2023 - Mount Isa Mines Rodeo - PROGRAM

CONTENTS

MINISTERIAL WELCOME MESSAGE

Welcome to 2023

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, a highlight on the It’s Live in Queensland events calendar and a wonderful opportunity to showcase Outback Queensland as a tourism destination.

The Mount Isa community is grateful to welcome visitors who fill their cafes and restaurants, stay in their accommodation, use local transport and explore our unique tourism experiences.

That’s why we support events through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Major Events Program because they bring a welcomed boost to the local community and supports local jobs.

Events like the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo allows friends and family to reconnect and creates community pride. We hope you enjoy your stay and return again in the near future.

Be sure to immerse yourself in the local culture and get the opportunity to explore some of our world-class tourism experiences in this beautiful region.

Congratulations to the event organisers and volunteers – we wish you all the best for a successful event.

The Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe MP

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Innovation and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement

WELCOME FROM ISA RODEO LIMITED CEO, NATALIE FLECKER

It’s exciting to be back in the red dirt arena for the 64th Mount Isa Mines Rodeo and to be celebrating together Mount Isa City’s 100th birthday. We have been overwhelmed by the generous support of our loyal and passionate event partners who help make this a world class event. A special thank you to our awesome competitors whose dedication and athleticism is nothing short of incredible and to their families and friends who support their passion for our sport. Thank you to our visitors, we not only welcome you to Buchanan Park Rodeo Arena but to north west Queensland and the city of Mount Isa. We hope you enjoy your stay and take home a whole bunch of great memories.

Isa Rodeo would like to sincerely thank our volunteers and our local community, ewe couldn’t do this event without you and on a personal note I’d like to that the Isa Rodeo Board and the entire Mount Isa Mines Rodeo team, including staff, contractors, judges and officials, and our incredible entertainment performers all of whom work so hard to continue building on the success of this iconic Mount Isa event. Legendary. Since 1959.

Thank you.

Natalie Flecker

Chief Executive Officer –Isa Rodeo Limited

WELCOME TO MOUNT ISA FROM GLENCORE ZINC ASSETS AUSTRALIA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Welcome to the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo. Now in its 64th season, the rodeo event is an opportunity to immerse yourself in North West Queensland’s local culture and community.

This is an exciting year as Mount Isa celebrates 100 years since prospector John Campbell Miles discovered the mineral-rich region that became Mount Isa. From a digger’s camp of 300 people in 1924, Mount Isa has transformed into a thriving city that is the commercial and industrial hub of North West Queensland.

As a founding sponsor of the event, Mount Isa Mines are proud to make a positive and lasting contribution across the region. Whether it’s developing tomorrow’s talent, supporting generations of local jobs, investing in community infrastructure and supporting rewarding community initiatives, we’re a business that invests in our people and the communities where we operate.

While rodeo offers some of the fiercest competition of any sport, it also fosters a strong sense of camaraderie. Mount Isa Mines is pleased to support the opportunity to showcase the region and bring people together, one bucking bull at a time.

Good luck to all the competitors.

Sam Strohmayr Chief Operating Officer –Glencore Zinc Assets Australia

HELP US TO BE COVID SAFE

The health and safety of our visitors, competitors, partners, volunteers, staff and the wider community is a priority in delivering the 2023 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo. We are following the latest COVID Safe Event guidelines and working closely with the Queensland Health medical team.

During these times circumstances can change daily, so we may have to do things a little differently. We ask for your patience and help to respect the latest health directives.

If you’re feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19 please stay at home and join us online through our social channels.

A legendary partnership since 1959 Mount Isa Mines and the Isa Rodeo.

OUR CONTRIBUTION adds up to big bucks!

FEATURED EVENTS

BEST DRESSED PREMISES // ALL WEEK

Local Mount Isa businesses get into the spirit of Isa Rodeo Week and take part in Commerce North West’s 2023 Elders Best Dressed Premises competition! This year’s theme is “Birthday Party”.

