The Binnaway Multipurpose Arena looked an absolute picture when it hosted the NRCHAA Train Station Boutique Accommodation National Finals, Leather Forever Futurity and Signature Custom Floats Derby from the 16th - 19th March. The weather was as hot as the competition and competitors had travelled from Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales.
The cattle, kindly donated by Crown State Pastoral, Mobla Station, were walked in on Wednesday afternoon with some help from competitors keen to lend a hand and have some fun before getting down to business. The cattle supplied by Mobla Station are always a standout at any show held at the Binnaway Multipurpose Arena - you will not find better cattle to work.
It was an early start on Thursday morning with the Leather Forever Futurity herd work first up. Jodie Cormie and the Lil Coffee Cart were on hand to make sure everyone could get their caffeine fix and a beautiful smile to start the day. This was followed by the Novice boxing. Doug Edlington had a super run on his gelding Ima Cool Dual to take out the win with a 142.5. Southern girl Sallie Findlay and Legal Gun placed second, Tim O’Brien and Rose N Shine were third, David Cookson and Diesel placed fourth and equal 5th was shared between Sharon Kelly on Foohey and Todd Hensley on Smart Senorita.
Next up was the Signature Custom Floats Derby herd work before continuing on with the Open Cow Horse which was won by Quentin Stapleton on his ever talented WK Spoonfula Freckles. In equal second was Quentin and Chisums Izzy, owned by Vicki and Geoff Rofe, and his protege and keen competitor Brae Linnegar riding a horse he trained called Tocal Quinton. In equal fourth
