2017 Mount Isa Rodeo - Program of Events

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MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND MAJOR EVENTS – THE HON KATE JONES MP Welcome to Mount Isa for a spectacular Outback Queensland experience at the 2017 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo.

This event has seen tremendous growth since its inception in 1959, offering visitors from around Australia and the world an action-filled rodeo, music, food and entertainment experience unlike any other.

The Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo is Australia’s richest rodeo and took home gold in the Festivals and Events category at the recent 2016 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

The Queensland Government is proud to support this event through Tourism and Events Queensland as part of the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.

Events like this help drive visitation, provide local economic benefits, support local jobs and instill community pride.

Thank you to the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo for staging another successful event, and I encourage all those visiting to stay on and explore the many great experiences on offer throughout Outback Queensland.

The Hon Kate Jones MP Minister for Tourism and Major Events

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MAYOR OF MOUNT ISA It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our city and to the 2017 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo.

The Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo is not only the biggest and best rodeo in the southern hemisphere but one of our city’s greatest treasures.

We are proud to support this event that continues to contribute directly and indirectly to the city and which has become one of the country’s most iconic events, winning the Gold Award for Festival and Events at the 2016 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

We encourage our visitors to make the most of their time in our vibrant city taking in the wonderful sites, tours and shopping experiences that Mount Isa has to offer.

We thank our locals, Rotarians, businesses and countless volunteers for working tirelessly to produce a week full of festivities and making our city shine.

Dust off those cowboy hats, shine up your boots, saddle up and get ready for another great year of Rodeo action.

Joyce McCulloch – Mayor of Mount Isa

MOUNT ISA MINES AND THE ISA RODEO – A LEGENDARY PARTNERSHIP SINCE 1959.

Mount Isa Mines is a founding partner and naming rights and gold sponsor of the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo.

So why do we get behind the Isa Rodeo every year? The answer is simple. The iconic, Australian Tourism Awardwinning event attracts more than 30,000 spectators and participants to the region every year, injects $7.58 million to the local economy and contributes over $12 million to Queensland.

This weekend, thousands of rodeo fans will converge on our city to watch more than 600 of the country’s best riders compete for their share of $230,000 in cash and prizes.

Good luck to all the competitors and spectators. Hold onto your hats, and welcome to the 2017 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo.

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MOUNT ISA MINES ROTARY RODEO, GENERAL MANAGER From its humble beginnings in 1959, with a prize pool of 500 pounds on offer, the Rodeo has grown to a legendary status, with 2018 marking our 60th rodeo.

We were so proud to see the Rodeo recognised at all levels of our industry from the Outback Queensland Tourism Awards to the Queensland Tourism Awards and nationally, at the Australian Tourism Awards in the Regional Festivals and Events category.

On a personal level, I would like to particularly thank the volunteers, our local community, the Rotarians, our board members, strategic partners and sponsors, many of whom have been partnering with us for over a decade and some since 1959!

Welcome visitors, competitors and locals alike! Enjoy the 2017 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo and see you in 2018 for our 60th Rodeo – the Diamond Jubilee.

Natalie Flecker – General Manager, Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo

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Experience the best live events in Outback Queensland

Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, grab a beer in a grand old hotel, frock up for the bush races and witness some of the world’s best stargazing. Outback Queensland is a place where the pace of life slows down and you can really connect with the locals.

They’ve got the time and they’ve certainly got plenty of stories.

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BIRDSVILLE

Blackall Heartland Festival 20 – 22 Oct

Birdsville Races 1 – 2 Sep

WINTON Outback Festival 19 – 23 Sep

MOUNT ISA Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic 27 – 29 Oct

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RODEO EXPERIENCES Combine your experiences for a CHUTE TOUR, 3 DAY RODEO EXPERIENCE or a 5 DAY ULTIMATE RODEO EXPERIENCE (Gold Class seating, 3 day rodeo pass, Mount Isa Unearthed Tour, Premium Chute Tours, Bush Poets Breakfast and Mailman Express horse race). All available

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MEET AN PRE-PURC D HASE TOURS AT T MERCHAN HE DISE STAND

Camp at Rodeo HQ, Buchanan Park. You can’t get closer than this. BYO swag, tent or van, or have it set up for you in Tent City.

