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We would like to remind all APRA members and competitors that there is an expectation that rodeo grounds and camping facilities are respected and left in a clean and tidy manner by our membership. Simple housekeeping habits such as placing rubbish in bins, obeying restricted areas and leaving a campsite with minimal impact is not only noticed, but also a show of appreciation and respect to the hard-working committees and clubs that are often volunteers
Competition Board
Chairman - Brad Pierce.................................................0432 413 093
Saddle Bronc Director - Toby Collins....................0417 739 646
Bareback Director - Ben Hall.....................................0401 460 225
Bull Riding Director - Damien Viney.....................0439 222 759
Steer Wrestling Director - Gene McDonald......0457 287 128
Team Roping Director - Aaron Bookluck............0428 411 709
Rope & Tie Director - Campbell Hodson..............0409056082
Barrel Racing Director - Leanne Caban...............0407 574 323
Breakaway Roping Director - Ella Burns .............0458880466
Stock Contractor Director - Mark Patterson........0458402166
Toby Collins leads the Pro Tour Bull Riding standings and is in the thick of the Allround Cowboy battle as the 2025 rodeo season winds down.
Photo Credit: Peter Wallis Photography
APRA would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Wally Woods who passed away recently Wally was an allround cowboy, multiple time Australian Champion, and a
HEAD OFFICE FROM THE
Last month of the 2025 Season – where did that go???!
We have 3 remaining events for the month Marrar Madness Xtreme Broncs and Extreme Steer Wrestling, Quilpie Show Rodeo and Cunnamulla Pro Rodeo.
Our first events of the 2026 Season will be the double header at Injune and Mitchell on the long weekend of October. The two committees are once again running an incentive buckle for the weekend as the Kenniff Country Challenge, so make sure you put your entries in the last week of September.
The AGM was a great forum for the Association and positive discussions were had about how we move forward for the upcoming year. The minutes are available in this edition of the Rodeo News, and the new rules will come into effect in the 2026 Season.
An important change for all competitors will be moving entry dates backwards to allow more time for members to enter for events. The rodeos in the new season will have entries open from Monday – Thursday with late entries from Friday to the following Monday at 12pm. Any rodeos with different entry dates will be notified through the Rodeo News and website calendar.
On that note, please see early extended entry dates for Warwick Rodeo and the Christmas/New Year period.
NFR preparations are progressing quickly, and we recommend grabbing tickets and accommodation early, so you don’t miss out!! Camping is only available for competitors so don’t forget to book a room or hit a mate up for a bed for an epic three days of rodeo action. We are excited to welcome the Australian Rope Horse Futurity to the NFR this year. The ARHF are passionate about developing rope horses, their owners and competitors. More information has been provided in this edition.
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The 2026 calendar is also filling up fast and we appreciate the support from returning committees and new committees. Head Office is available 8am-4pm Monday to Friday and we can assist you with any questions you may have about running an APRA Affiliated event in 2026. A brief overview of the process to set up your event;
1.Email us your date as soon as it’s confirmed
2.Your proposed date will be reviewed by the Competition Committee
3.If approved, we will list your event on the website and Rodeo News as a Date Claimer
4.We then require a fully completed rodeo application form at least 3 months prior to your date.
5.Your application will be reviewed by the Competition Committee
6.Once approved we will publish your event details on the website and Rodeo News
Our competitors plan their season well in advance, so we recommend getting your information to us as soon as you can so we can give your event maximum exposure.
Memberships are due 1 October 2025 and will remain at 2025 prices. st
Open Membership $258 [For APRA members who have broken open]
Permit Membership $196 [All other senior members]
New Membership $296 [All new senior members, + $100 bond]
Non-Compete $62 [Judges, Timekeepers, Photographers, Chute Bosses and members who no longer compete]
Stock Contractors $258
Bullfighters $258
Pickup Men $258
If you are a junior member who has transitioned to Permit Membership this year remember your membership is valid until the end of next season 30/9/2026.
Junior memberships are not due until 30/04/2026 if you have already renewed this year. You can renew your membership through the APRA Member Portal when it is due.
Until next month, travel safe and all the best in the final month of the season.
BUSINESS MANAGER
COMPETITION BOARD FROM THE
Hi members, I’m Ella Burns, the newly appointed breakaway roping director. I am the 2024 Rookie Breakaway roping champion of the APRA and an NFR qualifier.
I took on this position as I wish to see the breakaway roping within our association to continue to grow at the rapid rate that it is. With record breaking entries and prize money posted for breakaway roping, I wish to work with committees and promoters to see our event expand in ways we haven’t seen before. Our event is fast paced and exciting to watch and through advocating breakaway roping I hope to see new members come on board to have a go at the sport we all love so much.
I hope to be the voice of the competitors when needed and support our event to expand for many years to come. Please feel free to approach me with any concerns or ideas that you may have.
I would like to wish everyone safe travels and good luck in the final weeks of the 2025 regular rodeo season!
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CASH, BUCKLES & PRIZES!
Please like and follow our ARHF Facebook page to keep up to date with future developments.
The ARHF is pleased to announce our first event in Australia, to be held in conjunction with the APRA National Finals rodeo
Our vision: It started as an idea between Flying H Ranch (Lance and Cathrina Hutton) and Big M Quarter Horse Stud (Jodie and Craig Mearns) to promote performance horses in the same way as they do in the USA, and to grow our industry by providing a platform to showcase trained rope horses. It will showcase horses and horsemanship skills with the aim of breeding high-quality rope horses in Australia.
We aim to expand and affiliate more qualifying events throughout the country with our affiliates, which will ultimately lead to a year-end finals, culminating in a select rope horse sale and judges' clinics.
We will be following the Rules and Guidelines of the GOLD BUCKLE FUTURITIES in the USA Please feel free to look up their website, as we are aligned with them We will also be following the Australian animal Welfare Rules of the APRA
These will be judged events (not decided on the fastest time), instead on you and your horse's performance
We will be conducting Pre-Works, where you will purchase 5-minute slots per pre-work in the arena and can also run a head of stock with it if needed
We are currently building our website, which will feature all the necessary forms and instructions for the event, including the rules for your review
DAVE JOHNSTON
Dave Johnston didn’t grow up in a country or cowboy setting. “I was a surfer. I grew up on the Northshore of Sydney and my grandparents had a place right near the beach. I used to leave for school, and I’d often end up at the beach and not school,” laughs Dave. The balance he’d developed while surfing would go on to serve him well as he ventured into the cowboy side of things in his teenage years. “First, I got into horses through a few lads from school They had boarding stables in Sydney, and I went for a look Then in 1971 I went to Coonamble rodeo with a few mates and got on my first steer and I won ” Dave was hooked and so began his legendary cowboy career
Still living in Sydney, Dave would travel to Garry McPhee’s to get on practice stock “That’s how I got going Neville McCarthy was a big influence on me as a cowboy too. I rode bulls and bareback horses, but I won more money riding bulls.” While he claims the bull riding was always his favourite, Dave would go on to win Australian titles in both the Bareback Riding and the Bull Riding. The rodeo life would take Dave all the way to America and back. “I won the bull ride at St Paul, in Oregon. Neville and I both made the short go at Cheyenne. That was fun.”
Already a decorated cowboy, it was a chance drawing of an infamous bucking bull and a subsequent 90-point ride that would truly cement Dave into Australian rodeo history. On 17 January 1987 at Tamworth rodeo “I was the first bloke to ride Chainsaw.” It was the first time the once surfer had drawn the unridden bull. “It felt good, but I was glad to hear the whistle!”
