Plainsman Challenge

🎉🐎 ASCA 2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS HERE! 🐎🎉

Saddle up — 2026 is shaping up to be an action-packed year for the ASCA community! From grassroots competitors to seasoned riders, we’ve got an great lineup of events planned to keep you and your horses busy.

📅 Please note: A couple of dates are still to be confirmed, so keep an eye out for updates. Also, Dayboro Working Horse & Dog Committee Inc. , Julia Creek Annual Challenge, & AKS Templers, South Australia are Small Arena Shows - Non Premiership.

🌐 The ASCA website will be updated next week, with full event details, locations, and entry info — so stay tuned and get ready to mark your calendars!

We can’t wait to see you all in the arena in 2026 — it’s going to be one for the books! 💥🤠

Well, our first event has been a huge success! We would like to express our gratitude to all of the competitors who nominated for the Plainsman Challenge and everyone who volunteered over the weekend in any capacity.

𝘼 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜:

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦

Ridley Stockfeeds - Barastoc, Gidgee Eyewear, Tarraway Partnership, Newmarket Saddlery, Peter Whyte Leather,Bailey's Of Greta, Maben Performance Horses, Australian's Stockman's Challenge Association, Willdraft Performance Horses, Benalla Stud, Andrew & Robyn Drake, KLB Equine, Gordon Barry & Co, Turner Signs & Designs - Narrabri, Nutrien Ag Solutions - Narrabri, Judy field, North West ASH Branch, Josie Perrett Creative, Chloe Rutherford Custom Saddlery, JT Fossey Trucks, Thomas Arena Products, Stockman N Co, Santos - Narrabri

𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 & 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘
James Houston - Burrowwye Stud. Also, David and Debbie Small who were droving these cattle, for their assistance.
Bill Humphreys Transport
Mop Collett for his help transporting

𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦
Chris Ware, Danny Cook, Ainsley Maben, Brent Trotter, Scott Keogh & Rohan McLean for their expert judging of every run over the weekend.

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗥
Josie Perrett Creative for capturing every run and managing the social media

𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦
Namoi Campdraft Club for the use of their bunting and all additional support.
North West ASH Branch for the use of their gazebo's and all of their help.
Narrabri Trotting Club for the use of their tractor
Rick Duggan our paramedic for keping everyone safe
Jamd Kitchen for keeping everyone fed with their delicious food

Plainsman Challenge 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲!

https://josieperrettcreative1.shootproof.com/plainsmanchallenge2025

There is a multi-buy discount automatically applied at the checkout for 5+ photos

I was competing myself so I apologise if I missed your run! Anyone who booked videos, I will be in touch over the next couple of days

Thank you for your support!

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻

Emily O'Donnell riding Freckles

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻

Regina Johnson riding Lethaspin

3rd Place - Harry Hagon riding Benzolena
4th Place - Peter Cooper riding A One He's My Skill
5th Place - Emma Johnston riding Carramar Sweet Dreams

Highest scoring ASH - Regina Johnson and Lethaspin - Sponsored by North West ASH Branch

Buckle sponsored by Benalla Stud
Rug sponsored by Newmarket Saddlery

Gidgee Eyewear
Ridley Stockfeeds