AFTER four years of trying to get the event up and running, Friday night at this year’s Gloucester Show is set to be a rollickin’ ride, with a bull rodeo which kicks off at 5.30pm.
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“We’ve got up to 35 entrants for the bulls,” organiser Mick Shultz said proudly.
Mick is a driving force behind the event, which includes Open, Novice and Junior bull ride categories, miniature bucking bulls for the 8 to 9-year-olds, and potty calves for the Under 9s.
“We’re even having local celebrity steer rides with up to seven people giving it a go,” he said.
“It’s all go ahead.”
The event is being conducted under the auspices of Rodeo Services Australia, and up to $1000 in prize money is up for grabs in the Open section alone. Then there’s $400 Novice, $200 Junior, and $200 in the mini bull section.
“Instead of scoring it, it’s about whoever gets the biggest cheer. If you want someone to win, cheer them on,” he encouraged.
For a chance to see riders attempting to keep their seats for eight seconds on bulls called ‘Freaky Force, or Black Eyed Buck (“not many can ride him!”) head to the ring near the bar, not in the main arena. But you won’t see Mick on one – “hell, no!”.
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How high can your dog jump? Find out at the Gloucester Show. On Saturday at 4 pm the Gloucester Show will hold the first of several heats of the Gloucester Open Dog Jumping Championships to find the cleverest dog to clear the wall of wooden slats, while on the lookout for broken records.
The Australian record at 8’1” was set by Ralph the Kelpie at the 2014 Melbourne Royal Show and the world record is Bindi the Aussie kelpie at 9’3”.
Prize money on offer plus the chance to show everyone how good your dog actually is on a good day. There are no restrictions on dog breeds or sizes.
To enter the free event just turn up with your dog on a lead at 4 pm. Early entries taken on ph: 6558 2468.
