Benalla’s David Stacey was thrown into the air as his horse exploded from the chute during the bucking horse event.
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Rechelle Zammit
Plenty of action-packed entertainment, charging bulls and rocking tunes drew large crowds to the Katamatite Rodeo on the weekend.
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The Katamatite Lions Club had been preparing for the rodeo for six months, and all its members’ hard work paid off at the Muckatah Recreation Reserve on Saturday, January 3.
People had a ‘bucking’ good time, with various kids’ entertainment, food stalls, an open bar and musician Ray Macartney playing live music.
Katamatite Lions Club member Andrew Moffitt said that despite the hot weather, it was an “extremely good day”.
“We had a crowd that was way up on last year ... probably around the 2800 mark as well as over 250 competitors on the day,” he said.
The rodeo featured many trick riders who wowed the crowd, including fan-favourite Ellie Mazzocchi.
“I think that people very much appreciated that and the other cowboys and cowgirls, they put on a very good show,” Mr Moffitt said.
The event will help the Lions club continue its work in the Katamatite area, helping other clubs, sporting facilities and schools.
MMG photographer Rechelle Zammit was at the rodeo to capture all the action.
Sam Smith was lifted clear of the ground as his horse bucked hard in the arena.
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Rechelle Zammit
Trick rider Ellie Mazzocchi wowed the crowd.
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Rechelle Zammit
Gene McDonald put up a good fight in the steer wrestling event.
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Rechelle Zammit
Cobram's Ryder Burkitt, 4, shows everyone who is king having the best view of the rodeo.
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Rechelle Zammit
James Sclanders stayed focused as his horse bucked hard.
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Rechelle Zammit
Dylan Litchfield had mad skills during the team roping event.
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Rechelle Zammit
Bodhi Kane held his line as the bull bucked hard.
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Rechelle Zammit
This bull knows he's boss when in the arena.
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Rechelle Zammit
Numurkah's Erin Nugent, 9, and Charlotte McPherson, 10, couldn't contain their excitement.
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Rechelle Zammit
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