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Inaugural RANCH HORSE Association Of Australia National Show Deemed A Success
WORDS BY : RHAA © 2024 D PHOTOS BY : FLASH PONY
Surpassing expectations with 115 horses , 830 runs , 250 head of cattle , and 4 action packed days over the October long weekend , the Inaugural “ Signature Custom Floats - Ranch Horse Association of Australia National Show ” was hailed a success by organisers !
With competitors travelling from South Australia , North Queensland , Victoria & NSW to White Park Scone , the standard of competition was exceptional and was judged by AQHA & RHAA approved judges , Debra Howes , & Steve & Kim Thake .
Donnie McLaughlin on Jacs Lil Dove Q-92592
The program included Ranch Cutting , Ranch Roping , Ranch Boxing , Ranch Cow Work and Limited Ranch Cow work over Friday and Saturday , then the dry classes commenced , including Ranch Reining , Ranch Trail , Ranch Pleasure , Ranch Riding , Ranch on the Rail and Ranch Conformation . A total of 17 Hi Point Champion & Reserve awards were awarded at the end of the show . The 2023-2024 EOY Hi Points were awarded at a complimentary competitor
2024 AQHA ~ NOVEMBER / DECEMBER ISSUE