A hoot of a time at Hannaford Gymkhana and Fete
The 79th annual Gymkhana was a barrel-race full of fun for horsemen and women from around the region.
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YOUNG Tom Gordon and his noble stead were a force to be reckoned with at the Hannaford Gymkhana over the weekend.
Taking out the junior age division in the Stockman's Challenge on his nippy little pony, Watchman, Tom was among hundreds of riders from across the Western Downs who flocked to the Hannaford State School on Saturday to partake in the 79th annual Gymkhana and Fete.
With an abundance of dust and country spirit in the air, it was the perfect opportunity for the committee to raise some funds for the school.
"It's a steady achievement for a small community to keep such an event going over so many generations,” Hannaford Gymkhana Secretary, Annie Hubbard said.
"We had great attendance with the highest number of entrants we've seen for a number of years and a smashing day of competition,” she said.
"At the end of the day it's great to see so many people out supporting the Hannaford school and community.”
2019 Hannaford Gymkhana results:
Stockman's Challenge
Junior:
1st - Tom Gordon on Watchman
2nd - Sara Newton on Zorro
3rd - Jess Hurst on Delinquent
Juvenile:
1st - Hannah Gordon on Robbie
2nd - Campbell Shenfield on Bins Hero
Open:
1st - Mani Sturrock on Craiglea Stella
2nd - Mani Sturrock on Craiglea Solitaire
3rd - Primrose Sturrock on Craiglea Pulse
Gymkhana events winners:
6&U - Jazmine Tattam
8&U - Curtis Gray
10&U - Rylan Johnson
12&U - Tom Gordon
14&U - Campbell Shenfield
16&U - Jess Fea
OPEN - Craig Davison
To see all the local faces from the Hannaford Gymkhana and Fete, check out our photo gallery bellow:
Originally published as A hoot of a time at Hannaford Gymkhana and Fete
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