Tamworth Charity Campdraft kicks off after overwhelming number of nominations

The Tamworth and District Charity Campdraft received around 1800 nominations for their event, which was slated to be held on Saturday and Sunday.

But due to the high demand and with some restrictions easing, the committee members were able to accept a larger volume of competitors and began working through the 1000 accepted runs with the start of the maiden draft on Friday.

President Amanda Nicholson and secretary and treasurer Alex Pope dedicated a lot of time to ensure the event could go ahead in a safe manner.

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"We had very minimal scratchings and huge interest with another 900 runs who would have liked to come," Ms Nicholson said.

"We just hope that everyone has an enjoyable three days and wish everyone all the best.

"We thank all the cattle donors, sponsors and TDCC committee."

The junior draft had 32 nominations, 45 in the juvenile, 146 in the ladies, 267 in the maiden, 290 in the novice, 47 in the open 4 open and 135 in the open draft.

Many of the drafters weren't worrying about the results, just thankful to have the chance to ride. Some hadn't been in a campdraft since the Landmark Classic in February.

Results:

Junior - Tayla Ryan on Leroy (84 points); Juvenile - Nick Palmer on Diva (90 points); Novice - Shane Palmer on Diva (180 points); Ladies - Brooke Morris on Rosie (89 points); Maiden - Sam Newsome on Limerick Herculean (171 points); Open - Kylie Barnett on Tequilabar (180 points); Open 4 Open - Carolyn Burnes on Bella Blue Duck (184 points)