Wesley McDonald qualifies for National Rodeo Association competition

An ambitious 18-year-old daredevil from regional Queensland has qualified to compete against Australia’s best bull riders and revealed his most terrifying moments.

An ambitious young bull rider from the North Burnett has stunned at his recent competitions, landing him a place on the national stage later this year.

Wesley McDonald from Maidenwell competed at the Kilcoy Rodeo last week, winning two of the three titles he entered before a crowd of thousands, securing his spot at the National Rodeo Association competition in November.

He has generated more than 2500 followers on social media where he posts updates and thrilling videos of his passion.

The 18-year-old daredevil has revealed his most fear wrenching moments while riding.

He said his most terrifying moment was at is first competition when he was only 8-years-old, and when he was thrown from a bull fracturing several ribs and bones in his hand.

“My first competition as a child was the most terrifying. I didn’t really know what I was doing but gave it a go and I loved it,” Mr McDonald said.

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“While recovering from the fractures I didn’t let it set me out, I got back into training and competing as normal.”

With more than a decade of rodeo experience, Mr Mcdonald has integrated rigorous training into his daily routine.

Wesley McDonald has stunned crowds at his recent competitions. Photo: East Coast Images.

“I have a 45-gallon drum which moves up and down with a handle. The most difficult part with bull riding is the mental ability to have confidence in yourself and to believe that you can stay on,” Mr McDonald said.

“The most important thing is to stay in the centre of the bull to (maintain) control.

“The day before a competition I try to stay calm, try not to get too much physical exercise or drain myself,” he said.

Mr McDonald said a supportive and noisy crowd helped his drive for winning the competitions.

“The qualifying time is to stay on the bull for eight seconds; at Kilcoy there were a thousand people cheering me on, which hypes it up,” he said.

“I always believe in myself and stay positive.”

He revealed nothing will stop him training and competing, with his dream goal to ride in America.

Wesley McDonald has more than 2500 followers on social media where he posts updates and thrilling videos of his passion. Photo: East Coast Images.

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He will soon compete against Australia’s best bull riders in the junior and novice divisions and is currently seeking sponsorships from businesses eager to support his journey.