Stockmen to saddle up for Cloncurry Challenge in July

The annual Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft, one of Australia’s greatest horse events, returns to Outback Queensland on Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 July 2018, for four action packed days of live entertainment, Aussie comradeship and thrilling performance horse competition.

The Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft is an elite and prestigious event, attracting hundreds of competitors from across Australia to the Cloncurry Equestrian Centre in the heart of the Australian Outback.

President of the Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft, Cheyne Williams, says the Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft is a highlight on the calendar for competitors, sponsors and spectators alike.

“On the back of a very successful 2017, where we received record nominations, the 2018 event promises to be bigger and better than before,” he said. “Visitors will be able to see some of the very best challenge and campdraft competitors in Australia put their horsemanship to the test.”

“Held in the heart of Queensland’s North West, the Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft is unique. The event, the people and the Outback environment is quintessentially Australian. It’s not surprising that hundreds of people flock to the event for four days of action, culminating in the Challenge Finals on Saturday afternoon, where contenders battle it out for the coveted Quart Pot,” he said.

Event Secretary Stacey Robertson says plans are well underway for the 2018 event.

“The 2018 program is currently being drafted,” Stacey says. “Returning events include a full campdraft program, open, classic, encouragement and kids challenges, and the crowd thrilling Invitational Open Draft. The inaugural Invitational Open draft was held in 2017 and is open to all Classic Challenge finalists since the Cloncurry Challenges inception in 1983. This exciting shoot out draft is fast becoming a crowd favorite on the program.”

“We are looking forward to another successful event in 2018,” she said.

The Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge will be held on Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 July 2018, at the Cloncurry Equestrian Centre, Queensland. For more information, visit www.currychallenge.com.au.

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