2022 Ariat Australian Professional Rodeo Association national finals rodeo at Gracemere CQLX

More than 130 of the sport’s leading contestants will compete across nine categories at the three-day event at Gracemere CQLX. See who will be in action here.

More than 130 of the country's leading competitors are heading to Rockhampton for the Australian Professional Rodeo Association national finals.

Alton Downs cowboy Shane Iker will be looking to round out what has been a great year in the arena when he lines up at this week’s 2022 Ariat Australian Professional Rodeo Association national finals rodeo.

Iker, 45, finished as the 2022 APRA Pro Tour rope and tie champion and is keen to maintain the consistency that got him there in the four rounds of the finals to hold on to top spot and secure the prized buckle.

Central Queensland will be well represented at the three-day event, which runs from Thursday to Saturday at Gracemere CQLX.

Alton Downs' cowboy Shane Iker will be looking to claim the 2022 APRA Pro Tour rope and tie championship at the national finals at Gracemere this week.

Iker will be among more than 130 of rodeo’s finest in action in nine events.

“To take the Pro Tour title at this stage in my career means a lot, especially when you consider all the competition against me - from the up-and-coming to the seasoned competitor,” he said.

“I think I managed to take the title thanks to being there before, knowing what it takes to stay cool under pressure and not panic to get the job done.”

Iker said he was feeling “pretty good” and his horses were all in great condition.

The finals will be held from 6.30pm Thursday and Friday and from 11am on Saturday.

Here is the full list of competitors and their events.

Queenslander Greg Hamilton in full flight.

Saddle bronc

1. Greg Hamilton - Mitchell (QLD)

2. Cameron Southern - Thallon (QLD)

3. Jordan Iker - Clermont (QLD)

4. Lachie Sheppard - Amby (QLD)

5. Darcy Radel - Injune (QLD)

6. Mick Knight - Manila (NSW)

7. Brad Pierce - Tooma (NSW)

8. Heath Chalmers - Murrawee (VIC)

9. Tim Hammond - Colac Colac (VIC)

10. Tom Kerr - Tumut (NSW)

11. Mitchell Lansdowne - Willows Gemfields (QLD)

12. Anthony Caldwell - Blandford (NSW)

13. Clayton Braden - Collinsville (QLD)

14. Ty King - South Riana (TAS)

15. Josh Barnett - Singleton (NSW)

Victorian Will Purcell in action.

Bull ride

1. Will Purcell - Booroolite (VIC)

2. Jackson Gray - Barcaldine (QLD)

3. Donovan Rutherford - Mt Isa (QLD)

4. Eli Bee - Bluewater (QLD)

5. Cameron Southern - Thallon (QLD)

6. Kelsey Pavlou - Foster (VIC)

7. Ty Thomson - Mt Walker (QLD)

8. Scott Wells - Goondiwindi (QLD)

9. Jack Keats - Cloncurry (QLD)

10. Kade Griffiths - Katunga (VIC)

11. Lane Howlett - Roma (QLD)

12. Jake Curr - Mt Isa (QLD)

13. Beau Willis - Bowen (QLD)

14. Ethan McConnell - Mororo (NSW)

15. Clint Glass - Willow Tree (NSW)

Bareback

1. Luke Higgins - Briagolong (VIC)

2. Jarrod McKane - Wodonga (VIC)

3. Cody Tyrrell - Tongala (VIC)

4. Fred Osman - Via Tibooburra (NSW)

5. Travis Heeb - Bowen (QLD)

6. David Worsfold - Wandoan (QLD)

7. Brock Mulhall - Yerong Creek (NSW)

8. Dallas Hay - Brigalow (QLD)

9. Ben Hall - Thurgoona (NSW)

10. Ryan Livingstone - Bushland Beach (QLD)

11. Tom Phibbs - Chiltern (QLD)

12. Tye Simmonds - North Bourke (NSW)

13. Jayden Lane - Proserpine (QLD)

Rope and tie

1. Shane Iker - Alton Downs (QLD)

2. Campbell Hodson - Townsville (QLD)

3. Ty Parkinson - Moore Creek (NSW)

4. Terry Evison - Pine Grove (VIC)

5. Jackson Clark - Emerald (QLD)

6. Jock Bone-Langdon - Bulga (NSW)

7. Shane Kenny - Emerald (QLD)

8. Benjamin Smith - Moonbi (NSW)

9. Mitch Eastwell - Warwick (QLD)

10. Clay Caban - Emerald (QLD)

11. Cameron Milner - Via Rockhampton (QLD)

12. Warrick Hale - Via Sarina (QLD)

13. Stuart McGuire-Spalding - Yass River (NSW)

14, Mark Knox - Ebenezer (QLD)

15, Logan Penfold - Tamworth (NSW)

Jace Land and Heath Nichols will be saddling up for the 2022 APRA national finals.

