WarwickJudgesClinic
Expressions of interest are being sought for members interested in attending a judging clinic in Warwick. The clinic will be on Friday 25th October 2024.
Please contact the APRA Head Office to register your interest by Friday 11th October 2024.
On the Cover
Terry Evison had a record breaking 2024 season, winning both the All Around Cowboy and Steer Wrestling Pro Tour titles.
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COMPETITION BOARD FROM THE
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Toby Collins and I’m from Maldon, Victoria. I’m a saddle bronc rider and bull rider I spent my junior rodeo years competing with the APRA before spending a significant number of years overseas competing in America and living the cowboy dream. During the week I’m a farrier and horse breaker and I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of the cowboy life.
I fondly remember my younger days in the APRA and the start that it gave me to pursue my cowboying career. I feel that it’s time to give back to the rodeo world and learn how things work behind the scenes of the association My time overseas has given me a wider perspective of the rodeo world and I believe that the knowledge and experience that I have, makes me a valuable member of the Competition Board.
I’d firstly like to congratulate Greg Hamilton on winning another Pro Tour Saddle Bronc Riding title. The dual between Greg and Clayton Braden has been exciting to watch in the final stages of the season and highlights that Saddle Bronc riding is alive and well in Australia. I’d also like to congratulate Callum Clement on his APRA Rookie Saddle Bronc Riding title. The depth of young and talented bronc riders in Australia is outstanding and the future is promising. Congratulations also to all of the other Pro Tour and Rookie Champions of 2024, enjoy the success of your hard work.
The upcoming Bronc Match in November is an exciting event on the saddle bronc riding calendar and is shaping up to showcase Australian talent on a stage like we’ve never seen before. With the historical Warwick rodeo in the coming weeks and the NFR just around the corner, it is an exciting time of year in the APRA. I wish everybody competing the best of luck and safe travels.
Toby Collins
SADDLE BRONC RIDING DIRECTOR
HEAD OFFICE FROM THE
And that’s a wrap on the 2024 Season. We affiliated 101 Rodeos this year and paid out over $3.2 million dollars in prize money. Thank you to all our committees for affiliating with us, we are proud to be associated with the best rodeos in Australia. Thank you to the countless volunteers, from the presidents and secretaries to the people who man the gates and swing the gates. Without our committees we don’t have rodeos, so thank you on behalf of the APRA Board and membership for choosing us for your rodeo.
Congratulations to all competitors who have made the Top 25! A great achievement and reward for the hours in the practice pen and on the road.
MEMBERSHIPS
Senior Memberships are due 1st October 2024. Renewals cannot be made through the APRA Members portal yet.
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UPDATED RULES
The 2025 APRA Rule Book is available on the website here APRA COMPETITION RULES & BY-LAWSAustralian Pro Rodeo Association.
Please familiarise yourself with the new rules which were voted in at the 2023 and 2024 AGM.
The new 12 & Under system will be implemented at the start of the 2025 Junior Season 1st May 2025. All rodeo applications are now required to be submitted and approved 2 months prior to entry dates. An information sheet has been sent to committees and judges on Rule Changes which come into effect this season
HEAD OFFICE FROM THE
APRA MEMBER PORTAL
For the 2025 Season all entries will be via the online portal. The Central Entries Line is closed.
Things to note;
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Team Roping – One Run Team Entry – you will need to pay your entry and your partner’s entry fee at the same time to enter.
If you need help, please give us a call in the office – we are always happy to help!
CANCELLING OUT
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GOLD CARD MEMBERSHIPS
Members are eligible for Gold Card Memberships after 25 years of consecutive membership or 30 years non-consecutive membership If you believe you are eligible, please apply to the Board in writing to be considered for Gold Card Membership.
INJURIES
We no longer keep an injured riders list. If you are injured and need to cancel out of your next rodeo, please advise Head Office with a medical certificate. If you are injured and would like to make a claim on our Personal Injury Insurance, you must contact the office and ask for the claim form to be sent to you, within 10 days of the Rodeo where you were injured We will send through the forms and once completed, send them onto the Insurance Company. From there, you will deal with the Insurance Company directly about the claim.
HALL OF FAME
The Hall of Fame Committee are calling for Expressions of Interest for another Trophy Saddle. The Gravener family recently collected Barry’s Trophy Saddle which has been displayed for many years. Thank you to the Gravener’s for their generosity in sharing Barry’s saddle, so we could honour his rodeo achievements.
If anyone would like to display a trophy saddle, please give me a call.
Melinda Walker
BUSINESS MANAGER
NFR UPDATE
With just over a month to go we are busier than flies on fresh manure!
Final preparations are well under way and from a coordinators point of view, I’m both nervous and excited as time draws near, but I’m pumped and ready to help the amazing APRA team put on a memorable event with focus on highlighting the outstanding talent we have in our competitors and increasing awareness and attendance to the NFR.
We are very fortunate to welcome returning and new sponsors and appreciate the much-valued support they provide. A special thanks to Logan Lucas from head office for her sponsor announcements via the APRA social media platforms. They look amazing. Keep an eye out for them in the coming weeks.
For information on the NFR, the APRA website is a good point of contact. Directly from the website you can purchase NFR merchandise and NFR gate tickets We also have a soon to be released APRA Juniors Range of footy shorts as a collaboration with the APRA and NFR sponsor, Aussie Footy Shorts Tickets are still available in the Polaris Ranger Raffle, and these can also be found on the APRA website. Each round of this year's NFR will be livestreamed directly on the APRA website also.
A strong advertising campaign begins in October with Southern Cross Austereo including ticket giveaways, promo ads and interviews with organisers This year we have a gold coin donation courtesy bus running a loop around Rockhampton and Gracemere to CQLX all thanks to Bellequip. Our Bling and Speed bar will feature a live action screen so you don't miss a minute of the rodeo and will be open until midnight each night, so competitors are able to mingle after competing. Saturday night, local band ‘Coighty and the Kickstands’ will lead our ‘Party with the Champions’ afterparty
The battle for a back number has been exciting to watch. Back numbers are on order and competitor packs are being prepared with some wonderful inclusions for our valued sponsors. Once the top 15 in each has been finalised, competitors will receive registration packs. These registration packs will provide more detailed information including entry fees and prizemoney. Once again, the APRA is recognising horse, bucking stock, personnel and affiliate of the year awards These will be voting on by the top 15 competitors
As the clock ticks down, we look forward to bringing you an NFR to remember. Production teams are onsite this month to ensure that we can showcase our cowboys and cowgirls in the best light for our local, national and international audiences!
