Newman in Australia hosts rodeo for the first time since 2019
The town of Newman in Western Australia hosted a rodeo for the first time since 2019, bringing together dozens of participants from different regions of the country. The competition took place in a red-dirt arena in the mining region of Pilbara, ABC News Australia reports.
Among the participants were 11-year-old Ariana Rhodes and her eight-year-old cousin Svetalina Stones. They travelled from Lake Clifton, south of Perth, covering about 1,200 kilometres. For Stones, the trip to Newman was her longest journey to a rodeo competition.
Results of the young participants
Ariana Rhodes, who won the Rodeo Mini Princess title last year, competed in barrel racing and pole bending. She took first place in her category in both events.
Svetalina Stones also competed in barrel racing and pole bending. She placed third in barrel racing and second in pole bending.
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The rodeo returns to Pilbara
East Pilbara Shire President Anthony Middleton said that the return of the rodeo had been actively discussed in Newman ahead of the event. According to him, he had not realised how important the event was to the local community.
Newman Campdraft and Rodeo Association President Cameron Wilson called the return of the rodeo important for the town and its residents. About 1,300 people were expected to attend the event.
Karlayura Rodeo co-founder Tui Magner said that, together with Brian Tucker and Georgina Bobby, the team seeks to develop rodeo in the Pilbara region. Participants arrived, among other places, from the Kimberley region in the north and from Australia’s South West region.
Georgina Bobby stressed the connection between modern rodeo and the history of Aboriginal stockmen who previously worked on cattle stations. According to her, Newman is located on Nyiyaparli country — the homeland of Brian Tucker’s mother.
