Inverell auctioneer Justin Oakenfull has arrived at Calgary Stampede to represent Australia later today in the International Livestock Auctioneer Championships.
The territory sales manager based at Elders Inverell, won his place into the competition after winning the prestigious national title at the ALPA Young Auctioneers Competition at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney in April.
Competitors will be judged on rhythm, clarity, voice control, and livestock knowledge, as well as their ability to spot bids and conduct a sale while the finalists will be required to sell brand consignment cattle and one Black Box item.
Despite not being confident of winning the competition, he says he’s looking forward to the opportunity as he goes head to head with other auctioneers from around the world.
