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21-24 February 2019 Murrurundi NSW

Inspired by the Legendary Archie “Bung” McInnes

GATE ENTRY Adults Junior and Concession (13-17yrs) Fa m i ly (Pension Card) Children under 13yrs free (2 + 2 ) DAY $20 $10 $45 2 DAY PASS SAT /SUN $35 $15 $80 3 DAY PASS FRI/SAT/SUN $50 $25 $110

Caravans / Camping No power Flat fee $45/site Ph: (02) 6546 6688 Online Bookings https://www.trybooking.com/YCYU www.kingoftheranges.com.au King of1 the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge Inc is a non profit organisation and donates to many local community groups & charities Welcome to Murrurundi, the Crown of the Hunter

Welcome to all our Sponsors Thank you for your support which ensures the King of the Ranges Organisation can pursue its vision of presenting this outstanding Event Welcome to all our Competitors Thank you for participating and demonstrating your amazing skills Welcome to all our Stock Suppliers Thank you for ensuring our Competitors have the use of healthy well cared for stock Welcome to all our Volunteers To our great team of Announcers, Vets, Judges, Scorers, Stewards, Family and Friends Thank you for once again generously giving your expertise, knowledge and time Tarrayarra L P SHEARING Welcome to all our Visitors

Thank you for travelling to Murrurundi to be part of this wonderful Event Davidson Cameron Clydsdale Taylor & Co Welcome Everyone On behalf of all KOTR Members

FlanagansEST. 1914 President, King of the Ranges

David & Claire Paradice Earl Kelaher

2 3 Meet the Committee History

It all began in2001 when a group of Hunter Valley horsemen competed in the Big Boss Grounds Guru Cash Controller Multitask Manager Man from Snowy River Stockman’s Challenge held in Corryong Victoria. Enthused by the concept of this competition, volunteers came together and formed King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge Inc with a mission to preserve and bring to public attention the traditional skills of Australian Earl Kelaher Bob Paton Errol Dutton Hilary Turner President V/President Treasurer Secretary stockmanship and bushcraft. The inaugural event was finally held in 2004 at the Rosedale Horse Complex Murrurundi. Challenge Chiefs Sponsorship Superstar Inspiration for a figurehead was found in the tales of Archie “Bung” McInnes, a local stockman and brave Light Horseman from the early 1900’s, known throughout the Hunter Valley as “King of the Ranges” for his hazardous work in difficult terrain and his success in the Rodeo Ring. Joining the 1st Battalion Light Horse at the outbreak of World War 1, Arch Warren Bramley Shane Easey Graham Clydsdale Kim Clydsdale was wounded during the Desert Campaign and later decorated with the Military Medal. After the war he The Green Shirt Brigade – KOTR Members continued his life as a stockman and champion buckjumper. Bung died in 1940 exactly as he had wished “with my boots on and in the saddle” During 2017 the Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) advised King of the Ranges that the late Trooper Archibald McInnes was eligible for official commemoration. Dale Burchfield, Chris Caslick, Jim Clair, Jenny & John Cleale, Sarah Connley, Laraine Dutton, Nat In 2018 KOTR held a special grave side ceremony to mark the placement of the Doonan, Ellen & Mick Fitzgerald Janice & Brian Ford, Annette & Brian Hunt, Bronwyn Johnson, memorial which will be maintained in perpetuity by OAWG Margaret Kelaher, Harry Kelly, Jon Maysteers, Carol & Doug McIntosh, Bill Moses, Barry Moss, Mark Murphy, Len Perry, Gilly Paterson, Luc Peters, Sally Stockwell, Catherine Taylor, Patricia Taylor. King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge was named a Destination NSW Regional Flagship Event in 2013, and won the prestigious NSW/ACT Regional Achievement Award for Events & Tourism. Veterinarians Dr Mick Duggan (Event Vet), Dr. Sarah Heenan, Dr. Pete Gorman, Dr Al Simson Competitors and visitors travel to Murrurundi from all States of Australia to be part of this iconic event Judges Dave Andrews, Craig Batterham, Jim Clair, Danny Fitzgerald, Mick Fitzgerald, Tim Heeb, Steve now celebrating 16 years. Kemp, Dan Matthews, Bronson Macklinshaw, Terry (Bat) Marshall, Lisa Newton, Louise Turner, Mick Ward Ring Master Scorer Assistant Scorer Electronic Timekeeper Bob Paton Susan Chacksfield Jo Mcloughlin Lisa Burns Stone & Co Vintage Interiors St John Ambulance First Aid NOW LOCATED IN THE OLD TATTERSALLS HOTEL Challenge Event Coordinators Sarah Connley, Len Perry, Dean Taylor, Louise Turner, Scott Barclay, Earl Stockist of Chalkpaint Decorative Paint Kelaher, Sarah Finlayson, Warren Bramley, Shane Easey, Graham Clydsdale by Annie Sloan, giftware, vintage treats, furniture, homewares and gifts. Stewards Helen Batterham, Mark Murphy, Harry Kelly, John Magann, Bronwyn Burns, Jenny Cleale, Dolores Nankervill, Brodie Nankervill, Allan Jefkins, Geoffrey Ingall, Robert Hancock, Jon Maysteers, Stone & Co Announcers Website Facebook Brian Hunt, Jim Callinan, Susan Chacksfield Patricia Taylor EATERY Des Collison, Sid Collison New cafe catering to gluten free, lactose free, vegan as well as traditional

