Campdrafting
Campdrafting is a sport today and is conducted in a set of yards attached to an arena and requires the competitor to "cut out" a beast from the yard or "camp", follow it out through the open gate into the arena where he must guide the beast around a course of a right and left hand turns before guiding it through a gate, all in a few short minutes. Points are scored by horse and rider for cut out, horse work and course completion, from a possible total of 100 points. A good campdrafter is not just a fine horseman, but has the skill to select a suitable beast from the mob that will run well.
At MGDH&PC, whether it is an outside competition or an internal one, all members are expected to wear the full club formal uniform and to get your horse ready for competition. Although it is not compulsory to dress, plait etc and check all your tack is correct on your horse and what you are carrying, it is however necessary if you wish to attain the maximum points needed or not be disqualified, always check the PCAQ Rule Books. There are many different ways in which to get your horse ready but the best way is to ask someone for help at the club and learn what are their "tricks of the trade"! Click here for the full details of the MGDH&PC uniform.
We highly recommend every competitor purchases the PCAQ Rule Book for each discipline, not only will you understand what you are meant to be doing but it will eliminate any unnecessary and unfortunate mistakes in competition! The costs of these books is $5.50 each and can be ordered directly from PCAQ. Click here for the Booklist and here for the Order Form.
Click on the link below to find out about some of the rules of competition.