MAILMAN EXPRESS RACE DAY // THURS 10 AUG

The Mailman Express Race Day is a time-trial for non-thoroughbred horses. The event is named in honour of the late Wally Mailman – a champion rough rider, rodeo judge and racing steward in Mount Isa. He is also the father of actress Deborah Mailman. First Mailman Trial starts at 7pm. Hosted by Mount Isa Race Club, Buchanan Park Events Complex.

OPENING CEREMONY // FRI 11 AUG

Official opening of the 2023 MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO with the Grand Entry, Welcome to Country, dignitaries and showcase of competing cowboys and cowgirls. 6.30pm, Buchanan Park Events Complex.

SHANK BROTHERS BBQ LOW + SLOW, FAST + HOT COOKING SHOW

The Shank Brothers are a Brisbane based BBQ duo made up of two passionate blokes who love to cook low and slow over a few cold beers. Their core focus revolves around learning the craft of how to cook great BBQ, sharing ideas, techniques and building new friendships. Fri and Sat 12 noon, 2pm and 5.30pm. Sun 10am, 12 noon and 2pm. Rodeo Forecourt.

BROWN BROTHERS WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE // SAT 13 AUG

Hosted by Andrew Harris from Brown Brothers. Experience tasting your way through a paddle of four different styles of Prosecco.

1pm, 3pm & 5pm

$20 a seat – Limited seats. Bookings at Prosecco Paddock, Rodeo Forecourt.

BROPHY’S BOXING TENT AT THE ISA HOTEL // ALL WEEKEND

Fred Brophy is an Australian outback legend and fourth generation showman. He runs the world’s last travelling boxing troupe, challenging all comers. Follow the beat of the drums with evening shows. Tickets are available at the tent entrance at the Isa Hotel.

ART UNION // DRAWN SUN 1.30PM

WIN over $150,000 in prizes! A Toyota

LandCruiser 300 GXL Wagon, all new Toyota Yaris Cross GX or a $3,000 Helloworld Travel Voucher. Tickets at www.isarodeo.com.au

Proudly supported by Bell & Moir Toyota and Helloworld Travel, Mount Isa.

BRING IT

VISIT CIRCLE B

AT MOUNT ISA RODEO FOR ALL THINGS ARIAT

Kurt Shephard

Team Ariat Bull Rider

Photographer – Stephen Mowbray

WORLD-CLASS EVENTS EXTRORDINARY PLACES

FRIDAY 11 AUGUST RODEO ROCK CONCERT Buchanan Park Events Complex

THE SCREAMING JETS

Born out of Newcastle, The Screaming Jets have been an enduring rock force in the Australian music landscape for over 3 decades.

The Screaming Jets radio history delivers a long line of high rotation hits to the airwaves, including ‘Helping Hand’, ‘C’Mon’ and the Boys Next Door cover ‘Shivers’. Their hit song ‘Better’ was crowned by Triple M Sydney as the most played single by an Australian artist in its 37-year history.

O’SHEA

The multi-award-winning husband and wife duo, O’SHEA are one of Australia’s most exciting musical exports. Jay and Mark, now based in Nashville, TN, have graced some of the world’s most famed stages, from the Grand Ole Opry to the Sydney Opera House, since beginning their musical journey together.

FURNACE AND THE FUNDAMENTALS

Providing an eclectic blend of the best songs ever written, delivered with all the character of the original and twice the energy, Furnace and the Fundamentals give the people what they want – better than they remembered it.

SATURDAY 12 AUGUST RODEO ROCK CONCERT

Buchanan Park Events Complex

THE ANGELS

The Angels have a storied history. And it’s a story that’s still being written by founding members John and Rick Brewster, and singer Dave Gleeson, drummer Nick Norton, and John’s son, Sam, on bass.

Thirteen studio albums, eight Top 10 albums, 17 Top 40 singles … but that tells only part of The Angels story. It’s the relationship with the audience that means everything to the band, built via thousands of gigs. An exhilarating exchange of energy.