Gate Dinner Bar Security meals, cakes and all day breakfast. All Willow Tree Preschool Blandford School P&C Royal Hotel Stateline Protection Services food is prepared and cooked in house. Pick-up Men Photography www.stoneandco.com.au Kerri, Danny & Taylor Photography, Darren Adams, Wendy Seckold 46 Haydon st Murrurundi David Badior PH (02)65466874 Committee Catering Kim Clydsdale (Coordinator), Annette Hunt, Gwen Benham, Dawn Jefkins, Anne OPEN Wednesday-Sunday Dunne, Jean Doonan, Jill Miles,Kerrie Nolan, Dagma Savill, Marj Watson 8am-5pm 5 Overview of Events – Preliminaries Overview of Events – Finals on Sunday

7 Preliminary Events Thurs pm & all day Friday & Saturday from 7.00 am Final Events Sunday from 11.30am OBSTACLE TIME TRIAL FINAL STOCKMAN’S GEAR CHECK NOVICE FINAL TOP 3 Horse & Rider’s Gear must comply with the recognised criteria of Australian stockman’s gear for daily work and be deemed by the Judge to be safe and suited to rugged bush riding 10% of the Score awarded will count JUNIOR FINAL-TOP 3 towards the overall Challenge Score. There will be a Horse & Rider Gear winner in each Challenge Finalists must correctly complete a course in the fastest possible time

BAREBACK Wild Horse Catch – LADIES TOP 5 Riding bareback and using a choice of horse headgear, competitors are to complete a course designed Finalists will be allowed unlimited attempts within 2 minutes to rope and catch a previously to demonstrate maximum rider skill, control & manoeuvrability of their horse. unhandled horse Competitors are then to perform a 60 second Freestyle routine. 10% of the Freestyle score will be counted in the Challenge Score. There will be a Bareback winner in each Challenge

Wild Horse Catch – OPEN TOP 10 PackHORSE & STOCKHANDLING Finalists will be allowed 3 attempts within 3 minutes to rope and catch a previously unhandled Each Competitor undertakes these two events in succession. Total time allowed is 13 mins horse Packhorse Within a set time (not included in the total time), competitors pack their competition horse ensuring that the bags are balanced. *The Competitor’s dog will be released into the arena from the start of the obstacle course. STOCKSADDLE BUCKJUMP – OPEN TOP 10 The packhorse is lead through a course of obstacles to reach the campsite where the packsaddle is removed, bags unpacked, the competition horse re-saddled to follow on with Stockhandling phase Using the same stock saddle and gear used throughout the competition, Finalists are to attempt Stockhandling The Competitor must cut out one beast in Campdraft format and then in a controlled to retain their seat for 8 seconds on a bucking horse whilst cracking a stock whip manner using a dog (optional) three beasts must be moved around a course through set obstacles There will be a Packhorse and Stockhandling winner in each Challenge. There will be a prize for the winner of the combined Packhorse/Stockhandling in each Challenge