Diana (Di)Atkins
NFR EVENT COORDINATOR
Proposal to update Penalties
The Board have voted in favour to update penalties within the APRA Competition Rules & By-Laws. It has been a number of years since these penalties were reviewed and clearer penalties are required moving forward.
Therefore, the APRA Board are proposing the following updates with reference to Rule 16.1 The Board may formulate such rules as it thinks from time to time for the conduct of Rodeos under the auspices of the Association. Such rules shall not be effective until they are published in a copy of the Rodeo News.
All infringements minimum of $50.
Where penalties are outlined per number of offences;
1st offence - $50 2nd offence - $100 3rd offence - $200
Major Offences minimum of $300 and referred to the Tribunal for evaluation. Fines may be increased, and suspensions applied, pending severity of offence.
Social Media Policy
1st offence - $250 accompanied by a written warning and 2-year probation 2nd offence - $500 with a BOD evaluation and review of membership
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AND AWARDS NIGHT
COME AND JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION AND THE PRESENTATION OF NFR BACK NUMBERS.
WATCH AS WE PRESENT AND RECOGNISE OUR 2024 ROOKIE AND PRO TOUR CHAMPIONS AND PRESENT PERSONNEL/LIVESTOCK AWARDS.
GRACEMERE HOTEL
BEER GADEN
STARTING 6PM SHARP. WED 06 NOV
The night will include a grazing table with guests able to purchase drinks and dinner. Relax, socialise and help us honour the 2024 rodeo season.
80 YEARS
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
Dick White
The story goes that Dick White’s Father and Uncle took him to Marrabel rodeo as a 5yo boy and from that day on Dick wanted to be a cowboy. And a cowboy he was. His rodeo career encompassed many things including a sneaky name change, an iconic photo, and a famed bucking horse named Red Terror.
In his early teenage years, Dick’s father heavily disapproved of the young South Australian’s desire to rodeo. Against his father’s wishes Dick entered up anyway and so ‘Johnny Gray from Queensland’ was born The sneaky alias worked for a short period until a wreck at Berri rodeo saw young ‘Johnny’ end up in hospital and an attending police officer recognised the lad as Dick White from Kapunda With his talents and desire undeniable, Dick’s father eventually gave his son his blessing and Dick’s cowboy career boomed.
A famed saddle bronc rider, with feats such as covering the renowned Curio amongst his achievements, it was the iconic photo of Dick riding Cloudbuster at the 1959 Carrieton rodeo that catapulted the cowboy to worldwide fame. Cloudbuster’s reputation as one of Australia’s toughest broncs and Dick’s ability to demonstrate control and technique during the ride and subsequent photo made for a life changing moment. The photo spearheaded a marketing campaign for RM Williams and Dick became an Australian symbol of toughness and perseverance.
Dick was of the era were cowboys competed in every, or at least many, of the rodeo events. His storied career entails an ARRA Steer Wrestling title, and he was a skilled trick rider, but his great love was bucking horses. “He just loved rodeo in general” reminisces his daughter Anita, “however he was most proud of his bronc riding. And bucking horses were the love of his life ” As his competing years slowed down, Dick ventured into owning bucking horses. His standout performer ‘Red Terror’ being renowned all over the countryside
A rough and tough cowboy, maybe Dick’s greatest attribute was his generosity and kindness. Keen to help and guide any young up and coming cowboy who approached him, Dick and wife Janet often welcomed cowboys into their home “Whatever he could do for anyone, he would” Anita proudly remembers. And perhaps Dick said it best in a tv interview shortly before his untimely passing, “If I had my time again, I’d be a cowboy!”
80 YEARS
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees Errol Lather
Errol Lather grew up in and around rodeo From Branxholme in the southwestern districts of Victoria, Errol’s childhood was dairy farms, contract mustering and droving. “I sort of grew up with all that around me, the horses and the cows ” His parents “bought into some bucking horses and the horses kind of took over from the cows. I had just been hanging around it (rodeo) since I was a kid ” Starting out in the poddy rides and moving his way through to the steer ride, it was in his late teens when he found his true passion; saddle bronc riding. And it all came about with a bet.
17 and having never been on a bronc before, Errol found himself at a little bush show out from Coleraine, Victoria “It was a hall and just a bit of an arena One of my mates bet me I wouldn’t go in the saddle bronc ride I said you pay my entries and I’ll get on.” The entry fees were $2. Entries were taken on the day and bucking horses were drawn for The nerves were a little high when Errol drew what everyone knew was a good horse. “I end up splitting the win for $12. That was the end of me then, I got the bug.”
Errol tried his hand at most of the rodeo events. “I rodeo bulls for a fair bit, but I would always tear a muscle in my groin, my bareback riding was a bit of a failure. Saddle bronc riding and steer wrestling were my main events. But I really loved the saddle bronc riding. I concentrated on it more.” Several years after that infamous bet that kickstarted his bronc riding, Errol left home and travelled with the Gills tent show and got his feet wet on the rodeo trail It was an easy time to be a cowboy Cowboys were quite well respected and revered wherever they went. Work found them along the way from town to town and life was uncomplicated. “I was winning a fair bit so that made life easier ”
While everyday living was a little bit simpler the competition was far from easy Errol rode against the likes of Ken Coleman, Dave Harman, and Jim McGuire “There were quite a lot of good bronc riders about A lot of them didn’t travel too much, but they were all hard to beat ” It was also a period of growth and change for saddle bronc riding in general “The saddles were changing over No one knew a lot about them, and there was no such thing as rodeo schools Everyone was just making their own way We would sit down and discuss it, but we had to work a lot of things out for ourselves, it was a big learning curve.” The way rodeos looked and were run was also changing, with the introduction of contracted stock and smaller arenas. “One of the best things about my time was we got the chance to ride a lot of different style bucking horses. A lot of those committee horses, you didn’t know what you were getting on, that was a bit exciting as a kid.”
An Australian Saddle Bronc Riding title in 1971features as one of Errol’s highlights of his esteemed career. “I was only 20, and I never expected to win a title that year.” Errol cherishes his Australian title memories and those of winning the Sportsman of the Year Award in his local community of Hamilton Hamilton is an area heavily entrenched in football, and for a cowboy to beat all the footballers for a sportsman of the year award was a feat in itself
Reflecting on his rodeo career, Errol never expected a Hall of Fame induction. “It means a lot to me. And the more I think about it, the more it means. I loved travelling, and meeting people. It took me all over Australia. I was also going to rodeo I thought, it was just something that I loved.”
