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Member Profiles

Rhys Angland Barry Ash Bryden Atkins
Aaron Bookluck Garth Beauchamp Cameron Bell Cameron Bond Julie Breed Lee Bowker Fraser Babbington Jared Borghero Melinda Balderson Jody Batchelor
Wendy Caban Gavin Chapman Darren Clarke Pat Collins Teneille Clifford Carl Chambers Heath Chalmers Mark Collins Wade Clifford Glen Coleman Steven Colley Brett Cross
Kelly Daley Troy Dunn Kerry D Turner Jarrod Deguara
Travis Edwards Terry Evison Paul Emerson
Suzie Fearon Karen Fish Errol Frain Stuart Frame Lindsay Friend Jane Fay
Judy Gough Stephanie Gard Ryan Gill
Debbie Hammond Grant Hanrahan Clint Harm Gemma Hobbs Ben Hall Todd Hensley Jamahl Hamilton Warrick Hale
Shane Iker
Taylah Johnston
David Kennedy Paul Kenny Shane Kenny Scott Keogh Lee Kimber Jamie Knox Mark Knox Brendan Kenny Chris Kelly Glen Kent
Sam Larsen Heath Litchfield Janelle Little Garry Longney Emma Leahy Joel Lillyman Casey Lillyman Anthony Lillyman
Rachelle Maloney Glen Mansfield Jake Marshall Danny McGuire Sharon McGuire Garry McPhee Jeff Miller Michael Maher Calla Matthews Peter Moffatt Amber McIntyre Matthew Makinson Revee McCormack Troy Mara James McGuire-Spalding
Bruce O'Dell Cherie O'Donoghue Jason O'Hearn Johnny Osborne Jnr Shianne O'Donoghue-Kent
Brad Pierce Adam Purse Mark Pirce Daniel Pearson Megan Pohlman
Cathie Raaen Kevin Reynolds Jnr
Hugh Steggall Mitchell Steiger Zoe Swain Lachlan Slade
Rod Thorp Andrew Turvey Gary Tielen
Karen Upton
Rebecca Van Houten
Darcy Ward Grant Wells Jorja Watkins Amber West
Travis Young

Rhys Angland
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Rhys Angland - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 16/12/1987
Hometown: Wantabagery, NSW
Occupation: Horse Breaker
Events: Bull Ride, Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2006 Australian Bull Riding Champion, 2009 Australian Bull Riding Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 2001
Barry Ash
 
DOB: 17/04/1971
Hometown: Emerald, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Plant Operator
Events: Steer Wrestling
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2006
Personal Best: 4sec Moree Rodeo
Interests: Steer Wrestling, Family
Bryden Atkins
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Bryden Atkins - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos DOB: 18/2/1992
Hometown: Docher, VIC
Marital Status: Single
Height: 175cm
Weight: 57kg
Occupation: Cowboy
Events: Bull Ride
Titles Won: 2007,2008,2009 Steer Riding Champion, 2007,2008,2009 Pro Tour Steer Riding Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2000
Highest Payout: $2178 Tamworth Rodeo
Personal Best: 87 on Bardo
Interests: Hunting, Fishing, Rodeo
Aaron Bookluck
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Aaron Bookluck - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Azza
DOB: 27/11/89
Hometown: Nilma North, Vic
Marital Status: Single
Height: 188cm
Weight: 90kg
Occupation: Pro Cowboy
Events: Rope and Tie, Team Roping,
Titles Won: 2006 Australian Team Roping Champion of Australia, 2003 Australian Junior Breakaway Roping Champion, 2009 Pro Tour Heeling Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 6
Joined APRA: 1998
Highest Payout: $2300 Mt Isa Rdeo 2010 Tea Roping
Personal Best: 4.25 seconds in the Team Roping and 3.4 seconds in the Junior Breakaway
Interests: Rodeo, Horses
Comments: Aaron currently holds the Australian Team Roping Record with Terry Evison of 4.25 seconds
Garth Beauchamp
(Dusko Maric)
Garth Beauchamp - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Dusko Maric Nickname: Beechy
DOB: 20/04/84
Hometown: Mount Isa, Qld
Marital Status: Single
Height: 180cm
Weight: 65kg
Occupation: Pro Cowboy
Events: Bull Ride
Titles Won: 2003 Australian Rookie Bull Riding Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 1999
Highest Payout: $2330 at Cranbourne, 2003
Personal Best: 92 points
Interests: Motorcross, Drag Racing and Fishing
Comments: Be the best you can be and then some!