WHIPCRACK Wild Cards Within a set time competitors are to negotiate a course attempting to cleanly cut targets, using their In 2015 King of the Ranges introduced a ‘wild card’ preferred hand. After completing the Course competitors are to perform a mounted 30 second Freestyle element into the Open Challenge, giving an Open with the horse standing still. 10% of the Freestyle score will be counted in the Challenge Score. There will be a Whipcrack winner in each Challenge Competitor who does not make the Top 10, the opportunity to compete for prize money in the Wild HORSESHOEING Horse Catch & Stock Saddle Buckjump Finals. At the Stall Jack only a shaping hammer & pritchel are allowed. At the horse, Competitors are allowed Eligible names go into the hat to be drawn after the tools of their own choice including hoof stand, shoeing apron & tool box or wrap Calcutta on Saturday Night Senior competitors are to competently and neatly shoe one hind hoof and one front hoof (35mins) Junior competitors are to prepare one hoof for shoeing. Then change the shape of either a front or hind shoe provided, from front to ideal hind shape or hind to ideal front shape.(35mins) Past Wild Cards *Shoeing is assessed on suitability for rugged mountain riding. 2015 Gerald Aplin from There will be a Horseshoeing winner in each Challenge Gulf of Carpentaria CROSS COUNTRY 2016 Brett Allan from Riding with the same stock saddle used throughout the competition, carrying a full length oilskin on South Africa the horse and a stockwhip in the hand, Competitors are to complete a course approximately 2kms 2017 Matt Maleki from long, with 20 jumps, as close as possible to a given optimum time which is based on a horse speed of Mansfield Victoria 425m per minute. A watch is not allowed to be used. Competitors are only scored on the first attempt at each jump. A vet check will be conducted on each competitor’s horse ten minutes after they have 2018 Maison Tait from completed the course There will be a Cross Country Winner in each Challenge Tolmie Victoria

photos by Darren Adams 6 7 Previous Winners The Challenges

2018 Top 10 Open 1. Sam Webb 6.Stephen Connor 2. Kieran Davidson 7.Mark Palmer 3. John Mitchell 8.Carl Green 4. Rowan Ross 9.Neale Green 5. David Mitchell 10.Dave Rixon

Junior Novice Ladies 1st Tom Denson 1st Troy Brazier 1st Christy Davidson Sam Webb 2nd Travis Bandy 2nd Nicole Lyon 2nd Ellen Forge 3rd Darcy Rixon 3rd Jason Jones 3rd Larissa Pearsall

2004 2009 2014 1st Jason Leitch 1st Trevor Nash 1st David Mitchell 2nd Trevor Nash 2nd Ben Campbell 2nd John Mitchell 3rd Lachie Cossor 3rd Shane Easey 3rd Lane Pendergast Lady Megan Richards Lady Sarah Connley & Lady Christy Connor Jnr Clayton Cowley Christy Connor Master Darren Towns 2005 Jnr Tom Hunt Junior Penny MacIntosh 1st Sam Bayliss 2010 2015 2nd David Blundell 1st Lachie Cossor 1st Bronson Macklinshaw 3rd Jason Nairn 2nd Bronson Mackilinshaw 2nd John Mitchell Lady Erica Coulthard 3rd Shane Easey 3rd David Mitchell Jnr Christy Connor Lady Lorraine Dutton Lady Emma O’Shea 2006 Jnr Malory Nankervis Master Dave Rixon 1st Scott Bandy 2011 Junior Nick Roe 2nd Dean Hann 1st Rob Bandy 2016 3rd Danny Fitzgerald 2nd Dan Lindley 1st Bronson Macklinshaw Lady Sarah Connley 3rd Bronson Macklinshaw 2rd David Mitchell Jnr Clayton Cowley Lady Kirsty Sullivan 3rd John Mitchell RESTAURANT & BISTRO 2007 Jnr Lane Pendergast Lady Emma O’Shea at the Willow Tree Inn 1st Ryan Pendergast 2012 Master Bruce Coulthard New England Hwy, Willow Tree 2nd Dean Hann 1st David Mitchell Junior Warrick Pearsall 3rd Ben Campbell 2nd Sam Webb 2017 Lady Ranelle Adams 3rd Rob Bandy 1st Bronson Macklinshaw Jnr Tom Hunt Lady Christy Connor 2nd Carl Green AUSTRALIAN HOTELS ASSOCIATION NSW 2008 Jnr Cody Ballard 3rd David Mitchell “BEST COUNTRY RESTAURANT" 1st Trevor Nash 2013 Lady Emma O’Shea 2nd Ryan Pendergast 1st John Mitchell Novice Peter Jupiter “BEST STEAK VENUE" 3rd Andrew Thomas 2nd Stephen Connor Junior Zeb Pearce Lady Christy Connor 3rd David Mitchell 2018 Jnr Tom Hunt Lady Christy Connor 1st Sam Webb Master Stephen Connor 2nd Kieran Davidson GOOD PUB FOOD GUIDE AWARDS Jnr Cooper Thatcher 3rd John Mitchell “BEST COUNTRY PUB" Lady Christy Davidson Novice Troy Brazier Junior Tom Denson NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY, WILLOW TREE NSW 8 RESERVATIONS PHONE9 (02) 6747 7711 Entertainment Friday Night Dinner