LUKE GEIGER

Luke’s passion of Country music and his reputation for professional, non-stop, hi energy performances, continues to see him perform to country crowds all over, sharing the stage with other Country Artists such as James Blundell, Troy Cassar-Daley, Jayne Denham, Wolfe Brothers, James Johnston and has seen him called to support iconic bands The Black Sorrows, Diesel, Shannon Noll and ARIA Hall of Famers Mental as Anything.

RODEO 101

SADDLE BRONC

As the rider leaves the chute, he must synchronise his spurring action with the horse’s bucking and stay on for eight seconds. The rider is judged on style and spurring action and disqualified if he touches the horse or equipment with his free hand, loses a stirrup or bucked off before the end of the ride.

BAREBACK BRONC

With only a leather pad and handle, the rider must hold on with one hand for eight seconds. As the horse bucks, he jerks his feet towards the wither, snapping them back into position in front of the shoulder ready for the next jump. The rider is judged on his spurring action and disqualified if he touches the horse, himself or equipment with his free hand or bucked off before the end of the ride.

BULL RIDING

Fast, furious and dangerous. The rider holds on with one hand and must stay on the bucking bull for eight seconds. Both animal and rider are judged – the rider on his style and the bull’s ability to buck the rider before the buzzer. The rider uses his feet to pull into

position or hold himself upright while the bull is spinning and disqualified if he touches the bull or equipment with his free hand.

STEER WRESTLING

With the use of a helper or hazer riding alongside the steer to keep it running straight, the rider must lean from his horse and grasp the steer’s horns. The rider then dismounts the horse and uses his feet to stop the steer’s forward momentum before rolling the steer to the ground. The clock is stopped once the steer is on its side with all four legs pointing in the same direction. Winning times are under five seconds from when the barrier is released.

ROPE & TIE

The calf is given a head start before the rider gives chase. From horseback, the rider ropes the calf and dismounts, rolling the calf on one side and tying three of the calf’s legs together. The time is recorded once the tie is complete. The rider remounts his horse to prove the tie will hold – no time is given if the animal kicks free. The rider is disqualified and fined if the animal is pulled backwards off its feet or dragged after it is roped.

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo features eight major events – Saddle Bronc, Bareback Bronc, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Rope & Tie, Team Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing and Ladies Breakaway Roping, as well as Mini Bulls.

TEAM ROPING

Featuring a two-rider team, the steer is given a head start. The header ropes the steer around the neck, head or horns before the heeler moves in to rope the hind legs. The rope is then dallied around the saddle horn. Once secured, time is recorded when both horses are facing each other with no slack in the rope. Winning times are around eight seconds. Improper catches result in disqualification and five second penalties are incurred if only one leg is roped.

LADIES BARREL RACING

Competing against the clock, the rider guides her horse around a clover leaf pattern of three 205L drums. Time penalties are imposed for knocking over a barrel and disqualification for running in an incorrect pattern. The rider may hold the barrel from the riding position to prevent her from falling. Time is taken by an electric eye to the hundredth of a second.

LADIES BREAKAWAY ROPING

After a head start, the rider gives chase and catches the calf with a rope attached to the

saddle horn with a ribbon. Once the catch is made, the horse slides to a halt, the rope breaks away from the saddle horn and the clock stops. A piece of coloured cloth is attached to the end of the rope to assist the judges in seeing and timing the break.

MINI BULLS

Miniature bull riding is a rodeo sport that involves a youth rider getting on a miniature bull and attempting to stay mounted while the animal attempts to buck off the rider. It is bull riding on a smaller scale, as both the bull and the rider are smaller than in professional rodeo.

8 SECONDS refers to the length of time a bull rider is required to stay on for a ride to be scored

In what other profession can you earn over

$ 30,000

IN 8 SECONDS?

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY

5 AUGUST

6.00pm to late

BELL & MOIR TOYOTA

RODEO ARENA BALL

TUESDAY

8 AUGUST

ISA RODEO HALL OF FAME

BBQ DINNER

Rodeo Forecourt

THURSDAY 10 AUGUST

6.30am Zonta Bush Poets Breakfast (Third Party Event)

8.00am Gates Open, Buchanan Park Events Complex

8.30am Mount Isa Mines Rodeo outback traders, markets and food stalls open

TIME BUCHANAN PARK MAIN ARENA

8.00am GATES OPEN

8.30am – 12 noon

MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO, 1ST SECTION OF EVENTS

Ladies Barrel Race – Hit 102.5

Team Roping - Ariat

Junior Steer Ride - North West Tours

Rope & Tie – Hastings Deering

2nd Div Saddle Bronc - Blackwoods

Junior Breakaway Roping – Totally Workwear

Steer Wrestling – Mount Isa City Council

Ladies Breakaway Roping – Queensland Country Bank

2nd Div Bull Ride – Paradise Outdoor Advertising

1.00pm Buchanan Park Event Precinct will close

4.00pm Gates will open for the 2023 Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Arena Program is subject to change. Please refer to the isarodeo.com.au website and onsite signage for further updates.

FRIDAY 11 AUGUST

Non-stop rodeo action in the arena, entertainment, outback traders, market stalls, kids’ entertainment, sideshow alley, food and Rodeo Rock Concert. During breaks throughout the day, entertainment on Main Stage, Rodeo Forecourt.

EVENT

8.30am GATES OPEN

9.00am –12 noon MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO MORNING SESSION

Ladies Barrel Race – Hit 102.5

Rope & Tie – Hastings Deering

Junior Steer Ride – North West tours

Ladies Breakaway Roping – Queensland Country Bank

Junior Bull Ride – AAA Vet Clinic Mount Isa

Junior Breakaway Roping – Totally Workwear

Mini Bull Ride 11-14years – Mount Isa Mining Supplies

Local Station Buckjump – Enzed

Junior Barrel Race – Calibre Engineering

12 noon – 1pm Rodeo lunch break in the arena

Main Arena

12 noon SHANK BROTHERS BBQ – How to BBQ the perfect steak + steak cooking competition – 3 teams selected from crowd Trekk Advisory Main Stage

1.00pm –5.00pm MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO AFTERNOON SESSION

Ladies Barrel Race – Hit 102.5

2nd Div Bull Ride – Paradise Outdoor Advertising

Junior Barrel Race – Calibre Engineering

Team Roping – Ariat

Junior Breakaway Roping – Totally Workwear

Junior Bull Ride – AAA Vet Clinic Mount Isa

Junior Team Roping – HV Power

2nd Div Saddle bronc – Blackwoods

Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines

2.00pm SHANK BROTHERS BBQ – How to master Low and Slow BBQ BBQ tips and tricks

5.00pm Rodeo dinner break in the arena

5.30pm SHANK BROTHERS BBQ – Hot Chilli Wing Challenge

6.00pm –9.00pm

MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO GRAND ENTRY & EVENING SESSION

Super Hero – Agrekko

Op Shop Barrel Race – Agrekko

OPENING CEREMONY

Open Bareback – Bell and Moir Toyota

Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines

Ladies Breakaway Roping – Queensland Country Bank

Open Saddle Bronc – ISC Mount Isa

Steer Wrestling – Mount Isa City Council

Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines

Approx 9.00pm –12.30am

RODEO ROCK LIVE Rock the Rodeo with The Screaming Jets, O’SHEA and Furnace and the Fundamentals

12.45am CLOSE OF FESTIVAL SITE

Main Arena

Trekk Advisory Main Stage

Trekk Advisory Main Stage

Main Arena

Trekk Advisory Main Stage

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Arena Program is subject to change. Please refer to the isarodeo.com.au website and onsite signage for further updates.

SATURDAY 12 AUGUST

Non-stop rodeo action in the arena, entertainment, outback traders, market stalls, kids’ entertainment, sideshow alley, food and Rodeo Rock Concert. During breaks throughout the day, entertainment on Main Stage, Rodeo Forecourt.