ALL AROUND CHAMPION COWBOY
STEER WRESTLING CHAMPION
TERRY EVISON
Terry Evison didn’t just break the all-time season earnings record for any cowboy in the history of the APRA, he shattered it Accumulating a total of $72,579 15 in winnings across three events during the season, the timed event superstar finished the 2024 season as the Pro Tour All Around Cowboy and Pro Tour Steer Wrestling champion. Notably, he also finished second in the standings for the Team Roping Header and Rope and Tie, and impressively surpassed previous season earnings records in all four title races
The record-breaking effort wasn’t even on Terry’s radar in the beginning. His partner Leslie was pregnant with their third child and Terry had planned to “not really go anywhere I was just going to do a handful of rodeos where I had contracts to supply cattle.” But a strong start early on got the Victorian hay farmer keen to keep going “I started winning a bit and I decided to go on with it.”
$72,579.15
$25,514.30
“The season earnings record is probably the thing I’m the most proud of with everything I achieved in 2024.”
The winning never really stopped “I don’t feel like there was one big moment or pivotal win Just a lot of little consistent wins that added up ” With a decent amount won at the halfway point in the season, Terry decided to make the trip north “That was probably the hardest part of the season, going away up north without Leslie and the kids for six weeks.” He made the sacrifices count, banking $16,011.30 alone between Cloncurry and Mount Isa rodeos.
“Practicing regulary” has been the secret to Terry’s consistency in 2024 And he’s carrying that over into his NFR preparation We’ll see him compete in the Steer Wrestling, Rope and Tie, and at both ends in the Team Roping with Aaron Bookluck and Georgie Kapellar “I’m not going to think about it too much, I’ll just try to do what I’ve done all year.”
All Around Cowboy
Steer Wrestling
$45,735.53
$41,438.43
LEANNE CABAN
Leanne Caban continues to etch her name into APRA history by winning both the 2024 Pro Tour All Around Cowgirl and Pro Tour Barrel Racing titles, claiming the double win for a third consecutive year.
Leanne acknowledges that her success is a team effort and isn’t without its challenges. “My goal was to just go to where I could get to in between all the commitments at home But the credit goes to my phenomenal horsepower that keeps showing up when it counts ”
The phenomenal horsepower that Leanne is crediting includes Akka Dakka, her dominating barrel racing superstar, and Biddy, the ever-reliable breakaway roping mare “Through a tailored feeding program, important muscle therapy techniques and a great farrier I have managed to keep all the horses working at their best all season. Keeping my horses in the best shape possible has been by key to success ” That and a great support network
“The most pivotal win of 2024 was defintely winning Nebo for the third consecutive year.”
Leanne admits that her family has been crucial to her stellar season. “My husband Dale is my biggest supporter, and he works hard to make sure we can all continue to do what we love with the horses and rodeos ” With commitments at home including cattle and horses to care for, being on rodeo road can be challenging for Leanne. Her “incredible” season is all thanks to family like Dale, and her Mum who travelled north with her this year
As far as the NFR is concerned, Leanne’s not changing anything. “The plan is to have my horses feeling great and to practice hard in the roping pen.
I’ll do a couple of rodeos leadi into the NFR to keep the competitive edge mentally ”
Barrel Racing
All Around Cowgirl
$32,617.00
SADDLE BRONC RIDING CHAMPION
GREG HAMILTON
Greg Hamilton won $32,617 to hold out Clayton Braden and secure his second Saddle Bronc Riding Pro Tour title His 2024 efforts were just shy of breaking the season earnings record set by Cameron Southern in 2023 Not bad considering Greg isn’t a fan of leaving home too much anymore. “I hate leaving home now that I’m getting older, but travelling with good guys and the chance to get on good broncs kept me going.”
“My wife and travelling partners have been my biggest supporters this year and without them I would have just stayed home” Greg admits. The Mitchell based cowboy broke his season wide open when he won Bowen River Xtreme Broncs The win banked Greg $3687 The cowboy consistently banked cheques all over Australia from Yelvertoft to Tooloombilla in Queensland to Tumut and Corryong in the south.
“I’m going to do what I’ve done all year, and just have fun.”
Describing his season as “surprising,” Greg believes its his attitude that has contributed to his success this year. “I think the key this year has been having a better attitude and not worrying about anything other than trying to ride good and to have fun doing it ” He’s not the youngest guy in the draw and finishing as the number one Saddle Bronc Rider means a lot to him “Considering how many good young bronc riders there are around, to be able to compete with them and end the year in front, makes me feel like I may have a few mores years left in me.”
Greg is in an ideal position to earn himself his second Australian title going into Gracemere in November. With a pack of young kids trying to chase him down, Greg’s plan is built around his years of experience. “The plan is pretty simple. Just go and rid lik I’m behind and not to try and protect th I’m going to do what I’ve done all year an just have fun ”
BAREBACK RIDING CHAMPION
JARROD MCKANE
Jarrod McKane has spent another APRA at the top of his game and the top of the leaderboards, cementing his place as one of the best bareback riders of his generation He admits this season was hectic, with the southern run consisting of a lot of rodeos each weekend and his fiancée Molly pregnant with their first child changing the dynamic of the way he travelled The Victorian shearer ended the season with a record breaking $45,326 05 in earnings and his third APRA Pro Tour title
While the numbers say it's not impossible for Jarrod to be beaten in the Australian Title race come November in Gracemere, it is very likely we will see him claim his third gold buckle. He acknowledges that his 2024 season is a testament that every rodeo matters. “I think it shows that every rodeo counts, big or small, and it all adds up in the end.” And his earnings record is a cherry on top. “It’s a nice little bonus” and a reward for all the hard work to continually hone his craft.
$45,326.05
“I was just trying to enjoy myself and enjoy riding bucking horses.”
With dominating rides all over Australia, Jarrod’s win in Sydney at Easter time is his highlight. He’s a fan of the three head format claiming it’s something “ you can’t really fluke. I feel like I didn’t win at as many places this year, but I placed consistently everywhere.” This season was about “just having fun and not treating it as a job as such. I was just trying to enjoy myself and enjoy riding bucking horses.”
New dad to little cowboy Lenny, Jarrod thanks those closest to him for all their support throughout the season. “My family and friends have been my biggest supporters this year.” Well and truly in the driver’s seat coming into the NFR, Jarrod plans on maintaining the same attitude that’s worked for him all season long. “The idea is to keep pushing forward and do the best job I can.”