Andrew Thomas “Beef & Bush Ballads” Australian Men’s Hosted by award winning Whipcracking Champion 1998/9, 2007 Poet Carol Heuchan Holder of Guinness Book Children’s Goat Races Saturday & Sunday (Ring 2) Welcome Drink & Nibbles of Records 2004 for“232 whip cracks in 1 minute “Then we bring on some goats Enjoy succulent slow roasted with one hand”! with long hairy coats – Jacks Creek Wagyu Beef I’m talking the sort that are feral. Entertainer at 2000 Sydney Olympics Hitch them and kids to go-carts on skids, and a delicious 2 course dinner & many Sydney Royal Easter Shows set ‘em loose for some old fashioned peril.” by Blandford School P & C Andrew will be at King of the Ranges From “King of the…Kids” by Carol Heuchan all weekend with his Whipcrack $35 Bookings Essential Clinics https://www.trybooking.com/YCYU Phone: 0419 207 910 Competitions & Demonstrations Dogs working DUCKS

Carol Heuchan Saturday Night Award winning Poet and a King of the Ranges ‘regular’ Carol returns to entertain at Friday’s Double Trouble SHEARING Dinner “Beef & Bush Ballads” Tamworth’s own COMPETITION and will be with us all weekend ‘Dubby & Big Al’ Friday with new poems, fun and return, bringing their starting 4pm entertainment. country music, friends behind the Budding young poets should and fun to entertain us Grandstands join Carol for the Junior Poetry on Friday Night Competition on Saturday afternoon Live Music with Chloe & Brent Don’t miss the Poets’ Breakfast on Saturday Night Sunday morning in the Bar area Open Poley Barrel Racing Cloverleaf Cruisers Local lumberjack, 17 year Saddle Ride old Lachlan, won the under Prize Money to 3rd Place entertain! 18 National Underhand Sam Easey Family Teams Event Championship at Sydney Royal Easter Show and was Memorial Trophy Ribbons & Prizes selected in the Australian Stockman’s Flag Ride Register on the Day under 21 Trans Tasman Must have own gear Challenge Team. Coordinated by Singleton’s Bruce Moxey this Lachlan demonstrates his skill in a sport that spectacular musical Flag Ride as featured in the demands such strength and accuracy 2000 Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony Novice Bull Ride First time at KOTR! Trophy Buckle Prize Money to 5th Register on the Day Must have own Gear Don’t miss the Arena Entertainment on Friday Night 10 11 Entertainment

Katie Tullia – Horse Training High Velocity With a background in starting Enjoy a unique & exciting show young horses of all breeds, celebrating the horse! pre - training racehorses and Some of Australia’s best collaborate to trick riding with the HVTR bring you a performance full of colour Team; I have shifted my focus & excitement. to liberty training and classical dressage. I have a strong focus Featuring on communication through body • Miah Bryant with Allie & language and biomechanically Bridie Palmer correct conditioning of the • High Velocity Trick Riding horse. Come along and checkout • Daniel Wicks x17 Australian my show then tune in for the whip cracking champion demonstration where I will explain in brief some of the techniques I • Scone Equestrian Vaulting have learnt over the years. team

Come and see my show at King of the Ranges! This is a show for the whole family at King of the Ranges!

Contract Grain Harvesting & Cartage Owned and operated by RVer’s for RVer’s. • Neat, clean facilities and Award Winning a friendly welcome. • Reasonable rates for Cabins, powered and unpowered sites ABN 22 010 735 145 • Big rig and dog friendly Kelaher Family “Kamerooka” Willow Tree NSW 11 Bernard Street, Murrurundi, NSW, 2338 Earl: 0428 471 712 Ph: (02) 65 466 288 Ken: 0428 456 196 12 13 Teams Schedule Friday & Saturday 5.30

ROYAL HOTEL 5.00 pub & kitchen

murrurundi 4.30 PH SH WC Bar  Bistro  taB  Keno 4.00 Shoe 3.30 3.00 onwards XC XC XC XC XC XC XC BB WC

FREE COURTESY BUS 3.00 and 2.30 Start For X/Country $10 LUNCHES conducted course walk course unmounted Compulsory at X/Country at Rider Briefing Riders assemble 2.00 WC WC PH SH Shoe $3.50 SCHOONERS 5-7PM 2.00 1.00 1.30 12.30 OPEN 7 DAYS 1.00 12.30 Shoe 02 6546 6036 12.00 BB BB 12.00 11.30

Family owned and operated, beautifully situated to enjoy intervals 1 minute at Groups in Colour BB WC sunrise and sunset. All units are at ground level and the 11.30 Shoe Shoe 11.00 Motel is at the northern end of town, just 5mins drive to BB Scheduled break PH SH 11.00

local shops, pubs and bowling club. 10.30 BB • Liquor licence WC 10.30 BB Shoe 10.00