Well known on the rodeo circuit for his flamboyant personality and infectious love of life, Dave loved socializing and talking to people. “One day I was asked to fill in for someone with the rodeo announcing and I liked it.” His Sydney beginnings had given Dave a broad perspective and an ability to communicate with a wide range of people, especially those who didn’t know or understand the rodeo world. “I worked out that I could tell them what was happening and what they were watching, but in their language. And I liked talking.” At the time rodeo announcers would call the action from a box safely away from the action, but Dave wasn’t content to not have a front row seat “I would ride a horse in the arena and announce I liked to be right amongst the action and on a horse I was safe, and I could easily get out of the way if I needed to ”
In 1991, Dave’s rodeo career was suddenly cut short, and his life hung in the balance when he was horned by a bull The horn went through his mouth and up through his pallet Dave endured extensive rehabilitation, including learning to walk and talk again, and has lifelong effects from that fateful day But his love for life and a yarn has not wavered “As long as you wake up alive, it’s a good start to the day isn’t it!” His family, through daughter Tayla and grandchildren Ryder and Katie, have continued on with the sport he loved so much and watching them compete makes him “very proud ” Adding a Hall of Fame induction to his cowboy resume seems fitting for Dave Johnston “I feel very honoured ”
JOHN BREARLEY
John Brearly’s start in rodeo came by pure happenstance In 1963, 18-year-old John was working at a riding school in Narre Warren Victoria, taking trail rides Two cowboys came along for a ride and told him he should be riding at rodeos rather than a riding school So, John went out to a practice day with them, and that was it The start of a rodeo legacy Both of those cowboys have passed, but if he could speak to them now, he said, “I’d probably give them a cuff over the ear for getting me hooked on it No, I’d just like to go and see them again ”
It was the Kyabram Rodeo where John made his rodeo debut, and he won the steer ride A great start to a long rodeo career Over the years he tried his hand at all of the rodeo events to find that bareback riding, he won his first bareback ride too, and steer wrestling were going to be his two main events
John also took the time to try and help rodeo committees out when he could, mentioning going to Mount Isa and Cloncurry before the event started to help them get everything ready Earning himself a life membership for Cloncurry and Omeo, so both ends of the country John also served as the Bareback director on the board in the 70s, before he headed over to the states
We asked John to share a couple of highlights of his Rodeo career, and the highlights included his first Mount Isa win, Winning the Bareback and Steer Wrestling Australian titles in 75, while breaking two earnings records with those as well “It’s a little bit different now,” he shared with a laugh “But so are the entry fees ” Being a judge at the APRA finals for about 30 years in a row was another highlight, as was winning a trip to the states in 1976 managing the team for the bicentennial to compete in 10 rodeos in 6 weeks But the biggest one of all was making a lot of mates along the way
After another trip to the states in 1978, resulting in a broken leg in his first rodeo, lead to 6 months of letting that heal while watching James Bell paint paintings that looked like photographs. Then a couple of years off to “heal properly” as he put it and work building goosenecks. He carried on riding bareback horses until he was about 40, with the Circle G in Townsville. “Couldn’t judge it,” he said. “So, I put my entry in and won the last one. I won my first and the last.” What a way to start and finish his time in the arena.
After hanging up his riggin’, John also put in many great years as a rodeo judge. He stayed as close to the action as he could without being on a bucking horse. Even running judges’ clinics, joking whether it worked or not he didn’t know. Continuing to judge rodeo up until 2018, when his knees and back decided it was time.
In looking back on rodeo from back then until now, John spoke of the days of fun with your mates, where each rodeo event was 70 deep. Travelling down the road with a couple of the guys and how they’d all help each other out, pay for the fuel if you ran out of money or riding in arenas with cars pulled up around, headlights on because lights were too expensive. Where these days the stock are bred to buck making it tough for new competitors to improve to the levels of the high-quality stock Hoping the future of rodeo is full of more cowboys, and maybe even rodeo on TV here in Australia
An induction into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame isn’t lost on John, after 50 years in Rodeo “I feel honoured to be put in there, because I was just doing what I like doing and most of it was just helping wherever I could with the sport of rodeo ”
written by Typhanie Vayro
MIKE KENYON
Mike Kenyon’s first foray into rodeo photography, started with a Frank Sinatra concert in 1974 Yes, a Frank Sinatra concert, where he was photographing the concert, including an image of a lady on a swing That image caught the eye of Marie (Rushka) Davis, who reached out and invited Mike to come and photograph a rodeo at Bozley Park in Sydney in 1975. He was hooked on photographing rodeo from that day. Taking a moment to thank the cowboys like Dave Johnston who took the time to help guide him with the best shots, and what the cowboys would buy To the degree, that even now, he has cowboys reaching out to purchase images he took up to 40 years ago.
A long history of documenting rodeo has led to many achievements for Mike, including highlights like heading over to the USA in 1976, with the Australian Rodeo team for the bicentennial where he photographed the likes of Neville McCarthy steer wrestling at Reno Rodeo and capturing bareback riding legend Joe Alexander. Another key moment was photographing the legendary Chainsaw at the finals in 1989. The bull that only ever saw 9 cowboys cover him. Mike had been off having some lunch and it was as he was coming back to the arena, he grabbed his camera ready to go for Darren Brandenburg on Chainsaw and managed to capture the epic moment Chainsaw jumped high and sideways.
Mike has not only captured the history of rodeo as its evolved into what we see today, he’s lived it along with the cowboys and cowgirls Telling stories of the friends he’s made along the way and how the rodeo community has changed over the years but there’s still that sense of community, that helps each other out. Times where cars had broken down, and the kindness of those who just told him to jump in, welcoming him along with them. Building friendships like those, paved the way for Mike to photograph many cowboy weddings, which often brought things full circle as he began to photograph their children and their children’s children in the rodeo arena
Mike shared some of the history of how rodeo photography used to make its way to the world. Crediting Journalist and Editor, Bob Howarth for demonstrating what it meant to share photographs with the world like film being sent via pilot with a bottle of whiskey and a phone number for pickup, to make it into the papers. A far cry from rodeo photography these days where digital cameras and computers make it as simple as emailing a link.
When asked how he feels about his induction into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Mike shared that it’s an honour Before continuing to tell the stories of others over his years of rodeo photography. Not one to focus on himself, as he has a lifetime of telling other’s stories through his pictures. Mike did however, take a moment to thank Bob for the life he gave him on rodeo road.
written by Typhanie Vayro
RAY TOWNSEND
Ray Townsend moved to Australia from Flordia, USA at the age of 34 The Townsend family were cattle producers in Florida and the land down under offered promise and opportunity that they couldn’t find in America Ray’s wife Elsie (97) remembers it well “They wanted to expand and have more land for cattle At the time Florida was continually being sectioned into smaller and smaller parcels of land and there was a really good incentive to move to Australia with the big parcels of land, and really cheap loans ”
With no property lined up, Ray and his Wife Elsie boarded a ship to Australia with their 5 kids in tow. “Oh my goodness it was daunting!” Exclaimed Elsie in her still very thick American accent, “but nothing about my life has been easy.” When they hit Australian soil they bought camping gear and set off travelling, stopping and asking at every real estate agency about prospective properties The Townsends would make it all the way to Darwin where they eventually purchased Stapelton station, two and half hours southwest of the NT capital
In the USA Ray had a background in the Navy and “he put on a few rodeos here and there ” An acquisition of 37 acres on the outskirts of Darwin, provided a base for Elsie and the children while they attended school and it would go on to become known as Circle T The Darwin Show Society approached Ray asking for help to put on a rodeo as the Queen was coming to town and just like that Ray was back putting on rodeos
It took several years, but Ray built a rodeo arena at Circle T unlike anything that had been seen in Australia before It was oval shaped and smaller, with the bucking chutes along one side and the dogging chutes on one end “It was truly set up with the spectators in mind. We even had seating, we had got lucky and the local outdoor picture theatre closed down and gave us all of their old fold up canvas chairs.” Ray drew on his American heritage and rodeo experiences to bring new ideas to Australian rodeo. In an era where rodeo arenas where hard natural pans, Ray ploughed his surface before every rodeo. “I remember one year we planted sweet potato in the arena after the rodeos had finished for the season,” laughed Elsie.
Ray’s rodeos were nothing short of accommodating. “Many of the local fellows wouldn’t have any of their own gear, Ray just had a pile of riggins and bull ropes for them to use. He even brought over two of the American bronc saddles for them to try, back when the Australians were still using the old stock saddles.” Of all Ray’s American ideas, implementing the addback to the entry fees is likely his most iconic. “That was his commitment to the cowboys for coming to his rodeos, that whenever they nominated the money would go back into the prizemoney.”
The idea was appreciated by cowboys. Elsie remembers a travelling cowboy telling her “Well that should help me buy some tyres ” As the road to Darwin was dirt and rough “They used to do a lot of tyres getting to our rodeo ” For 12 years, Ray and Elsie ran rodeos at Circle T “We owned all our own bucking stock We bought a lot in, and we were breeding brahman cross bucking bulls on the station Ray would judge and I would keep time We met a lot of good people in those 12 years ”
They would eventually pass their rodeo over to the Rotary Club in Darwin and it was then moved into the Robbie Robbins Reserve, at which it ran for many years as part of the northern run of rodeos. Ray passed away in 2011, but today’s cowboys can thank him for introducing smaller arenas, ploughed surfaces and addback. He would be “really, really proud” of his Hall of Fame induction says his daughter Modina. “He just loved cowboying up, he just absolutely loved it. He was always a cowboy.”
DENILIQUIN RODEO COMMITTEE
The Deniliquin Rodeo’s origins date back to 1948, when the late Jack Maxwell allowed some local youngsters to ride his poddy calves. This soon escalated to steers. And then they delved into Jack’s paddock of horses, picking out the fiery ones to test their skills. Bob Ballett, a drover, and saddler Alex McDonald, noticed that these events were attracting big crowds of spectators and so in 1951 the North Deniliquin Rodeo Committee was formed, and the first full rodeo was run
The committee began putting together their own bucking string of horses and purchased its own gear Most of the horses originated from the stock reserves north of town or were donated by local farmers who had come to realise the horses that they had purchased or bred could not be broken nor were they suitable for riding steeds The rodeo made an early home at the Deniliquin showgrounds and then later at the Paringa Caravan Park, and then the Memorial Park
In 1980 construction of a purpose-built rodeo arena at the Racecourse Reserve began, led heavily by the then Committee President, Steve Bradshaw Finally, the Deniliquin Rodeo had a permanent home and has remained there ever since “The rodeo had been pushed around different venues throughout town prior to that, and Steve was instrumental in gaining us grants and the land to be able to put down some roots and build our facility,” acknowledged Alan Calderwood Alan, the current secretary and treasurer has held a committee position for “the best part of 40 years,” and credits the Deniliquin Rodeo’s stamina and continuation through the tougher times to having “some really dedicated presidents over the years. And great local support!”
Garnering the reputation as ‘Australia’s biggest little rodeo, Deniliquin Rodeo attracted the biggest names with cowboys such as Alan Woods, Ray Crawford and Bonny Young competing in the early days. Garry McPhees’ appointment as stock contractor in 1978, would lead to the infamous bucking bull Chainsaw gracing the Deniliquin rodeo arena. Twice, the Deniliquin crowd witnessed a cowboy make the eight second whistle on the renowned bull. A rare treat, considering he was only ridden a handful of times throughout his whole career.
From Chainsaw to hosting rounds of the NFR in the 90’s, Deniliquin Rodeo has continued to evolve and reinvent itself to remain a regular must-attend event on the APRA calendar. While Alan admits, like many events, they struggle for committee members at times, “we have great local support! Our sponsors are great, every year they just say yes to our requests whether it’s sand for the arena or help to build a shed, they just say yes.” The Hall of Fame induction is “very satisfying. We are very grateful to have been recognised by the APRA for all of the hard work and effort we have put in over the years.”
SOUTHERN CROSS RODEO CIRCUIT
The Southern Cross Rodeo Circuit encompasses the entire state of Victoria It is one of the most rodeo and member dense circuits in the APRA, consistently attracting enormous crowds and new rodeo listings.
Typically, the SCRC season of rodeos runs from Dec through to late April While the SCRC has a strong member base, help is needed to allow members to truly reap the benefits of living in such a rodeo rich circuit. SCRC committee member Jan Parker said they are desperately seeking members to join the committee and offer their time and skills. Please reach out to Jan if you are interested and feel that you have something to offer. The committee is looking to hold an AGM in the near future in preparation for the upcoming 25/26 season
Australian Professional Rodeo Association Annual General Meeting 2025 Minutes
The Buffs Club,Mount Isa QLD Wednesday 6thAugust 2025 8:30AM
1. Present – Glen Mansfield, Shona Tribe, Joyce McCulloch, Brad Pierce, Mark Gibb, Damien Viney, Toby Collins, Gene McDonald, Leanne Caban, Sasha Allen, Ella Burns, Glen Chape, Darryl Chong, Kai Clark, Brittany Collins, Lyn Collins, Joel Davey, Clint Dolan, Larry Elphinstone, Colin Ferguson, Dallas Flanagan
Michael Foxlee, Ryley Gibb, Tylen Gibb, Eddie Gill, Jackson Gill, Tony Gray
Madeline Grosvenor, Sarah Hoare, Campbell Hodson, Bob Holder, Kerrie Holder
Jorja Iker, Peter Kelly, Shane Kenny, Tyler Kenny, Rebecca Lipsett, Brian Lovett
Tara Lovett, Nicole McDonald, Sharon McGuire, Robyn McKellar, Candy Michaelis
Chelsea Mosch, Heath Nichols, Ruth O'Donoghue, Tayla Pierce, Chris Savas, James Sclanders, Sam Shaw, Tahnee Small, David Stacey, Casey Tribe, Tate Van Wel, Tracey Watts, Tom Willoughby, Suzanne Dicks, Candice Perkins, Louise Wiles, Jemma Dowling, Jan Parker, Emily Howkins, Sam Ferrari, Kathryn Anderson, Ryley Menz, George Fruin, Hayley Coburn, Warren Norton, Kelsey Pavlou, Clayton Lane, Ben Hall, Laura Marshall, Amanda Tielen, Ethan Williams, Casey-Lee Collins, Cherie O'Donoghue, Aaron Leahy, Rebecca Van Houten, Karen Gill, Julie Breed, David Shegog, Leslie Moore, Tiffany Pulford, Scott Shegog, Madeline Grosvenor, David Mawhinney, Trish Johnston, Gary Heath, Peta Browne, Kym Ash, Jarrod McKane, Kelly Martyn, Luke Rosetta, Adam Knowles, Peter Davenport, Jackie Baker, Jackson Jefferies, William McCulloch, Jodi Flanagan, Shellie Miller, Allison Direen, Angela Simpson, Craig Jack, Sophie Peters, Allen Heath, Gary Tielen, Bianca Miller, Grant Hanrahan, Mackenzie March, Bryce Kelly, Kobi Kay
Chair – Brian Atherinos
2. Apologies – no apologies were received
3. Meeting Opened 8.36am
4. Register of all Proxy Votes – registered
5. Minutes of the 2024 Annual General Meeting to be adopted as a true and correct record
Shane Kenny stated that the minutes were not true and correct
Discussion was held about information being shared that he had not consented to in the minutes. Matter was resolved. Minutes adopted as true and correct
Moved: Nicole McDonald
Seconded: Jorja Iker
6. Business arising from the 2024 Annual General Meeting Minutes
No business arising from previous minutes
7. Financial Report
Shannon Aspinall provided a prerecorded financial report which was played to the meeting on big screen/online. No questions were raised.
Financial report adopted
Moved: Tate Van Wel
Seconder: Casey Tribe
Motion of thanks was proposed by Joyce McCulloch, for Shannon Aspinall’s contribution to the Association for over 32 years.
Moved: Joyce McCulloch Seconder: Shane Kenny
8. Auditors Report – see financial report
9. Executive Report – presented by Glen Mansfield
Moved: Bob Holder
11. Agenda Items
2025 Director Nominations
Executive
Amanda Tielen
Nominated by: Candice Perkins
Seconded by: Glen Perkins
Appointed
Animal Welfare
Brian Lovett
Nominated by: Gary Longney
Seconded by: Glen Mansfield
Hayley Rose Coburn
Nominated by: Emily Howkins
Seconded by: Adrian Chong
Brian Lovett 62 Votes
Seconded: Colin Ferguson
Hayley Rose Coburn 24 Votes
Brian Lovett was elected to the Animal Welfare Representative position.
Bareback Director
Ben Hall
Nominated by: Jarrod McKane Seconded by: Cohen Collins
Ben Hall was appointed to Bareback Director Position
Breakaway Director
Amanda Tielen
Nominated by: Bridgette Hastings Seconded by: Hayley Rogers
Amanda Tielen was appointed to the Executive Board, therefore her nomination for Breakaway Director became void. Nominations were called from the floor.
Ella Burns was nominated ~ Ella accepted the nomination
Tracey Watts was nominated ~ Tracey declined the nomination.