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UNEARTHED TOUR

Visit the famous “Outback@Isa” and go deep under the earth for a hands on experience at mining and explore ancient fossils.

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FEATURED EVENTS

RODEO TWENTY20 // SAT 1.15PM, 7PM Rodeo Twenty20 is back! Watch our top competitors go head to head in a fast and furious, two hour showcase of world-class rodeo action!

You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you watch them compete in ALL seven events – bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, steer wrestling, roping, ladies barrel racing and breakaway roping. It’s like Twenty20 cricket, rodeo style.

SUPER HEROES BRONC RIDE AND OP SHOP BARREL RACE // FRIDAY 6PM Join us from 6pm in the Rodeo Arena for the new Super Heroes Bronc Ride and Op Shop Barrel Race. These two new novelty events will keep you entertained, followed by presentation of the Isa Street Parade winners

GRAND OPENING CEREMONY // FRIDAY 7PM

Official opening with VIP guests and stars of the Rodeo.

SIDESHOW ALLEY + MARKETS // ALL WEEKEND The iconic sideshow alley is a must experience for any kid at heart. If you’re looking for essential rodeo gear, classic western wear or just a coffee, check out the markets all weekend.

FESTI’BULL CHILL OUT + KIDS ZONE // ALL WEEKEND

Live entertainment, local dance groups, free kids face painting and activities, line dancing lessons and shaded seating.

MY FIRST RODEO // ISA RODEO BUBS // SUN

Sunday is family day at the Isa Rodeo this year. If you registered your bub this is the day you’ll be presented with a commemorative certificate and Isa Rodeo bandana for your little one – Ngukuthati Family Centre & Family Day.

COWBOY’S OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY // RODEO FORECOURT FRI + SAT

As soon as the action finishes in the Rodeo Arena, join us in the Rodeo Forecourt for the Cowboy’s After Party on Friday and Saturday nights.

QLD COUNTRY CREDIT UNION FAN ZONE // RODEO FORECOURT

Get up close and personal with your favourite competitors, Miss Rodeo Australia, Chainsaw and rodeo stars, plus FREE autograph book.

VIP RODEO LOUNGE

Exclusive double storey VIP marquee with prime views of chutes, full beverage and meal packages. Limited to 200 guests.

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Get up close to the adrenalin action in the Rodeo Arena Get a photo with your favourite cowboy/cowgirl

Experience a guided behind the scenes Chute Tour

Indulge in the VIP Rodeo Lounge

Dance the night away at a live rodeo concert

FEATURED EVENTS

RODEO MUST DO’s

ART UNION // DRAWN SUN 1.30PM More than $100,000 worth of prizes on offer. Tickets are $100 each. Only 2,600 sold. You could win a Toyota Landcruiser Wagon 4.5L GXL, all new Toyota CHR or a $3,000 Helloworld Travel Voucher. To order tickets visit www.isarodeo.com.au or call 07 4743 2706. Proudly supported by Bell & Moir Toyota and Helloworld Travel, Mount Isa.

A non-profit organisation, the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo is presented by the two Rotary Clubs of Mount Isa.

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The Isa Rodeo has raised nearly $5 million which has been donated back to charities, cultural and sporting groups in Mount Isa and across the North West region. The rodeo is also the largest fundraising platform for many community groups and services.

Donated back to charities, cultural and sporting groups.

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IN THE LEAD UP TO RODEO

THE ISA STREET FESTIVAL // WED 9TH AUG – 6PM

MAILMAN EXPRESS // THURS 10TH AUG – 7PM

Celebration to welcome visitors to Mount Isa in the CBD. Brought to you by Mount Isa City Council. Don’t miss this free community event featuring a street parade, markets, food stalls, kids entertainment and arts, with Jessica Mauboy performing LIVE.

