Campdraft excites in Dumbalk

TARWIN Valley’s latest campdraft was one not to be missed last Saturday.
With more than 900 runs around 250 riders, spectators could not take their eyes off the competition in the arena.
The campdraft kicked off on Saturday with an amazing morning crowd and unbelievable weather.
Campdrafters came from far and wide to showcase their skills over the three day weekend, and they did not disappoint.
Full time drafter from New South Wales (NSW) Craig McNabb said he boycotts other campdrafts and competes at the Tarwin Valley.
“It’s a fantastic draft and it’s a lot of fun,” he said.
“This is the fourth time I’ve competed and I’ve certainly bypassed other drafts to be here. It’s a relaxed weekend and the whole complex is a credit to the community.”
Food was provided by the MDU Football Netball Club, Dumbalk CFA and Dumbalk Progress Association, and a cake stall was set up by the Mirboo Country Women’s Association (CWA).
“We try to keep everything local and the money raised goes towards bettering facilities for the community,” Tarwin Valley Campdraft treasurer Richelle Hengstberger said.
Ms Hengstberger thanked the following cattle donors for ensuring the campdraft weekend was a success; Paul Hicken, Dennis Enter and family, I. and R. Hengstberger, Ed Ruby, Peter O’Loughlin and family, Fred Neil, Don Cooper and family, Ross and Sharon Irvine, the Denbrok family, Terry O’Loughlin, Ian Wise, Mick and Damien O’Loughlin, Peter Hulshof and family, Peter Hanranhan and family, and D. and B. Dyke.

Crowd favourite: Tarwin Valley Campdraft Vice President Glen Park of Fish Creek did not disappoint onlookers on Saturday.

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Posted by Sarah Vella on Mar 16 2016. Filed under Sport. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry