Klay Lanigan, of Cambridge, leaves his horse Streaker in the steer wrestling event.
Darryl McPherson, of Putaruru, has a handful in the bull ride.
With his horse Pete, standing firm, Hāwea Flat cowboy Patrick McCarthy tips his calf over in the rope and tie.
With his horse Pete, standing firm, Hāwea Flat cowboy Patrick McCarthy tips his calf over in the rope and tie.
Nate Robertson, of Invercargill, hangs on as his mount tries to dislodge him in the saddle bronc event.
Waikouaiti Rodeo Club president Richard Robinson doubled as the rodeo clown and had a few problems with his mount.
A large crowd watches the National Rodeo Finals at Waikouaiti on Saturday. PHOTOS: STEPHEN JAQUIERY
The National Rodeo Finals drew a sizable crowd to the Waikouaiti Sports Ground on Saturday. They witnessed events such as bareback bronco riding, saddle bronco riding, rope and tie, barrel race, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding. Photographer Stephen Jaquiery captured some of the action.
