Kiowa Campdraft

In between warming up their horses and waiting for the crack of the whip to start the draft, excited Americans and even a few Aussies, line up for a group photo.  Many of the riders were using Australian Stock Horses for the event.

Riders of the inaugural US campdraft

Australian Blake Hingst proudly supporting his ribbon atop Glen Lee Rivoli Brandy shortly after the premier run of the first campdraft.

Blake Hingst and Glen Lee Rivoli Brandy

Here is Blake's run to take the Encouragement Rider draft and the first run of the day.