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The Australian Quarter Horse Association was once again proud to support the Willinga Park 2026 Gold Buckle Campdraft Championship, presenting a custom AQHA Incentive Buckle, Sash and Rug to the highest-placed registered Quarter Horse in the Final.
Blue Boons My Granny Q-61139 & Denise MacCallum NCHA Futurity in Fort Worth Blue Boons My Granny Q-61139
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This year, that prestigious honour went to Chances Granny Rocks Q-83337, owned by Chance Lodge and ridden by Mark Buttsworth. The talented mare delivered an outstanding performance throughout the championship, ultimately securing Reserve Champion honours at one of the most highly anticipated events on the Australian campdrafting calendar. Her performance also saw her recognised as the highest placed AQHA registered horse competing under a current financial AQHA membership.
For Chance Lodge, the achievement carried an even deeper significance. Chances Granny Rocks Q-83337 is the last remaining daughter of the legendary Blue Boons My Granny( imp) Q-61139, a mare who formed the foundation of the Chance Lodge breeding program.
“ It is heart-warming to know her spirit lives on in our Chances Granny Rocks Q-83337,” Chance Lodge shared.“ We are incredibly grateful to have our last remaining daughter of Blue Boons My Granny( imp) Q-61139 with Mark Buttsworth doing such an outstanding campaign in the campdraft arena.”
A FOUNDATION MARE
The story of Blue Boons My Granny Q-61139 began many years ago when Hamish MacCallum was asked by Jillian and John Farnham to find the best filly to purchase and bring back to Australia.
After narrowing the search to two outstanding fillies in the United States, Blue Boons My Granny Q-61139 and a beautiful Oxbow Ranch filly named Bunny. Hamish travelled to inspect both mares before making the decision to purchase Granny.
“ For Chance Lodge, it was the best decision ever,” the team reflected.
Blue Boons My Granny Q-61139 was trained in the United States and shown by Denise MacCallum at the NCHA Futurity in Fort Worth, where she made the Limited Open Futurity Final. The following year, John Farnham travelled to the United States and showed her in the Derby.
Beyond her ability in the arena, Granny was remembered as an exceptional individual.
“ She was an amazing mare, kind and sweet natured and a joy to have around.”
AQHA 2026 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER ISSUE