7 October 2024 | East Gippsland News Weekend A swag of competitors and their families headed up the hill to the High Country to the annual Hinnomunjie Campdraft recently where they showed off their horsemanship and cattle handling skills over two days of tough competition. There were many familiar faces and plenty of old and new competitors, competing to their best ability, where the cattle made them work hard to get a score on the board. With the entries being lower than previous years, it did not dictate the skill and talent that prevailed throughout the weekend, with the competition between competitors being stronger than ever and fun for all. It made for a jam-packed weekend of fun, laughter and sportsmanship by all competitors. "Up here at Hinnomunjie we are known to be a really family orientated event, you bring the whole family, everyone rides and walks away with a smile." Hinnomunjie Campdraft secretary, Brenda Flannagan said. "The small campdraft committee work tirelessly to make this event happen every year, and the appreciation shows throughout the weekend, watching competitors come from near and far to put their horses through their paces and work hard to make a final and get a beast around. "We have an extremely hard-working committee who go above and beyond to make our annual Campdraft happen and a thank you will never be enough to show our appreciation to you all". The Hinnomunjie Campdraft Committee would like to say a special thankyou to the Commins Family, who donated their cattle for every run throughout the weekend. "Without cattle there is no campdraft, and we are extremely grateful for the cattle we get," Himmomunjie Campdraft president, Bernard Flannagan said. "We look forward to seeing you all back up in the beautiful High Country next year." Maiden – Graeme Rozynski Ladies – Heidi Smith Open – Lincoln Adams Juvenile 13 to U17 – Cooper Rand Junior 8 to U13 – Evie Holland Open for open – Tanya rand Novice – Jordi Stockdale Tash Adams getting a beast around the pegs in the novice section. (Photos: Amber Connley Photographer) High Country Campdraft Winners Competitors braving the weather waiting for their runs. Jordy Stockdale winner of the novice section. Open winner Licoln Adams.
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