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Gallery | Katamatite Rodeo a massive success

By Gabriel Garcia

Jan 8, 2024

Gallant effort: This horse almost threw off the rider several times Photo by Gabriel Garcia

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. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Going down: Horse and rider on their way down. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Both down: Both rider and horse stumble in an event. Neither were injured. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Holding on: One of the bullriders holds on for dear life. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Helping hand: One cowboy assisting another during the rodeo. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Happy times : Mikaela Foster and Breeanna Graham enjoy the Katamatite Rodeo. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Katamatite Rodeo 2024: One of the riders comes close to the crowds and the fence. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Run cow: Cow and rider compete in down roping. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Too much: A rider goes flying off his horse. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

And he’s down: Rider eats the dirt as he lands hard on the ground. The rider wasn’t badly injured. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Steer wrestling: One of the competitors during the steer wrestling event risks life and limb. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Volunteers: Destiny and Lexie Shannon were among the many volunteers at the event. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Sprinting ahead: One of the riders sprints around the barrels with her horse. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

International affair: The rodeo attracted international spectators including these Brits and Irish backpackers.

Balancing act: Katamatite Rodeo had many junior riders. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Keeping the peace: Leading Senior Constables Christ Westrope from Katamatite and Jane Richards from Tungamah. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Fun times: The Katamatite Rodeo was a great social event for younng and old. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

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