An estimated crowd of 5000 attends the 61st Wānaka Rodeo yesterday. PHOTO: REGAN HARRIS
Wānaka Rodeo Club president Deanna McCarthy said the day had been "awesome", with an energetic crowd filling the grass bank surrounding the arena.
"We’ve got a great crowd, the weather’s been spot-on for what we want. Yeah it’s run really well so we’re pretty happy."
This year marked the introduction of breakaway roping, bringing the total number of compulsory events to eight.
A variation of calf roping, breakaway roping sees a rider attempt to rope a calf but not throw and tie them.
Mrs McCarthy herself took part, placing second in the women’s breakaway roping event.
Now in its 61st year, the Wānaka Rodeo takes place in Albert Town every January 2.
