West Gippsland Australian Stock Horse Branch

Autumn 2015

Committee 2013/14

President

Jason Fry

5629 5909

0407 295 909

Vice President

Michelle Gorton

0407 191 625

Secretary &

Public Officer

Karen Wilson

0457 784 038

Treasurer

Karen Fry

0437 122 769

Publicity Officer

Fiona Glover

0416 216 951

cowgirl@dcsi.net.au

State Management

Council Delegates

Ashley Gorton

0408 191 626

David White

0467 390 490

ASHLA Victorian &

National Delegates

Sally Fay

Fiona Glover

Karen Fry

Inside this Issue

Presidents Report.....................2 Coming Events..........................2 WGASH Branch Campdraft & Challenge Report...............3 Bulla Tamborine’s success at Landmark..........................8 Classifieds........................................9

AGM Notice & Nomination Forms................................8 More Classifieds........................9 Page 1

Dennis Neal Memorial Champion Working Stock Horse–

East Gippsland ASH Branch Show & Challenge

Congratulations to David and Emma Nash on

winning the first Dennis Neal Memorial Champion

Working ASH at this years East Gippsland ASH

Branch Show. Dennis was a much respected ASH

life member and an all round good guy. WGASH

member, Tristan Holz on Sheros Traditional Acres

was named reserve champion, while Emma Nash

continued her domination with another Hack

Challenge win on Waymere Oaks Identity.

Thank you to J & S Photography for allowing

us to use these lovely photos

Note from the Newsletter Editor

G'day Members,

Well the campdraft has been done and dusted, the weather fantastic, the cattle were great and a fun

day was had by all. Welldone to everyone involved.

Congratulations to David Nash and Waymere oaks Enterprise on winning the inaugral Dennis Neal

Memorial Champion Working at the recent East Gippsland Branch Show and challenge. Well done

to Mat Holz and Peter Aposto with their horse Bulla Tamborine on winning the prestigious Land-

mark Classic Campdraft at Tamworth. Peter purchased Tamborine 12 months prior at the Landmark

Sale.

Next on the Agenda is our AGM to be held at the Royal Hotel in Drouin on Friday May 22nd start-

ing at 6pm.

We are delighted to have guest speaker Michael Hiscock sharing his experiences in campdrafting.

All executive positions will be made vacant so if you feel you would like to contribute to the devel-

opment of our branch, fill out a nomination form in this newsletter. Hope to see you all at the AGM.

Further monthly general meetings will be moved back to the Longwarry Pub on the 3rd Wednesday

of every month at 7pm.

Good luck to all those involved in the upcoming GCA Finals and good luck also to those that are

making the big trip to the ASH National at the start of May.

Keep on riding

Jason Fry

President

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Upcoming Events

ASHS National Show, ALEC Tamworth 8th– 16th May 2015

WGASH Branch AGM,

Drouin Royal Hotel– 2-4 Main South Road, Drouin

From 6 pm, 22nd May 2015 RSVP to either Michelle Gorton 0407 191 625 or Fiona Glover 0416 216 951 by 15th May 2015

ASHLA Victoria AGM Fynesford Hotel, Fynesford 30th– 31st May 2015

National ASHLA AGM, Adelaide 13th June 2015

GCA Dinner & Presentation Night Century Inn, Traralgon 13th June 2015

WGASH General Meetings, Longwarry Hotel

Please Note: Night & week to be determined by incoming committee

Cannibal Creek Days

Watch this space for more Cannibal Creek activities and events

LANDMARK CLASSIC DRAFT 2015 The 7th Landmark Classic Draft and Sale was again held in February in Tamworth and this

year saw 349 horses hoping to win one of Australia’s Richest and Prestigious drafts.

Gippslanders Mat Holz, Peter Aposto, Fiona DiPetta, Glen Stephenson and Tracey Sadler

made the trek to Tamworth together. Peter Aposto taking his little mare Bulla Tambourine and

stallion Darma Acres of Impact, Fiona DiPetta taking Tarraway Grace and Glen Stephenson with

Glenore Scoot n Spin.

After the first round of the Classic Mat Holz and Bulla Tambourine were second with a 91,

Tarraway Grace had an 88 and Glenore Scoot n Spin with an 83.

The second round saw Bulla Tambourine with an equal second on 88 and equal lead overall

with Pete Comiskey and Ervines Just Jim. Glenore Scoot n Spin also with an 88 and Tarraway

Grace unlucky to get a 22 only.

This gave Mat two rides in the Classic Final, Bulla Tambourine on 179 and Glenore Scoot n

Spin on 171. This must have been the most exciting Classic Final to watch, as Pete and Mat

both scored an 89 to force an unprecedented runoff for the title. Mat won the toss and elected

to go in first knowing this little mare Tambourine had what it takes to put in another solid run

ending with an 87. Unfortunately for Pete and Just Jim the beast ducked inside the first peg

leaving him with a camp score only.

This was an amazing result considering Bulla Tambourine had only been to 3 drafts prior to

going to the Classic and she

was only 4 years of age. Peter

purchased the mare because of

her exceptional breeding and

athletic ability. She is a

valuable asset to Peter’s

breeding program and we look

forward to her future progeny.

Peter’s ongoing support

has been invaluable not only to

us but also to West Gippsland

Branch. Thank you Peter

Mat also managed to get 2

horses into the Challenge Final,

Tarraway Grace and Glenore

Scoot n Spin. Glenore Scoot n

Spin won the Preliminary Wet

Work and ended up 13th

Overall and Tarraway Grace

finished 9th Overall.

Story by Tristan Holz

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FOR SALE

Trewarric Jody Reg.: 189048 by Beau Polo

6 year old Bay mare. 14.3hh+

Mother, Trewarric Flight has shown and

campdrafted successfully.

A mare that has been broken in and started by Mat

Holz Jody is lovely to ride and would suit any cattle sport through to trail

riding and pony club

Contact Aub Goodman 5629 4566, 0407 565 307

FOR SALE

1 x Sid Hill stock saddle in excellent condition and 1 x Stock saddle with a roping horn as new condition along with bridles, saddle blankets, lunge whip and leads, halter and leads. $1,500 the lot. Call Mike on 0408 563 393. Happy to separate items

Wanted:

WGASH member, Jess is looking for a second hand ASHS Saddlecloth to start getting her Australian Stock Horse out and about at some Stock Horse events. Maybe you have a spare that doesn’t get used that may suit Jess’ needs. Call Jess on 0409405644.

Standard Double Horse Float

Has recently had the floor rebuilt by “RICE FLOATS”

This float is a very good, solid & reliable float and is

great to tow.

Bay Length 171cm, Width 71 cm & Height 210 cm.

Registered until end of December 2015.

$3,400 (no GST)

Call Victoria– 0447 074 702

Located in Yannathan (Lang Lang)

Wanted: WGASH member Julia, is looking for a 15 1/2" Stock Saddle suitable for ASHLA

If you are able to help, please call Julia on 0429011799