• Free Wifi & Foxtel Shoe = Shoeing crack Whip WC = Country = Cross XC

• Senior Card Discount 10.00 • Tea and coffee making facilities 9.30 9.30

• Local courtesy pick up & drop off PH SH Shoe 9.00 PH WC PH SH • Swimming pool & covered BBQ area 9.00 BB PH WC • Home cooked breakfast and dinner – Indian meals a 8.30 8.30 speciality PH Shoe 8.00 BB WC WC Preeti and Prabhjot (Jot) at the Valley View Motel 8.00 7.30 SH BB 244 New England Highway, Murrurundi, NSW 2338 7.30 PH SH BB PH SH PHCW Shoe Ph: 02 6546 6044 Mob: 0405 013 145 7.00 BB WC Email: [email protected] 7.00 www.valleyviewmotel.com.au Black Group Red Orange Pink Blue Yellow Green Group Orange Pink Red Blue Yellow Green Black Saturday Friday Key Handling Horse & Stock PH SH = Pack BB = Bareback 14 15 Program Thursday Friday Program Saturday Sunday

Thursday Saturday TIME RING 1 RING 2 OUTSIDE TIME RING 1 RING 2 AREAS OUTSIDE RING 1 & RING 2 6.00 Challenge Officials only Warm up area for Challenge Challenge Competitor Refer Teams Schedule P 15 & Venue Map p18 Trade Stalls in Ring 1 Competitors ONLY Packsaddle & Stock Handling Bareback Shoeing Working Blacksmith Working Whip Maker 10.00 Registration from 10am at Office 7.00 Yellow Group 8.00 Red Blue Cobb & Co Coach & Whip Crack Course Challenge Officials only Cross Country & Bareback Courses open 9.00 Green Group Black Clydesdales open for walking for walking 10.00 St Heliers Heavy Horses Pink Whipcrack Clinics with 1.00 Packsaddle & Stockhandling Andrew Thomas 11.00 Working Dogs Demo Orange Red Courses open for walking Old Time Shearing 2.00 Vet & Gear Check in Colour Groups 12.00 Whipcrack Competition Horse Training (Shoeing area) Preliminary Rounds 1.00 Cattle Dog Trial R2 Closed Officials only Junior Poetry Comp 5.00 Cut Out Competition 5 pm Bar Open Bareback Marquee 2.00 Wood Chop Demo Cross Country Course Walk Des & Rowley (Bar area) 6.00 Challenge Competitors Committee & Challenge Competitors Heavy Horse Harrow Cross Country Jumping 3.00 Welcome Sausage Sizzle Whipcrack Finals (including R2) 4.00 R2 Closed Officials only 7.00 7.00 pm Rider’s Briefing (Pavilion) Kids Lolly Scramble 5.00 Billy Boiling Childrens Goat Races Friday 6.00 Clover Leaf Barrel Racing Liberty Horsemanship with Katie Tullia TIME RING 1 RING 2 AREAS OUTSIDE RING 1 & RING 2 7.00 Open Poley Saddle Ride Refer Teams Schedule P 15 & Venue Map p18 All Day 8.00 High Velocity Show | Novice Bull Ride Challenge Finalists Announced Calcutta (Top 10) Wild Card Draw Whipcrack Packsaddle & Stock Handling Bareback Shoeing Trade Stalls Blacksmith at work 9.00 Brent Larkham and Chloe Hall Live Music Bar & Food until close 7.00 Green Group Black Group 8.00 Yellow Group Primary Schools Day Sunday 9.00 Blue Group Orange Group Activities include: Challenge Events TIME RING 1 RING 2 OUTSIDE 10.30 Red Group Green Group Whipcrack Clinic 9.00 Cattle Dog Championship Final 8 00 Poets’ Breakfast (Bar Area) 11.30 Black Group Pink Group Yellow Group Carol Heuchan with Rowley & Des Blacksmith at work 10.00 St Heliers Heavy Horses Children’s Goat Races Working Blacksmith (Trade Stalls) Schools Activity Heavy Horses 12.30 Working Whip Maker Marquee & Ring 1 Craft Bush Poetry 11.30 CHALLENGE PARADE - PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR PRELIMINARY EVENTS 2.00 Orange Group Red Group Green 12.30 Whipcrack Demo Andrew Thomas Officials Set up Ring 3.00 Pink Group Black Group Yellow Marquee Closed 12.45 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Obstacle Time Trial NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Obstacle Time Trial 4.00 Closed - Officials only Blue Group Shearing Competition 1.20 Carol Heuchan Finale Officials Set up Ring 5.00 Gate entry “$5 after 5pm” for everyone (Children under 13yrs free) Sheep Shearing Competition (Behind Grandstands) Trade Stalls, Food Vendors, Canteen & Bar open 1.30 Ladies CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Wild Horse Catch OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Wild Horse Catch 5.30 “Beef & Bush Ballads” Dinner (Bookings Only) in Marquee Bush Poetry with Carol Heuchan 7.30 Welcome & Flag Raising (Mr Bob Faulkner- Kamilaroi Elder) | National Anthem & We are One (Tash & 2.45 Liberty Horsemanship with Katie Tullia Mia Kelaher) | Dance Demonstration (Walhallow School Pupils) | Whip Cracking Demonstration (Andrew 3.00 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Stock Saddle Buck Jump Thomas Australian Whipcrack Champion) | Liberty Horsemanship (Katie Tullia & her Stallion) | Stockman’s 3.45 100 Club draw 1 High Velocity Trick Riding 100 Club draw 2 Flag Ride (Bruce Moxey & the Singleton Stockmen) 4.00 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD PRESENTATIONS 8.30 – On Stage - Music with Double Trouble & Friends