8.30am GATES OPEN

–12 noon MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO MORNING SESSION

Ladies Barrel Race – Hit 102.5

Team Roping – Ariat

Junior Steer Ride – North West Tours

Ladies Breakaway Roping – Queensland Country Bank

Open Saddle Bronc – ISC Mount Isa

Steer Wrestling – Mount Isa City Council

Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines

noon – 1pm Rodeo lunch break in the arena 12 noon SHANK BROTHERS BBQ – How to BBQ the perfect steak + steak cooking competition – 3 teams selected from crowd

1.00pm Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Grand Entry

1.30pm –6.00pm MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO AFTERNOON SESSION

Open Bareback – Bell and Moir Toyota

Junior Breakaway Roping – Totally Workwear

2nd Div Saddle Bronc – Blackwoods

Junior Team Roping – HV Power

2nd Div Bull Ride – Paradise Outdoor Advertising

Junior Barrel Race – Calibre Engineering Rope & Tie – Hastings Deering

Team Roping – Ariat

Local Station Back Jump – Enzed

2nd Div Bareback – Mount Isa Airport

Mini Bull Ride 8-10 years – Mount Isa Mining Supplies

Open Saddle Bronc – ISC Mount Isa

Ladies Breakaway Roping – Queensland Country Bank

Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines

2.00pm SHANK BROTHERS BBQ – How to master Low and Slow BBQ BBQ tips and tricks

5.00pm Rodeo dinner break in the arena

5.30pm SHANK BROTHERS BBQ – Hot Chilli Wing Challenge

Arena

Arena

to the

Advisory Main Stage

Trekk Advisory Main Stage

Main Arena

Introduction of Cowboys and Cowgirls

7.00pm –9.00pm MOUNT ISA MINES EVENING SESSION

Open Bareback – Bell and Moir Toyota

Junior Bull Ride – AAA Vet Clinic Mount Isa

Ladies Barrel Race – Hit 102.5

Open Saddle Bronc – ISC Mount Isa

Steer Wrestling – Mount Isa City Council

Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines

Approx 9.00pm –12.30am

RODEO ROCK LIVE

Rock the Rodeo with The Angels and Luke Geiger

12.45am CLOSE OF FESTIVAL SITE

Trekk Advisory Main Stage

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Arena Program is subject to change. Please refer

isarodeo.com.au website and onsite signage for further updates.

SUNDAY 13 AUGUST

Non-stop rodeo action in the arena, entertainment, outback traders, market stalls, kids’ entertainment, sideshow alley, food and Rodeo Rock Concert. During breaks throughout the day, entertainment on Main Stage, Rodeo Forecourt.

Junior Barrel Race – Calibre Engineering

Team Roping - Ariat

Junior Team Roping – HV Power

2nd Div Bareback – Mount Isa Airport

Junior Breakaway Roping – Totally Workwear

2nd Div Bull Ride – Paradise Outdoor Advertising

2nd Div Saddle Bronc – Blackwoods

Mini Bull Ride 11-14 – Mount Isa Mining Supplies

Local Station Buck Jump – Enzed

Over 55’s Team Roping – Custom Steel Fabrication

Over 40’s Bull Ride – J and D Contracting

10.00am SHANK BROTHERS BBQ ‑ ‘Pimp ya Dog’ BBQ Demo – How to create great BBQ from the humble Aussie sausage. We’ll show multiple ways to elevate a humble hot dog + Mini Hot Dog comp with kids.

Junior Barrel Race – Calibre Engineering

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Arena Program is subject to change. Please refer to the isarodeo.com.au website and onsite signage for further updates.

