The first two days of the challenge consist of the challenge preliminary events: Stock Handling, Packhorse, Whip Crack, Dry Work Pattern, Bareback Obstacle, Horseshoeing & Cross Country. 

On day three of the challenge, the Top 10 Open Competitors will compete in a Wild Horse Catch & Poley Buck Jump. The Top 5 Lady Competitors will also compete in a Wild Horse Catch & a Working Cow Horse event, while the Top 5 Junior’s will battle it out in a Time Trial & Steer Catch.

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The novice category is here to stay with the Top 3 novice men and Top 3 novice ladies competing in a Working Cow Horse event. On Saturday the Striplings events will take place on the showground. On Sunday the Top 5 Striplings will head into a time trial final. 

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Competitors will complete 5 tasks: Dry Work Pattern, Whip Crack, Cow Cut Out, Bareback & Cross Country. The courses are designed to challenge the older competitors but also allow the younger riders to have a go.