Held at the Muckatah Recreation Reserve on Saturday, January 6, the Katamatite Rodeo 2024 has been hailed a massive success.
Katamatite Lions Rodeo Committee chairman Andrew Moffatt said it was a great event with perfect weather.
“The rodeo was a great success, we had a very good crowd. I think everyone walked out enjoying the night,” he said.
Police attending the event said they were happy with the crowds’ behaviour.
Gabriel Garcia from the Courier went along to take photos.
Patriotism: The Katamatite Rodeo 2024 started with a flag ceremony and national anthem.
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Gabriel Garcia
Going down: Horse and rider on their way down.
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Both down: Both rider and horse stumble in an event. Neither were injured.
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Gabriel Garcia
Holding on: One of the bullriders holds on for dear life.
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Gabriel Garcia
Helping hand: One cowboy assisting another during the rodeo.
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Gabriel Garcia
Happy times : Mikaela Foster and Breeanna Graham enjoy the Katamatite Rodeo.
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Gabriel Garcia
Katamatite Rodeo 2024: One of the riders comes close to the crowds and the fence.
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Gabriel Garcia
Run cow: Cow and rider compete in down roping.
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Gabriel Garcia
Too much: A rider goes flying off his horse.
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Gabriel Garcia
And he’s down: Rider eats the dirt as he lands hard on the ground. The rider wasn’t badly injured.
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Steer wrestling: One of the competitors during the steer wrestling event risks life and limb.
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Gabriel Garcia
Volunteers: Destiny and Lexie Shannon were among the many volunteers at the event.
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Gabriel Garcia
Sprinting ahead: One of the riders sprints around the barrels with her horse.
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International affair: The rodeo attracted international spectators including these Brits and Irish backpackers.
Balancing act: Katamatite Rodeo had many junior riders.
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Keeping the peace: Leading Senior Constables Christ Westrope from Katamatite and Jane Richards from Tungamah.
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Fun times: The Katamatite Rodeo was a great social event for younng and old.
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Gabriel Garcia
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