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*Times are approximate KOTR Committee reserve16 the right to change the program 17

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Billy Boiling Saturday Night Party Heavy Horses Goat Races

Saturday Night Calcutta Ringmaster Saturday Night

Big Boss interviews Hay Stack Race

Lost my Goat Shearing Working Dogs

Winner & Grinners Trick Riding

20 21 Open Poley Saddle Ride Brent and Chloe Trick Riding On the Rail 2019 KOTR Cattle Dog Championship Indigenous Stockmen Program

Started in 2015 the program aims to assist young Aboriginal stockmen from Northern Australia develop skills and experience which may benefit their careers. Recipients travel to the Upper Hunter and spend time WILD CARD 2016 under the guidance of experienced members of the KOTR Committee, practicing specific skills required to compete in a Stockman’s Challenge and participating in a range of experiences to increase confidence and further their all round development. Initially KOTR was assisted by the Lawn Hill & Riversleigh Pastoral Holding Company enabling Gerald Aplin and Peter Jupiter from Doomadgee to travel to Murrurundi, both young men displaying tremendous natural ability and taking on board many new skills whilst bonding with borrowed horses and dogs, dealing with unfamiliar situations and overcoming competition nerves. Support from the Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust enabled Davin Lorraine from Mornington Island and Stewart Foster from 15 Competitors 7 Dogs from the Challenge* plus 8 Invited Dogs Doomadgee reside in Murrurundi for several *Top 7 dogs in the Stock Handling will have first option weeks during January/February 2018. Davin & Stewart participated in various community events PRELIMINARY ROUND FINAL (Top 5) & trained for many hours to hone new skills. Ring 1 Saturday Midday Ring 1 Sunday 9.00 am Entry Fee $50 PRIZEMONEY 1st $250 2nd $125 3rd $100 4th $50 5th $25 All dogs in the Competition will receive a bag of Dog Biscuits KOTR welcomed Directors from the Aboriginal Development Trust to Co-ordinator: Ben Crowe 0455 154 063 Sponsored by Scone Rural Supplies & Ashwood Autos the 2018 Event. Time was spent with Committee members, familiarising with the details of a Stockman’s Challenge and of course watching ADBT’s recipients of the Training Program Davin & Stewart, participating in various phases of the Challenge. Both young men competed with credit and the Committee looks forward to Directors of the ADBT Brandon Karkadoo, Jason Ned, Bradley Wilson welcoming them back to Murrurundi for the 2019 event.

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Davin & Stewart mustering in the With local artist David Darcy Flanking the Lone Piper at a Service Ranges around Murrurundi for Archie “Bung’ McInnes 22 23 EXISTING

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John Reedy’s Clydesdales Master Farrier John Reedy’s string of magnificent Clydsdales, the“Gentle Giants

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St Heliers Heavy Horses St Heliers Heavy Horse members bring Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm demonstrations of skill and fun competitions to the main arena. Don’t miss the ‘Farmer’s Saturday & Sunday 8am to 4pm Challenge’ and ‘Pumpkin Snatch’ Country Fried Chicken Coffee Cakes & Sandwiches Fruit and Veg Deli and Fresh Meat Range of Groceries Liquor Sales & Ice News Agency & Lotto Hardware & Gas Bottles Post Office

