RODEO

RODEO

A traditional Territory event, with the majority of the competitors being local stock staff from the surrounding cattle stations.

The Rodeo is held on Friday night, under lights and is action packed.  Events include bull rides, buckjump, calf scruffing, poddy rides and more.

Nomination forms are available on the Program page

 

GYMKHANA

Fun filled horse sports for horse and rider of all ages.  Children and adults compete in age divisions at traditional and non-traditional gymkhana events- flags, bending, obstacle course, relays, rescue race and many more.

Nomination forms are available on the Program page

BATTLE OF THE BARKLY

The Battle of the Barkly is an iron man style event, with competitors running in heats over several days before the Final on Saturday.  Heaps of action and humour with all the Finalists being auctioned off before the running of the Final. 

Battle of the Barkly Flyer  Click Here

Battle of the Barkly Rules  Click Here

Competitors battle to beat each other in station hand type activities, from swag rolling, hay bale rollings, picket hitting, tyre lifting, beer skulling, just to name a few.

A hilarious event to watch, or if you are feeling really game, have a go yourself!

 

INFORMATION & NOMINATIONS

Races

 secretary@abcraces.com.au

Campdraft, Rodeo &  Bronco Branding

 campdraft@abcraces.com.au

Battle of the Barkly

secretary@abcraces.com.au

 

 

 

Station Teams Challenge

Nomination: Free

Teams are to consist of four (4) staff members from stations in the Tennant Creek DBIRD area.  Each team must have two (2) bona fide Jackaroo/Jillaroo staff members who have less than three (3) years experience.  Each team can nominate up to six (6) horses from their station which will be competing over the event. A prize of a 15" Fender Saddle is awarded to the individual staff member who obtains the highest points overall in the competition.

Nomination forms available on the Programs page