RODEOFORECOURT

SIDESHOW ALLEY

COMPETITORS ONLY CAMPING

COMPETITORS ONLY CAMPING

BUCHANAN PARK

EMERGENCY EVACUATION POINT GLAMPING & TENT CITY

Food Outlets

Bars

Rodeo Merchandise

Trekk Advisory Main Stage

Sideshow Alley

Brown Brothers Prosecco Paddock

Bell and Moir Toyota

Kalkadoon Bar and Grill

REX Airlines

Kidzone

Partners Marquee

Shank Brothers

Mount Isa Race Club

ONSITE CAMPING

POWERED AND UNPOWERED SITES

Toilets

Showers

Disabled Toilets

Taxi Rank

Public Carpark

Smoking Area

Information Desk

Ambulance Services

Pedestrian Access

ANIMAL CARE

We have a long and proud history of rodeo as a sport in Australia. Based on the work practices of Australian Stockmen, the sport emulates the skills required for handling livestock on traditional cattle properties. A key part of the Isa Rodeo’s reputation for providing outstanding rodeo competition, year after year, is based on our respect and commitment to the welfare of the livestock. As with any sport, human or animal, peak performance is only achieved through proper care and good health. We believe our animals will perform their best when they are happy, healthy and in top condition.

As a result, the Isa Rodeo has some of the highest animal welfare standards guided by the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) Animal Welfare Code of Conduct.

HOW OFTEN ARE ANIMALS INJURED?

A survey conducted by the APRA showed the injury rate for animals used in rodeos throughout Australia is 0.072 per cent.

Our target for the Isa Rodeo is zero animal injuries for each event. Just in case, we have a qualified veterinarian on hand. More often than not, the rider comes off second best, so we have paramedics on hand too. We also ensure our livestock are specifically bred and trained for the rodeo arena and comply with changes to competition rules.

ROPING DEVICE

Recently, we have introduced the RopersmateTM roping device – a unique product developed in consultation with industry to reduce the risk of injury on both horses and cattle during rodeo events. The roping device works as a “shock absorber” to lessen the force experienced by both the horse and the calf, when the calf is roped. Similar to abseiling equipment, it is made from high strength anodised aluminium and attached to the rider’s saddle horn. The lasso rope is threaded through the device with a backstopper knot to prevent the rope from running through the end. The device has demonstrated high durability during all field testing and proven to reduce the impact by up to 75 per cent. The roping device has been endorsed by all major Rodeo Associations in Australia as a standard minimum equipment requirement for competition in all Australianbased rodeo rope and tie events.

FLANK STRAPS

Unlike popular belief, a beast’s bucking action is not caused by pain inflicted from the flank strap wrapped around the animal’s genital area. The lined portion of the flank strap must be positioned over the flank and belly of the animal. It must also be covered with sheep skin or other suitable material and fitted with a quick release. At no time does the flank strap come in contact with the genitals and is rarely pulled tighter than your trouser belt.

ELECTRIC PROD

We do not use electric prods on animals in the arena or where it is unable to move in response to the prod such as the chutes. Prods can only be powered by dry cell batteries, as used in torches, must be used with restraint and restricted to the minimum amount necessary. Prods can only be used by stock contractors or by a person nominated by them under direct supervision.

SPURS

Spurs used by contestants in bucking horse events must have blunt, free running rowels and must be at least 3mm thick and 2cm in diameter so they will not bruise or cut an animal. Spurs for bulls are semilocked. Non-regulation spurs will result in disqualification.

For more information, please contact the APRA on (07) 4661 8183 or visit prorodeo.com.au

ESSENTIAL INFO

OPENING HOURS

THURSDAY 10TH AUGUST

Gates Open – 8.00am – 1.00pm

Gates Open at 4pm for the Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST

Gates Open – 8.30am until 12.45am

SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST

Gates Open – 8.30am until 12.45am

SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST

Gates Open – 8.30am until 5pm (approx.)

BUSES

Operating throughout Rodeo from the Mount Isa CBD, Northside and Southside to Buchanan Park Events Complex with Mount Isa Coaches. Visit our website and the Isa Rodeo APP for the timetable.

PARKING

Paid parking is available within Buchanan Park via East Street parking entry.

TAXIS

Collection and drop-off are located on Sutton Street. To book a taxi phone 131 008.

WHEELCHAIRS + PRAMS

Concreted pathways and ramps are available throughout Buchanan Park with designated wheelchair areas along the walkway in the arena. Accessible collection and drop-off are located outside the South Entry via George Street with parking available in the sealed carpark located in Sutton Street.