Cameron Bell
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Cameron Bell - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 13/05/92
Hometown: Gracemere, Qld
Marital Status: Single
Events: Steer Wrestling and Team Roping
Titles Won: 2005 Australian Steer Wrestling Champion
Joined APRA: 2001
Cameron Bond
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Cameron Bond - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Bondy
DOB: 20/12/1979
Hometown: Dulacca
Marital Status: Married
Height: 184cm
Weight: 90kg
Occupation: Grazier, Farrier & Horsebreaker
Events: Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2004 Canadian Cowboys Association, 2006 Bucking Thunder Champion, 2006 Sunshine Circuit Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2000
Highest Payout: Dirranbandi 2007
Personal Best: 82 QT Taroom, 82 My Akubra NFR
Interests: Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Campdrafting
Comments: I've had lots of fun and made lots of good mates in the rodeo world
Julie Breed
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Julie Breed - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Bluedog girl
Hometown: Walmer
Marital Status: Engaged
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 51 kg
Occupation: Blood Microscopist
Events: Barrel Race & Breakaway Roping
Titles Won: 2006 Australian Breakaway Roping Champion, 10 times Southern Cross Circuit All Around Champion Cowgirl, 13 x Southern Cross Circuit Barrel Race Champion, 7 x SCRC Breakaway Roping Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: many
Joined APRA: 1993
Highest Payout: NFR Gold Coast 2007
Personal Best: 2.00 seconds at 2006 NFR Gold Coast
Interests: Horses, health & fitness, gardening, learning, reading, experiencing & enjoying life, listening to music, meditating
Comments: I am greatly honoured to be sponsored by the awesome aussie icon company "Bluedog" and look forward to being on board to campaign their outstanding products. I am also sponsored by Darren Lynch of Performance Horse Dentristy and enjoy promoting his excellent services.
Lee Bowker
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Lee Bowker - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 13/12/1975
Hometown: Heyfield, VIC
Marital Status: Partner
Height: 173cm
Weight: 73kg
Occupation: Plumber
Events: Bareback, Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2005 and 2006 Pro Tour Bareback Champion, 2009 Australian Bareback Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 11
Joined APRA: 1988
Highest Payout: $3500 NFR 2009
Personal Best: 88 pts on Ramblin Angel at Myrtleford 2008
Interests: Enjoy watch and playing sport
Comments: Great to see the sport of Bareback Riding making progress and thriving in Australia. Thanks to the efforts of comittee's and contractors adding pony Bareback to there programs
Fraser Babbington
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Fraser Babbington - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos Nickname: Babbz
DOB: 26/12/1986
Hometown: North Maclean, QLD
Marital Status: Taken
Height: 177cm
Weight: 74kg
Occupation: Horse Breaker
Events: Bull Ride
Titles Won: NZ Rookie, Saddle Bronc, Bull Ride and All Round 2005
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2006
Highest Payout: Just over $4000
Personal Best: 92 points at Merrijig 93 point at Chiltern Rodeo the next day in 2008- the Australian Record
Interests: Horses, Dogs, Cattle, Farming, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding
Comments: Wants to be a winner in the USA
Jared Borghero
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Jared Borghero - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Borgs
DOB: 13/03/1990
Hometown: Gleneagle, QLD
Marital Status: Single
Height: 172cm
Weight: 60kg
Occupation: Underground coal miner
Events: Bull Ride
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2007
Highest Payout: $5100 Mt Isa 2008
Personal Best: 91 points Roma 2009
Interests: Fishing, skiing, hanging out with friends and fmaily and sunday sessions
Melinda Balderson
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Melinda Balderson - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 25/06/1966
Hometown: Emerald, QLD
Marital Status: Single
Height: 160cm
Occupation: Mother/Sales
Events: Breakaway Roping
Titles Won: 1999 WPRA All Round and Breakaway Roping Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2000
Highest Payout: $3085 Mt Isa 2010
Personal Best: 2.98 2001 NFR
Interests: Roping, Rodeo
Jody Batchelor
