CATTLE DRIVE
Hooves and Horns down the Oodnadatta Track
The 2004 Hooves & Horns Down the Oodnadatta Track cattle drive is an event being organised by volunteers from the William Creek Gymkhana Club and the surrounding pastoral properties. The Flinders Ranges & Outback South Australian Tourism Marketing, Northern Regional Development Board, Outback Areas Community Development Trust and members of surrounding communities such as Coober Pedy and Oodnadatta are also providing support, advice and assistance.
"The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS), an essential service for people in "the bush" throughout Australia, and local charities."
On any given day there will be positions for thirty riders. Those not wishing to ride may opt for walking or driving tours that will be available. Riders may ride all droving hours or hours of their choice. The camp will move everyday at least 10kms.
DAILY RUNNING SHEET
6:30 - 7:30am Breakfast - Continental or hot
8:00am Riders prepare for day's riding, camp crew begin packing for camp shift, catering crew begin preparing morning teas and lunches. Camp shifts when ready.
10:00am Morning tea delivered to cattle droving area.
12:00 noon Lunch served in camp and cattle droving area.
1:00pm Droving recommences
4:00pm Cattle drovers arrive at camp. Prepare for evening meal, showers etc.
5:00pm "Dingo Jack's" bar opens
6:00 - 7:00pm Dinner served with tea & coffee
After dinner a chance to sit around the campfire for music, yarns and drinks until 10:30pm
TIMES MAY CHANGE MARGINALLY DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS AND CHANGEOVER DAYS
MAX GORRINGE WILL BE THE HEAD STOCKMAN
To meet Max click here.
To meet the other Stockmen click here.
To meet the "Road Boss" Dave Burge click here.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE
For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities click
here.
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