A 17 year old Mount Isa campdrafter has taken out the inaugural Sisters of the North Ladies Campdraft in Cloncurry over the weekend.
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On Saturday April 6, 176 nominated ladies battled it out for a Panda Pearls jewellery set and prize money, but it was Georgia Curr from Yelvertoft Station that took out the competition.
Georgia placed first on Romeo's Destiny with a score of 181 and third on Legacy with 173, and said she didn't expect to take away two placings.
"I didn't expect to win the event as there was a lot of competition and some very strong riders," Georgia said.
"I didn't expect winning to be such a big deal, but everyone's reactions afterwards was pretty amazing.
"My runs went as planned on the day and I was very happy with the results."
Having grown up on a cattle station north of Mount Isa, Georgia said she has grown up mustering and campdrafting with her family.
"I have been campdrafting since I could ride a horse. Our family is involved in the sport and we all compete in drafts around the area," she said.
"When I would come home from boarding school I would be straight out on the horses mustering and campdrafting.
"Now I am at home this year I am riding horses everyday."
After the devastating flood in February, Georgia said the Sisters of the North initiative was a great way to support local farmers.
"We lost cattle in the flood so to see an event support the farmers and the industry is great.
"There were a lot of people at the event, it was a great chance to catch up with everyone across the region."
In the men's draft on Sunday April 7, a Cloncurry grazier took top position.
Anthony McMillan from Corella Park won the men's draft scoring 177 on his horse Chevy.
He was closely followed by Marcus Curr on Anzac with 170 points and Will Durkin on Halls Luxury with 169.
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
