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Armidale Cattle & Yar Championship
ARMIDALE CATTLE & YARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Article by Lauren Vest | Photography by JMC Photography
This year the Cobber Australian Yard Trial Championships and Australian Cattle Trial Championships were held concurrently, hosted by a very dedicated small group of volunteers. They run a popular event each year combining both a yard trial and a cattle trial, so they had plenty of practice before hosting the big one!
Competitors travelled from NSW, VIC, WA, QLD, SA and TAS to compete at the national trials. The yard trial ran three rings, with one ring for the cattle out in the main arena. Both trials were close together which meant spectators could pick and choose what they wanted to watch, with competitors able to run dogs in both competitions without too much running around. With a lot of trials being cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, people gladly took the opportunity to get their dogs out and catch up with all their trialling mates.
The trial was a huge undertaking, with 141 competitors attending, resulting in 1182 runs from 495 dogs spread out over both championships. The level of sportsmanship also stood out, particularly with people gladly helping those that were stepping into the ring for the first time. The yard triallers that were having their first ever runs at a cattle trial were made feel welcome and helped, and the same was true with the cattle triallers having a run in the yard. It is great to see folks stepping out of their comfort zone and having a go at something different to what they are used to! There was plenty of mingling between the yard and cattle competitors, ringside as well as at the bar.
The yard trial courses were tight and technical, testing the dogs and handlers. A trailer was included in each course which was good to see. Congratulations to the 2021 Australian Champion Yard Dog – Captain, worked by Robert Cox.
The State of Origin competition held under lights in the cattle arena was a definite highlight and a spectator favourite. To add to the competition, the Victorian contingent put together a team to have a crack alongside the Queensland and New South Wales teams. There were a few worried faces when Victoria was leading near the finish, however the New South Wales team emerged victorious, appropriate considering the official State of Origin results we saw this year! Another highlight of the week was the junior cattle trial, with some of the kids outshining their parents. The 2021 Australian Cattle Trial Champion was Yarrabee Scout, worked by Adam James.
A huge thank you goes out to the sponsors, stock donors and carriers. Kelly’s transport carted 221 cattle from Union Ag and 300 cattle from Lynoch Pty Ltd for the cattle trial. Camo’s transport carted 870 sheep from Achill and 600 sheep from the Clayton family at Annalee for the yard trial. Thanks to Cobber, Armitage and Buckley, Armidale Tourist Park, Bones Tyres, A1 Self Storage, Gates Performance Genetics, Armidale City Bowling Club, Harewood Dohnes and The Wollomombi Store, for making it possible to offer over $25,000 in prize money, product, and trophies.
The trial could not have gone ahead without everyone who helped, be it setting up, judging, time keeping, announcing, letting sheep or cattle out, packing up, or any of the myriad other jobs that needed doing. A special mention goes to Justin, Ed, Angus, Michael, Stu, Tammy, Dan, Luke, Paul, O’Connor Catholic School, and the Backtrack team.
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