Bowen Saddles up for Polocrosse

A very competitive weekend on horses in Bowen. Photo supplied: Jesse Foster.  

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Bowen Polocrosse Club welcomed players, horses and supporters from across the region for its annual carnival on July 11 and 12, with plenty of great competition and strong results for the home club.

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Bowen fielded three senior teams, as well as a strong group of junior and sub-junior players, highlighting the club's growing depth across all age groups.

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Bowen 1 finished runners-up in B Grade, while Bowen 2 claimed the C Grade runners-up title. Wandoan won the A Grade competition, defeating Pyramid in the final, while Nebo took out B Grade and Alton Downs claimed the C Grade title.

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Several Bowen players were recognised with individual honours. Farren Hamilton was named Best No. 3 in C Grade and also received the Best Horse award, while Adam Burns was awarded Best No. 2 in B Grade.

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The club's junior riders also enjoyed a successful weekend. Oliver Foster received the Best Presented and Well-Mannered award, with his horse Fatty named Best Junior Horse. Mason Russell and Felicity Alley were named Best Junior Male and Female, while Loki White and Indie Russell took home the encouragement awards.

The carnival celebrated even the retired racehorses through the Off The Track awards. Dave Kerr's mount was named Best Overall OTT Horse, while Bryan Wells and Shannon Burns were recognised as the leading male and female OTT competitors.  

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Among the senior awards, Ellissa Hunter was named Best Bowen Player, Storme Gould received the Most Outstanding Horse of the Carnival award, and Angela Kettle was recognised for her sportsmanship.

The club thanked all players, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who helped make another successful carnival possible.

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