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T-T-T-Take-Off!

All the thrills and spills of the rodeo scene were turned on for the large crowd which turned up at the showgrounds for the annual rodeo organised by the Gisborne Rodeo Association, There were plenty of spirited animals to test the skill and dexterity of the riders.

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Tony Kean did best to win the Open Saddle event. Here he is just poised to take off and part company with his bronc!

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Glen Campin met some strong opposition in the open saddle event, He came third.

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Peter Kent got a really stroppy horse for his ride

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Ossie Tuhou encountered something less than gentle

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Reg Tattam takes hold of the bull in the bulldogging event but . .

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. . . finds, to his wonder, that he has . . .

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. . . encountered a very perverse and . . .

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. . . determined animal - very determined!

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Some of the contestants weren't so lucky. However, St John men were quickly on the spot to minimise any ill ettects

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Glen Campin of Carterton won the Open Bull Ride.

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Dave Skuse puts the brakes on a bull in the bull-dogging contest.

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Winner of the Calf Roping event was Gordon Brown.

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Rodeo president Bill Dolan (left) congratulates Michael McPhee, winner of the Novice Saddle event

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The youngster's calf ride provided plenty of action.

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Frank Hollis shows how it's done in true Western style.

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Richard Rowe demonstrates the "Sideways Getaway."

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The "Centre Gravity Hold" is ably demonstrated by Mark Wilson.

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The "Horizontal Hold" is shown by Warren Hardy.

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Roger Halley, however, rides confidently into the sunset, or where-ever!

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