$20,470.98
BREAKAWAY ROPING CHAMPION
ANGELA SIMPSON
At the beginning of the 2024 season Angela Simpson was recovering from shoulder surgery and doing everything she could to be back to full strength and get back in the arena By the end of the season Ange was the number one Breakaway Roper in Australia With a campaign that didn’t start until February, Ange won in all corners of the country A standout northern run which saw her win big at Charters Towers, Mount Isa and Capella in the fourth quarter of the season, secured Ange her first Breakaway Roping Pro Tour title
Ange didn’t hesitate when asked to name which of her many wins in 2024 meant the most. “Mount Isa. It’s been one I’ve worked towards winning for a long time. I don’t think there’s another rodeo as exciting as Mount Isa to win.” The win highlighted the Emerald cowgirl’s consistency throughout the year. She acknowledges that “consistency and patience” has been her key to success this year. “I’ve spent a lot of quality time in the practice pen.”
“This wasn’t something that I had actually thought about. It just happened and I guess that’s where my consistency and patience has paid off.”
Ange credits her family and close friends for supporting her rodeo ambitions and believing in her abilities. A truck driver during the day (and nights) sees Ange working big hours. “My Mum and sister help look after my horses while I work.” They can also be found “penning up calves late at night so I can practice.” Not only does the cowgirl have a strong support system, but she also has depth in her horsepower. We’ve seen Ange shine on both her bay gelding Tuff and her pretty mare Destiny all year round.
As far as the approaching NFR is concerned, Ange isn’t thinking too much about it “I don’t really have a plan ” The allround hand will continue to focus on the things that are important to her, enjoying her horses and her roping and seeing where it takes her
ROPE & TIE CHAMPION TEAM ROPING HEADER CHAMPION
CAMPBELL HODSON
Campbell Hodson is the 2024 APRA Pro Tour Team Roping Heading and Pro Tour Rope & Tie Champion We’ve come to expect standout performances from the Charters Towers cowboy and this season was no exception. Taking his young family on the road, Campbell committed to rodeoing in the south early on and so began a back and forth between himself and Terry Evison at the top of not one, but three pro tour standings When it was all said and done, Campbell had broken 2 season earnings records, for both the Rope & Tie and the Heading and also substantially surpassed the All Around Cowboy season earnings set by Cameron Southern last year.
Notably Campbell added almost an extra $10,000 to his own seasons earning record in the team roping header department However, more impressively we saw him shatter the seemingly untouchable Rope & Tie season earnings record held by the godfather of rope and tie in Australia, Shane Kenny, since 2008 We’ve seen Shane mentor Campbell since his junior days and it seems fitting that Campbell be the one to rewrite one of the roping king’s records.
Rope & Tie
$29,479.38
Team Roping Header
$28,114.08
“It wouldn’t be possible without my amazing little family.”
With a team of outstanding horses, and an arsenal of classy team roping partners, Campbell is well on his way to becoming one of the best we have ever seen He bested the rope & tie field at two of the biggest APRA rodeos on the calendar by almost more than 2 seconds each time to add $5801 from Cloncurry and $3962 from Nebo to his 2024 account. Touchingly, on presentation of his buckle at Cloncurry, he gifted it to the event sponsor’s son, no doubt fanning a rodeo flame in the young boy
There is no doubt, come NFR time in Gracemere, Campbell will bring the heat. The timed event sensation has won and dominated all of his events on the same day on numerous occasions this season. He is a legitimate chance to win three Australian titles in November and add to his already impressive Australian title haul With his two little boys, Colby and C cheering him on from the arena fenc Campbell will surely be exciting to watch
CHAMPIONS
TEAM ROPING HEELING CHAMPION
AARON BOOKLUCK
Aaron Bookluck is one of the greatest team roping heelers in APRA history and his 2024 season has been a performance to remember The Gippsland cowboy finished atop the Team Roping Heeling standings to win his 8th APRA Pro Tour Heeling title He also shattered the previous season earnings record when he banked $27,279.55 for his season’s efforts. In his own words Aaron describes his 2024 as simply “unbelievable.”
Always an exciting cowboy to watch rope, Aaron started his season off strong at the southern rodeos closer to his homebase of Nilma North, Vic. However, it was a big win at Cloncurry in August, that stands out the most to him. The win paid $5250 to Aaron and his long-time team roping partner Terry Evison The dynamic duo have roped together since their junior days and together they have won almost everything there is to win in the Australian Professional Rodeo Association. We will see Aaron heeling them down for Terry in Gracemere in November as he edges closer to a phenomenal 5th Australian title
Winning a Pro Tour is a really big thing.”
For Aaron 2024 has been about “making sure I stay solid and keeping it all as simple as it can be. I only worried about my runs and keeping my horse fresh and free.” The laid-back roper credits his inner circle for helping make the rodeoing possible “My Dad, sister, and partner Georgie, as well as my good mates at home have made it easier for me to get away to rodeos.”
For Aaron, the winning feeling never seems to get old His 8th Pro Tour Heeling win “is a really big thing” to Aaron “It’s something we all want to win, alongside an Australian title ” He admits that it didn’t come easy, with all-time great Shane Kenny nipping at his heels all season long. “Having to battle it out with Shane Kenny, he’s a tough cowboy to get around.”
The NFR promises to be more of exactly what we’re used to seeing from Aaron “The plan is to stay solid but try and win rounds at the same time.”
BULL RIDING CHAMPION
DYLAN WEIR
Dylan Weir describes his standout Bull Riding season as simply “successful.” The Brungle Creek based cowboy has been on a mission all season to bank big cheques and set the bar high not only for himself, but for every other Bull Rider trying to chase him down in the APRA Bull Riding standings “I set myself a couple of goals and I achieved both of them – winning the Pro Tour Bull Riding title and also breaking the record for the most money won in the Bull Ride.” Achieving the end of year win “ means everything” to the young cowboy. It’s the standout bull rider’s first Pro Tour win and “it makes all the time and kilometres worth it ”
He had big wins all over the map but counts Nebo as his highlight. A pivotal win for Dylan as “it’s one of the biggest rodeos and it’s one that everyone wants to win ” While the winning seemingly came easy for Dylan this season, it never comes without challenges “Travelling to big shows and leaving my family behind was hard, especially because my partner Tyla and son Waylon have been my biggest support system.”
$46,831.10
“The mind is a powerful thing and if that’s right, then everything else will come naturally.”
“Friends and the people that I travelled with during the season have also been a massive help with getting down the road,” admits Dylan But it’s his body and mind that he credits to his 2024 success “Keeping my body and mind fit,” has been a big focus for Dylan “The mind is a powerful thing and it that’s right, then everything else will come naturally ”
Dylan will carry a $20,000 plus lead into the 2024 NFR and has no plans off backing off the gas pedal “I plan to show up and do what I’ve done all season – turn up and ride my bulls ” But the young cowboy isn’t stopping there, already admitting that his goals for 2025 are bigger and bolder “I’ve already set goals for next season beat my own earnings record and win another Pro Tour ”
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FIRST GLANCE
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“I’m a big believer in good preparation leading into a rodeo Not only for me but for my horse as well.”
