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Rodeo enthusiasts Ben Turner (Kurow), Tori Booth (Fairlie)
and Josh Kingsbury (Mayfield) prepare for the Tough Enough
to Wear Pink rodeo at Waikouaiti. Photo by Vikki Cameron.
Pink horses, pink barrels, pink flags and pink people.
There will be a whole lot of pink going on at the CRT Tough
Enough To Wear Pink rodeo at Waikouaiti on February 7.
People have been encouraged to buy pink shirts to raise money
for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
There will be spot prizes for pink-attired spectators and it
was expected some horses would even be resplendent in pink.
Rodeo club committee member Henrietta Purvis said there had
been a fantastic response from cowboys, cowgirls and
sponsors.
"I think if there's a cowboy not wearing pink, he's going to
look an idiot," she said.
Some businessmen had agreed to give a minimum of $350 for
each eight-second open bull ride, with proceeds going to the
foundation.
A sweepstake was being held on the open barrel race with
people picking their favourite rider for $5 and those who
select the winner going in the draw for a Moeraki holiday
package.
"We just want people to come along and have a good fun family
day and enter into the spirit of it," Mrs Purvis said.
About 250 entries have been received from throughout New
Zealand.
