Australian Stock Horse Society 2008 National Championships

'Tying Horses' as the sign says but nobody mentioned push bikes although the campdraft cattle don't seem to mind.

'WILLDRAFT IGNITE' ridden by Michael Wilson and owned by Willdraft Partnership was the winner of the Open Challenge with a total points score of 197.656 winning the Handcrafted Kent Saddle .

Wade Miles rode 'MERLIN CHiEF' to place 3rd overall in the Maiden Series Campdraft with a total score of 255 and to win the Youth Award.

Winner of the ASHLA Award for the Maiden Series Campdraft was Kathy De Jong riding 'OPHIR ANITA'.

The campdraft office was a popular place during the day to give a little protection from the freezing gusty wind, showers of rain and the unpleasant cold conditions of the day. Announcers and members of the ASHS were caught out huddled around the office like bees to a honey pot.

Matt Turner and 'LONE PINE CEDAR' placed 18th overall in the Open Challenge and won the Youth Award.

Winner of the Maiden Series Campdraft Alan Young and 'GREENDALE MISS ACRES' with a total score of 257.5 points. Alan was presented with a Kilmore Trophy Saddle.

Michael Wilson also rode 'SODA JUSTICE' owned by Willdraft Partnership placing 2nd in the Open Challenge.

Maryanne Gough and 'BINNIA GUNSLINGER' picked up the pace as they completed the course to place 3rd in the Open Challenge.

David Wilson and 'YANDINA LATIN LOVER' placed 2nd in the Maiden Series Campdraft with a total score of 255.5.