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“I knew I had to rope this calf quick and get a good time to have a chance at the average ”
“My approach is never over think it. Go do your job like you have done a thousand times”
use a Rattler Striker calf rope and a Willard Black Tail piggin string ”
“I’m lucky enough to be fitted out by Buffalo Bills Western Wear ”
Ladies Barrel Race
Zara Benjamin $1820
Ladies Breakaway Roping
Jorja Iker $1610
Steer Wrestling
Ryley Gibb $1258
Rope & Tie
Maddix Lovett $1258
Team Roping
C Hodson/A Bookluck $1332
Saddle Bronc Ride
Greg Hamilton $1221
Bareback Ride
Jack Charnock $2400
Bull Ride
No Scores
2nd Div Bull Ride
Nash Jones $620
2nd Div Saddle Bronc
Charlie Head $500
Junior Bull Ride
Jackson Dixon $456
Junior Team Roping (Hd)
Jayden Kenny $550
Junior Team Roping (Hl)
Jackson Dixon $275
Junior Barrel Race
Lilly Passmore $536
Junior Breakaway Roping
Jackson Dixon $445
Junior Steer Ride
Bronzon Mara Skellern $764
31.08.24
Photo Credit: ASHJO Photography
Event Winners
Saddle Bronc Ride
Michael Johnston $4497 90
Bareback Ride
Henry Watkins $1860
Steer Wrestling
Adam Knowles $2400.9
Bull Ride
Toby Collins $2585
2nd Div Saddle Bronc
Lane Edwards $1640
Junior Steer Ride
Tom Bradshaw $368
Cunnamulla, Qld
Terry Evison
Campbell Hodson
Shane Kenny
Toby Hale
Shane Iker
Tom Willoughby
Aaron Leahy
Heath Nichols
Maddix Lovett
Cameron Southern
Rope McPhee
Jayden Kenny
Luke Hamilton
Kenny Organ
Clay Caban
$72579 15
$70528 47
$35345 30
$32104 57
$29940 27
$22772 65
$21839 27
$21176 94
$19665 02 $19157.20
Greg Hamilton
Clayton Braden
Michael Johnston
Tom Knight
Cooper Thatcher
Tim Hammond
James Sclanders
Cameron Southern
Callum Clement
Darcy Wockner
David Stacey
Coupar Woods
Lachie Sheppard
Jack Capewell
Tom Kerr
Jack Charnock
Brock Mulhall
Joe Underwood
Joel Davey
Jed Myles
Cohen Collins
Deon Lane
Ryan Livingstone
Patrick Fraser
Jayden Lane
Tye Simmonds
Shane Kenny
Aaron Leahy
Tom Willoughby
Luke Hamilton
Clay Caban
Jay R Marsh S M’ire-Spalding
Cooper Cannell
Rope McPhee
$32617 00
$30015 74
$28202 22
$21848 40
$20411 33
$20138 40
$19060 93
$18967 98 $17418 99 $16617.99
Clay Caban
Corey Heath
Tom Willoughby
Kym Michaelis
Jackson Dixson
Kenny Organ
Josh Symes
Lachlan Smith
Maddix Lovett Kobe Miller
Brody Moss
Brendan Kenny
Jay R Marsh
Weir
Toby Hale
Daniel Rogan
Eli Bee L Hanush-Bowen
Braydon Wellby
Toby Collins
Lachlan Slade D H’son-Douglas
Cameron Southern
Joe Down
Sam Woodall
Clint Glass
Sam Woodard
Toby Adams $46831 10 $26084
Heath Nichols
Ryley Gibb
Jesse Glass
Campbell Hodson
Tom Willoughby
Gene McDonald
Peter Davenport
William Sloan
Luke Hamilton
Cody Sheahan
Kenny Organ
Bradley Alloway
Tate Van Wel
Adam Knowles
Leanne Caban
Georgie Kapeller
Maddison Caban
Angela Simpson
Brandee Ferguson
C O'Donoghue
Ellysa Kenny
Ella Burns
Nicole McDonald
Julie Breed
Tyra Spring
Lauren Smith
Jodi King
Melanie Drysdale
Sasha Allen
$22746.30 $19598.20 $17712.40 $14069.00 $13491.72 $12556.50 $9437.95 $6159.00 $6040.15 $5010.80 $4827.00
BARREL
Leanne Caban
Ellie Gard
Maddison Caban
Brandee Ferguson
Wendy Caban
C O'Donoghue
Brittany McVicar
Adele Edwards
Julie Breed
Candy Michaelis
Erika Quinn
Amy Eckford
Ellysa Kenny
Mackenzie Barrett
Tyra Spring
$41438.43 $31185.07
00
Angela Simpson
Jorja Iker
Georgie Kapeller
Ella Burns
Nicole McDonald
Sharon McGuire
Stacey Wilburn
Alyesha Burford
Jemma Dowling
M Hetherington
Leanne Caban
Ellysa Kenny
Holly Forster
Anna Crisp
Brandee Ferguson
BULL
$20470.98
$18317.24
50
80
Jackson Dixson
Jayden Kenny
Joseph Foxlee
Garrett Hanrahan
Matty Ahern
Cooper Hoare
B Mara-Skellern
Cruz Leahy
Dane Gilmore
Rex Walker
Jesse Pendergast
Mitchell Wharton
Kade O'Dea
Mason Iker Lawson
McDonald $5089.15
Joseph Foxlee
Jayden Kenny
Mitchell Wharton
Kade O'Dea
Angus Smith
Darcy Dall'Aglio
Dane Gilmore
Torah Hintz
Ruby
Stetson McGhee
Brandy Durbidge
Sunni Paterson
Kodah Lovett
Madison Harland
Ella Christensen
Teal Borghero
Molly Harper
M McCulloch
Olivia Foxlee
Charlee-Rose Prow
Jaydee Coveney
Keeley Purdy
Sienna Miller
Matty Ahern
B Mara-Skellern
Cooper Hoare
Jackson Dixson
Rex Walker
Jesse Pendergast
Lawson McDonald
Dane Gilmore
Garrett Hanrahan
Royce Gill
Marty Berry
Joseph Foxlee
Noah Dingle
Hank Woodard
Darcy Todd
Jackson Dixson
Lori Boyce
Tate Smith
Rhys O'Toole
Olivia Foxlee
Charlie Limpus
Beau Middleton
Wyatt Gill
Cade Gakowski
Jack Wharton
Braxton Eagle
Mason Iker
Jackson Dixson
Jayden Kenny
Joseph Foxlee
Madison Harland
Garrett Hanrahan
Molly Harper
Mason Iker
Kade O'Dea
Brandy Durbidge
Mitchell Wharton
Olivia Foxlee
Dane Gilmore
Charlie Limpus
M Grosvenor
Dekota Caban
Matty Ahern
Noah Dingle
Corey Rollins
J Diplock-Barron
Hank Woodard
Cooper Hoare
Jackson Dixson
B Mara-Skellern
Jace Roberts
Garrett Hanrahan
Royce Gill
Darcy Todd
C McClelland
Blake Croyden
Sam Daley
$2973.90 $2967 70 $1246 80 $1095 00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
Brandy Durbidge
Kodah Lovett
Sunni Paterson
Molly Harper
Ella Christensen
Olivia Foxlee
Teal Borghero
Charlie Limpus
M McCulloch
M Grosvenor
Charlee-Rose Prow
Lori Boyce
RODEO
OCTOBER 2024
All prize money is GST inclusive
5th October 2024
INJUNE RODEO QLD
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0428263526
Venue: Injune Rodeo & Cutting Grounds
Rodeo Start Time: 2pm
Slack if Necessary: Yes 10AM
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Rick Knudsen,Gill Bros Rodeo
Notes: 1.Open events $100 AB 2. 2nd Div events $35 AB 3. Jnr events $30 AB 4. Mini Bull Ride 8-10 Yrs PM $150 EF $30 5. Mini Bull Ride 11-14 Yrs PM $200 EF $35 ; PIC QIBI2001
GST Applies: No
Entry Dates: 25-09-2024 to 26-09-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $200.00 PM
$3000.00, BULL RIDE EF $157.00 PM
$1500.00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF
$155.00 PM $1500.00, BARREL RACE EF
$155.00 PM $1500.00
2nd Division: 2ND DIV SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF
$150.00 PM $1000.00, 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF $127.00 PM $750.00
Junior: JUNIOR BULL RIDE EF $60.00 PM
$250.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $60.00 PM $250.00
