About 2000 people attended yesterday's Millers Flat rodeo.
The crowd on the embankment enjoys the action.
Kate Fisher, of Fairlie, makes a turn on her way to winning the open barrel race.
Eileen Gubb, of Middlemarch, rounds the third and final barrel in the open barrel race.
Brian Brockett takes a fall in the 2nd division saddle bronc section.
Ryan Thomson (Otago) holds onto his ride in the 2nd division saddle bronc section.
Rodeo clown Richard Robinson entertains the crowd.
Rodeo clown Richard Robinson entertains the crowd.
Rodeo clown Richard Robinson entertains the crowd.
Murray Illing (Southland) lines up his calf during the 2nd division rope and tie competition.
Rodeo headgear fashion on the embankment.
Aaron Nind (Southland) eyes up the dirt during the 2nd bull ride.
Brent Crowe (Canterbury) loses his hat during the 2nd division rope and tie.
Action from the Millers Flat Rodeo on Boxing Day. Photos by Gerard O'Brien and Colin Williscroft; prints avauilable from otagoimages.co.nz.