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News of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys September 2016
Bronc Rider Brodie Pendergast. Photo: A. Roberts Media
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The Region's Best at Gresford
he best of the region’s rodeo riders were out in force on Saturday 27 August for the 2016 Gresford Rodeo at Gresford Showground. Wet weather earlier in the week forced the associated campdraft to be postponed but the sun was shining as more than 500 competitors gathered for a full rodeo program. The annual community event is billed as the premier rodeo of the Hunter Highlands and the action in the centre of the showground didn’t disappoint.
The rodeo started with the juniors on Friday evening, with young cowboys and cowgirls competing in the steer ride, barrel racing and breakaway events. The crowds came in for the main event on Saturday as competitors battled it out in saddle bronc, bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, steer undecorating, rope and tie, breakaway roping and barrel racing. More story and pics inside...
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