The Coast Goes Wild West

The dust flew as riders and animals did their best to entertain a large crowd at the Buller Rodeo Club's event, recently. There were numerous spills to keep the crowd interested. The action was captured by "Photo News's" Westport correspondent, Bruce Macdonald.

Stormy by name and Stormy by nature. Here 'Stormy' rears in triumph as Alan Beresford hits the dirt

Ian Nichol of Dunedin hangs on grimly during the bull dogging event

Third place in the bulldogging went to Mike Reedy

Heading nose first for the dust is Doug Dullery of Te Anau, who found the bull riding a bit one-sided

An Australian competitor, Colin Lisegang, found 'Quick Silver' hard to hang onto

Displaying his calf roping skill is Westport's Ray Thompson

James Cumming (Westport) takes a tumble off a bull

Hanging on in fine style is Robert McGregor (Westport), during the saddle bronc event

Veteran rodeo master Charlie Martin (Westport), prepares to open the chute

'Stormy' did not find Sam Esler (Mataura) so easy to dislodge, and Sam won the saddle bronc competition

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The Nelson Photo News

No 136 : March 4, 1972

The Coast Goes Wild West