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Katamatite Rodeo a bucking success

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Second division bull riding, Jayden Hanley. Photo by Megan Fisher

A crowd of thousands was treated to some spectacular riding at the Katamatite Rodeo, held on Saturday, January 4.

The afternoon temperature touched 37°C, which may have had an impact on crowd numbers, and organisers delayed the start by an hour to benefit from the cooler evening.

Despite the heat, about 2900 people passed through the gates at the Muckatah Recreation Reserve.

The event is expected to generate a profit, which will be distributed to the local community by the Katamatite Lions Club, which managed the rodeo.

Rodeo committee chair Andrew Moffatt said he was in awe of the riders.

“I don’t know how they do it,” Mr Moffatt said.

“If it was me, I wouldn’t make it out of the chute!“

A total of 320 competitors vied for prizes in 15 sections, including roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bareback riding and bull riding — with just one rider requiring first aid treatment.

After last year’s event, the Lions club distributed about $20,000 to organisations including the CFA, the primary school and the Katamatite cemetery trust.

Second division saddled bronc ride, James Cronin. Photo by Megan Fisher
Leanne Marshall and Katie Lucas. Photo by Megan Fisher
Second division bull riding, Logan James. Photo by Megan Fisher
Sean and Jacko Trevaskis, 4. Photo by Megan Fisher
The night was warm, but the sunset was beautiful. Photo by Megan Fisher
Colby, 5, and Caleb Banfield, 7. Photo by Megan Fisher
Second division bull riding, Marshal Doolan-Fisher. Photo by Megan Fisher
Masses flocked to see the riders. Photo by Megan Fisher
Thousands were treated to the best bull and horse riding on Saturday, January 4. Photo by Megan Fisher
Katamatite Rodeo was at Muckatah Recreation Reserve. Photo by Megan Fisher
Breakaway roping, Tahnee Small. Photo by Megan Fisher
Casey Tribe riding Viper. Photo by Megan Fisher
Peter McManus and Neil Gillespie. Photo by Megan Fisher
Ella Burns. Photo by Megan Fisher
Toby Daley getting ready to ride a bull. Photo by Megan Fisher
Barrel racing, Kellie Deudney. Photo by Megan Fisher
First division saddled bronc ride, Thomas French. Photo by Megan Fisher
Cowboys getting ready. Photo by Megan Fisher
Breakaway roping, Rachelle Austin. Photo by Megan Fisher