Cowgirls Gathering · Kilkivan, Queensland
— 2025 —

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Celebrate · Collaborate · Educate · Lifestyle

When
3 – 5 Oct 2025
Bump-in
From Thu 2 Oct
Where
Kilkivan, QLD
Program
100+ Sessions
The program

Three days, side-by-side in the areas.

More than a hundred sessions run across nine areas and zones from Thursday bump-in to Sunday's finals. Main Arena demonstrations run about an hour; clinics and most talks run two — and every session card shows its exact start and finish time, so you can plan your run sheet without missing half of anything. Clinics are hands-on and ticketed; demonstrations, wellbeing talks and most creative and entertainment sessions are open to all.

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Friday 3 Oct

Full program day
7 AM
PavilionWellbeing
7 – 8 AM1 hr
Mindful Morning Moment
TentWellbeing
7 – 8 AM1 hr
Strong Stable Seat
Mel Macaulay
8 AM
Main ArenaDemonstration
8 – 9 AM1 hr
Cowhorse
Lindee McNaughton
Campdraft AClinic
8 – 10 AM2 hrs
Ranch Riding
Steph Dunnachie
CutoutClinic
8 – 10 AM2 hrs
Mind & Feet — Green Horse
Mitch Lynham
Campdraft BClinic
8 – 10 AM2 hrs
Ranch Riding
Matt Charles
Round YardWellbeing
8 – 10 AM2 hrs
The Holistic Animal Health Coach
Rommie Buhler
BarWellbeing
8 – 10 AM2 hrs
Sniffer Dogs & Horses
Amanda Hancock
TentCreative
8 – 10 AM2 hrs
Horse Hair Keepsake
Little Green Bird
StageWellbeing
8 – 10 AM2 hrs
Stress-free Floating
ABC Equine
9 AM
Main ArenaDemonstration
9 – 10 AM1 hr
Hackamore to the Bridle
Tanja Kraus & Phil Monaghan
10 AM
Main ArenaDemonstration
10 – 11 AM1 hr
Flag Work
Cody-Jo Nethercote
Campdraft AClinic
10 AM – 122 hrs
Dressage is Training
Holly Hall Perrin
CutoutClinic
10 AM – 122 hrs
Reading Cattle
Po Hasthorpe
Campdraft BClinic
10 AM – 122 hrs
Fence Work
Patrick Hopgood
PavilionCreative
10 AM – 122 hrs
Silversmith — Cowgirl Cuff
Kylie Gartside
BarWellbeing
10 AM – 122 hrs
Equine Revive
Adele Edwards
TentCreative
10 AM – 122 hrs
Leather Wrist Cuff
West N' Gem
11 AM
Main ArenaDemonstration
11 AM – 121 hr
Let Them Rein
Matt Charles
12 noon
Bar / TentWellbeing
12 noon~1 hr
Crossing Australia with Camels
Sophie Matterson — feature presentation
Grounds
12 noon
Lunch break
Bar open 12 noon to 11 PM
1 PM
Main ArenaDemonstration
1 – 2 PM1 hr
Liberty
Ash Barnett
Campdraft AClinic
1 – 3 PM2 hrs
Stockmans Challenge
Leah Read + Team
CutoutClinic
1 – 3 PM2 hrs
Liberty
Taylor Renee
Campdraft BClinic
1 – 3 PM2 hrs
Seat and Hands
Cody-Jo Nethercote
Round YardWellbeing
1 – 3 PM2 hrs
MG Animal Chiro
Dr Madison Geri
BarWellbeing
1 – 3 PM2 hrs
The Inside-Out Horse
CEN
TentWellbeing
1 – 3 PM2 hrs
Equine Track Systems
Toma Harper
2 PM
Main ArenaDemonstration
2 – 3 PM1 hr
Road to the Horse
Donal Hancock
3 PM
Main ArenaDemonstration
3 – 4 PM1 hr
Dressage is Training
Holly Hall Perrin
Campdraft AClinic
3 – 5 PM2 hrs
Willing Horses
Penny MacIntosh
CutoutClinic
3 – 5 PM2 hrs
Cowhorse
Lindee McNaughton
Campdraft BClinic
3 – 5 PM2 hrs
Body Control
Ashleigh Kerr
BarWellbeing
3 – 5 PM2 hrs
Exclusively Equine
Dr Louise Cosgrove
TentWellbeing
3 – 5 PM2 hrs
Neurobiology of the Nervous Rider
Linda Sawrey — Ricinda
StageCreative
3 – 5 PM2 hrs
Stomp & Scuff Line Dancing (A)
4 PM
Main ArenaDemonstration
4 – 5 PM1 hr
Buying a Horse
Leah Read
5 PM
Main ArenaCompetition
5 – 6:30 PM
Race to Ranch — Conformation & Condition
Competition
PavilionCreative
From 5 PM
Artist Paint N' Sip
Sandee Shannon
StageCreative
5 – 6 PM
Stomp & Scuff Line Dancing (B)
6:30 PM
Main ArenaEntertainment
From 6:30 PM
Horse Show
7 PM
StageEntertainment
7 – 10 PM
Eighties Recall
Live music
The program is subject to change
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Cowgirls Gathering
2025Program
Kilkivan · 3–5 Oct
PDFFull programSite map + camping
Every session, arena and detail — on paper.