The Mailman Express is a time-trial for nonthoroughbred horses which takes place over 200 metres on the home straight of Buchanan Park Race Track.

The event is named in honour of the late Wally Mailman – a champion rough rider, rodeo judge and racing steward in Mount Isa. Wally was a keen horseman who worked on numerous stations throughout north-west Queensland and made a significant contribution to the racing and rodeo industries. He is also the father of Secret Life of Us personality and actress Deborah Mailman.

ZONTA BUSH POETS BREKKY // THURS 10TH AUG – 6.30AM

The Mailman Express is held at the Buchanan Park Race Club. Gates open at 12 noon with races starting at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day.

Kick off Rodeo Week with a hearty breakfast and bush poetry at the annual Zonta Bush Poets Breakfast. The event is sure to be a swag of laughs as local poets entertain the crowd over a traditional Aussie brekky.

The Zonta Bush Poets Breakfast starts at 6.30am at Terrace Gardens.

WORKPAC BEST DRESSED PREMISES // ALL WEEK Rodeo Fever hits Mount Isa early with local businesses around town getting their cowboy on for the WORKPAC Best Dressed Premises Competition.

Just a short walk around the Mount Isa CBD and you’d be forgiven for thinking the town had gone a tad barmy! Symptoms include rodeo themed shop fronts, paisley shirts in place of uniforms and don’t be surprised if you see the odd bale of hay in foyers.

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QUEEN QUEST Photo by Alan Mathieson

INTRODUCING OUR AMAZING 2017 ISA RODEO ENTRANTS

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Caitlynd Gardner (BUSHKids)

highlight of the Mount Isa social calendar.

There are two titles up for grabs – Isa Rodeo Queen and Isa Rodeo Charity Queen.

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(Ronald McDonald House)

Moz Miller

(Laura Johnson Home)

Samantha Eaton

(Estelle Cardiff Community Kindergarten) The Queen Quest aims to promote women in the sport of rodeo and support the local community through fundraising activities for local charities.

The 2017 entrants are kindly dressed with clothing from Worn Out West.

The entrants’ efforts throughout the year culminates with the Bell & Moir Toyota Rodeo Ball and the Queen Crowning – a

Meet The Isa Rodeo Queen Quest & Doomadgee Rodeo Queen And Princess Quest Entrants – Saturday 10.00am – 11.00am in the Festi’bull Chill out + Kids Zone

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SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST

WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST

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THURSDAY 10TH AUGUST

Bell & Moir “Buchanan’s Old Time Music Hall” Rodeo Ball, Buchanan Park

WORKPAC Best Dressed Premises, Mount Isa CBD

The Isa Street Festival with Jessica Mauboy live, Mount Isa CBD

6.30am – Zonta Bush Poets Breakfast, Terrace Gardens​, ​4 Duchess Road​, Mount Isa​ 7.00pm – Mailman Express, Buchanan Park Race Track

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST TIME

RODEO ARENA

ENTERTAINMENT

12.00pm 1st Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hit FM 1st Section Team Roping – North West Star

Program may be amended at the discretion of the Committee, times are only estimates and subject to change.

1st Section Breakaway Roping – Mount Isa Pets and Produce

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1st Section Rope & Tie – Barkly Hire 1st Section Jnr Team Roping – HV Power 1st Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Television 1st Section Jnr Bull Ride – Brandy’s Bucking Bulls

FESTI’BULL CHILL OUT & KIDS ZONE DAVE WHITEHEAD AND OFF THE CUFF Midday – 1.00pm SMUDGES FACE PAINTING 1.00pm – 3.00pm

1st Section Jnr Breakaway Roping – Pizza Hut 2nd Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hit FM 2nd Section Team Roping – North West Star

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2nd Section Breakaway Roping – Mount Isa Pets and Produce