Ella Burns was elected to the Breakaway Roping Director position
Barrel Race Director
Leanne Caban
Nominated by: Amanda Tielen Seconded by: Cherie
O’Donoghue Leanne was appointed to Barrel Race Director position
Steer Wrestling Director
Gene McDonald
Nominated by: Nicole McDonald Seconded by: Tom Willoughby
Gene was appointed to Steer Wrestling Director Position
Rope & Tie Director
No nominations were received for this position Nominations were called from the floor. Campbell Hodson was nominated and accepted the nomination. Campbell Hodson appointed to Rope & Tie Director
Notices of Motions
No Notice of Motions were submitted.
Item 2
These items are to update the By-Laws & Competition Rules to suit the new Member Portal.
21.1 All entries for A.P.R.A. affiliated Rodeo events will be taken through the Central Entry Office. Only current financial members in good standing may enter.
Amendment
21.1 All entries for A.P.R.A. affiliated Rodeo events will be taken through the APRA Member Portal. Only current financial members in good standing may enter.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Carried
Item 3
These items are to update the By-Laws & Competition Rules to suit the new Member Portal.
21.8 Day Member entries will close and must be called into the Central Entry Office by 5 p m on the Thursday on the week prior to the rodeo Amendment
21.8 Day Member entries for A.P.R.A. affiliated Rodeo events will be taken through the APRA Member Portal.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Agenda Item was amended to read;
21.8 Day Member entries for APRA affiliated Rodeo events will be taken through the APRA Member Portal/online.
Carried
Item 4
These items are to update the By-Laws & Competition Rules to suit the new Member Portal
21.10 Entry times will be Wednesday 9.00am to 4.00pm AEST and Thursday 9.00am to 4.00pm except if specified on the official APRA website. Amendment
21.10 Entry times will be Wednesday 9 00am to Thursday 4 00pm AEST except if specified on the official APRA website.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Agenda Item was amended to read;
21.10 Entry times will be Monday 9am to Thursday 4pm AEST except if specified on the official APRA website
Carried
A question was raised about paying late entry fees at time of entry and not by invoice after the entry period, to streamline the process for members.
Action Point 1: Investigate with software company about integrating this feature into the portal
Item 5
These items are to update the By-Laws & Competition Rules to suit the new Member Portal.
22.1 Turnout fine of $50 if in performance or slack and you do not notify Central Entry Office or Rodeo Secretary.
Amendment
22.1 Turnout fine of $50 if in performance or slack and you do not notify via the APRA Member Portal, APRA Office by email or telephone or Rodeo Secretary.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Carried
Item 6
These items are to update the By-Laws & Competition Rules to suit the new Member Portal.
22.2 Turnout fine of $10 if in performance and you do notify the Central Entry Office by 5pm the Thursday prior to the Rodeo.
Amendment
22.2 Turnout fine of $10 if you do notify via the APRA Member Portal, APRA Office by email or telephone by 5pm the Thursday prior to the Rodeo.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Carried
Item 7
These items are to update the By-Laws & Competition Rules to suit the new Member Portal.
Delete if rule amendment 22.2 is passed
22.3 Turnout in slack and notify the Central Entry Office before 5pm on the Thursday before the Rodeo. No fine.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Carried
Item 8
Aim: To assist in defining clear distinctions on prizemoney.
26.2.2 Any second division or junior events posted prize money cannot be equal or more than any open event.
Amendment
26.2.2 Any second division events shall not exceed 50% of the corresponding open event Junior events posted prize money shall not exceed 25% of the posted prize money of the corresponding Open event.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Defeated
Item 9
Aim: Whilst it is a nice idea it is not practical for single day events however should be carried out at multi day events.
28.7 Copies of official judge’s sheets to be pinned up in the secretary's office by judges at close of each performance. Judges to ensure that secretary's office is run in a proper manner.
Amendment
28.7 Copies of official judges sheets to be pinned up in the secretary's office by judges at close of each performance for events held over more than 1 day (including slack). Judges to ensure that secretary's office is run in a proper manner.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Carried
Item 10
Aim: Removing reference to Cutting.
31.4 Cattle used for steer roping, team roping, cutting and other events shall not be used for steer wrestling or rope and tie.
Amendment
31.4 Cattle used for steer roping, team roping and other events shall not be used for steer wrestling or rope and tie.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Carried
Item 11
Aim: This is no different that currently were cattle are contracted at consecutive day rodeos like over easter.
31.10 Timed event stock in steer wrestling, rope and tie and team roping events can only be run three times at a one day rodeo, and at two or more days rodeo, only two runs a day are permitted.
Amendment
31.10 Timed event stock can only be run three times in one day.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Agenda Item was amended to read;
31.10 Timed event stock can only be run three times in one day or in line with each relevant state code.
Carried
Item 12
Aim: As all paperwork is now electronic
32.3 At the completion of the rodeo it is the secretary's responsibility to ensure correctness of all payouts and to complete all Personal Accident Insurance Levy forms and Result Sheets which have to be returned to head office within ten (10) days from the completion of the rodeo.
Amendment
32.3 At the completion of the rodeo it is the judge’s responsibility to ensure correctness of all payouts and to complete all Personal Accident Insurance Levy forms and Result Sheets which shall be returned to head office within three (3) business days from completion of the rodeo
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Voting for this agenda item was postponed until reviewed and reworded in consultation with Head Office.
Item 13
Aim: As paperwork is now electronic.
32.4 Secretaries will note that the Judges Sheets are in duplicate. The white original sheet is to be returned to head office. The yellow copy is to be displayed on the wall of the secretary's office after the completion of the rodeo. A copy of the stock draw is to be displayed.
Amendment
32.4 A copy of the stock draw is to be displayed.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Carried
Item 14
Aim: Updating regarding payment on invoice
32.5 The A.P.R.A. (through its insurance broker) provides a Public Liability Insurance cover to affiliated rodeo committees at the one venue for a prescribed premium Such premium must be paid to head office two weeks prior to the conduct of the rodeo Amendment
32.5 The A.P.R.A. (through its insurance broker) provides a Public Liability Insurance cover to affiliated rodeo committees at the one venue for a prescribed premium. Such premium must be paid to head office by the due date of the invoice.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Carried
Item 15
Rationale: This proposed amendment to Rule 35.27 seeks to formally recognise Ranch Bronc Riding within the APRA Rule Book. This inclusion offers a consistent framework for how the discipline is defined and delivered without impacting the existing Station Saddle Buckjump format. With growing interest, the amendment supports committees wishing to feature Ranch Bronc as an in-house event and facilitates the alignment of insurance and compliance requirements necessary for event approval.
Rule 35.27 – STATION SADDLE BUCKJUMP RIDING
Current wording:
“This is a one handed, 8 second contest, riding to be done in a traditional flap style stock saddle or a stock fender saddle. Saddles must include either a cropper or back cinch.”
Proposed amended wording:
“This is a one handed, 8 second contest, riding to be done in a traditional flap style stock saddle or a stock fender saddle. Saddles must include either a cropper or back cinch
(For Ranch Bronc Riding: This is an 8 second contest, riding to be done in a standard ranch working saddle, either a swell-fork or slick-fork with bucking rolls is allowed Saddles must include a back cinch Rider may use free hand to hold onto horn, cantle, nightlatch or coiled rope secured to saddle. No Mark-out is required. Loss of rein is DQ, Helmets & vests mandatory).“
Mover: Emily Howkins
Seconder: Hayley Rose Coburn
Defeated
Agenda Item to be reviewed after consultation with Emily Howkins and Hayley Rose Coburn and Affinity Insurance.
Action Point 2: Meeting to be organised with Emily Howkins, Hayley Rose Coburn and Competition Committee to work together to develop event rules and safety measures.
Item 16
Amend 38.13
If in the opinion of the barrier judge, a contestant is fouled by the barrier, timed event contestants shall get their head of stock back providing they declare by signalling immediately.
Mover: Nicole McDonald
Seconder: Gene McDonald
Agenda Item was amended to read;
38.13 If in the opinion and at the discretion of the Barrier Judge, a contestant is fouled by the barrier, timed event contestants shall get their head of stock back providing they declare by signalling at the earliest opportunity.
