Competitors
From high in the hills of the Great Dividing Range to the long grassy plains stockmen and women are called to the Challenge.
Entries open on iCompete in July.
Acceptances will go out via email (to whichever email address is linked to your ABCRA profile). Please check your junk inbox. It is important that you confirm your entries on iCompete and pay your entry fee before the deadline to avoid going on a waiting list.
KING OF THE RANGES
STOCKMAN’S CHALLENGE
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Challenge competitors may enter one category only.
The Bung McInnes Heritage Open Challenge
PRIZE MONEY OVER $28,000 plus saddle, service fee, buckle, trophy rug and prizes
Open Championship for male and female riders 18 years and over
Top 10 final
Entry fee: $380
The Ladies Challenge
PRIZE MONEY OVER $13,000 plus saddle, service fee, buckle, trophy rug and prizes
Open to female competitors 18 years and over
Top 5 final
Entry fee: $300
The Bob Paton Memorial Junior Challenge
PRIZE MONEY OVER $2,300 plus service fee, packsaddle equipment, buckle, trophy rug and prizes
Open to riders 14-17 years (based on the age they are on the first day of the event).
Under 18yrs are not permitted to ride stallions in any King of the Ranges events. Juniors must wear approved EA standards helmets for all events and safety vest for cross country obstacle course.Top 5 final
Entry fee: $180
The Stripling Challenge
PRIZE MONEY OVER $1,000 plus service fee, buckle, trophy rug and prizes
Open to riders 8–13 years (based on the age they are on the first day of the event).
Under 18yrs are not permitted to ride stallions in any King of the Ranges events. Juniors must wear approved EA standards helmets for all events and safety vest for cross country obstacle course.Top 5 final
Entry fee: $80
The Novice Final
PRIZE MONEY OVER $2,800 plus service fee, buckle, trophy rug and prizes
Top 5 final only of eligible riders.
Open to competitors who haven’t won a Novice Challenge or finalled in the Open or Ladies divisions at the Big 4 (MFSR, KOTR, BOTB & Rosewood) in the last 7 years.
The Working Horse Challenge
The Sam Easey Working Horse Challenge runs separately to the Stockman's Challenge and is the same format as a working cow horse challenge. There are two events, a dry work phase (ride a set pattern) and a wet work phase (cattle work). Both phases are designed to highlight the ability and versatility of the horse and its relationship to the rider.
The top five riders after the two preliminary events will go into the final on Sunday, which is working horse pattern.
PRIZE POOL $1,150
Open to male and female riders over 18 years
Limited to 20 entries
Qualifying Round Saturday
Top 5 Final on Sunday
Entry fee: $120
It is the intention of the King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge Committee
to run a professional and challenging competition appropriate to the
high standard of horsemanship demonstrated by the
legendary Bung McInnes, the ‘King of the Ranges’
Photo by Joan Faras, Faras in FocusRULES