MERCHANDISE

Get into the spirit of Rodeo with the new range of merchandise available at the rodeo shops in the Rodeo forecourt.

LOST & FOUND

Items lost or found can be reported at Treasury near the Northern Gate. Post Rodeo, phone the Rodeo office on (07) 4763 2706.

PARENTS ROOM

A Parents Room is available in the Rodeo Forecourt toilet block along Sutton Street.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Police and Ambulance services are located to the left of the arena near the Northern gate. See map for location.

REX AIRLINES KIDZONE

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST & SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST

11am Meet the Mount Isa Mines

Rodeo Cowboys & Cowgirls & our Isa Rodeo Mascots, Blondie and Chainsaw

12noon Paint your own rodeo

souvenir – limited numbers

1.30pm Meet our 2022 Isa Rodeo

Community Quest

Champions, our Isa

Rodeo Community Quest

Ambassadors and our Isa Rodeo Mascots, Blondie and Chainsaw

2.30pm Paint your own rodeo

souvenir – limited numbers

4pm Meet our 2022 Isa Rodeo

Community Quest Champions, our Isa Rodeo Community Quest

Ambassadors and our Isa Rodeo Mascots, Blondie and Chainsaw

SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST (FAMILY DAY)

10am Paint your own rodeo

souvenir – limited numbers

11.30am Meet the Mount Isa Mines

Rodeo Cowboys & Cowgirls & our Isa Rodeo Mascots, Blondie and Chainsaw

12.30pm Paint your own rodeo

souvenir – limited numbers

2pm Meet our 2022 Isa Rodeo

Community Quest Champions, our Isa Rodeo Community Quest

Ambassadors and our Isa Rodeo Mascots, Blondie and Chainsaw

3pm Paint your own rodeo

souvenir – limited numbers

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WE HAVE A NEW RANGE OF MERCHANDISE IN THE RODEO SHOP, LOCATED IN THE RODEO FORECOURT.

BE FRONT AND CENTRE

At world-class events in Queensland

VISITING MOUNT ISA

Mount Isa is located just 200 kilometres from the Northern Territory border and 1,829 kilometres from Queensland’s capital, Brisbane. The nearest major city, Townsville, can be found 883 kilometres from The Isa.

OUR HISTORY

Famous for its rich mining history, the region was first home to the Kalkadoon people. Masterful tool and weapon makers, the Kalkadoon goods were so prized that items such as stone knives, boomerangs, woomera spears and shields were found as far away as South Australia. In 1923, a lone prospector in search of gold, John Campbell Miles, discovered silver-lead ore about one kilometre across the valley of the Leichhardt River, in north-west Queensland. He named his prospecting leases Mount Isa. Almost 100

years later, the Mount Isa Mine now owned by Mount Isa Mines, is still one of Australia’s largest producers of copper ore.

RECOGNISED BY AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC

Mount Isa was named one of the top 10 Outback towns to visit by the Australian Geographic. Here’s what they had to say, “Mount Isa might conjure up images of smokestacks and mining but surrounding this town is a countryside filled with scenic 4WD tracks, man-made lakes and a heritagelisted national park”.

For more information about Mount Isa and all it has to offer visit our visitor information centre, Outback@Isa – outbackatisa.com.au

THE A TO Z GUIDE OF CLASSIC RODEO LINGO

ARM JERKER - a really stout animal that bucks with a lot of power.

BUCKING CHUTES - an enclosure where contestants get on their drawn bucking horse or bull.

CATCH AS CATCH CAN - any catch is legal (around neck, body, back legs).

COMMUNITY LOOP - throwing an exceptionally large loop.

CROSS FIRE - the heeler throws his rope before the header has changed direction of the steer.

DALLIED - the action of wrapping a lasso around a saddle horn after a calf or steer has been roped.

DOGFALL - a steer’s head facing in the opposite direction of his body with his feet caught under him. Rider must re-throw the steer.