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Jody Batchelor - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos Nickname: Smilin Assasin
DOB: 5/06/1991
Hometown: Grong Grong, NSW
Occupation: Slicer at Riverina Beef (JBS-Swift)
Events: Barrel Race
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 2002
Highest Payout: $1664 Geelong Rodeo 2009
Interests: My Horse, travelling, rodeoing, working, mustering and keeping fit doing pole dancing
Wendy Caban
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Wendy Caban - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 10/01/1982
Hometown: Moree
Marital Status: Married
Events: Team Roping, Barrel Race and Breakaway Roping
Titles Won: 2009 All Around Cowgirl 2008 All Around, Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping Australian Champion
Joined APRA: 2003
Gavin Chapman
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Gavin Chapman - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 24/12/87
Hometown: Daylesford, Vic
Marital Status: Single
Joined APRA: 2000
Darren Clarke
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Darren Clarke - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 17/07/73
Hometown: Quirindi, Nsw
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Professional Cowboy
Events: Bareback
Titles Won: 1995 Rookie Bareback Champion, 1998 Australian Bareback Champion, 2005, 2010 Australian Bareback Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 4 (4 times for the PRCA Finals)
Joined APRA: 1993
Comments: Darren shares the current Australian record of 90 points
Pat Collins
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Pat Collins - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 28/03/65
Hometown: Maldon, Vic
Marital Status: Married
Height: 172cm
Weight: 69kg
Occupation: Concrete contractor
Events: Saddle Bronc and Bareback
Titles Won: 2003 Australian Bareback Riding Champion, 1995 Pro Tour Saddle Bronc Champion, 1995 SCRC Saddle Bronc Champion, 1984 Rookie SCRC Saddle Bronc and Bareback Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 16
Joined APRA: 1983
Highest Payout: $1597 at Junee in 2002
Personal Best: 'Miss Bouncer' in 1993
Interests: Equine sports
Teneille Clifford
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Teneille Clifford - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Wong
DOB: 16/07/1985
Hometown: Gunnedah
Marital Status: Married
Height: 172cm
Weight: 62kg
Occupation: Livestock Administration
Events: Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2002 Rookie Barrel Racing Champion, 2005 Australian Barrel Racing Champion, 2005 Pro Tour Barrel Racing Champion 2008 Pro Tour Barrel Racing Champion, 2009 Australian Barrel Racing Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 9
Joined APRA: 2002
Highest Payout: $2675
Personal Best: 2005 Australian and Pro Tour Titles
Interests: Working with young horse, sport and animals
Comments: Proudly sponsored by Cruel Girl, Maverick Western Wear and iconiclast Equine Sports Boots
Carl Chambers
 
DOB: 4/10/1981
Hometown: Roma, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 180cm
Weight: 86kg
Occupation: Self Employed Diesel Mechanic
Events: Saddle Bronc
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: Geelong $999 2009
Personal Best: 85 points Cheyenne Top Girl (Yarrawonga 2010)
Interests: Fishing, Rodeo, Spending time with sons
Heath Chalmers
 
Nickname: Chalmers
DOB: 29/01/1988
Hometown: Roma, QLD
Height: 170cm
Weight: 70kg
Occupation: Tack Rider/Horse Breaker
Events: Saddle Bronc
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2007
Personal Best: 77 points
Interests: Rodeo, Horses, Spending time with Friends
Mark Collins
(Linda Hepburn)
Mark Collins - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Linda Hepburn Nickname: Chopper
DOB: 14/12/1984
Hometown: Collins, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 178cm
Weight: 80kg
Occupation: Builder
Events: Saddle Bronc
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2004
Highest Payout: $1600 Emerald Rodeo
Personal Best: 84 on Happy Gills Redman
Interests: Building Houses, Rodeo
Wade Clifford
(Linda Hepburn)
Wade Clifford - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Linda Hepburn DOB: 15/07/1982
Hometown: Gunnedah, NSW
Marital Status: Married
Height: 176cm
Weight: 74kg
Occupation: Pump Station Technician
Events: Bareback
Times Qualified for NFR: 6
Joined APRA: 2005
Highest Payout: Melbourne $1982.75
Personal Best: 90 points on Rambling Angel at Melbourne
Glen Coleman
