"Full send it, we did it."

 

What a weekend it was in Walgett for the annual Charity Bushmen's Carnival.

Over four hundred competitors made their way from across Australia to be there last weekend, and according to committee secretary Jordan Fenwicke, it was their biggest yet.

"Easily our biggest group of competitors yet, not so much spectator-wise, but it was a massive few days," said Ms Fenwicke.

And like most events out here in the Western Plains it was the efforts of local people, lending time and money that make it all happen.

 

"To all our community groups that have run the gymkhana, turned steaks on the BBQ, manned the front gate and given their time here, there and everywhere, we have so much appreciation for you all," said Ms Fenwicke.

"A lot of people donate their time, often sponsoring the event or providing cattle on top of what they already do.

"It's a massive effort."

Winner of the under-18s Ultimate Cowgirl Cate Barnett with Walgett Charity Bushmen's Carnival Club Secretary Jordan Fenwicke.

Volunteers from Coolabah Kids, DIstance Education, St Josephs, the Isolated Childrens and Parents Association, Walgett Rams, Walgett Pony Club and the Walgett CWA were all noted by the committee as key to making it all happen.

 

Three massive days of competition saw the cream rise to the top (full results below).

 

The winner of the hotly contested Open Bull Ride went to Bailee Selton of Blayney on 'Full Of Bullets' owned by Tim Kennedy of Coonamble.

 

The under-18s 'Ultimate Cowgirl' went to Cate Barnett, who won the under-11s Barrels and placed 3rd in the Minoru G&J Yeomans Junior Draft on 'Indiana Style'.

 

"Cate was a winner in every way over the weekend, lending her talents on the microphone and her time next to the judge keeping scores! It’s safe to say the sport of campdrafting is very safe in the hands of the next generation," said Ms Fenwicke.

 

The Ultimate Cowboy was awarded to Josh Rindfliesh.

 

"Josh was 57 out in a draw of 77 in the Encouragement on Friday and put a smoking run together on his faithful chestnut, Scrap Metal," said Ms Fenwicke.

 

"All eyes were on the competitors at the rodeo come Saturday afternoon. Josh had a great run in the rodeo arena."

FULL RESULTS:

 

BN Parkins Memorial Ladies sponsored by Garven & Cousens

 

1: Ali Colless on 'Model'

2: Angela Todd on 'Iron Jack'

3-4: Hayley Warden on 'Osland Pastures Clarry'

3-4: Taylah Wye on 'EL Pascol Red Pepper'

5: Rebecca Barnett on 'Duck Dynasty'

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Ag n Vet & ADAMA Open Campdraft

 

1: Luke Humphries on 'Terry'

2: Paul Lunn on 'Peelvale Midnight'

3-4: Sam Greenup on 'Kanandahpark Bacardi'

3-4: Luke Humpries on 'Contest'

5: Cassie Fordham on 'Starh Chicko'

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Dusty River Services Jackpot Open 4 Open

 

1: Troy Clarke on 'Eagle Hustler'

2: Terry Hanigan on 'Tommy'

3: Troy Fitzpatrick on 'Shorty'

4-6: Troy Clark on 'Mildeltadime'

4-6: Jess Cormie on 'Special'

4-6: Sharon Hanigan on 'Tasco'

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Noel Allerton Memorial Juvenile Draft

 

1: Max Shearer on 'Tess'

2: Georgie Humphries on 'Contest'

3: Will Clarke on 'Mildeltadime'

4: Alex Whitten on 'Just Patches'

5-7: Lacey Besant on 'Zodiac So Smart'

5-7: Dallas Kelly on 'Reflection'

5-7: Hannah Traynor on 'Bullseye Banjo'

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Minoru G&J Yeomans Junior Draft

 

1: Buck Warden on 'Osland Pastures Clarry'

2: Sophia Ratcliffe on 'Kevin Playmoore'

3-5: Cate Barnett on 'Indiana Style'

3-5: Sienne-Jay Hourigan on 'Sorrento'

3-5: Maverick Warden on 'Smarty'

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Walgett Aero Club Novice

 

1: Ben Rossiter on 'Acres Amore'

2: Kim Cameron on 'Play for Gold'

3: Luke Humphries on 'Terry'

4: Ken Barnett on 'Indiana Style'

5-6: Josh Barnett on 'Maple Leaf'

5-6: Ben Rossiter on 'Kemosabe'

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Coomalah Farming Maiden B

 

1: Tom Russ on 'Marnie'

2-3: Luke Humphries on 'Convertible'

2-3: Carolyn Jones on 'Holly'

4: Nancy Hunt on 'Money Box'

5: Gareth Dawson on 'Houdini'

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Netherby Ag Maiden A

 

1: Charlie Colless on 'Jacks'

2-4: Kenrick Cross on 'Reflect'

2-4: Hannah Murray on 'Bobadil Mimco'

2-4: Harry White on 'Ray'

5-6: Jill Kelly on 'Reba'

5-6: Lee Traynor on 'EBS Ronaldo'

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O'Brien Farming Encouragement

 

1: Josh Rindfleish on 'Scrap Metal'

2: Jess Kovac on '327'

3: Tim Webster on 'Doublehaich Whataclassic'

4-7: Luke Fitzpatrick on 'Cotton'

4-7: Rhonda Hockley on 'Wilstock Stylish Acres'

4-7: Abby Martin on 'Anchortee Moonlight'

4-7: Emily Molloy on 'Darla'

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All Photography Courtesy of Brie Sanders Photography, via the Walgett Charity Bushmen's Carnival