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2nd Section Rope and Tie – Barkly Hire 1st Round Jnr Barrel Race – Aggreko 2nd Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Television 1st Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport 2nd Section Jnr Breakaway Roping – Pizza Hut 1st Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – Regional Express (REX) 2nd Section Jnr Bull Ride – Brandy’s Bucking Bulls 5.30pm

BREAK IN ARENA – Ali S, Country Singer, Wardles Main Stage

6.00pm

Super Hero Bronc Ride – HV Power Op Shop Barrel Race – HV Power Opening Ceremony & Introduction of Cowboys National Anthem and Welcome to Country 1st Section Open Bareback – Bell & Moir Toyota 2nd Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport Jnr Barrel Race Final – Aggreko 3rd Section Team Roping – North West Star 2nd Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc Ride – Regional Express (REX) Hollywood Harris – Comedy Clown – Ashdown Ingram 1st Section Over 40’s Bull Ride – MobFM

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FESTI’BULL CHILL OUT & KIDS ZONE DAVE WHITEHEAD AND OFF THE CUFF 4.00pm – 5.00pm LINE DANCERS 5.00pm – 6.00pm

1st Section Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines 10.00pm

RODEO FINISH

COWBOY’S OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY... with Live Entertainment

by Hurricane Fall and Troy Kemp on the Wardles Main Stage until late

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RODEO ARENA

ENTERTAINMENT

9.30am

1st Section Junior Steer Ride – Mount Isa Mining Supplies

FESTI’BULL CHILL OUT & KIDS ZONE

2nd Section Jnr Team Roping – HV Power 2nd Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – Regional Express (REX) 3rd Section Jnr Breakaway Roping – Pizza Hut 1st Section Poddy Calf Ride – Helloworld 1st Section 2nd Div Bareback – Alliance Airlines 4th Section Team Roping – North West Star 3rd Section Jnr Bull Ride – Brandy’s Bucking Bulls Hollywood Harris – Comedy Clown – Ashdown Ingram 1st Section Local Station Buckjump – Enzed 3rd Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport 12.30pm LUNCH – Ali S, Country Singer, Wardles Main Stage 1.15pm

Grand Entry Parade Rodeo Twenty20 2nd Section Open Bareback – Bell & Moir Toyota

ISA RODEO QUEEN QUEST & DOOMADGEE RODEO QUEEN AND PRINCESS QUEST INTRODUCTIONS 10.00am – 11.00am LINE DANCERS 11.00am – Midday DAVE WHITEHEAD AND OFF THE CUFF Midday – 1.00pm SMUDGES FACE PAINTING 11.30am – 2.30pm DANCE SCHOOL PERFORMANCES 12.30pm Mount Isa School of Dance

QCCU FAN ZONE, RODEO FORECOURT

11.00am – 1.00pm Get photos and autographs

Round 2 1st Section Open Rope & Tie – Barkly Hire Round 2 1st Section Open Team Roping – North West Star

FESTI’BULL CHILL OUT & KIDS ZONE

2nd Section Open Saddle Bronc – Mount Isa City Council

DAVE WHITEHEAD AND OFF THE CUFF 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Hollywood Harris – Comedy Clown – Ashdown Ingram Round 2 1st Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hit FM 4th Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Television 2nd Section Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines

DANCE SCHOOL PERFORMANCES 5.15pm DiLi

2nd Section Local Station Buckjump – Enzed

LINE DANCERS 5.30pm – 6.30pm

3rd Section Ladies Breakaway Roping – Mount Isa Pets and Produce

SMUDGES FACE PAINTING 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Special Announcements 2nd Section 2nd Div Bareback – Alliance Airlines Round 2 2nd Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hit FM 4th Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport 2nd Section Junior Steer – Mount Isa Mining Supplies

QCCU FAN ZONE, RODEO FORECOURT

2.00pm – 6.00pm Get photos and autographs

Hollywood Harris – Comedy Clown – Ashdown Ingram

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SCHEDULE

1st Section Open Saddle Bronc – Mount Isa City Council

Program may be amended at the discretion of the Committee, times are only estimates and subject to change.