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Whip Cracking Demonstrations & Competition Murrurundi Public School Andrew Thomas demonstrating the finer art of whip cracking & Steve Kemp’s working display of whip making makes this a must see! Whip Cracking Clinics Try your hand at Whip cracking with Australian Champion Andrew Thomas Saturday from 10.00 am Next to Steve Kemp Whips Stall Whip Cracking Competition Sponsored by KOTR Register by 12.00pm at front of the Steve Kemp Whips Trade Stall. Practice whips available Entries Under 16 years $5, Adults $10 (includes a Clinic) Timetable 12.00pm Preliminaries Behind Steve Kemp Whips 3.00pm Finals Ring 1 Categories Under 8 years: 30 second freestyle Under 12 years: 30 second freestyle Under 16 years 1 minute freestyle Ladies Open: 1 minute freestyle Mens Open: 1 minute freestyle T: 02 6546 6057 W: murrurundi-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Steve Kemp WhipS

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Adawn Murrurundi Visitor Centre Winners of all events not part of the Stockman’s Challenge will be presented with their awards at the Andrew Burraston New Rural completion of each particular event Angove Family Wines Nymans Smash Repairs OPEN POLEY SADDLE RIDE AQHA Patons Backyard Engineering SAM EASEY MEMORIAL TROPHY Kelaher Contract Grain Harvesting Ashwood Autos Peel Valley Machinery & Cartage & Easey Family BP Roadhouse Murrurundi Purcell Family Badior Family Pursehouse Fuels BILLY BOILING Brian Ford & Brackenbury Green Quirindi Engineering Mick Taylor Brian Ford & Mick Taylor Quirindi Grain & Produce CATTLE DOG CHAMPIONSHip Novice Bull Ride Brown & Hurley (KW) Quirindi Tyre Service Scone Rural Supplies & LP Shearing Bruce & Thea Moxey St Heliers Heavy Horses Ashwood Autos Cook’s Blacksmithing Strathearn Park Lodge Creswell Park SX Trailers Cummins Diesel Scone Horse Festival Dan Donehue Scone Outdoors SHEARING FARMERS’ CHALLENGE Darren Adams Sophie Frazer JUNIOR POETRY COMPETITION TuffRock David Darcy Gallery Stateline Protection Services Goodwood Farm Dog Gear Mudgee Stone & Co ChildreNS Goat Races Layout & Design by [email protected] Paton’s Backyard Engineering Easey Family Taylor Photography Foodworks Tobie Lamb Building Centre of Town Fossey Trucks Twin Rivers Wines Ideal for your special occasion. Fred Miles Large Function Room with a fully Murrurundi Glenfaba Kelpies equipped kitchen for hire or Graham Hook we can arrange catering for you. Bowling Club Graze Hunter Irrigation Great Chinese Restaurant Social Bowls IGA Quirindi Tuesday Night Bingo • Friday Night Raffl es • Large BBQ Facilities Independent Bearing & Spares Julie Kirkland Kevin Taylor Lawrence Pettigrew Life of Pie Mandy Archibald Metal Art Murrurundi Bowling Club Murrurundi Caravan Park [email protected] Our friendly staff can help you organise a Murrurundi School www.patriciataylorphotography.com.au PH: (02) 6546 6252 Ph 0407 417 667 fundraiser/barefoot bowls Find us on facebook 131 Mayne St, Murrurundi NSW 2338 AW3365144 28 29 Presentation of Challenge Awards Presentation of Challenge Awards