Carried
Item 17
Add 38.13.1
In timed events, the barrier strikes the contestant, rope or horse head is to be considered by the barrier judge as fouled by the barrier
Mover: Nicole McDonald
Seconder: Gene McDonald
Agenda Item was amended to read;
38.13.1 In timed events, if the barrier strikes the contestant, rope or horse it is to be considered by the barrier judges as fouled by the barrier. Carried
Item 18
Amend Rule 41.8
Steer Wrestling stock must weight in the vicinity of 400lbs to 500lbs (181kg227kg) and be as even as possible stock to have suitable horns and must be a minimum of nine (9) inches in length. Male cattle only to be used which includes steers and mickeys.
Change To
41.8 Steer Wrestling stock must weight in the vicinity of 400lbs to 500lbs (181kg - 227kg) and be as even as possible stock to have suitable horns and must be a minimum of nine (9) inches in length. Male cattle and female Cattle to be used which includes mickeys. Heifers have to be pre-tested empty to be used by a registered Vet
Mover: Gene McDonald
Seconder: Nicole McDonald
Defeated
Item 19
Amend rule 45.8 to read barrel racers to not be assisted past arena entrance exception of junior barrel race event
Moved: Brian Lovett
Seconded: Gary Longney
Withdrawn
Item 20
Amend rule 45.9 to read enclosed 44gallon drums at both ends only to be used inbarrel racing events both junior and open
Moved Brian Lovett
seconded Gary Longney
Carried
Action Point 3: Information to be communicated to affiliated committees.
Item 21
Aim: To clarify flag and end of rope questions.
Rule 46.3 Ropes to be tied firmly at the end of rope to the saddle horn with 3 pieces of heavy duty jute string. Rope must also have bright coloured or white cloth for clear visual attached to end of the rope at saddle horn.
Amendment
Rule 46.3 Ropes to be tied firmly at the end of rope to the saddle horn with 3 pieces of heavy duty jute string. Rope must also have bright coloured or white cloth for clear visual attached to end of the rope at saddle horn. End of the rope is defined as the closes point to the saddle horn where the flag and string are attached.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Cherie Odonoghue
Carried
Item 22
Add New Rule
18.16 In the case of an event being cancelled before a rodeo is completed. The percentage of completed competition to be paid out and the remaining amount split between the competitors that did not get to compete The percentage of completed competition is to match the percentage of prize money paid out. As long as the event was deemed championship points at the time of entry’s it would continue to be championship points.
Example 40 competitors entered and 20 get to compete 50% of the total prize to be paid out and the other 50% shared out equally between the competitors that did not get to compete.
Mover: Nicole McDonald
Seconder: Gene McDonald
Defeated
Item 23
Aim: To ensure safety of horses and contestants, this distance is still less than in other associations
Add rule
Anytime there is a closed gate the minimum distance from the timers to the to the fence is 50ft or 15.24 metres for the safety of the contestant and the horse.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Cherie Odonoghue
Withdrawn
Item 24
Aim: To keep draw fair rather than people being added to the end.
Add rule
If a competitor/s is wrongfully left out of the Barrel Racing draw the APRA Office must complete a random draw for that competitor only, ie they draw a number for that competitor and each competitor after that number drops down one. Draw to be re published on the website. The judges are required to complete the random draw it is to be done in the same manner and the position draw updated on the posted draws at the rodeo.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Cherie Odonoghue
Agenda Item was amended to read;
If a competitor/s is wrongfully left out of the Barrel Racing draw, the APRA Office must complete a random draw for that competitor only, ie they draw a number for that competitor and each competitor after that number drops down one. Draw to be re published on the website. Outside of office hours, the judges are required to complete the random draw it is to be done in the same manner and the position draw updated on the posted draws at the rodeo.
Carried
Item 25
Aim: To update to process.
Add rule
Position and Stock Draws (Roughstock only) to be available on the APRA Website 3 days prior to commencement of the rodeo.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Gary Tielen
Withdrawn
Item 26
ADD Rule Barrel Race 45
New rule for barrel race event submitted by Brian Lovett. That only rubber bands be used on barrel racers feet not hair bands or anything other than rubber bands
Moved: Brian Lovett
seconded by Gary Longney
Withdrawn
Item 27
To add Barrel racing rule:
*Determine from which gate/panel contestants will enter from and mark pattern accordingly. If arena gate/panel is to be used as a centre entry point, and contestant is to run in, barrel pattern must be situated in such manner as is centred to the gate/panel with the first and second barrel equal distance from the gate/panel.
If contestant is not required to run in, a minimum 45 foot starting/stopping zone (from centre of timer line) must be made available.
Reason: Adopted from WPRA USA rulebook, to allow a fair and equal approach to the barrel pattern and timer line
Moved by Cherie O'Donoghue
Seconded by Amanda Tielen
Carried
Item 28 ADD
26.2.3 - Prize money in the Junior events should not exceed any second division event posted prize money.
Mover: Nicole McDonald
Seconder: Gene McDonald
Agenda Item was amended to read;
26.2.3 Posted Prize money in the Junior events should not exceed any second division event posted prize money.
Carried
Item 29
ADD
26.4.1 - Junior Prize Money splits
$1 - $499 Four places to be paid
$500 - $999 Five places to be paid
$1000 and above Six places to be paid
Mover: Nicole McDonald
Seconder: Gene McDonald
Carried
Item 30
ADD
26.18.1 The optional ceiling on junior entry fee’s is a maximum of $50 add back plus levies for any rodeo posting up to $1000 prize money per event. Rodeo committees may increase this to the maximum of $80 providing there are no committee levies applied to the entry fee
Mover: Nicole McDonald
Seconder: Gene McDonald
Carried
Item 31
Aim: To update to current process.
Delete 22.10 On call back Contestants will be advised if placed in slack or performance
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Cherie Odonoghue
Carried
Item 32
Aim: To update to current process.
Delete 22.11 On call back if a mistake of not listing the Contestant for his event is found; he is to be added to the draw list and Judges revert to draw out procedure.
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Cherie O’Donoghue
Carried
Item 33
Aim: To update to current process
Delete 22.12 Call back will be taken 9.00pm to 5.00pm on the Wednesday and Thursday following the close of entries Unless otherwise stated in `Rodeo News'
Moved by Amanda Tielen
Seconded by Cherie O’Donoghue
Carried
Item 34
To extend the Junior Season to align with the current Senior Season (1st October – 30th September) and combine the Junior National Finals Rodeo with the 2026 APRA National Finals Rodeo.
To assist families with costs and organisation of competition
Mover: Shona Tribe
Seconder: Brad Pierce
Defeated
Action Point 4: Discuss 2-3 year arrangement with Emerald Rodeo Committee to lock in dates for the Junior NFR
12. Accept the Special Resolutions to register a Company Limited by Guarantee, transfer the Australian Professional Rodeo Association’s undertakings or operations to the Company Limited by Guarantee, and the proposed Constitution.
Donnie Harris from DH Law addressed the meeting with his recommendations for restructuring to a Company Limited by Guarantee from an Incorporated Association.
The motion was put to a vote and was carried with a majority exceeding 75% of the votes.
Carried
13. Late Business
Numbering of stock for Junior events
o When the matter is raised with Barrier Judges at events, it is being ignored
o To be discussed in the Directors meeting following the AGM
Action Point 5: Reply to be sent to Candy Michaelis with result of discussion
Stock Contractors Representative
o Nominated by Stock Contractors, then voted on by Stock Contractors
o Mark Patterson 5 Votes | Malcolm Gill 3 Votes o Mark Patterson was elected Stock Contractors Representative.
•
AnimalWelfare Representative
o Hayley Coburn to be asked to assist Brian Lovett with the position
•
Concussion Protocol
o George Fruin raised this issue from the previous AGM and asked why a protocol had still not been adopted by the AGM
o Discussion was had about Head Injury Assessments and protocols in other sports
o
It was determined that this was an important issue and needs to be discussed in the development of future Workplace Health & Safety procedures
• Child Safety
o Concerns were raised about child safety in the sport of rodeo o
Discussions involved Blue Cards, protocols in the sport o It was determined that this would also be reviewed when developing Workplace Health & Safety procedures
• NFR Eligibility – Number of rodeos
o Discussion about the current format of 8 full rodeos to qualify for the NFR.
o Suggestions of increasing rodeos in areas such as New South Wales to increase the number of events that members could attend to achieve their 8 qualifying rodeos
• Committee Payouts
o Concerns were raised about the delay in payouts when committees are processing payouts. It should be 24 hours after the completion of the rodeo
o The security of sharing bank details with committees was also discussed
•
Junior Season and Junior NFR
o Contract/agreement with Emerald Committee o Discussion about changing the Junior Season to finish closer to the Junior NFR
•
•
• Tate Van Wel thanked the Executive Board for their hard work and improvements over the past year.