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Glen Coleman - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos Nickname: Smiley
DOB: 20/08/1984
Hometown: Gunadail, NSW
Marital Status: Girlfriend
Height: 6"1'
Weight: 80kg
Occupation: Grazier
Events: Saddle Bronc
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2004
Highest Payout: $1300
Personal Best: 89 points
Interests: Horse Riding, Travelling, Cattle Farming
Steven Colley
 
Nickname: Woolsey
DOB: 30/07/1985
Hometown: Beaudesert, QLD
Marital Status: In Relationship
Height: 175cm
Weight: 85kg
Occupation: Business Owner/ Boilermaker
Events: Steer Wrestling
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2005
Highest Payout: $1160 Geelong 2010
Personal Best: 3.9sec Geelong 2010
Interests: Water Sports
Brett Cross
(Katrina Moore)
Brett Cross - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Katrina Moore Nickname: Crossy
DOB: 25/09/1987
Hometown: Alton Downs, QLD
Marital Status: Engaged
Height: 182cm
Weight: 71kg
Occupation: Concretor
Events: Bull Ride, Bareback
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2008
Highest Payout: $2800
Personal Best: 90 points at Sydney Royal Show
Interests: Rodeo, horses, fishing
Comments: Have fun in what ever you do
Kelly Daley
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Kelly Daley - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 20/04/74
Hometown: Julia Creek, Qld
Marital Status: Single
Height: 180cm
Weight: 78kg
Occupation: Station owner
Events: Bull Ride
Titles Won: 1996 Golden Run Bull and Bareback Champion, 1999 Golden Run Bull Ride Champion, 1997 4 star Bull Riding Champion, 1998 & 1999 4 Star Bareback Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 5
Joined APRA: 1992
Personal Best: 90 points at Toowoomba NFR 2001
Interests: Rodeo, Flying and Blondes
Comments: Kelly holds an NFR record of 90 points along with Troy Dunn and Garry Longney
Troy Dunn
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Troy Dunn - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of DOB: 08/05/67
Hometown: Sarina, Qld
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Professional Bull Rider
Events: Bull Riding
Titles Won: 95 & 97 PBR World Finals Champ, 98 World Champion, 7 Australian Champion titles, 1991 Calgary Champion, 2 National Finals PRCA Qualifier
Personal Best: 95 points at Las Vegas and 96 points at Central Point, Oregon, USA
Interests: Horse training, touch football, clay target shooting
Comments: After winning the world title in 1998 Troy came home to build the sport of Bull Riding Australia with starting his own association. He also splits the Australian record of 92 points with Garry Longney and the NFR record of 90 points along with Garry Longney and Kelly Daley.
Kerry D Turner
 
Nickname: KD
DOB: 18/08/1973
Hometown: Charlwood QLD
Occupation: Self Employed
Events: Breakaway Roping
Joined APRA: 1992
Interests: Family, Equine Nutrition, Muscular Skeletal and Intestinal Balance
Comments: Proudly sponsored by Ariat Clothing and Footwear and hair Testing Laboratory
Jarrod Deguara
 
Nickname: Wogy
DOB: 9/10/1973
Hometown: Nebo, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 173cm
Weight: 93kg
Occupation: Grazier
Events: Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 1998
Highest Payout: Darwin 2010 $1998
Personal Best: 3.4 Steer Wrestling, 5.3 Team Roping
Interests: Horses, Cattle, Rodeos
Travis Edwards
(Hutchins Photography)
Travis Edwards - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Hutchins Photography Nickname: Ravis
DOB: 12/01/83
Hometown: Mogumber, WA
Marital Status: Single
Height: 180cm
Weight: 80kg
Occupation: Farm hand
Events: Saddle Bronc, Bull Ride, Bareback, Rope and Tie, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Titles Won: 2003 Australian All Around, Rope and Tie, Steer Wrestling & Team Roping rookie champion; 2002 National Circuit Finals Rope and Tie Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2000
Highest Payout: $1200 at Litchfield in 2003
Personal Best: 86 at Dunolly in 2003
Interests: Farming
Terry Evison
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Terry Evison - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Evo
DOB: 28/11/1987
Hometown: Nilma North
Marital Status: Single
Events: Rope & Tie, Steer Wrestling & Team Roping (Heeler)
Titles Won: 2006 Australian Team Roping Champion (Heeler), 2006 Pro Tour Team Roping Chamion (Heeler), 2007 All Around Cowboy - High Country Rodeo (Omeo & Buchan), Winner of the Micheal Berryman Memorial Buckle for highest points in Roping (Lang Lang Rodeo 2007),
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 1997