Award Sponsored by OPEN CHAMPION Upper Hunter Shire Council OPEN CHAMPION TROPHY SADDLE Marsh Carney Saddlery Open Champion Trophy Buckle Kelaher Contracting Perpetual Trophy Chris & Marie Caslick The Grand Parade and Presentation of Awards for all Challenge Events completed on OPEN Trophy Millgate Fabrications Thursday, Friday & Saturday will take place on Sunday 24th February at 11.30 am 2nd Place Muswellbrook Steel 3rd Place International Animal Health Award Sponsored by 4th Place Happy Tooth 5th Place Buffier Livestock HORSE & RIDER GEAR (O L N J) Flanagans of Tenterfield 6th Place McDonalds Scone 7th Place Millgate Fencing PACKHORSE (O L N J) Regional Australia Bank 8th Place Davis & Sons Cattle Co 9th Place WFI Insurance STOCKHANDLING (O L N J) Alexander Downs 10th Place MW & JL Wilson Wild Card Kent Saddlery BARB SMITH TROPHY (STOCKHANDLING) Barsham Stock Horses Wild Horse Catch Willow Tree Gravel PACKHORSE/STOCKHANDLING (O L N J) Circle L Western Gear Stock Saddle Buckjump JBS Australia BAREBACK (O L N J) MaCallum Inglis JOHN PURCELL MEMORIAL TROPHY Purcell Family WHIPCRACK (O L N J) Austbrokers RWA & Steve Kemp Whips OPEN CHALLENGE - LEADING REGISTERED STOCKHORSE Australian Stock Horse Society HORSESHOEING (O L N J) Stockman’s Supplies David & Claire Paradice CROSS COUNTRY (O L N J) Murrulla Stud LADY CHAMPION Trophy BUCKLE ROOKIE RIDER & ROOKIE HORSE Vinery Stud Patons Backyard Engineering LOCAL RIDER Waverley Station 2nd Place & 3rd Place David & Claire Paradice VETERAN Davidson Cameron Clydsdale Taylor 4th Place & 5th Place Coolie Angus Stud WORKING DOG Pet Medical & Dog Gear Mudgee Wild Horse Catch Godolphin COLOUR GROUP Tarrayarra Ladies CHALLENGE - LEADING REGISTERED STOCKHORSE Australian Stock Horse Society ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Warwick Equine Veterinarians NOVICE CHAMPION Kerembla Pty Ltd RETRAINED REG THOROUGHBRED Godolphin Lifetime Care Trophy BUCKLE Kim & Graham Clydsdale REGISTERED STOCKHORSE ((O L N J) ASHS 2nd Place & 3rd Place Kerembla Pty Ltd REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE AQHS TIME TRIAL FINAL Jacks Creek Prizes Donated by NOVICE CHALLENGE - LEADING REGISTERED STOCKHORSE Australian Stock Horse Society Adawn Araluen Canvas JUNIOR CHAMPION Warmtech Circle L Western Gear Daniel Feint Equine Dentist Trophy BUCKLE Royal Hotel Murrurundi MCS Cattleman Dog Gear Mudgee 2nd Place & 3rd Place Warmtech Flanagans Trophy Saddle to Forever Entwined be presented to the Obstacle Time Trial Wideland Motor Group Gidgee Eyewear International Animal Health 2019 King of the JUNIOR CHALLENGE - LEADING REGISTERED STOCKHORSE Australian Stock Horse Society Mick Fitzgerald Ranges Champion Millgate Fabrications donated by Marsh Special thanks to the Kent Saddlery Pet Medical Carney Saddlery Haggarty Family for the Prydes Easifeed generous supply of cattle Scone Digital Imaging Tuffrock Western Traditions What2Wear Wideland Motor Group 30 31 Major Sponsors

King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge appreciates the support of all their generous sponsors

Gold Sponsors Upper Hunter Shire Council David & Claire Paradice Kerembla Pty Ltd Marsh Carney Saddlery & Western Traditions Willow Tree Gravel

Silver Sponsors Austbrokers RWA Goonoo Goonoo Pastoral Warmtech Heating Systems

Bronze Sponsors Australian Stock Horses Edwards O’Connor Husky Group JBS Australia MacCallum Inglis 9 NBN Regional Australia Bank Stockman’s Supplies Vinery Group Warwick Equine Veterinarians

Nickel Sponsors Alexander Downs Ausboats Country Mile Signs Dow Agro Sciences Davidson Cameron Clydsdale Taylor Flanagans Tenterfield Gidgee Eyewear Godolphin Lifetime Care Happy Tooth Kent Saddlery Jacks Creek Waygu International Animal Health Muswellbrook Steel Murrulla Stud Prydes EasiFeed Royal Hotel L P Shearing Tarrayarra Waverley Station

Green Sponsors Araluen Canvas Bettington Rural Buffier Lifestock Circle L Western Gear Clarke Equipment Kim & Graham Clydsdale Coolie Angus Stud Daniel Feint Equine Dentist Davis & Son Forever Entwined Frigair Goodwood Farm G & C Hall Farriers Hancock & Owen Services Howards Bus Charter Hunter Valley Printing Kitchwin Hills Landmark Scone McDonalds Scone MW & JL Wilson Electrical Millgate Fabrications Millgate Fencing Neil Buffier Pet Medical Rainwood Park Australian Stockhorses Scone Digital Imaging Scone Rural Supplies Sparke Helmore SuperAir Steve Kemp Whips Tamarang Engineering Tuffrock WFI Insurance White Hart Hotel Wideland Motor Group

King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge acknowledges the support of Australian Lions Foundation Willow Tree Lions Club & Murrurundi Lions Club

King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge acknowledges the support of NSW Community Building32 Partnership Program