Tom Willoughby thanked the office staff for their hard work and the increase in efficiency in the office
A question was asked about why Hughenden was allowed to revert to a Limited Event from a full rodeo.
o Brad Pierce on behalf of the Competition Committee explained that the decision was made at the time in the interest of competitors and the rodeo committee.
o Discussion on Limited Events and full rodeos and Rules relate to approvals.
o Suggestion that affiliation fees are raised for Limited Events rodeo
•
Discussion about Emerald Easter Rodeo and barrel racing surface changes.
• Suggestion about spreading out Christmas rodeo entries to give members more time to enter and pay.
• 14. Meeting Closed 12.43pm More discussion about surface preparation and consistency across sections for Barrel Racing ground conditions.
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPS
Get to know our current Australian Champions, as we ask them some hard, and not so hard hitting questions.
Aaron Aaron Team Roping Heeling Champion
Finish this sentence. The 2025 season has been.... awesome!
What’s the best thing about being an Australian Champion? The recognition that you ' ve made it to the top of your sport
What sport would you play if you didn’t rodeo? Football (AFL)
How do you celebrate a rodeo win?
A few beers with my mates
One piece of advice you would give your younger self? Stay positive at all times!
What’s the hardest thing about being an Australian Champion? The expectation to remain at that level at all times.
What rope do you use?
Fastback Centerfire2 It's a 4 strand with a core
What’s your go to rodeo road snack?
Subway, a chicken fillet and bacon with all the salads
What’s your rodeo day superstition?
What buckle do you wear?
I don't really have one Just keep focused Australian Champion buckle from 2024.
Sunni Paterson $380
Cooper Hoare $316
Kade O’Dea $198
Ethan Michaelis $198 Cruz Leahy $312
Photo Credit: Purple Fairy Photography
Photo Credit: Purple Fairy Photography
Photo Credit: Peter Wallis Photography
C Hodson/K Clark $3220
Event Winners
Mitchell Southern $3920
Kelsey Pavlou $4546 65
Marshall McCulloch $860
Photo Credit: Jo Thieme Photography
Campbell
Toby Collins
Shane Kenny
Terry Evison
Heath Nichols
Luke Hamilton
Tom Willoughby
Tyler Kenny
David Stacey
Jayden Kenny
Shane Iker
Jackson Dixson
Ryley Gibb
Aaron Leahy
Trent Reynolds
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Joel
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Travis Heeb
Tristan Braden
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Luke Higgins
Casey Tribe
Terry Evison
Georgie Kapeller
Aaron Leahy
Campbell Hodson
Dylan Litchfield
Coben Ayers
Lochlan Flanagan
Ellysa Kenny
Rope McPhee
Tyler Kenny
Joshua Rindfleish
Benjamin Smith
Kevin Reynolds Jnr
James Sclanders
Toby Collins
Will Crosby
Ben Rasmussen
Clayton Braden
Tom Knight
Callum Clement
David Stacey
Tom Kerr
Josh Barnett
Mitchell Southern
Greg Hamilton
Angus MacTavish
Tim Hammond
ROPE & TIE
Shane Iker
Thomas Whitwell
Jackson Dixson
Lochlan Flanagan
Maddix Lovett
Logan Penfold
M’ire-Spalding
Coben Ayers
Shane Kenny
Kai Clark
Jackson Dixson
Hayden Litchfield
Tyler Kenny
Trent Reynolds
Dallas Flanagan
Shane Iker
M’ire-Spalding
Luke Hamilton
Adam Harvey
Maddix Lovett Logan Penfold
Toby Hale
Kelsey Pavlou
Jake Hawker
Toby Daley
Brody Woodard
Lauchlan Waters
Clint Glass
Joshua Alexander
Tom Ings
Zane Hall
Thomas Triplett
Cody Williams $31077.39 $25618.13 $19686.00 $13678.00 $12858.65 $11433.19
Chape Tom Willoughby Campbell Hodson
Gene McDonald
Tate Van Wel
Cameron Bell
Gavin Walker
Lachlan O'Neill
Heath Nichols
Jace Land
Terry Evison
Luke Hamilton
Luke Ford
Kenny
Tyra Spring
Leanne Caban
Georgie Kapeller
Wendy Caban
Angela Simpson
Jane Ryan C O'Donoghue
Brooke Parker
Alana Pitts
Joebie McPhee
Holly Forster
Karen Fish Jnr
Jodi King
Leanne Caban
Tyra Spring
Ellysa Kenny
Anna Hamilton
Wendy Caban
Alana Pitts
C O'Donoghue
Mackenzie Barrett
Dusty McPhee
Brooke Parker
Julie Breed
O P’tley-Halliday
Adele Edwards
Brittany Collins
Molly Grimley
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Ellysa Kenny
Jorja Iker
Angela Simpson
Jane Ryan
Molly McKane
Melissa Wilburn
Holly Forster
Joebie McPhee O P’tley-Halliday
Georgie Kapeller
Tyra Spring
Stacey Wilburn
Nicole McDonald
Ella Burns
Elley Corney
$32932 83
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$12560.55
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$10998.00
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$10377.60
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Cooper Hoare
Jax Dickfos
Ethan Michaelis
Wyatt Gill
Garrett Hanrahan
Hank Woodard
Jack Wharton
Kade O'Dea
Royce
Darcy Dall'Aglio
Angus Smith
Torah Hintz
Kodah
Sunni
Piper Dickfos
Jax Dickfos
Ruby Bell
Clara Perry
Teal Borghero
Brandy Durbidge
Olivia Foxlee
Phoebe Shrimp
Cooper Hoare
Mason Iker
Jack Wharton
Wyatt Gill
Olivia Foxlee
Sunni Paterson
Piper Dickfos
Ruby Bell
Dekota Caban
Olivia Foxlee
Brandy Durbidge Clara Perry
Struckel
$4000.00, BULL RIDE EF $192.00 PM
All prize money is GST inclusive
$3000.00, BAREBACK BRONC RIDE EF $190.00 PM $3000.00, ROPE AND TIE EF $180.00 PM
$3000.00, STEER WRESTLING EF $180.00 PM
2025Season
$3000.00, TEAM ROPING EF $180.00 PM
$3000.00, BARREL RACE EF $180.00 PM
$3000.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $180.00 PM $3000.00 Junior: JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF $65.00 PM
$1000.00
21st November 2025 COOMA RODEO NSW, 2025
All prize money is GST inclusive
$1500.00, ROPE AND TIE EF $176.00 PM
$1500.00, STEER WRESTLING EF $176.00 PM
$1500.00, BARREL RACE EF $176.00 PM
$1500.00, BREAKAWAY ROPING EF $176.00 PM
$1500.00
2 Division: 2ND DIV SADDLE BRONC RIDE EF
$121.55 PM $850.00, 2ND DIV BULL RIDE EF
$120.45 PM $750.00 nd
Junior: JUNIOR TEAM ROPING EF $96.25 PM
$700.00, JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING EF
$96.25 PM $700.00, JUNIOR STEER RIDE EF
$96.25 PM $700.00, JUNIOR BARREL RACE EF
$96.25 PM $700.00
26th December 2025
MYRTLEFORD VIC, 2025
27th December 2025
BUNDALONG VIC, 2025
31st December 2025
CARRIETON RODEO SA, 2025
31st December2025 - 1st January 2026
TUMBARUMBA RODEO SA, 2025
ENTRY INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE:
Dates Are Subject To Change
SEPT 3 - 4 - MARRAR MADNESS, NSW; QUILPIE, QLD; CUNNAMULLA, QLD
SEPT 22 - 25 - INJUNE, QLD; MITCHELL, QLD
SEPT 29 - OCT 2 - BACK O BOURKE, NSW; GREAT NORTHERN RODEO SERIES, QLD;
SEPT 29 - OCT 9 - WARWICK, QLD
OCT 27 - 30 - BAROSSA, SA; RUNNYMEDE, TAS
NOV 10 - 13 - COOMA, NSW; PENRITH XBULLS, NSW; KAPUNDA, SA
NOV 24 - 27 - WANGARATTA, VIC
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.
