Friday, 29 December 2023

Talent on display at rodeo

    By Nic Duff
    1. Regions
    2. North Otago

    Briar Gillespie, of Oamaru, rides in the junior barrel race at the Omarama Rodeo yesterday....
    Briar Gillespie, of Oamaru, rides in the junior barrel race at the Omarama Rodeo yesterday. PHOTOS: NIC DUFF
    Cowboys and cowgirls were out in full force in the Waitaki Valley.

    The sun was shining down on the 36th edition of the Omarama Rodeo yesterday. The annual event drew in a large crowd of more than 1000 spectators.

    They filled up the embankment with picnic blankets and gazebos to provide some shade.

    More than 1000 spectators watch proceedings from their hill vantage point.
    More than 1000 spectators watch proceedings from their hill vantage point.
    Rodeo enthusiasts of all ages showed up to watch some of the best in the country go at it.

    Some Australian competitors even came over the ditch for the event.

    The rodeo featured many events including barrel racing, breakaway roping and, of course, bull riding.

    As well as the rodeo action, there was also a selection of food and drink vendors keeping everyone well fed and hydrated.