ONE – RAY RYDER CONCERTS
Ray Ryder is fast becoming Australia’s hottest new country rock performer. In late 2016 the talented multi-instrumentalist released his debut self-titled album of original high energy guitar and banjo driven county rock/pop tunes. Ryder is recognised as a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer, impressing fans worldwide for over 20 years.
Ray Ryder will be performing on three massive nights of the Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft!
Ryder’s first performance will be on Thursday night, 7pm after the competitors BBQ. Then performing for a second time on Friday night at 8pm after the invitational draft in Peter Abdy Arena. Ryder will then perform for one last time on Saturday night after the rodeo taking place at 7:30 in Merry Muster Arena.
Ray Ryder will also be doing music workshops throughout the weekend.
Don’t miss it!
TWO – THE CURLEY CATTLE TRANSPORT CLASSIC CLONCURRY STOCKMAN’S CHALLENGE
The Curley Cattle Transport Classic Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge is primarily run over three days. The competition requires competitors to complete two demonstrations; the first is the ‘dry’ section. Competitors and their horses are to complete a pattern before two judges. In this pattern are manoeuvres such as flying changes, rollbacks, spins and stops. This pattern is designed to display the horse’s athleticism, ability and trainability whilst exhibiting the rider’s horsemanship.
The second demonstration is again before two judges, this time the horse and rider combination is required to work cattle in a manner similar to a campdraft course.
The ‘Classic Challenge Dry’ will be held on Thursday at 10:30 am in Merry Muster Arena, and the ‘Classic Challenge Wet’ being held at 8:30am Saturday in the Peter Abdy Arena. The grand finals will be on Saturday afternoon, subsequently after the grand parade and presentation of the finalists. The ‘Classic Challenge Dry’ being held in the Merry Muster Arena at 2:30pm and the ‘Classic Challenge Wet’ held in the Peter Abdy Arena at 4pm.
The Curley Cattle Transport Classic Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge will carry a first prize minimum, of $10,000 plus generous trophy.
THREE – THE JIM TELFORD MEMORIAL OPEN DRAFT
The Jim Telford Memorial Open Draft sponsored by Leichardt Hotel is completed in two rounds plus a final. Round 1 of the Open Draft will be held on Thursday at 11am and round 2 will be on Saturday at 7am, followed by the Final at 11am.
The Jim Telford Memorial Open Draft sponsored by Leichardt Hotel will carry a prize of $5,000 plus added entry paid to 6 places.
Addition things not to miss are the Rodeo and the Grand Parade taking place during the massive 5-day event and also the final game of State of Origin being played on the big screen Wednesday night.