Emerald rider Leanne Caban is expected to impress at APRA Richmond Rodeo
Riders head north before returning to the Central Highlands for the back end of the circuit.
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An Emerald cowgirl has been deemed one of the riders to watch at the Richmond Rodeo, which has received a record number of nominations.
The rodeos on Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, are part of the Northern Run in the Australian Professional Rodeo Association, with Friday nights rodeo to raise funds for mental health.
APRA revealed there were strong nominations in all rough stock events as well as 89 team ropers.
Victorian rider Anna McPhee won the breakaway roping at the Charters Towers Rodeo last Saturday and will be one of the favourites in a field of 61 at Richmond.
According to APRA, two of the experienced cowgirls to watch at Richmond will be Emerald rider Leanne Caban and New South Wales cowgirl Jo Caldwell.
“One of the rising young cowgirls in the sport is McKenzie Barrett from Townsville,” a spokesman said.
“Former Richmond cowboy Brumby Brandenburg will be one of the favourites in the bull ride.”
Brad Pierce and his family from Tooma in New South Wales have stayed for the week at Richmond after he was unplaced in saddle bronc at Bowen and Charters Towers rodeos last weekend.
Pierce is a former rookie world champion and is happy with the horses he has drawn this weekend.
He will ride the Gill Brothers horse Horton Cowboy on Friday night and then Moves Like Jagger on Saturday.
Some of his toughest opposition will come from Greg Hamilton, of Mitchell, and Wandoan cowboy Cameron Webster.
Hamilton, Webster and Richmond Rodeo Committee president Deon Lane were the instructors for a bronc riding school earlier this year at Richmond.
One of the major events at the Richmond Rodeo on Saturday is the Damon McCoy Memorial Second Division Saddle Bronc Ride.
“Damon was a young cowboy who was very passionate about the saddle bronc ride and this is the fourth time the memorial ride has been held,” Richmond Rodeo Committee secretary Nicola Lillyman said.
Patrons planning to attend the Richmond rodeo are asked to book tickets at www.eventbrite.com.au or at the gate.
The circuit will continue to move north before heading to the Capella Rodeo on August 28.
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