2026 Young Ambassador Quest Entrants

Brooke Dodwell

Home Town: Illabo NSW
Australian Stock Horse Society Representative

Brooke has spent the last three years as a farm hand on a sheep and cropping property in Illabo, where her role involves crop preparation and harvesting, as well as working with sheep. She has a strong interest in learning about the different cropping varieties and production methods and also enjoys the diversity of work that her job offers.

Alongside her farming skills, Brooke holds a Certificate in Equine Sports Massage and is also a qualified barista.

Born into a campdrafting family, Brooke has been involved in the sport her entire life and is passionate about ensuring it remains strong and family orientated.

For the past three years, she has served as secretary of the Illabo Campdraft Club, volunteering her time to the sport she loves. She has also played an active role in fundraising, including helping organise a charity auction that raised funds for Cowboy Hats for Kate, supporting brain cancer research.

Brooke is an open campdraft judge, regularly volunteering her time at campdrafts and lending a hand where she can. She has also volunteered at Nutrien, taking cattle from the sale arena.

With a strong interest in horse breeding, Brooke hopes one day to develop a team of competition horses that are entirely home bred.

A recent trip to Mongolia, where she rode reindeer and Mongolian horses, sparked a love of travel in Brooke and a desire to continue travelling to different countries and experiencing their cultures.

Brooke is looking forward to working alongside the Classic Ladies Foundation Team and contributing to the fundraising efforts for this year’s charities. She is eager to learn more about the fundraising process and how the funds raised directly benefit those in need. Brooke believes the Young Ambassador Quest will be a humbling experience and feels privileged to be able to give to those who may not have had the opportunities she has been lucky to enjoy throughout her life.

Camilla Taylor

Home Town: Scone NSW
Australian Bushman’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association Representative

Camilla is a senior hairstylist and salon owner in Muswellbrook and is a busy, proud mum to two young boys.

Growing up, Camilla attended horse sports events, regularly participating in Pony Club, school horse sports, campdrafts and rodeos. These early experiences shaped her love of horses, riding and the rural community involved.

Camilla and her husband, Josh, proudly support local horse sports events as a way of giving back to the lifestyle that means so much to them, most recently supporting the King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge.

Camilla’s two sons share her love of horses and are already obsessed with riding. One of her goals is to raise them in the same sporting environment she enjoyed growing up, giving them every opportunity to participate, learn and succeed in doing what they love.

Professionally, Camilla is focused on continuing to grow her hairdressing business. Both she and her husband Josh come from farming families, and their long-term dream is to one day own their own livestock operation—working hard, enjoying the rewards of getting the job done, and spending their days involved with horses and stockwork.

A long-time fan of the Classic Ladies Foundation, Camilla has admired their work for many years. This year, she is finally in a position to give back and is passionate about being involved in the important work the Foundation has done and continues to do for the community.

Elektra Birks

Home Town: Rhydding QLD
Australian Quarter Horse Association Representative

Originally from Victoria, Elektra grew her career over four years, eventually working as a Livestock Assistant Manager for a beef cattle enterprise, where she gained hands-on industry experience. Seeking a new challenge and lifestyle, Elektra relocated with her family and horses to Central Queensland, where she now works as a ringer on a cattle station, and she is loving it.

Elektra holds a Certificate III in Agriculture, a Certificate IV in Ultrasound Cattle Pregnancy Testing, and a Certificate IV in Business Management.

Her sporting interests include campdrafting, reined cow horse, four-wheel driving and game hunting. While living in Victoria, Elektra was an active member of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and supported campdraft events through sponsorship from her family business.

Elektra’s long-term goal is to continue learning and working hard to progress within her workplace, with aspirations of eventually buying her own property and establishing horse training facilities. She is passionate about building her horsemanship skills and competing at a high level on horses she has trained herself.

With a deep love for the rural lifestyle and a strong rural community spirit, Elektra has a passion for the land and animals. By entering the Young Ambassador Quest, she hopes to meet more like-minded people, learn from their experiences, and give back by supporting the Classic Ladies Foundation Team through volunteering and fundraising efforts—particularly for rural communities that often rely heavily on volunteers.

Mia Moloney

Home Town: Drung VIC
Southern Campdraft Association Representative

Mia is a dedicated Emergency Department Clerk at Grampians Health, where she has worked for a long period of time in a fast-paced and demanding emergency environment.

Mia holds a Diploma of Agriculture from RIST Agricultural College in Hamilton, Victoria, and has built an impressive skill set that includes a forklift licence and CPR and First Aid qualifications. She is currently studying for her Certificate in Training and Assessment, with a goal to become an education trainer and assessor, and she is excited to see where this qualification may take her.

Outside of campdrafting, Mia enjoys martial arts and boxing, which she shares with her work colleagues as an energising after-work outlet. She is an active member of the Western District Campdraft Association and is also a member and coach at her local Pony Club. In addition, Mia contributes to her community through involvement with the Country Women’s Association and the ANZAC Appeal.

Having grown up on her grandparents’ farm, Mia lives and breathes the rural lifestyle. She values country living while also thriving in the busy times of the Emergency Department and being there, with a smile and kindness, to support people who are often having the worst day of their lives.

Mia has seen firsthand the incredible support provided by the Classic Ladies Foundation and is eager to work alongside such a strong and empowering group of women. Through the Young Ambassador Quest, she hopes to experience personal growth, build confidence, and give back to the community that means so much to her.

Molly Bradshaw

Home Town: Clermont QLD
Australian Campdraft Association Representative

Molly is a Support Officer and is currently studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education. She is based at St Josephs Catholic Primary School in Clermont.

Campdrafting, netball, touch football and rugby union are Molly’s key sporting interests. These sports reflect her love of teamwork, healthy competition and the active rural lifestyle she has grown up with.

Molly is highly involved in her local community. She volunteers at the Clermont and Charters Towers ICPA Sports Camps, serves as the Treasurer for the Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft and regularly helps out with a range of school and community events. Through these roles, Molly has developed strong leadership, teamwork and organisational skills while supporting and encouraging young people in rural areas.

Building a meaningful career that allows her to support rural communities and promote opportunities for young rural people through sport and education is one of Molly’s goals. She also aspires to take on a leadership role within a rural organisation, where she can advocate for youth development, rural sustainability and the continuation of Australia’s agricultural traditions.

Growing up deeply connected to the land, Molly, along with her sisters, helps manage a small cattle business alongside her dad. Growing the family cattle business is an important focus for Molly, and she is passionate about encouraging more young women to be involved in agriculture and campdrafting.

Horses play a central role in Molly’s life and have shaped her work ethic and values. She takes great pride in learning from her dad and helping him break in their horses, an experience that continues to teach her patience, dedication and respect for animals and the rural way of life.

Taking part in the Young Ambassador Quest is an opportunity for Molly to give back to the rural community that has shaped who she is today. She hopes to inspire young women to get involved in campdrafting and take pride in the country way of life, while continuing to build her confidence, leadership and communication skills and promoting the strong sense of community that surrounds the sport.

Thank you to our Young Ambassador Quest Supporters

Danny Cramp – Handmade Headstalls and Lead Ropes

Lloyd & Kathy Aquilina & Family – Trophy Bridle

Lucy Sadler

Bruce & Jane O’Dell