3rd Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Television

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3rd Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – Regional Express (REX) Round 2 1st Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Television 3rd Section Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines 6.00pm

TEA BREAK – Ali S, Country Singer, Wardles Main Stage

7.00pm

Opening Ceremony Round 2 1st Section Open Bareback – Bell & Moir Toyota 4th Section Ladies Breakaway Roping – Mount Isa Pets and Produce 2nd Section Over 40’s Bull Ride – MobFM

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Round 2 2nd Section Open Team Roping – North West Star

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3rd Section Open Saddle Bronc – Mount Isa City Council Hollywood Harris – Comedy Clown – Ashdown Ingram Round 2 3rd Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hit FM Round 2 2nd Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Television 4th Section Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines 9.15pm

COWBOY’S OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY... with Live Entertainment by Busby Marou and O’Shea, Wardles Main Stage until late

RODEO FINISH

SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST TIME

RODEO ARENA

9.00am

Presentation of ‘Isa Rodeo Bubs 2017’

9.30am

3rd Section Junior Steer Ride – Mount Isa Mining Supplies

ENTERTAINMENT FESTI’BULL CHILL OUT & KIDS ZONE

4th Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – Regional Express (REX)

LINE DANCERS 9.00am – 10.00am

Round 2 3rd Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Television

DAVE WHITEHEAD AND OFF THE CUFF 10.00am – 11.00am

5th Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport Over 55’s Team Roping – Cimarron Trailers Presentation Over 55’s Team Roping

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SMUDGES FACE PAINTING 10.00am – 1.30pm

Poddy Ride Presentation

ENTERTAINMENT

Final Local Station Buckjump – Enzed Presentation Local Station Buck Jump Final Junior Steer Ride – Mount Isa Mining Supplies Presentation Junior Steer Ride Final 2nd Div Bareback – Alliance Airlines 2nd Div Bareback Presentation Final Section Junior Bull Ride – Brandy’s Bucking Bulls Presentation of Junior Bull Ride Jnr Team Roping Presentation – HV Power

QCCU FAN ZONE, RODEO FORECOURT 11.00am – 1.00pm Get photos and autographs

SCHEDULE

Final Section Poddy Ride – Helloworld

Special Announcements Final 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – Regional Express (REX) Final Section Over 40’s Bull Ride 1.00pm

LUNCH – Ali S, Country Singer, Wardles Main Stage

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Grand Entry Parade Isa Rodeo Art Union – Bell & Moir Toyota Final 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport 2nd Div Bull Ride Presentations Final Ladies Breakaway Roping – Mount Isa Pets and Produce Ladies Breakaway Roping Presentations Final Section Open Bareback – Bell & Moir Toyota Open Bareback Presentations Final Section Rope & Tie Rope & Tie Presentations Final Section Team Roping – North West Star

FESTI’BULL CHILL OUT & KIDS ZONE DANCE SCHOOL PERFORMANCES 12.30pm DiLi 12.45pm Mount Isa School of Dance DAVE WHITEHEAD AND OFF THE CUFF 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Team Roping Presentations Special Announcements Final Open Saddle Bronc – Mount Isa City Council Open Saddle Bronc Presentations Final Section Ladies Barrel Race Presentations Ladies Barrel Race Jnr Barrel Race Presentation – Aggreko Jnr Breakaway Roping Presentation – Pizza Hut Final Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Television Steer Wrestling Presentations Final Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines

QCCU FAN ZONE, RODEO FORECOURT 2.00pm – 4.00pm Get photos and autographs

Open Bull Ride Presentations 5.00pm

CLOSING CEREMONY

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Program may be amended at the discretion of the Committee, times are only estimates and subject to change.

2nd Div Saddle Bronc Presentation

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O’SHEA Sat 12th, Wardles Main Stage, Rodeo Forecourt Multi-award winning husband and wife duo, Mark and Jay O’Shea, are one of Australia’s most energetic live acts. Heralding live from Nashville, they have graced stages from the Grand Ole Opry to the Sydney Opera House and in 2017 will Rock the Rodeo on the Wardles Main Stage.

