took part in both the Yarrowitch Jackpot Christmas Draft and the Walcha Golden Gate Campdraft! 👏🐎

An outstanding achievement by Carl Green on Homeboy, finishing with an incredible aggregate score of 442!

🏆 1st Place: Carl Green & Homeboy – 442
🥈 Equal 2nd/3rd: Carl Green & Maloney – 366
🥈 Equal 2nd/3rd: Peter King & Connie – 366
4th Place: Carl Green & Contreau – 355
5th Place: Carl Green & Bushy – 291

A fantastic result for Walcha — well done to Carl and Homeboy on such an exceptional performance!

📸 Pictured: Carl Green with Walcha President Harry King & Troy Tape

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!

👉 Head over to Spur Shot Media to view the full gallery and secure your photos today.

https://spurshotmedia.shootproof.com/gallery/29374289/home

📢 Don’t forget to tag us and share your favourites — we love seeing your highlights!

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

🏆 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 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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