21/03/2026
💎 GEM OF THE WEST – COMPETITOR PROFILE 💎
With the first round of the Gem Of The West run and done at Tubbul Campdraft last weekend, we’ve already got some strong scores on the board 👀
A cracking start to the season!
One of those 90s was put together by Troy Fitzpatrick and Connie. Troy was kind enough to be the first off the block to answer our competitor profile questions – something we’ll be continuing throughout the season 💎
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👉🏼 Rider Name: Troy Fitzpatrick
👉🏼 Horse Name: Connie
👉🏼 Horse Age/sex: Mare, 8yr old
👉🏼 Horse Status: Novice
👉🏼 Breeding (if known): Conman
👉🏼 How long have you had them? 5yrs
👉🏼 What do you love most about this horse?
Her don’t give up attitude.
👉🏼 Any quirks or funny habits?
She’s female so plenty of quirks.
👉🏼 Biggest achievement together so far?
I can’t pick one but proud of her for all of her achievements at drafts from kids to opens and her capabilities in the bush.
👉🏼 Goals for the season / Gem Of The West?
Kim let me down last year with not winning the diamond so I’d love to win it for her this year!! 💍
👉🏼 What’s your go-to prep before a run?
Preparation Done the week before, Special filter before the run.
👉🏼 Favourite draft in the Central West?
Not being biased but Oberon - home town draft, Central west drafts.
👉🏼 What do you love most about the sport of Campdraft?
Friends, family and the mateship to help each other.
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Plenty more profiles to come as the season rolls on 👊🏼
👉🏼 Remember, it’s your best 3 scores that count toward the final… and we’re only just getting started 💎
Huge thank you to Prue from 2CPhotography for the 📸