6th October 2024
MITCHELL RODEO QLD
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0427746947
Venue: Mitchell RSL 2 Combined Sports Complex PIC QBBR0739
Rodeo Start Time: 5PM
Slack if Necessary: No
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Gill Bros Rodeo, Rick Knudsen
Notes: 1.Open events $100 AB SB $120 AB 2. 2nd Div events $50 AB 3. Jnr events $50 AB 4. Day Memberships are strictly Wednesday & Thursday closing at 5pm 8. APRA Members Only Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm
GST Applies: Yes
Entry Dates: 25-09-2024 to 26-09-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: BULL RIDE EF $172.70 PM $1500.00, SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $198.00 PM
$3000.00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $170.50 PM $1500.00, BARREL RACE EF $170.50 PM $1500.00, 2nd Division:2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF $112.20 PM $700.00
Junior: JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $77.00 PM $700.00
Calendar
2024Season
12th October 2024
GREAT NORTHERN RODEO SERIES FINAL RODEO
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0409249683
Venue: Buchanan Park Events Complex
Rodeo Start Time: 4PM
Slack if Necessary: Yes 9AM
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Destiny Downs Cattle Co Pty Ltd, A & J Remfrey
Notes: 1.Open events $100 AB 2. 2nd Div events $40 AB 3. Jnr events $15 AB 4. Junior Local Barrel Race under 13 yrs EF $30 PM $500 5. Juvenile Local Barrel Race 13-17yrs
EF $30 PM $500 6. Poddy Ride 7 - 12 yrs EF $30 PM $300 6. All local events entries to greatnorthernrodeoseries@gmail.com 7. Day Memberships are strictly Wednesday to Thursday closing at 5pm 8. APRA Members Only Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm
GST Applies: No
Entry Dates: 02-10-2024 to 03-10-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $160.00 PM
$2000.00, BULL RIDE EF $162.00 PM
$2000.00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $160.00 PM $2000.00, STEER WRESTLING EF
$160.00 PM $2000.00, TEAM ROPING EF $160.00 PM $4000.00, BARREL RACE EF $160.00 PM $2000.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $160.00 PM $2000.00, ROPE AND TIE EF
$160.00 PM $2000.00
2nd Division: 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF $87.00 PM $1000.00
Junior: JUNIOR STEER RIDE EF $30.00 PM
$500.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $30.00 PM
$500.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF
$30.00 PM $500.00
23rd - 27th October 2024
WARWICK RODEO QLD
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0436189786 Andrew
Venue: Warwick Showgrounds 18 Kingsford St
Warwick
Rodeo Start Time: 6pm
Slack if Necessary: Yes Wednesday 23rd
October 2024 6pm
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors:
Notes: 1.Open events $180 AB 2nd Div Events
$100 AB 3. Jnr events $45 AB
GST Applies: Yes
Entry Dates: 02-10-2024 to 10-10-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $280.50 PM
$15000.00, BULL RIDE EF $282.70 PM
$10000.00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF
$280.50 PM $10000.00, ROPE AND TIE EF
$269.50 PM $10000.00, STEER WRESTLING EF $269.50 PM $10000.00, TEAM ROPING EF $269.50 PM $10000.00, BARREL RACE EF $269.50 PM $10000.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $269.50 PM $10000.00 2nd Division: 2ND DIV SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF
$176.00 PM $2000.00, 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF $178.20 PM $2000.00, 2ND DIV BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $176.00 PM $2000.00
Junior: JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $82.50 PM
$1000.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $82.50 PM $1000.00, JUNIOR BULL RIDE EF $82.50 PM $1000.00
2nd
November 2024
GLADSTONE RODEO, TAS
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0418132229
Venue: Clovelly, 5462 Waterhouse Rd
Gladstone TAS ; PIC MESC0074
Rodeo Start Time: 3PM
Slack if Necessary: No
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Ian Brown, Guy Goss, Gary King
Notes: 1. Senior Local Barrel Race EF $50 PM
$100 2. Junior Local Barrel Race EF $20 PM $100 3. Novice Barrel Race EF $50 PM $100 4. Local Senior Steer Ride EF $50 PM $100 5. Open events $80 AB 6. 2nd Div events $30 AB 7. Jnr events $15 AB 8. Day Memberships are strictly Wednesday & Thursday closing at 5pm 8. APRA Members Only Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm
GST Applies: No
Entry Dates: 23-10-2024 to 24-10-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $125.00 PM $1200.00, SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $125.00
$200.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $30.00 PM
$200.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $30.00 PM $200.00
2nd November 2024
AUSTRALIAN OPEN INTERNATIONAL BRONC MATCH RODEO
Championship Points: No
Phone: 0428 658 751
Venue: White Park -White Park Scone NSW
Rodeo Start Time: 5.30PM
Slack if Necessary: No
Stock Contractors: Gill Bros Rodeo, Rick Knudsen, Tumbarumba Rodeo
Notes:
GST Applies: No
INVITATION ONLY
Open: SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $80.00 PM
$50000.00
7th-9th November 2024
16th November 2024
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0408544209
Venue: Barossa Helicopters
Rodeo Start Time: 2pm
Slack if Necessary: No
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Mark - Heuritsch
Notes: 1.Open events $100 AB 2. Jnr events
$30 AB
GST Applies: No
Entry Dates: 04-12-2024 to 05-12-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times) Day Memberships are strictly Wednesday & Thursday closing at 5pm. APRA Members Only Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm Events:
Open: ROPE AND TIE EF $160.00 PM $1250.00, STEER WRESTLING EF $160.00 PM $1250.00, TEAM ROPING EF $160.00 PM $2500.00, BARREL RACE EF $160.00 PM $1250.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $160.00 PM $1250.00
Junior: JUNIOR TEAM ROPING EF $53.00 PM
$500.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $53.00 PM
