Myrtleford Golden Spurs Rodeo feature event winners from South Australia and Queensland

The Golden Spurs Rodeo’s major honours are headed interstate after another action-packed night. See all the pics.

Myrtleford’s famous Golden Spurs Rodeo lived up to its reputation for producing thrills and spills in front of another big crowd on a hot Boxing Day in the North East.

Tom Willoughby from Kapunda in South Australia and Ellysa Kenny from Emerald in Queensland took out the Golden Spurs and Silver Spurs feature events at the event that attracted close to 3000 spectators.

The event is held every year and is a major fundraiser held by the Myrtleford Lions Club.

The open bull ride was one of the many highlights of the 69th Myrtleford Golden Spurs Rodeo. Pictures: Yuri Kouzmin

The open bull ride produced some of the highlights of the rodeo.

The steer wrestling tested the best competitors.

The steer wrestling competition produced some thrilling moments.

Competitors had to hold on tight in the open saddle bronc.

The solo open saddle bronc produced some fast and furious action.

The breakaway roping event tested competitors’ skills.

The breakaway roping event delighted fans.

A competitor in the bull ride is sent airborne.

The bull ride action was fast and furious.

The bull ride produced some classic moments.

The bull ride thrilled spectators.

Saddle bronc action at the rodeo.

The women’s barrel race.

Silver Spur winner Ellysa Kenny, from Emerald, Queensland Golden Spurs winner Tom Willoughby, from Kapunda, South Australia.