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Annual Lang Lang Rodeo

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:04:17 +0000

Wattlewood is sponsoring a “Chute” at the Annual Lang Lang Rodeo, held every year on Easter Monday at the Lang Lang Show Grounds.

Keep an eye out for the bucking Bulls from our chute and don’t forget to “like us” on Facebook at Wattlewood ASH & Angus.

Wattlewood wishes the Lang Lang Rodeo a great day that is full of good bucks and safe landings from the cowboys and cowgirls.

For more information visit: http://www.langlang.net/rodeo.html

Wattlewood Flirt sold to Fred Cole

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:00:39 +0000

Fred Cole fell in love with and has recently purchased Wattlewood Flirt after she saw her competing at the West Gippsland ASH Branch Campdraft and Challenge.

Flirt placed 4th in the Horse 4 years & Under Challenge and put together a tidy run to also place in the Cattle work component of this challenge.

Fred plans to continue her education in the campdrafting sport and campaign her in the 2015/ 16 GCA Season. There is even talk of Fred and Flirt competing in a few Australian Stock Horse classes and Challenges.

Congratulations Fred on the purchase and enjoy this much loved filly.

Koo Wee Rup ARC Drill Display

admin — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 20:52:54 +0000

On Sunday the 18th of January, A large congregation of Koo Wee Rup riders descended on to the Merricks Saddle Club grounds to compete in their first Quadrille and Pas De Duex competition.

Of the 13 horses and riders in this team, over half of the horses were registered Australian Stock Horses and ridden by West Gippsland ASH Branch members.

The routine which was directed and coached by Leigh Kirby, a past Victorian Mounted Police member, wowed the large crowd which certainty stood to attention and in awe of what the team had to show.

There was a slight sprinkling of drizzle, but no one ran for shelter while the riders performed different elements of their routine, including a “Big Wheel”, cross over’s and cantering a 20 meter circle with 12 horses turning into the centre, reining back and then taking up the canter the opposite way.

The Team had Katherine Jamison from Peninsular Pix on hand to photograph this wonderful visual spectacular that saw inspiring music from The Man From Snowy River and the movements were choreographed to complement what the crowd could hear

There was a standing ovation from not only the crowd, but the panel of 4 judges. The results were read out with the Koo Wee Rup Riders team winning with a score of 92.5%.

If you would like to see this terrific performance go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CIPzTBOc-I