Trick rider Ellie Mazzocchi conquers gravity.
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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.
News photographer Rechelle Zammit was at the rodeo to capture all the action.
Katandra West friends Izzy Felmingham, 12, and Eliza Blair, 8, channel their inner cowgirls.
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Rechelle Zammit
Numurkah’s Sophia McPherson, 12, and Ava Rees, 8, proudly show off their country style while soaking up the atmosphere.
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Rechelle Zammit
Hats off to Katandra West’s Chloe Felmingham, 5, and Yabba South's Isla Boyd, 6.
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Rechelle Zammit
Riley Bradshaw tried his best during the bull riding event.
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Rechelle Zammit
Flag bearer Charlie Johnson paved the way for a respectful tone during the Australian anthem.
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Rechelle Zammit
Couple Tom Strang and Holly Costa enjoy each other’s company at the rodeo.
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Rechelle Zammit
Cade Ferguson gives it his all at the 2026 Katamatite Rodeo.
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Rechelle Zammit
Casey Bailey rides like lightning during the barrel racing event.
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Rechelle Zammit
Numurkah's Grace Dousset, 2, is on top of the world with help from dad Ben Dousset.
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Rechelle Zammit
Shepparton’s Marnie Scholz and Jade Smithers-Moon, who had travelled from England.
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Rechelle Zammit
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