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The Magnificent Seventh: Katamatite rodeo an ‘unbelievable’ event

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Fan favourite: Crowds at the Katamatite rodeo were thrilled with the event. Photo by Dennis Rickard

Described as the ‘biggest rodeo in the area in the past 20 years’, the Katamatite rodeo delivered on all it’s bucking, roping and round-up action.

Hosted by the Katamatite Lions Club, the Muckatah Recreation Reserve was the place everybody wanted to be on Saturday, January 7.

Traffic was banked 1km down Sandmount Rd to get into the reserve at 6.30pm.

Katamatite Lions president and event manager Andrew Moffatt said despite the hold-up, everybody was very patient and had a magnificent night overall.

“It was the best night and an unbelievable event for the area,” he said.

“Between online and on-the-gate sales, we had 4170 people through the gate, not including the competitors or the Lions club volunteers.”

Round up: A participant at the Katamatite rodeo. Photo by Dennis Rickard

Following the success of the event, Mr Moffatt hoped the rodeo could become an annual night for the community.

“We’ll have to work on better traffic management to get vehicles in and out, which we’re already looking at having a second entrance,” he said.

“We’re planning on doing some upgrades of the grounds and in the area, so people have an even better experience seeing the show next time.”

Katamatite Lions members thanked the sponsors, volunteers and community members who came and supported the event.

Cowboy: Roping, riding and more at the Katamatite rodeo. Photo by Dennis Rickard
Bucking good: Crowds were kept entertained throughout the night. Photo by Dennis Rickard
Shining bright: Katamatite rodeo could become an annual event due to its popularity. Photo by Dennis Rickard
In the danger zone: Rodeo participants and animals went wild in their events. Photo by Dennis Rickard
Giddy up: There was plenty of air when this horse bucked. Photo by Dennis Rickard
Thrills and spills: An action-packed night for event goers. Photo by Dennis Rickard
Ride on: Riding horses looked like a breeze when done by the experts. Photo by Dennis Rickard
Catching up: The ropes came out and the cows came down. Photo by Dennis Rickard
Yee-haw: Rodeo participants show off their skills. Photo by Dennis Rickard
One-sided: Crowds were amazed with the performances of riders. Photo by Dennis Rickard
Saddle up: The crowd watches on as the events get underway. Photo by Dennis Rickard