contributed to this never seen before event prize pool . The prize pool has grown from just $ 26,470 in 2015 to this outstanding tally of $ 350,000 because of our sponsors believing in the ARBC , helping us to make history with a prestigious event like this one and our competitors have continued to support the event throughout the years to make this possible . Thank you goes out to all our major sponsors of the 2024 ARBC Show the support was overwhelming and very appreciated .
The ARBC Australia ’ s Greatest Horseman will continue to grow and the level of horse and rider combinations that entered this year is testament to the fact that it is attracting great attention from Australian and international competitors . We welcomed 48 of Australia ’ s best horse and rider combinations to compete for a record prize pool , a Welsh Horse and Saddle Trophy Saddle and the title of 2024 Australia ’ s Greatest Horseman . Competition began with the 2 handed cutting and Drywork down the fence segment to narrow the field down to the top 16 horse and rider combinations .
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Congratulations to our Top 3 riders in the Drywork Down the Fence Phase Tied 1st Ryan Thomas riding Shirley Shiney and Joe Lawrence riding Tango in Hollywood . Tied 3rd Dan Steers riding A Shinin Texas Time and Bella Southern riding Henrys Playgirl .
The ARBC Show was livestreamed around the world to an ever growing audience of over 63 countries sponsored by Shiney and Nu owner Deb Segeren . Coverage of this scale is testament to the fact that this is one of Australia ’ s most prestigious events in the country . An event of this size takes a full year of planning in the lead up to this event and then a committed team of well over 35 support people and we thank them all for their commitment to ensuring the 9th Show across 10 years went off so successfully .
Yes , this was the final ARBC Show that Australia will see held however event owners Errol & Gita Thomas have handed the event model over to very capable private event organisers Jeff and Tracy Ralph . This event will move forward in 2025 under a new name of AGH Show and dates are being finalised in Tamworth NSW now .
Congratulations to our Top 3 riders in the 2 handed cutting phase 1 . Mark Buttsworth riding Peps Double Rey 2 . Joe Lawrence riding Tango in Hollywood = 3 . Ryan Thomas riding Shirley Shiney = 3 . Mark Buttsworth riding Branchvale Metal Alloy = 3 . Brook Hazlett riding Mia Hell Cat
Our Top 15 FINALISTS received a Jacket and Service to Brother Tuff Wood , Bronze Finalist Pendant & ARBC Australia ’ s Greatest Horseman finalist cap Thank you to our major sponsors of this prestigious event , 4 Cyte , Whiskey River Cattle Co , Harking Electrical Services , Brother Tuff Wood , Welsh Horse and Saddle , Onya Quarter Horses and TOTAL STEEL .
Congratulations to the 2024 ARBC Australia ’ s Greatest Horseman Champion Mark Buttsworth riding Peps Double Rey on a score of 438.5 taking home a stunning Welsh horse and saddle Trophy Saddle co sponsored by Onya Quarter Horses , Championship Buckle , Garland by Simply Sensational Garlands and the Perpetual Trophy along with a sizable payout from our $ 50,000 Prize Pool .
2024 ARBC Australia ’ s Greatest Horseman Champion Mark Buttsworth riding Peps Double Rey Q-81485 Mark Buttsworth riding Peps Double Rey Q-81485
2024 AQHA YEARBOOK ~ MAY / JUNE ISSUE