Horse of the North

26/05/2026

The Effex Performance Horses Mini Challenge Champion was Connor Webb & Dogwili Norman.

2nd - Charlotte Royes & Love Affair
3rd - Lucy Webb & Sandytate Glitter
4th - Annie-Mae Blanchard & Smokes
5th - Hayes Pugh & Rhondhu Shiners Melody
6th - Harry Blanchard & Sky
7th - Emmi-Lou Hoffman & Yugil Boy
8th - Scarlett Everingham & Hillgrove Showgrul
9th - Delta Pugh & Rhondhu Yella Diamonds
10th - Albert Everingham & Smurf

26/05/2026

He was everywhere all at once, all week, but on Sunday, our hard working President was in the winners circle, taking out the Steel Supplies Open Campdraft on Spiderbait, after a 91 in the first round and a massive 93 in the Final! David & Giana Kane supplied a line of Wagyus that were so fantastic to chase, you needed an 89 or more to make the final. The cattle for the final were once again from the Salmond Family & were just as good, with more big scores on the board!

2nd - Peter Myles & Blue Magician (91 & 90)
= 3rd - Tony Hick & Cutmore
=3rd - Berry Shann & A Bit Flash
= 3rd - Jess Hoffmann & Arlee Conviction
= 3rd - Scott Schoo & Conmark
7th - Jack Weston & One Moore Jean
8th - Lachlan Thomson & Croker’s Stud Reser
9th - Jamey Hicks & Frostys Gold Digger
10th - Jaimee Mills & Rathcool Lancelot

25/05/2026

24/05/2026

Would you look at these incredible young Circle L Australia Juvenile Competitors. We just couldn’t help but share a few favourites from Wednesday afternoon, the field was made up completely with young ladies who all rode safely, kindly & with great sportsmanship. We can’t wait to see their growth as competitors over the years that are yet to come 💕

📷 Jo Thieme

24/05/2026

John & Katrina Paine of Jessamine Stockhorses have been longtime supporters of Horse of the North & have sponsored the coveted, Champion Breeder Buckle for over a decade! Holly Clayden has the proud honours of breeding Call Me Daddy, the winner of the 2026 Nutrien HOTN Classic Challenge Champion.

24/05/2026

Rhondhu Stud knows just how important a good mare line is, so they were only too happy to donate a full equipped, trophy bridle to the Highest Scoring Mare in the Nutrien HOTN Classic Challenge.

Smooth Blue Birdie, ridden by Leah Read (represented here by her partner BJ) were this year’s lucky winner 🍀