BUSBY MAROU Sat 12th, Wardles Main Stage, Rodeo Forecourt One of Australia’s most loved bands, Queensland boys BUSBY MAROU, Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou have travelled the far corners of the globe, sharing the stage supporting an impressive list of tours including Dolly Parton (USA), James Blunt (UK), KD Lang (CAN), The Beach Boys (USA), and The Zac Brown Band (USA).

TROY KEMP Fri 11th, Wardles Main Stage, Rodeo Forecourt One of Australia’s most recognisable country stars, Troy Kemp will take to the stage on the Friday night of Rodeo. Troy has multiple Australian country chart #1 singles, a Golden Guitar, two CMC Awards, three People’s Choice Awards and a Frank Ifield International Spur Award.

HURRICANE FALL Fri 11th, Wardles Main Stage, Rodeo Forecourt Kicking off the live concerts Friday night will be one of Australia’s current best live acts, Tamworth-born and Newcastle-based Hurricane Fall. Lead guitarist Jimmy Hick says the band is excited to make their Isa Rodeo debut.

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Local boy from Boulia, Ali S has spent most of his life in North West Queensland where he has worked as a plumber, underground miner and road contractor. His songs are based around life on the land and the legends that entertain us in the rodeo circuit. “Couldn’t Do This On My Own” is the debut album for Ali S which reached number 2 on iTunes Country Music Charts.

Catch Ali S live on the Wardles Stage Saturday and Sunday.

SHANE MADDOG SIMPSON Shane 'Maddog' Simpson, one of the most decorated bullfighters Australia has ever produced, winning eight Australian titles as well as the world title while being based in the US. Shane will join the Rodeo as its official social media correspondent. Say g’day to Maddog throughout the weekend and don’t forget to hashtag us on #isarodeo and @isarodeo! You can catch Maddog on the Big Screen and the QCCU Fan Zone in the Rodeo Forecourt.

SPECIAL GUESTS

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HOLLYWOOD HARRIS Behind the painted face and rag tag clothes of Rodeo Clown Hollywood, lies a Texas native, Clifton “Hollywood” Harris. Born into the livestock business and growing up around rodeo, “Hollywood” dreamed of being a rodeo clown. Studying the work of master rodeo clowns, he’s been protecting riders since 1984 and is regarded as one of the most innovative clowns in rodeo. Make sure you say g’day to “Hollywood” and welcome him to the Isa and Australia!

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RODEO 101 THIS IS “MAN & WOMAN AGAINST BEAST,” THE BEST AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS VERSUS OUR ROUGHEST STOCK, HEAD-TO-HEAD FOR THREE DAYS OF WORLD CLASS RODEO ACTION. The Isa Rodeo features eight major events – Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Rope & Tie, Team Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing and Ladies Breakaway Roping, as well as Local Station Buckjump and Poddy Rides.

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 his 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 a 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.

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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 of 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

RODEO 101

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.

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.

PODDY RIDES

Poddy Rides is an event for riders aged eight to 13 starting out in their rodeo careers.

Similar to bull riding, the rider is strapped down to the poddy with one hand using a bull rope. The free hand must be raised at all times without touching the poddy or himself. While not compulsory, the rider may pick up extra points if he spurs. The rider must stay on the poddy for six seconds.

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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 Ropersmate™ 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

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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 Australian-based 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

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 rethrow 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 right hand 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.

THE LINGO

THE A TO Z GUIDE OF CLASSIC RODEO LINGO. 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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VISITING RODEO

THE MOUNT ISA MINES ROTARY RODEO IS LOCATED AT BUCHANAN PARK EVENTS COMPLEX, MOUNT ISA, QUEENSLAND.