Highest Payout: Over three events - Darwin Rodeo 2006 about $2,800
Personal Best: Winning the Australian Team Roping 2006 (Heeler) title at Gold Coast Convention Centre
Interests: Horses, Rodeo,
Comments: Most memorable experience: Winning the Team Roping at Mt Isa in 2003. At just 16 years of age Terry walked out of hospital with 20 stitches in his head after at truck accident on the way to Mt Isa. He travelled the rest of the way with his roping partner, got on someone else's horse and they won the event. Terry currently hold the Australian Team Roping record of 4.25 seconds with Aaron Bookluck
Paul Emerson
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Paul Emerson - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos Nickname: Rhinestone
DOB: 28/11/1963
Hometown: Peak Crossing, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 183cm
Weight: 84kg
Occupation: Linehaul Driver
Events: Rope and Tie
Times Qualified for NFR: 11
Joined APRA: 1980
Highest Payout: $3300 at 2009 NFR
Personal Best: 9.3 at NFR 2009
Interests: Training Calf Roping and Water Skiing
Suzie Fearon
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Suzie Fearon - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 21.11.78
Hometown: Cloncurry, Qld
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Bar Attendant
Events: Barrel Race and Breakaway Roping
Titles Won: All Around Cowgirl 2004
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: $1600 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2004
Personal Best: 15.97 in the Barrel Race at Black River in 2004
Interests: Campdrafting
Karen Fish
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Karen Fish - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Fishy
DOB: 15/07/71
Hometown: Oatlands, Tas
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Farm Hand/Horse Trainer
Events: Team Roping, Breakaway Roping and Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2005 Australian Breakaway Roping Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 8
Joined APRA: 1998
Highest Payout: $980 at Ulverstone rodeo in 2003
Personal Best: 2.65 in the breakaway at Merrijig rodeo in 1999
Interests: Indian arts and crafts, cross stitch and leather craft
Comments: Thank you to Equipro for their support and sponsorship
Errol Frain
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Errol Frain - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 27/03/1983
Hometown: Yeppoon, Qld
Marital Status: Single
Weight: 100 kg
Occupation: Boilermaker
Events: Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Titles Won: 2006 Australian Steer Wrestling Champion, 2005 Rookie Steer Wrestling Champion, 2005 Rookie Team Roping Champion,
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2000
Highest Payout: Warwick Rodeo 2004 Steer Wrestling $1,510
Personal Best: Steer Wrestling - 3.8 seconds, Emerald Rodeo 2006 & Team Roping - 6.2 seconds Great Western Rodeo, Vic 2000
Interests: Wakeboarding, Football
Stuart Frame
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Stuart Frame - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 05/11/82
Hometown: Rockhampton, Qld
Marital Status: Married
Height: 183cm
Weight: 73kg
Occupation: Carpenter
Events: Bull Ride and Bareback
Titles Won: 2003 Australian Bull Riding Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2001
Highest Payout: $1980 at Deniliquin in 2003
Personal Best: 89.5
Lindsay Friend
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Lindsay Friend - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Friendly
DOB: 14/07/77
Hometown: Drik Drik, Vic
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Fencing contractor
Events: Bull Ride, Bareback
Titles Won: 2005
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 1994
Highest Payout: $1600 at Tyrendarra in 2004
Personal Best: 90 points at Geelong in 2004
Interests: Horse riding and the gym
Jane Fay
 
DOB: 7/05/1986
Hometown: Warra, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 164cm
Occupation: Miner
Events: Breakaway Roping
Titles Won: 2001 Jnr Barrel Racing Champion, 2002 Rookie All Round cowgirl 2004 Rookie Breakaway Roper
Times Qualified for NFR: 10
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: $1600
Personal Best: 2.1
Interests: Rodeo, Camp drafting, Training Horses
Judy Gough
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Judy Gough - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 20/09/64
Hometown: Lowood, Qld
Marital Status: Engaged
Height: 175cm
Events: Breakaway Roping and Team Roping