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
PERSONNELCLASSIFIEDS
JUDGES
Cody Angland
Robert Bandy
Brian Bonde
Peter Bookluck
John Brearley
Ian Brown
Dale Carter
Larry Cann
Brad Cavanagh
Don Childs
Brett Cross
Clint Dolan
Thomas Durbridge
Jim Dix
Darrel Edwards
Paul Emerson
Terry Evison
Brian Fish
Karen FIsh Jnr
Eddie Fisher
Craig Fisher
Stuart Frame
Graeme Fruend
George Fruin
Mark Gibb
John P Gill
Jayne Good
Ben Hall
Allen Heath
Joel Hilditch
Craig Jack
Barry jones
Teresa Jones
Shane Kenny
Tom Kenny
Gary King
Clayton Lane
Deon Lane
Anthony Lillyman
Brian Lawless
Garry Longney
Brian Lovett
Bruce Marsh
Alan McKenzie
Robert McPhee
Jeff Miller
Brian Nilsson
Scott O’dea
Terry O’Neill
Brad Pierce
Jim Pierce
Nevil Reed
Mavryn Remfrey
Jamie Reynolds
Lindsay Rosetta
Brett Ryan
Robert Searle
Adrian Sclanders
Alan Simpkin
0428951956 Wantabadgerry NSW
0439814305 Tamworth NSW 0417545039 Yepoon, QLD
0427432319 Nilma North, Vic 0428987922 Warwick, QLD 0418132229 Birralee, Tas
0427185145 Jerry Plains, NSW 0428221579 Yarraman, QLD 0428176062 Kingaroy, QLD
0417854553 Elizabeth Downs, SA 0458520577 Alton Downs, QLD 0414356327 Black River, QLD
0428661308 Glenore Grove, QLD
0429921133 Taroom, QLD
0400905038 Nangus, NSW 0439897969 Bearii, Vic
0467325679 Pine Grove, Vic
0417018304 Oatlands, Tas
0408166170 Orielton, Tas
0427764424 Nambour, QLD
0437059271 Marrar, NSW
0411100702 Monto, QLD
0481154682 Mount Gambier, SA
0427714516 Warragul, Vic
0419717129 Charters Towers, QLD
0417017236 The Rock, NSW
0400050016 North Motton, Tas
0401460225 Thurgoona, NSW
0438084639 Roseworthy, SA
0439878124 Dimbulah, QLD
0407171019 Patersonia, Tas
0427782741 Warwick, QLD
0481142788 Millbrook, Vic
0429727108 Emerald, QLD
0417076419 Emerald, QLD
0409371769 Penguin, Tas
0429399812 Duri, NSW
0449036203 Richmond, QLD
0417230219 Timbumburi, NSW
0427418524 Cootamundra, NSW
0421417832 Warwick, QLD 0427366813 Taroom QLD 0418139740 Milbrook,Vic
0427346934 Pinjarra, WA
0487189810 Black River, QLD 0409774689 Warwick, QLD 0408154218 Mt Gambier, SA 0456802826 Compton, SA
0417078615 Caboolture, QLD
0432413093 Tooma, NSW (02)60768237 Tooma, NSW
0437205695 Selbourne, Tas 0437176667 Winton, QLD
0400910994 Clermont, QLD
0428200171 Mayrung, Vic
0447942302 Traralgon Viv
0439894537 Collinsville, QLD 0419147631 Golden Grove, SA
0408324695 Nar Nar Goon, Vic
JUDGES
Gavin Tickle
Doug Vickers
Damien Viney
Ian Watkins
Murray Whitwell
Jim Willoughby
Gavin Woodall
Tony Woodall
Bonny Young
Colin Ferguson
Josh Green
William McCulloch
Gerard Feldt
Warwick Hale
Shane Parker
Tony Azzopardi
Rinsie Jamieson
Brian Duggan
Jackson Gill
Marcus Jones
Michael Maher
Troy Welsh
Glen Mansfield
Tom Willoughby
David Worsfold
0488580730 Alton Downs, QLD 0418419448 Wagga, NSW 0439222759 Ulveerstone, Tas 0448341700 Gracemere, QLD 0427731939 Mt Tarampa, QLD 0427795192 Truro, SA 0427326392 Heywood, Vic 0438281492 Winnap, Vic 0429434291 Hivesville, QLD 0417604460 Cloncurry, QLD 0428258872 Mt Tabor, QLD 0439006194 Mt Isa, QLD 07 4778 8022 Townsville, QLD 0427241516 Sarina, QLD 0417295736 Coolamon, NSW 0417554492 Waolmer, Vic 0448857222 Dalgety, NSW 0438690179 The Range, QLD 0448753589 Upper Horton, NSW 0412341113 Glamorgan Vale, QLD 0428377968 Warwick, QLD 0427101511 Beaudesert, QLD 0412908198 Tintinhull, NSW 0417998065 Allendale North, SA 0400203122 Wandoan, QLD
STOCK CONTRACTORS
Noel Fraser
John P Gill
Gill Bros Rodeo
Stuart Grayson
Garry McPhee
Anna McPhee
Ron Woodall & Sons
0488725212 Wilmington, SA 0417017236 The Rock, NSW 0458658751 Upper Horton, NSW 0427623835 Yangan, QLD 0428794464 Lurg, Vic 0407325387 Lurg, Vic 0419373543 Lyons, Vic
SUB-STOCK CONTRACTORS
Peter Allen
Shaun Ahern
Peter Barber
Ross Beak
Bennett Cattle Co
Frank Biddle
BK Bucking Bulls
Danny Borghero
Darren Brandenburg
Ian Brown
Matthew Busby
0487210258 Tarlee, SA 0428829725 Roma, QLD 0429146050 Surat,QLD 0488904856 Bowen,QLD 0431478118 Muskeryy East, Vic 0407149198 Warwick, QLD 0427656209 Mundubbera, QLD 0422832526 Proserpine, QLD 0428268597 Bloomsbury, QLD 0418132229 Birralee, Tas 0408454674 Rockhampton, QLD
PERSONNELCLASSIFIEDS
SUB-STOCK CONTRACTORS
CMC Rodeo Co
Destiny Downs Cattle
BULLFIGHTERS
Blayne Johnson
Michael Johnston
Bryce Kelly
0488725212 Wilmington, SA 0417017236 The Rock, NSW
Dittman Bucking Bulls
Terry Evison
Colin Fry
Warren Fry
Mark Gibb
Guy Goss
Luke Hamilton
Allen Heath
Mark Heuritsch
Shane Iker
Marcus Jones
0437482020 Cooyar, QLD
0429727108 Emerald, QLD
Michael Keough
Dillion Lysaght
0458658751 Upper Horton, NSW
0400668763 Bloomsbury, QLD
0427623835 Yangan, QLD
0467325679 Pine Grove, Vic
0428794464 Lurg, Vic
0429948703 Charters Towers, QLD
0407325387 Lurg, Vic 0419373543 Lyons, Vic
0427875469 Julia Creek, QLD
0419717129 Charters Towers, QLD
0404849662 Montagu Bay, Tas
0400947871 Nantone, Tas
0438084639 Roseworthy, SA
0412829532 Mt Pleasant, SA
0409155819 Alton Downs, QLD
0412 341 113 Glamorgan Vale, QLD
Rodney Ray-Mancell
Gene McDonald
Mark Magney
Brody Moss
Wade Nichelle
Josh O’Reilly
Lachlan Polaski
Daniel Parsons
Dylan Richardson
Eric Richardson
Guy Roberts
Keliher Bucking Bulls
Gary King
Paul Kenny
Dary; Kleiher
Ricky Knudsen
Leslie Lamont
Robert McPhee
MC Rodeo Co
Lee Moore
Jack O’Connell
Johnny Osborne
A & J Remfrey Rodeo
Adrian Roots
Michael Sypher
Grant Telford
Tumbarumba Rodeo
Wallace Bucking Bulls
Robert Bunn
Terry Flute
Glenn Burns
Wade Nichele
0427141344 Murgon, QLD
0409371769 Penguin, Tas
0421594331 Moe, Vic
0427670818 Clermont, QLD
0429651142 Wyreema, QLD
0428725627 Charters Towers, QLD