$500.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $53.00 PM $500.00
21st November 2024
COMMON GROUND RIDE FOR A ROOF RODEO QLD
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0458658751
Venue: Bracknell Lodge Wyreema via Toowoomba
Rodeo Start Time: 5.30PM
Slack if Necessary: No
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Gill Bros Rodeo, Rick Knudsen
Notes: $170AB
GST Applies: No
Entry Dates: 06-11-2024 to 11-11-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)Day Memberships are strictly Wednesday & Thursday closing at 5pm. APRA Members Only
Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm Events:
Open: SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $215.00 PM $15000.00
2024Season
22nd November 2024
SHAW SHEARING STEER WRESTLING & BREAKAWAY ROPING
CHAMPIONSHIP 2024, SA
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0408843515
Venue: Kapunda Harness Racing Club
Rodeo Start Time: 5PM
Slack if Necessary: No
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Mark Heuritsch
Notes: 1. SW $140AB 2. L-BAR $110 AB
GST Applies: Yes
Entry Dates: 13-11-2024 to 14-11-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: STEER WRESTLING EF $225.50 PM
$5000.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $187.00 PM $2500.00
23rd November 2024
KAPUNDA
RODEO SA
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0409094535 Vicki
Venue: Kapunda Harness Racing Club - 41
Hancock Road Kapunda SA
Rodeo Start Time: TBA
Slack if Necessary: Yes
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Noel Fraser
Notes: 1.Open events $100 AB 2 2nd Div
Events $60 AB 3. Jnr events $60 AB 4. Day
Memberships are strictly Wednesday & Thursday closing at 5pm. APRA Members Only
Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm
GST Applies: Yes
Entry Dates: 13-11-2024 to 14-11-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: BULL RIDE EF $178.20 PM $1500.00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $176.00 PM
$1500.00, ROPE AND TIE EF $176.00 PM
$1500.00, STEER WRESTLING EF $176.00 PM
$1500.00, TEAM ROPING EF $176.00 PM
$1750.00, BARREL RACE EF $176.00 PM $1500.00, SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $176.00 PM $1750.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF
$176.00 PM $1500.00
2nd Division: 2ND DIV SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF
$116.05 PM $850.00, 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF
$118.25 PM $750.00
Junior: JUNIOR STEER RIDE EF $96.25 PM
$700.00, JUNIOR TEAM ROPING EF $96.25 PM
$700.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $96.25 PM
$700.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $96.25 PM $700.00
23rd November 2024
PENRITH XTREME BULLS NSW
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0419019440
Venue: Penrith Paceway
Rodeo Start Time: 5PM
Slack if Necessary: No
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Gill Bros Rodeo
Notes: 1.Open events $100 AB 2 2nd Div Events $70 AB 3. Jnr events $50 AB 4. Mini Bull Ride 810 yrs EF $58 PM $200 5. Mini Bull Ride 11-14 yrs EF $58 PM $250 6. Day Members For Open Events and 2nd Div Bulls Only, Day Memberships are strictly Tuesday & Wednesday closing at 5pm. APRA Members Only Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm
GST Applies: Yes
Entry Dates: 13-11-2024 to 14-11-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: BULL RIDE EF $178 00 PM $8000 00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $158 00 PM $4000 00
2nd Division: 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF $113 00 PM $2000 00
Junior: JUNIOR BULL RIDE EF $83 00 PM $500 00
30th November 2024
RUNNYMEDE RODEO TAS, 2024
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0418132229
Venue: Old Mill, Runnymede TAS
Rodeo Start Time: 3PM
Slack if Necessary: No
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors:
Notes: 1 Open events $80 AB 2 2nd Div Events
$30 AB 3 Jnr events $15 AB 4 Senior Local Barrel Race EF $50 PM $100 5 Junior Local Barrel Race EF $20 PM $100 6 Novice Barrel Race EF $50 PM $100 7 Local Senior Steer Ride EF $50 PM $100 8 Day Memberships are strictly Wednesday & Thursday closing at 5pm APRA Members Only Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm GST Applies: No Entry Dates: 20-11-2024 to 21-11-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $125 00 PM
$1200 00, BULL
$1200 00, TEAM ROPING
$1200 00, BARREL RACE EF $125 00 PM
$1200 00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $125 00 PM $1200 00
2nd Division: 2ND DIV SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF
$70 00 PM $500 00, 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF $70 00 PM $500 00, 2ND DIV BAREBACK
BRONC RIDE EF $70 00 PM $500 00
Junior: JUNIOR STEER RIDE EF $30.00 PM
$200.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $30.00 PM
$200.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF
$30.00 PM $200.00, JUNIOR BULL RIDE EF
$30.00 PM $200.00
7th December 2024
14th December 2024
GUNNEDAH EXTREME BULLS & BRONCS CHARITY RODEO
26th December 2024
MYRTLEFORD LIONS GOLDEN SPURS RODEO VIC, 2024
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0428511797
Venue: Myrtleford Rec Reserve
Rodeo Start Time: 4PM
Slack if Necessary: Yes 10AM Day Members Accepted: No
Stock Contractors: John P Gill
Notes: 1 Open events $100 AB 2 2nd Div
Events $50 AB 3 Jnr events $15 AB 4 Team
Entry - Team Roping
GST Applies: Yes
Entry Dates: 11-12-2024 to 12-12-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $170 50 PM
$1000 00, BULL RIDE EF $189 20 PM
$2000 00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $170 50 PM $1000 00, ROPE AND TIE EF $165 00 PM
$1000 00, STEER WRESTLING EF $165 00 PM
$1000 00, TEAM ROPING EF $157 30 PM
$2000 00, BARREL RACE EF $165 00 PM
$1000 00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $165 00 PM $1000 00
2nd Division: 2ND DIV SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF
$104 50 PM $500 00, 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF $106 70 PM $1000 00, 2ND DIV BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $104 50 PM $500 00