DRAGGER OR TROTTER - a steer that hangs his head and doesn’t run after being roped, many times trotting or stopping.

FADING - a bull that spins and slowly gains ground in the direction he is spinning.

FLOATER - a horse with little power, jumping with all four feet up floating through the air.

FULL LICK - spurring from the point of the horse’s shoulder to the back to the cantle of his saddle.

HAT BENDER - an animal that doesn’t buck.

HAZER - a cowboy who rides along the righthand side of the steer keeping it running in a straight line. This makes the steer wrestler’s job easier when jumping from his horse.

HEAD HUNTER - a bull that looks for someone to charge.

LAP & TAP - no barrier is used.

LOUNGER - a horse that thrusts with hind feet forward rather than kicking out behind.

MARK OUT - the rider must have both feet over the point of the horse’s shoulders before the horse’s front feet hit the ground.

MASH UP - clamping onto the horse with both legs and having no spurring action.

MONEY BARREL - the first barrel in barrel racing. A good first barrel sets the rider up for a good pattern.

OUT THE BACK DOOR - when a rider is thrown off over the hind end of the animal.

PANTYHOSE - the heeler has roped the heels and the rope passes beyond the steer’s hocks and catches up under both flanks of the steer. PULLING LEATHER - grabbing hold of the saddle.

RAKE - spurring action.

RANK - an animal that is difficult to ride.

SCOOTER - pivoting on the front end with no real kicking action from the back.

SOFT - an easy animal to ride or compete on.

SPURRING LICK - getting in rhythm with the bucking action of the animal.

STAR GAZER - a horse that bucks with his head up making it difficult for the rider to keep the slack out of his hack rein and to balance.

SUCKS BACK - an animal suddenly changes the direction in which it was bucking.

SUN FISHER - the animal twists his body in the air so that daylight shines on his belly.

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SHANK BROTHERS BBQ

Trekk Advisory Main Stage, Rodeo Forecourt

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST AND SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST

12 NOON

How to BBQ the perfect steak + steak cooking competition – 3 teams selected from crowd (2 people per team)

2PM

How to master Low and Slow BBQ BBQ tips and tricks

5.30PM

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo HOT CHILLI WING CHALLENGE

SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST

10AM

‘Pimp ya Dog’ BBQ Demo - How to create great BBQ from the humble Aussie sausage. We’ll show multiple ways to elevate a humble hot dog - Mini Hot Dog comp with kids.

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12 NOON

How to nail BBQ pork ribs

2PM Shankie Top 20 BBQ tips and tricks

WE GIVE A ABOUT MT ISA

CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY

In 1959, a group of people with passion and an intrinsic sense of potential formed the Mount Isa Rodeo. Their vision was to put the new, remote town of Mount Isa on the map and raise funds for charity organisations in the new city. Through 62 years of whip-cracking vision and dedication, the Rodeo evolved into an event of legendary status.

Since its inception, the Isa Rodeo has directly given over $6m to charity. In addition, the event provides North West Queensland the largest fundraising platform giving important fundraising opportunities for clubs, non-profit groups, schools and community services throughout the region.

By supporting the Isa Rodeo, you’re also supporting our wider community.

With non-profit objectives, Isa Rodeo Limited, a company limited by guarantee, presents the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.

The Isa Rodeo has raised over $6 million which has been donated back to charities, health, educational, cultural and sporting groups in Mount Isa and across the North West region.

The Rodeo is the largest fundraising platform in the region for many community groups and services.

$6 MILLION

Donated back to charities, health, educational, cultural and sporting groups

MOUNT ISA

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VOLUNTEERS

We are supported by over 900 volunteers who undertake 1,200 shifts during the event.

Our volunteers represent all walks of life, all age groups (from 18 years and up), some driven by an interest in Rodeo and all with a drive to help community and the spirit of the event.

While many of our volunteers are from the local community, some travel vast distances to help out, returning annually to Mount Isa.

Thank you to everyone, the quiet achievers, who have and continue to work collectively above and beyond, behind the scenes to make the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo what it is today.