ADMISSION & OPENING HOURS

Admission into Buchanan Park gives you access to all the rodeo action, live entertainment, exhibits, sideshow alley and markets at the venue on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

FUTURE DATES

Mark the following dates in your calendar for your next ultimate Isa Rodeo experience: 9th – 12th August, 2018

LOST & FOUND

Items lost or found can be reported at Treasury near the Northern gate. After the event, phone the Rodeo office on (07) 4743 2706.

PARENTS ROOM

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

Adult 1 Day Pass, Fri, Sat or Sun.........................................$40 3 Day Pass....................................................................................$95 Gold Seat 3 Day Pass..................................................$190

PARKING

Age/Disability Pension 1 Day Pass....................................................................................$30

TAXIS

Child: (17 years & under) 1 Day Pass............................. $10 (6 years & under).............................................................FREE Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) 1 Day Pass.....................................................................................$90 To pre-purchase your tickets visit www.isarodeo.com.au or buy at gate on the day. Aged Pensioner card must be provided. Tickets to the Mailman Express can be purchased at the gates of the Mount Isa Race Club on the day.

The venue is open from 11am to 1am on Friday, 9am to 1am on Saturday and 9am to 6pm on Sunday.

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

Collection and drop-off is located on Sutton Street. Taxi number is 131 008.

There is no public bus service in Mount Isa.

WHEELCHAIRS

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

ONSITE CAMPING PACKAGES

Camping and Pop up Tent City onsite this year at Buchanan Park.

ATM FACILITIES

ATM facilities are located at Treasury near the Northern gates.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

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

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Mount Isa Coaches will be providing a number of services during Rodeo for the city area, northside and southside to Buchanan Park – home of the Isa Rodeo. Services from the Mount Isa Airport are also available. Please refer to the timetables available on the website under Visitor Info at www.isarodeo.com.au

WITH NEW MERCHANDISE IN THE RODEO SHOP, LOCATED IN THE RODEO FORECOURT.

MERCHANDISE

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VISITING MOUNT ISA & OUTBACK QLD

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.

Lake Moondarra. Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

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

WITH A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 23,500, MOUNT ISA IS A MAJOR SERVICE CENTRE FOR NORTH-WEST QUEENSLAND.

Boodjamulla National Park - (formerly known as Lawn Hill National Park).

Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

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OUTBACK QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA You can reach Mount Isa by...

FLIGHTS TO MOUNT ISA

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Hard Times Mine Underground Tour City Lookout Outback@Isa

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Riversleigh Fossil Fields & Centre

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Underground Hospital & Museum

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Rodeo Drive CBD Walk of Fame

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Boodjamulla National Park (Lawn Hill)

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VISITING MOUNT ISA & OUTBACK QLD

TOWNSVILLE

School of the Air

Mount Isa Tours

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PROUD TO BE A GOLD SPONSOR OF THE MOUNT ISA MINES ROTARY RODEO

www.northweststar.com.au

Through the two Rotary Clubs of Mount Isa we stage the southern hemisphere’s largest rodeo. Yes we do it ‘cause we love it, but at the heart of it, we do it to better the lives of our community, our City and our region. The Rodeo helps generate new economic activity and raises the profile of Mount Isa and Outback Queensland as the “Rodeo Capital of Australia”.

Since its inception, the Isa Rodeo has directly given in excess of $4.6m to charity in our City, in addition to providing important fundraising opportunities for clubs, non-profit groups, schools and community services throughout our City.

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

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc (MIRRI) is a non-profit organisation whose predecessors had a vision to put the new, remote town of Mount Isa on the map.

The Rodeo has its own mystique and a history dating back to 1959. Back then it took weeks to walk the bucking horses in from Carrandotta Station on the Queensland-Northern Territory border to the old rodeo yards at Kalkadoon Park, Mount Isa. Now the horses and bulls are brought in by truck to Buchanan Park.

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A legendary partnership since 1959

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THE MOUNT ISA MINES ROTARY RODEO WOULD LIKE TO THANK AND ACKNOWLEDGE OUR 2017 SPONSORS

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THANK YOU!

for joining us and see you for Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary Rodeo

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