Titles Won: 2004 Australian Breakaway Roping Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 1997
Highest Payout: $1270 at Cloncurry in 2004
Personal Best: 2.27 at Nambour in 1993
Interests: Horses. Judy one day would like to try cutting and reinging
Comments: To continue rodeoing and compete successfully in the team roping
Stephanie Gard
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Stephanie Gard - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos DOB: 30/06/1995
Hometown: Table Top, NSW
Marital Status: Single
Height: 5ft 3
Weight: 55kg
Occupation: Student
Events: Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2010 APRA Pro Tour Barrel Racing Champion and All Around Cowgirl
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 2005
Highest Payout: Mt Isa 2010 $3165
Personal Best: Winning the Ladies and Junior Barrel Race at both Emerald and Beaudesert Rodeo and winning first round Mt Isa in the Ladies Barrel Race
Interests: Learning more about Barrel Racing, Breeding mini cattle, listening to music, riding young horses, learning off Adele Edwards
Comments: I would like to thank Adele and Daryl Edwards, Steve Hurley of Tuff Rock and Ridley Agri products for their support and to anyone else who has helped along the way
Ryan Gill
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Ryan Gill - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos Nickname: Big R
DOB: 10/03/1989
Hometown: Upper Horton, NSW
Marital Status: Single
Height: 181cm
Weight: 80kg
Occupation: Stock Contractor
Events: Bull Ride
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 1994
Highest Payout: Darwin 2010 $3200
Personal Best: 86pts No Smokin 2009
Interests: Rodeo, Rugby League
Debbie Hammond
(Hutchins Photography)
Debbie Hammond - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Hutchins Photography DOB: 14/01/59
Hometown: Rosewood, NSW
Marital Status: Married
Weight: 55kg
Occupation: Cattle and Horse farming
Events: Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2003 Australian Barrel Racing Champion; 2002 National Circuit Finals Barrel Racing Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2002
Highest Payout: $1110 at Deniliquin in 2003
Interests: Singing and raising baby native animals
Grant Hanrahan
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Grant Hanrahan - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Granto
DOB: 19/06/89
Hometown: Emerald, Qld
Marital Status: Single
Height: 180cm
Weight: 75kg
Occupation: Cabinet Maker
Events: Rope and Tie, Team Roping,
Titles Won: 2004,2006 Australian Junior Breakaway Roping Champion 2008 Australian Team Roping Header Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 2004
Highest Payout: $2100 Roma 2006
Personal Best: 5.6 Team Roping and 9.4 Calf Roping
Interests: Traning horses
Clint Harm
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Clint Harm - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 01/08/71
Hometown: Marmor, Qld
Marital Status: Engaged
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Occupation: Area Manager, Nat Construction Coy.
Events: Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2006 Australian Saddle Bronc Champion, 3 circuit Saddle Bronc Titles, 1 Circuit Bull Riding title, 2 Mt Isa titles 2002 & 2003
Times Qualified for NFR: 5
Joined APRA: 1998
Highest Payout: $5,400 Mt Isa 2002
Personal Best: 85 points - Saddle Bronc, 89 points - Bull Ride
Interests: Land and cattle breeding investments, Gold prospecting and Tylie
Comments: Sponsored by Harold Boot Co. I feel very fortunate that I have been able to do what I have done in my life, even though, at times it's been a very rocky road.
Gemma Hobbs
 
Nickname: Hobbsy
DOB: 06/04/87
Hometown: Wagga, NSW
Marital Status: Single
Height: 160cm
Weight: 65kg
Occupation: Student
Events: Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2003 Australian Junior Barrel Race Champion 2003, Junior Rookie Barrel Racing Champion 2001, PSRC Junior Barrel Racing Champion 2000
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2002
Highest Payout: $194 at Warwick, 2003
Personal Best: 16.400
Interests: Partying, Socialising, Knee Boarding, Jet Skiing
Ben Hall
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Ben Hall - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos DOB: 16/09/1990
Hometown: Tumbarumba, NSW
Marital Status: Single
Height: 190cm
Weight: 74kg
Occupation: Contractor
Events: Bull Ride, Bareback
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2005
Highest Payout: $1500 Deniliquin Rodeo