Steer wrestling

1. Jace Land - Charters Towers (QLD)

2. Ryley Gibb - Charters Towers (QLD)

3. Campbell Hodson - Townsville (QLD)

4. Peter Davenport - Kanyapella (VIC)

5. Jock Bone-Langdon - Bulga (NSW)

6. Kacey Kenny - Jericho (QLD)

7. Lee Kimber - Lockington (VIC)

8. Shane Iker - Alton Downs (QLD)

9. Ben Terry - Charters Towers (QLD)

10. Bradley Alloway - Garnant (QLD)

11. Jesse Glass - Willow Tree (NSW)

12. Jordan Iker - Clermont (QLD)

13. Tate Van Wel - Broughton (QLD)

14. Brett Cross - Alton Downs (QLD)

15. William Sloan - Sapphire (QLD)

Team roping - header

1. Terry Evison - Pine Grove (VIC)

2. Campbell Hodson - Townsville (QLD)

3. Rope McPhee - Rangewood (QLD)

4. Jayden Kenny - Emerald (QLD)

5. Benjamin Smith - Moonbi (NSW)

6. Matthew Mapp - Long Point (NSW)

7. Shane Iker - Alton Downs (QLD)

8. Alex Campbell - Texas (QLD)

9. Jett Leahy - Yeppoon (QLD)

10. Mark Knox - Ebenezer (QLD)

11. Georgie Kapeller - Nilma North (VIC)

12. Warrick Hale - Sarina (QLD)

13. Ellysa Kenny - Emerald (QLD)

14. Jock Bone-Langdon - Bulga (NSW)

15. William Guilford - Leeton (NSW)

Team roping - heeler

1. Kai Clark - Hallsville (VIC)

2. Shane Kenny - Emerald (QLD)

3. Aaron Bookluck - Nilma North (VIC)

4. Toby Hale - Via Sarina (QLD)

5. Cameron Milner - Via Rockhampton (QLD)

6. Ty Parkinson - Moore Creek (NSW)

7. Liam Davison - Charters Towers (QLD)

8. Robert McPhee - Rangewood (QLD)

9. Stephen Mapp - Singleton (NSW)

10. Jack Campbell - Emerald (QLD)

11. Kacey Kenny - Jericho (QLD)

12. Chris Cameron - Wulguru (QLD)

13. Tyler Kenny - Emerald (QLD)

14. Scott Napier - Charters Towers (QLD)

15. Jackson Clark - Emerald (QLD)

Emerald’s Leanne Caban is leading the field in the barrel race.

Barrel race

1. Leanne Caban - Emerald (QLD)

2. Adanni Walker - Kelvin View (VIC)

3. Ellysa Kenny - Emerald (QLD)

4. Lyndell Mittelstadt - Chinchilla (QLD)

5. Amy Eckford - The Palms (QLD)

6. Zara Benjamin - Goovigen (QLD)

7. Joelene Gleeson - Barcaldine (QLD)

8. Tylen Gibb - Gumlow (QLD)

9. Tayla-Maree Pierce - Tooma (NSW)

10. Mackenzie Barrett - Jensen (QLD)

11. Trish Johnston - Cudgewa (VIC)

12. Shona Tribe - Hallsville (NSW)

13. Layney Deguara - Via Nebo (QLD)

14. Katelyn Simpson - Berry Springs (NT)

15. Emi Carlson - Childers (QLD)

Breakaway roping

1. Maisy Hetherington - Palmyra (QLD)

Alton Downs’ cowgirl Jorja Iker.

2. Jorja Iker - Alton Downs (QLD)

3. Jane Ryan - Brigalow (QLD)

4. Angela Simpson - Emerald (QLD)

5. Leanne Caban - Emerald (QLD)

6. Sharon McGuire - Yass River (NSW)

7. Lauren Smith - Moonbi (NSW)

8. Joebie McPhee - Townsville (NSW)

9. Anna Crisp - Tamworth (NSW)

10. Ellysa Kenny - Emerald (QLD)

11. Holly Forster - Cloncurry (QLD)

12. Kylie Hancock - Warwick (QLD)

13. Ariana Varischetti - Dysart (QLD)

14. Bridie Davison - Charters Towers (QLD)

15. Georgie Kapeller - Nilma North (VIC)