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WELCOME TO BATTLE ON THE BIDGEE

The committee invites you to be a part of the
Annual Battle on the Bidgee Stockman’s Challenge

on the banks of the mighty Murrumbidgee River

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TICKET SALES

General public entry tickets go on sale
1 May 2024

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The first two days of the challenge consist of the challenge preliminary events: Stock Handling, Packhorse, Whip Crack, Dry Work Pattern, Bareback Obstacle, Horseshoeing & Cross Country. 


On day three of the challenge, the top 10 Open Competitors will compete in a wild horse catch & poley buck jump. The top 5 Lady Competitors will also compete in a wild horse catch and a working cow horse event, while the top 5 Junior’s will battle it out in a time trial & steer catch. 

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The novice category is here to stay, with the top three novice men & top three novice ladies will compete in a working cow horse event.

 

On Saturday the Striplings events will take place on the showground.  On Sunday the top 5 Striplings will head into a time trial final. 

Competitors will complete 5 tasks; Dry Work Pattern, Whip Crack, Cow Cut Out, Bareback and Cross Country.

 

The courses are designed to challenge the older competitors but also allow the younger riders to have a go.

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What people reckon...

This event ran like a well oiled machine. Non stop entertainment at an amazing venue. Thank you and congratulations to the committee and volunteers for a job well done.

Hazel Green

Awesome people and place. The show was run very well. Great atmosphere !

Izzy Cottrell

Five Stars!

Chris Gately

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