Personal Best: 80 points Murray Bridge Rodeo
Interests: Horses
Todd Hensley
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Todd Hensley - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 8/03/1976
Hometown: Wagga Wagga, NSW
Marital Status: Partner
Height: 183cm
Weight: 95kg
Occupation: Farrier
Events: Steer Wrestling
Titles Won: 2 Pro Tour Titles, 5 Premier State Titles
Times Qualified for NFR: 5
Joined APRA: 1997
Highest Payout: $2200
Personal Best: 3.1sec Gold Coast 2009
Jamahl Hamilton
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Jamahl Hamilton - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 22/06/1971
Hometown: Roma, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 173cm
Weight: 88kg
Occupation: Truck Driver
Events: Saddle Bronc
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 1992
Highest Payout: $3600 Mt Isa 2010
Personal Best: 86 on QT Emerald 2009
Interests: Writing, recording music and performing
Warrick Hale
 
DOB: 2/07/1966
Hometown: Alton Downs, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 83kg
Occupation: Miner, Bull Rope Maker
Events: Rope and Tie. Team Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 1993
Shane Iker
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Shane Iker - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Nickname: Ike
DOB: 25/10/1977
Hometown: Alton Downs
Marital Status: De Facto
Height: 178cm
Weight: 107cm
Occupation: Plant Operator
Events: Rope and Tie, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Titles Won: APRA 2001 and 2008 Rope and Tie Champion, APRA 2008 Team Roping Heeler Champion and All Round Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 1994
Highest Payout: $1746.40 Emerald
Interests: Horses, Bucking Bulls
Taylah Johnston
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Taylah Johnston - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Johno
DOB: 20/03/91
Hometown: Gundagai, Nsw
Marital Status: Single
Weight: 47kg
Occupation: Student
Events: Junior barrel race and breakaway roping
Titles Won: 2004 Australian Junior Barrel Racing Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 2002
Highest Payout: $800 at Corryong in 2003
Interests: Training horses, animals, friends and music
David Kennedy
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
David Kennedy - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Dave
DOB: 2/08/1984
Hometown: Kyogle, NSW
Marital Status: Married
Height: 180cm
Weight: 80kg
Occupation: Self Employed Metal Fabrictor
Events: Bull Ride
Titles Won: Rookie of the Year 2007, Australian Bull Riding Champion 2008
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 2005
Highest Payout: $5500
Personal Best: BTD Mullumbimby 2008 a 92 on Lethal Injection
Interests: Rodeo, Cattle, Spending time with my daughter Pippa
Paul Kenny
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Paul Kenny - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 10/05/1973
Hometown: Moe
Marital Status: Married, 2 Children
Height: 6'2
Weight: 96kg
Occupation: Boiler Maker
Events: Steer Wrestling, Rope and Tie
Titles Won: 2008 Australian Steer Wrestling Champion, 2006 Pro Tour Steer Wrestling Champion, Previous Southern Cross Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, All Around Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 15
Joined APRA: 1987
Highest Payout: $2300 Mount Isa Bull Ride 1993
Personal Best: Steer Wrestling 3.3 Cockatoo
Interests: Rodeo's, Country Life, Keeping Fit
Shane Kenny
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Shane Kenny - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Ruff/Boxhead
DOB: 19/09/74
Hometown: Emerald, Qld
Marital Status: Married
Height: 194cm
Weight: 104kg
Occupation: Contract Mine Operator, Pro Cowboy
Events: Rope and Tie, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping
Titles Won: 1990 Rookie of the Year, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000; 2004; Rope and Tie Champion of Australia, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002; 2004; All Around Champion of Australia, 1997, 1999, 2000; Steer Wrestling Champion of Australia
Times Qualified for NFR: 15
Joined APRA: 1978
Highest Payout: $3800 Cody, Wyoming USA
Personal Best: Rope and Tie - 7.2 at Rockhampton, Steer Wrestling - 3.2 at Spanish Fork Utah, USA, Team Roping - 5.1 at Chiltern
Interests: Training Horses, Roping Schools, Cold Beer!
Comments: Shane is sponsored by Ariat, Cinch, Resistol and Willard Ropes. He set the Australian and NFR Rope and Tie record of 7.2 seconds at the Rockhampton NFR in 2000.
