Rodeo Thrills

Thrills a-plenty were provided for the thousands of patrons who attended the P.B.-East Coast Rodeo Association's annual rodeo at the Showgrounds on the Saturday of Queen's Birthday weekend.

Leading New Zealand riders competed, including the best from this district, and with exceptionally large entries, a most entertaining programme was presented.

M. Taylor (Rotorua and Hoppy Jones (Gisborne) come out two-up.

Taylor looks happier than the steer...he's certainly having more fun.

The crowd enjoyed the show

Spine-jarring jolt.....

..... unseats Jimmy, who is headed for a hard fall

He swings in under horse....

.....and hopes for the best as he bites the dust
Jimmy Williamson (Napier) demonstrates in four quick-sequence pictures how to come out ridin' high, and end up right under the bucking bronco without getting hurt. He was luckier than some.

Colin McDonald (Gisborne) struck an energetic nag

Graham Elliott (Hastings) hits the deck

Ray Ridder (Mt. Maunganui) rides frisky steer

Riders enjoyed watching riders

Bruce Cowan (Hastings) parting company with his mount

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 84 : June 15, 1961

Rodeo Thrills