0487189810 Black RIver, QLD
0409213351 Gawler, Tas
0409871039 Cloncurry, QLD
0428505486 Moama, NSW
0448292707 Deuchar, QLD
0417750189 Cloncurry, QLD
0429822006 Duaranga, QLD
0429631962 Calen, QLD
0447425070 Cloncurry,QLD
0432413093 Tumbarumba, NSW
0427921204 Biolela, QLD
0418188254 Goondiwindi, QLD
0427418541 Richmond,QLD
0429406084 Sulphur Crk, Tas
0408513242 Tarrawingee, Vic
BULLFIGHTERS
Mitchell Beer
Josh Birks
Dean Berry
Jock Bone-Langdon
Jared Borghero
Heath Chalmers
Darryl Chong
Hunter Chong
Tyler Chong
Luke Davidson
Bryce Farrugia
Will Fitzallen
Ty Finch
Jack Garland
Jayden Hakaraia
Codey Hammond
Layne Hetherton
Jack Hughes
Rinsie Jamieson
0427038514 Deloraine, Tas
0432387705 Megalong Valley, NSW 0499611241 Biloela, QLD
0431469568 Yarrawa, NSW 0427414421 Gracemere, QLD 0439632080 Swan Hill, Vic 0457340457 Chinchilla, QLD 0455578655 Gracemere, QLD 0457493923 Gracemere, QLD 0439801291 Merrijig, Vic 0437915321 Heywood, Vic
0456585650 Hadspen, Tas 0429058110 Toonpan< QLD
0408553377 Dubbo, NSW
0417211701 Alton Downs, QLD 0448601358 Rosewood, NSW
0493080616 Rosedale, Vic
0438766609 Winnellie, NT
0448857222 Dalgety, NSW
0417401304 Clermont, QLD (02) 68451713 Tamworth, NSW 0428391287 Gunnedah, NSW 0418237322 Hawker, SA 0475206055 Clermont, QLD 0467154129 Young, NSW 0457287128 Boxwood, Vic 0478352813 Canberra, ACT 0487717726 Yass, NSW 0408513242 Tarrawingee, Vic 0439026575 Bemboka, NSW 0458863222 Hamilton, Vic 0476516331 Mornington, Vic
0478392294 Maffra, Vic
Luke Rosetta
Todd Saffin
Jake Schiller
Josh Scott
Hayden Simpson
Samuel Sisson
Russ Stone
Harley Schofield
Raymond West
Alexander White
Kerry Whitehouse
Nicholas Wilson
Tom Willoughby
Gabe Wood
Liam Welby
Dylan Swan
0455990072 Dungog, NSW 0408080403 Parkhurst, NSW 0455983444 Mayrung, NSW 0422584358 Mailors Flat, Vic
0497567287 Wagga, NSW 0429935144 Clermont, QLD 0409878473 Port Wakefield, SA 0417905454 Guyra, NSW 0428030296 Nome, QLD 0438219643 Marian, QLD 0429861295 Gracemere,QLD 0409755076 Lauderdale, Tas 0447058497 Dimbauh, QLD 0476409638 Parkville, Vic
0417998065 Allendale Nth, SA 0439036441 Lower Mt Walker, Qld 0427400011 Oak Valley, QLD 0499625351 Tansey, QLD
ANNOUNCERS
Brent Cann
Charlie Clancey
Andrew Embling
Chris Hocking
Terry Murray
Russel Green
Tony Woodall
0427281427 Yarraman, QLD
0409903851 Rochester, Vic
0418266038 Alexandra, Vic
0412942045 Mundubbera, QLD 0418214626 Goonellabah, NSW
0418326439 Tarrawingee, Vic
0438281492 Winnap, Vic
PICK UP MEN
Rhys Angland
Mick Batchelor
Clay Bush
Steve Bradshaw
Stuart Brown
Peter Brennan
Heath Chalmers
Kevin Cooper
Lamar Cox
0488296291 Coolah, NSW
0427262027 Grong Grong, NSW 0421817726 Yass, NSW
0428250585 Maules Creek, NSW
0427601446 Emerald, QLD
0428518573 Mitchell, QLD
0439632080 Swan Hill, NSW
0402061142 Boneo, Vic
0427411714 Hughenden, QLD
PERSONNELCLASSIFIEDS
PICK UP MEN
Pauly Daniel
David Daniels
Jake Deudney
Clayton Deudney
Tom Durbridge
Will Durkin
Kelvin Hamitlon
Luke Hamilton
Allen Heath
Luke Holmes
Campbell Hodson
Shane Iker
Rod Jones
David Kelly
Peter Kelly
Shane Kenny
Rick Knudsen
Jace Land
Aaron Leahy
Mark Lyons
Dave Mawhinney
William McCulloch
Gene McDonald
Jay McNeil
David Messenger
Robert McPhee
Heath Nichols
Dean Oliver
Mark Patterson
David Phillips
Brad Pierce
Ian remfrey
Mavryn Remfrey
Laurie Rosetta
Lindsay Rosetta
Chris Savas
Ross Turnball
Gary Wendt
Bill Willoughby
Tom WIlloughby
Tony Woodall
0427436502 Mt Barker, SA
0448335288 Tumbarumba, NSW
0409702473 Tumut, NSW
0402148724 Tumut, NSW
0428661308 Glenore Grove, QLD
0427709472 Julia Creek, QLD
0438371342 Stowport, Tas
0400947871 Natone, Tas
0438084639 Roseworthy, SA
0427046340 Bowen, QLD
0409056082 Townsville, QLD
0409155819 Alton Downs, QLD
(03) 62591125 Melton Mowbray, Tas
0428827240 Upper Horton, NSW
0447287897 Upper Horton, NSW
0429727108 Emerald, QLD
0429651142 Wyreema, QLD
0487448152 Charters Towers, QLD
0409576626 Yeppoon, QLD
0407831157 Gracemere, QLD
0427463155 Tansey, QLD
0439006194 Mt Isa, QLD
0457287128 Boxwood, Vic
0408165266 Yeppoon, QLD
0439348739 Bowen, QLD
0487189810 Black River, QLD
0458717192 Willow Tree, NSW
0429354786 Echuca, Vic
0458402166 Tumut, NSW
0427746947 Mitchell, QLD
0432413093 Tooma, NSW
0428370165 Cloncurry, QLD
0437176667 Winton, QLD
0488093674 Walwa Vic
0428200171 Mayrun
0499995882 Bloom 0427936822 Uppoe
0427184875 Gracem (08) 86586072 Bool 0417998065 Allenda 0438281492 Winnap
TIMEKEEPERS
Debbie Height
Kerry Beisiegal
Peta Browne
Kim FIrth
Sarah Hoad
Kerry Kenny
Kate Kunde
Sharon McGuire
Ruth O’Donoghue
Gerogina Lee
Tanika Lovett
Tara Lovett
Ian Watkins
Lynda Watkins
Rae-Etta Harrison
Kellie Wilson
Payton Viney
0428589998 Chiltern, Vic
0409137504 Kapunda, SA 0421149522 Glenore Grove, QLD 0407357132 Riana, Tas 0407572874 Longreach, QLD 0417076419 Emerald, QLD 0428969400 Cloncurry, QLD 0407481974 Taroom, QLD 0418372297 Bunyip, Vic 0439158131 South Riana, Tas 0488735111 Taroom, QLD 0488735111 Taroom, QLD 0448341700 Gracemere, QLD 0419705997 Gracemere, QLD 0427619117 Cloncurry, QLD 0401318710 Grong Grong, NSW 0439222049 Ulverstone, Tas
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Shelby Fraser
Imagery Magic Photography
Mike Kenyon
Stephen Mowbray
Kelly Martyn
Robbo’s Rodeo Pics
Purple Fairy Imagery
Kurt Walter
Barbara Willoughby
Kym Warner
0418863845 Tumby Bay, SA 0431917014 0418711990 Bli Bli, QLD 0414567444 Woollahra, NSW 0423893480 Murmungee, Vic 0407606644 Angle Vale, SA 0418780829 Emerald, QLD Halbury, SA 0428586072 Booleroo, SA 0417868988
Brett Cann
Yarram