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What's on offer

Six ways to get stuck in.

Please leave enough time between your events. Competitions start with checking in — gear check and a briefing with the judge. There are no competition numbers, so make sure your name is marked off and your wristband is on.

Clinic
Hands-on, skills-based sessions guided by our educators — developing your horsemanship, refining technique and building confidence. Each clinic runs TWO hours and is open to 10 riders. No clinic ticket? You can still watch from the sidelines, even on horseback.
Demonstration
Watch our educators work real horses through real situations in the Main Arena. Demonstrations run about an hour each, back to back — the perfect way to soak up ideas, ask questions and see technique in action.
Human & Animal Wellbeing
Led by equine professionals, wellbeing educators and special guest speakers, sharing insight into the physical, emotional and energetic care of both horse and human. Open to all, no booking required.
Creative Class
Unleash your inner artist or maker — leatherwork, horse-hair braiding, painting, DIY jewellery and Stomp & Scuff line dancing. All about fun, expression and learning something new (no horse required).
Competition
Put your skills to the test in a fun, supportive way — racing the clock or showcasing your style, with cheers, prizes and plenty of cowgirl spirit. Watch from the sidelines even without a competition ticket.
Entertainment
Live music every evening — bands on the Main Stage, plus the bar open late.
Say cheese

Official photographers.

Our three official photographers rotate across the Main Arena, Campdraft and roaming the grounds all weekend.

Friday AM08:00 – 12:00
MainWolf & Hyde
CampdraftCannon Cowgirl
RoamingEquinox Images
Friday PM13:00 – 17:00
MainEquinox Images
CampdraftWolf & Hyde
RoamingCannon Cowgirl
Saturday AM08:00 – 12:00
MainEquinox Images
CampdraftWolf & Hyde
RoamingCannon Cowgirl
Saturday PM13:00 – 17:00
MainCannon Cowgirl
CampdraftEquinox Images
RoamingWolf & Hyde
Sunday AM08:00 – 12:00
MainCannon Cowgirl
CampdraftEquinox Images
RoamingWolf & Hyde
Sunday PM13:00 – 17:00
MainWolf & Hyde
CampdraftCannon Cowgirl
RoamingEquinox Images
Set up camp

Where you'll bunk down.

Glamping
Glamping, cowgirl style. All glamping sites must be pre-booked on our website. Glamping bell tents do not include your General Admission ticket — that must be purchased separately.
Camping with Horses
Bringing a horse? You’ll camp in the Camping with Horses area. Not bringing a horse but want to camp with friends who are? That’s fine. Please note there is no power in this section, so plan accordingly.
Camping without Horses
Not bringing a horse and don’t want to camp with someone who is? This is your area. Power is very limited — first in, best dressed. Need power for medical reasons? Let us know and you’ll be given priority.
Educator Camping
Reserved exclusively for our horse educators and roped off for their use. Only four power points in this area, so educators please plan accordingly.
Horse Yards
No yards of your own, or just want to skip the hassle? Pre-book yards on our website. Each yard is 6.4m x 4.2m, made from sturdy cattle panels for a safe, secure setup.
Staying Off-site
Staying off the grounds at local accommodation in Kilkivan, Goomeri or Gympie? Be sure to come back with your wristband on — it gives you quicker access to re-enter the grounds.
Important — horse access & dogs. Horses are only allowed in the Main Arena, Campdraft Arena, Camping with Horses and the Educator Camping Area. All other areas, including roadways between these zones, are horse-free. Cowgirls Gathering is a dog-free event — applications to bring a dog (e.g. for medical or working purposes) must be made before purchasing your ticket. These guidelines are part of our insurance policy — thank you for your understanding.
Good to know

Before you saddle up.

No — Cowgirls Gathering is a strictly DOG-FREE event. For the safety of the horses, riders and stock, dogs are not permitted anywhere on the grounds. Applications to bring a dog for genuine medical or working purposes must be made and approved before you purchase your ticket. This is part of our insurance policy — thank you for understanding.
A three-day program — Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October 2025 — at Kilkivan Showgrounds, 88 Mudlo Rd, Kilkivan QLD 4600. General ticket holders can bump in from 12 noon on Thursday 2 October, ready for a full first day on Friday.
Across three program days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) there are 100+ sessions running side-by-side in nine areas and zones. Demonstrations run about an hour; clinics and most talks run two hours — each session card shows its exact start and finish time, so leave enough time between your events and you won’t miss half of anything. The program is subject to change.
Every session is colour-coded by type — Demonstration, Clinic, Human & Animal Wellbeing, Creative Class, Competition and Entertainment. Use the legend and the filter buttons above the schedule to jump straight to what you’re after.
Clinics run two hours and are limited to 10 participants, so they’re ticketed. No clinic ticket? You’re still welcome to watch from the sidelines, even on horseback.
Competitions start with checking in (gear check etc.) and a briefing with the judge. There are no competition numbers, so make sure your name is marked off on arrival — you won’t be able to compete without your wristband on.
Horses are only allowed in the Main Arena, Campdraft Arena, Camping with Horses and the Educator Camping Area. All other areas, including the roadways between these zones, are horse-free. Cowgirls Gathering is also a dog-free event.
Cowgirls Gathering

88 Mudlo Rd, Kilkivan QLD · 3 – 5 October 2025

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