Australia Day Stockmans Challenge
Morgan and his 'new' ride
Morgan Thickens got the ride on mums horse and came away with a win in the Junior challenge
Filling the billy, Chantelle Reynolds
Sharon Hitchcock going over the rattle bridge in the Encourage.
Lesa M Van-Uitert and her standardbred Rocket Science
Malie (French exchange student) riding Kardinia Noble
Fiona Dearman and Shakita in the Encourage
Jo Vine and Flirt, winners of the Encourage
Darren Holmberg and Conan at the gate
Destinys Oak and Tegan Falkner in the open
Andrew Kellock with the Australian Flag in the open
Destinys Oak and Tegan Falkner in the time trial section of the open.
Annette Thomas, runner up in the Open.
Group of riders supporting there fellow competitors.
Local Lesa Van Uitert enjoying the spirit of Australia Day.
Amy Outram at the gate obstacle
Amy Outram crossing the low bridge,
Amy Outram riding a lovey obstacle course in the Novice section.
Some of the obstacles to help celebrate Australia Day.
Emma Sagasser and Chester removing the dead tree before going through the gate obstacle.
Emma Sagasser and Chester both completed a lovely obstacle course.
Angela Lyons riding Airlee Stan in the Novice section.
Jasmine successfully tackled the bridge in the Wanna Be section
Nakita Lin, tackling the gate on her young horse first outing.
Maddy Bignell on Splashes competing in her time trial.
Ava riding her pony in the Wipper Snappers, with mum on the lead.
Sarah Sagasser and Harvey having a great day out
Lynda Field presenting all the awesome prizes.
Phil and Wayne discussing the time trial and obstacle courses.
Amy Carpenter winner of the Crane Transport Open section and over all High Point winner.
Darren Holmberg, winner of The Tack Room Novice section, Amy Carpenter winner of the Open and Jo Vine winner of the Encourage.
Heidi and Morgan Thickens had a very successful weekend
Local pony club rider having a go in the Wipper Snappers section.
Local Judge, Sophie Scott presenting Maddy Bignell with her ribbon.
Wayne Field with one of the beautiful hand crafted trophy by Toni Greenwood.
Wayne displaying the Vic / SA State of Origin trophy.
This year won by SA.
Local rider Nakita Lin having a lovely day out on her young horse.
Caitlyn Bignell competing in the time trial phase of the events.
Riders enjoying being spectators and supporting their fellow competitors.
Emma Sagasser and Chester eyeballing the pony on a rope.
Amy Outram tackling a very scary bridge with a water tray and flamingos floating in the water!
Young local rider taking time out for a nap between events.
Amy Outram placing the billy on the fire place.
Bella Polish, Runner Up in the Junior class
Amanda Munn and Sanlirra Casino, looking nice and bright in the Encourage.
Recently held at the Millicent Show Grounds the first ever Australia Day Stockmans Challenge.
With South Australia and Victorian Team competing with South Australia taking out the first ever trophy with what is hoped to be an annual event
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