Brumby Challenge Course Layout
Aussie Flag Carry
Start
Tarp
Walk
Two Pool
Noodle
Squeeze
Beer Can
Drop Off,
Chaff Bag
Beer Can Carry
VB
Beer Can
String
Chaff Bag Drag
Letter
Barrel
Letterbox
Jumbuck Rescue
Sheep (fake!)
Hay bale jump
with Aussie Flags
– Finish line
Brumby Challenge Rules and Course Explanation
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The Brumby Challenge is open to Brumbies only
Entry fee for both ridden and lead Brumbies is $5 per entry
Brumbies must be registered with either the GFHHA or ABHR – no appendix or part breeds.
The Brumby Challenge is open to both lead and ridden Brumbies with time penalties adjusted – so whether you run or
ride, everyone can win!
Ridden competitors will receive a 20 second penalty for incomplete or a pass on an obstacle
Ridden competitors can dismount and walk an obstacle for only a 5 second penalty.
Lead competitors will receive a 10 second penalty for incomplete or a pass on an obstacle
Judges decision is final
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Prize for first place - $300 cash and stock whip valued at $400!
Prize for second place - $150 cash
Prize for third place - $50 cash
Encouragement prizes will also be awarded throughout the weekend events.
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Start at the starters witches hat
Flag Carry – carry a large Australian flag from one witches hat and place into the top of another
Tarp Walk – walk/run across a tarp on the ground that will be secured by colored jump poles
Beer Can Carry – a string of empty beer cans placed over your Brumby’s head and carried around their neck
Noodle Squeeze – walk/run through pool noodles secured to two sets of jumping stands
Chaff Bag Drag – after removing your string of beer cans, grab a rope attached to a weighted chaff bag and drag
behind your Brumby
Letter Barrel – drop the rope attached to the chaff bag, grab the letter from inside the barrel and race for the Pony
Express!
Letter Box – deliver your letter into the hay bale letterbox
Jumbuck Rescue – grab your stricken jumbuck off the hay bale and place over the shoulders of your Brumby
Hay Bale Finale – still carrying your jumbuck, jump the hay bales with Aussie flags on either side for the Finish!!
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