Millers Flat Rodeo

Cowboy Matthew Vermunt takes a ride on the wild side in the 2nd Division Bareback event.
Cowboy Matthew Vermunt takes a ride on the wild side in the 2nd Division Bareback event.
Cowboy Robert Sheridan leaves the gate on a bronc in the 2nd Division Bareback.
Cowboy Robert Sheridan leaves the gate on a bronc in the 2nd Division Bareback.
Maddo Taylor rides a bronc in the 2nd Division Bareback.
Maddo Taylor rides a bronc in the 2nd Division Bareback.
Jason Rangihuna, of Gisborne,  in the 2nd Division Bareback.
Jason Rangihuna, of Gisborne, in the 2nd Division Bareback.
The crowd at the Millers Flat Rodeo on Boxing Day.
The crowd at the Millers Flat Rodeo on Boxing Day.
Made for walking, and riding.
Made for walking, and riding.
A ten gallon hat and sunglasses were the uniform of the day for Scott Tisdall, of Middlemarch.
A ten gallon hat and sunglasses were the uniform of the day for Scott Tisdall, of Middlemarch.
Cowgirl Katey Hill, of Omarama, takes a break before competing.
Cowgirl Katey Hill, of Omarama, takes a break before competing.
Cowboy Adam Williams in the Open Bareback.
Cowboy Adam Williams in the Open Bareback.
Cromwell Community Board chairman Neil Gillespie in one of his other roles, announcing at the rodeo.
Cromwell Community Board chairman Neil Gillespie in one of his other roles, announcing at the rodeo.
Cromwell Community Board chairman Neil Gillespie in one of his other roles, announcing at the rodeo.
Cromwell Community Board chairman Neil Gillespie in one of his other roles, announcing at the rodeo.
Libby Bent (17), of Balclutha, competes in the second division bull category.
Libby Bent (17), of Balclutha, competes in the second division bull category.
Nadia Church in the Open Barrel Race.
Nadia Church in the Open Barrel Race.

Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson takes a look around the Millers Flat Rodeo on Boxing Day.

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Additional photos by Leith Huffadine. Prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.

 

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