Sport
15 September, 2025
Oakey Show Society Team Penning 2025
Cold and blustery conditions did not prevent Oakey’s annual Team Penning event from running recently.
Riders of all ages combined in teams of three competitors and horses to compete over a weekend displaying their skill, passion and horsemanship.
Competitors and their families braved gale force winds and extremely cold conditions to ensure the day was a success.
The cattle for the day were sponsored by Andrew and Courtney Pentecost of Doctors Creek Cattle Co. and transported to and from the showgrounds thanks to Mort & Co. and their driver Ben Biltoft. The cattle were fantastic for the teams to work with resulting in many scores on the day with the fastest ten teams all penning three head within 53 seconds.
Winners received a combination of cash and prizes in excess of $3000.
Major sponsors include Rob from Bernborough Hardware, who has been a sponsor of this event for 13 years, Geraldine from Wholesale Horsewear House, and John and Kerry from Lake Lillerie Feedlot who have also been long term sponsors of this event.
Thank you to all sponsors, supporters and the volunteers. These events only happen with a great working together.
Team Penning Results:
First: Run 29: Peter Stumer, Andrew Pentecost and Jason Beckman
Time 33.92 seconds
Second: Run 84: Deb Sheather, Kelly Bond and John Buckley
Time 37.00 seconds
Third: Run 23: Brett Hay, Katria Hay and Tash Jenys
Time 39.48 seconds
Fourth: Run 81: James McKenna, Michael Bourke and Kate McKenna
Time 40.00 seconds
Fifth: Run 77: John Pentecost, Barry Standing and Kerry Shepherd
Time 41.73 seconds
Sixth: Run 51: Bernie Williams, Helen Vietheer and Emma Walker
Time 45.07 seconds
Seventh: Run 02: Michael Bourke, Kate Mckenna and Myrelle Christensen
Time 46.80 seconds
Eighth: Run 40: Brett Hay, Katria Hay and Ellie Hay
Time 50.20 seconds
Ninth: Run 53: Ellen Sommerlad, Michael Bourke and Myrelle Christensen
Time 50.32 seconds
Tenth: Run 98: Ellen Sommerlad, Myrelle Christensen and Kate McKenna
Time 52.85
Great times here and we look forward to next year’s event August 2026.
At the conclusion of the event the cattle owners and volunteers took the time for the youngest competitors to have some fun and pen the cattle.
The committee encourage all ages to compete in this event which has again proven the popularity of this sport. Watch this space as we prepare for the Oakey Show 2026, Saturday 14th March.
- Judy Byers