Junior: JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $27 50 PM
$150 00
28th December 2024
BUNDALONG RODEO AT TWO RIVERS RANCH VIC
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0425787886
Venue: Two Rivers Ranch Bundalong, 7403 Murray Valley Highway Bundalong VIC 3730
PIC:3MITR115
Rodeo Start Time: 10:00am
Slack if Necessary: Yes 8am Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors: Destiny Downs Cattle Co Pty Ltd, Gill Bros Rodeo, Tumbarumba Rodeo
Notes: 1.Open events $110 AB 2 2nd Div Events $100 AB 3. Jnr events $50 AB 4. The Committee reserves the right to combine 2nd Division SB & 2nd Division BB to one event dependent on numbers. 5. Day Memberships are strictly Wednesday & Thursday closing at 5pm. APRA Members ONLY Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm
GST Applies: Yes
Entry Dates: 11-12-2024 to 12-12-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times) Events:
Open: BULL RIDE EF $187.00 PM $2000.00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $187.00 PM
$2000.00, ROPE AND TIE EF $187.00 PM
$2000.00, TEAM ROPING EF $187.00 PM
$4000.00, BARREL RACE EF $187.00 PM
$2000.00, STEER WRESTLING EF $187.00 PM
$2000.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $187.00 PM $2000.00, SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF
$187.00 PM $2000.00
2nd Division: 2ND DIV SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF
$165.00 PM $1000.00, 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF
$167.20 PM $1000.00, 2ND DIV BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $165.00 PM $1000.00
JUNIOR STEER RIDE EF $66.00 PM $500.00, JUNIOR TEAM ROPING EF $66.00 PM
$1000.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $66.00 PM $500.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF
$66.00 PM $500.00
2024Season
31st December 2024
70TH CARRIETON RODEO SA
Championship Points: Yes
Phone: 0409 690 897
Venue: Carrieton Recreation Grounds
Rodeo Start Time: 6.30PM
Slack if Necessary: Yes 3.30pm
Day Members Accepted: Yes
Stock Contractors:
Notes: 1.Open events $100 AB 2. 2nd Div Events
$60 AB 3. Jnr events $10 AB 4. Committee reserves the right to have competitors compete over two head if there are insufficient entries in any events. 5. No glass please. 6. One partner per event. Partner must be present at admission gate with competing member on entry to receive entry pass. 7. Buckles to winners of Schmidt Memorial - Second Div SB, Trav McCourt Memorial - Open Bareback, Complete Windscreen - Open BR, Dick White Memorial Open SB. 8. Poly Buckjump entries to 0409 690 897. 9. Day Memberships are strictly Wednesday & Thursday closing at 5pm. APRA Members Only Late Entries Friday and Monday to 12pm
GST Applies: Yes
Entry Dates: 11-12-2024 to 12-12-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
Events:
Open: TEAM ROPING EF $176.00 PM $1500.00, BARREL RACE EF $176.00 PM $1500.00, SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $187.00 PM $1500.00, BULL RIDE EF $189.20 PM $1500.00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $187.00 PM
$1500.00, ROPE AND TIE EF $176.00 PM
$1500.00, STEER WRESTLING EF $176.00 PM $1500.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $176.00 PM $1500.00
2nd Division: 2ND DIV SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF $113.30 PM $600.00, 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF
$115.50 PM $600.00
Junior: JUNIOR TEAM ROPING EF $27.50 PM
$300.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $27.50 PM $300.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $27.50 PM $300.00, JUNIOR BULL RIDE EF $29.70 PM $500.00
1st January 2025
TUMBARUMBA RODEO, 2025
Entry Dates: 11-12-2024 to 12-12-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
4th January 2025
KATAMATITE RODEO, 2025
Entry Dates: 11-12-2024 to 12-12-2024 (see Entries Information for specific times)
CHRISTMAS RUN ENTRY DATES
11TH & 12TH DECEMBER 2024
MYRTLEFORD LIONS GOLDEN SPURS RODEO VIC,
Rodeo Date: 26th December 2024
BUNDALONG RODEO AT TWO RIVERS RANCH VIC
Rodeo Date: 28th December 2024
70TH CARRIETON RODEO SA
Rodeo Date: 31st December 2024
TUMBARUMBA RODEO, NSW
Rodeo Date: 1st January 2025
KATAMATITE RODEO, VIC
Rodeo Date: 4th January 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Dates Are Subject To Change
OCTOBER 02-10 - WARWICK, QLD
Entries are ONLINE only through the Member Portal https://my prorodeoportal com au/
Cancel Outs via the Member Portal - Until 12 noon Monday (the week of the rodeo unless otherwise stated A fine of $5 applies per rodeo to all cancel outs After this penalties as per Rules 22 1 to 22 8 apply
OCTOBER 02-03 - GREAT NORTHERN RODEO SERIES FINAL, QLD
OCTOBER 23-24 - GLADSTONE, TAS
NOVEMBER 06-07 - BAROSSA, SA; EARLY ENTRIES RIDE OF A ROOF, QLD
NOVEMBER 13-14 - PENRITH XBULLS, NSW; KAPUNDA, SA; SHAW SHEARING SW & L-BAR, SA
NOVEMBER 20-21 - RUNNYMEDE, TAS
NOVEMBER 27-28 - WANGARATTA, VIC
DECEMBER 4-5 - GUNNEDAH, NSW
DECEMBER 11-12 - BUNDALONG, VIC; MYRTLEFORD, VIC; BUNDALONG, VIC; KATAMATITE, VIC; CARRIETON, SA; TUMBARUMBA, NSW
Late entries are Friday to Monday 12 noon unless stated differently below. If there are more than 12 in an event, a late fee of $50 applies 12 noon Monday is the absolute latest to enter, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will further entries be taken after this time. The only exception is if there’s less than 12 in an event.
All times are strictly Queensland Eastern Standard Time where daylight savings does not occur.
Entries are only open on two days except where there are entries for five or more rodeos Check entry dates carefully! If entry dates fall on a public holiday check this page for altered dates/times.
All contestants must have a zero balance in order to enter rodeos If you have unpaid fees you are currently ineligible to be put in a draw
False communication with the Entry system, regarding entry procedure. ACTION: A fine of $30, first offence; $60 second offence; $100 upon the third complaint
Entries will NO LONGER be accepted via email, phone or by fax.
Entries Open: Wednesday and Thursday