Scott Keogh
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Scott Keogh - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 10/03/80
Hometown: Warwick, Qld
Marital Status: Married
Height: 167cm
Weight: 60kg
Occupation: Horse Breaker
Events: Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: Junior Steer Riding Champion 1996, Cody Night Rodeo Summer Series 2001 Saddle Bronc Champion, 2002 Saddle Bronc Pro Tour Champion, 2003 Rookie Saddle Bronc Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 1992
Highest Payout: $1000 at Roma in 2002
Personal Best: 90 at Mornington Peninsula rodeo, VIC 2004
Interests: Rugby League, Polocrosse, Leather Making
Lee Kimber
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Lee Kimber - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Killa
DOB: 10/2/1977
Hometown: Lockington, Victoria
Marital Status: Partner, Cherie
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Occupation: Saddler, Gooseneck Builder
Events: Rope & Tie, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Titles Won: 2006 Rope & Tie Champion of Australia, 2005 Pro Tour Champion Steer Wrestler, 2004 Pro Tour Champion Team Roper - Heeler, 2000 Australian Team Roping Champion (Heeler)
Times Qualified for NFR: 10
Joined APRA: 1990
Highest Payout: $5,500 at 2006 NFR Gold Coast
Personal Best: Placing in all 5 rounds of the 2006 NFR Rope & Tie Event
Comments: Sponsored and supported by Maverick's Western Wear and Boulet Boots
Jamie Knox
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Jamie Knox - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Hometown: Hattonvale, Qld
Events: Rope and Tie, Team Roping
Titles Won: 2002 Australian Rope and Tie Champion
Joined APRA: 1984
Mark Knox
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Mark Knox - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 12/07/1978
Hometown: Ebenezer
Occupation: Farrier
Events: Rope and Tie, Team Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 12
Joined APRA: 1996
Brendan Kenny
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Brendan Kenny - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Burg
DOB: 21/05/1980
Hometown: Springsure
Marital Status: Married
Height: 175cm
Weight: 75Kg
Events: Team Roping, Rope and Tie
Titles Won: 2004 Rookie of the Year, Rookie Rope and Tie and Rookie Team Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: $3400
Personal Best: 5.0
Interests: Spending time at home working cattle and training young Team Roping horses. Water Skiing and being around family
Chris Kelly
(Linda Hepburn)
Chris Kelly - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Linda Hepburn DOB: 2/06/1987
Hometown: Kingaroy, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 175cm
Weight: 68kg
Occupation: Meat Worker
Events: Bull Ride
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2005
Highest Payout: $2900
Personal Best: 89 points
Interests: Rodeo
Glen Kent
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Glen Kent - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 29/01/1978
Hometown: Strathalbyn, SA
Occupation: Horse Breaker/Farrier
Events: Saddle Bronc
Times Qualified for NFR: 11
Joined APRA: 1993
Sam Larsen
 
DOB: 05/06/87
Hometown: Mataranka, NT
Marital Status: Single
Height: 155cm
Weight: 55kg
Occupation: Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Events: Junior Steer Ride and Second Division Bull Ride
Titles Won: Australian Junior Steer Riding Champion 2003
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: $350
Personal Best: 76 in the junior bull ride at Litchfield 2002
Interests: Pig hunting, drawing, fishing
Heath Litchfield
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Heath Litchfield - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 10/04/71
Hometown: Griffith, NSW
Marital Status: De facto
Height: 182cm
Weight: 110kg
Occupation: Self employed, horse farrier
Events: Rope and Tie and Team Roping
Titles Won: 2002, 2003 Australian Team Roping Champion (Header), 1994 Australian Rope and Tie Champion, 1993 Australian Team Roping Champion (Heeler) 2003 Pro Tour Team Roping Champion (header)
Times Qualified for NFR: 13
Joined APRA: 1980
Highest Payout: $2000 at the 1994 NFR
Personal Best: Rope and Tie - 8.65 at Griffith rodeo
Janelle Little
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Janelle Little - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 19/01/61
Hometown: Roma, Qld
Titles Won: 2004 Australian Barrel Racing Champion
Joined APRA: 2003
Garry Longney
(Hutchins Photography)
Garry Longney - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Hutchins Photography DOB: 05/07/68
Hometown: Warwick, Qld
Marital Status: Married
Height: 175cm
Weight: 77kg
Occupation: Pro Cowboy
Events: Steer Wrestling and Team Roping
Titles Won: 1990 All Around Cowboy, 1990 Bull Riding Champion, 1991 Pro Tour Bull Riding Champion, Peter Jackson Series Bull Riding Champion 1991, SCRC Team Roping Champion 2003
Joined APRA: 1984
Highest Payout: Darwin $3500 in 1990
Personal Best: Team Roping 5.7 and Steer Wrestling 3.7
Comments: He splits the Australian record for 92 points along with Troy Dunn and the NFR record for 90 points with Troy Dunn and Kelly Daley.
Emma Leahy
 
DOB: 1/05/1983
Hometown: Yeppoon, QLD
Marital Status: Single
Height: 165cm
Weight: 61kg
Occupation: Miner
Events: Breakaway Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: $1046 at Captain Creek Rodeo
Personal Best: 2.55sec at Richmond Rodeo
Joel Lillyman
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Joel Lillyman - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos DOB: 26/04/1989
Hometown: The Caves, QLd
Height: 180cm
Weight: 85kg
Events: Team Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 1994
Highest Payout: $3500 Mt Isa 2007
Personal Best: 4.3 Team Roping (heeling) 2010 Geelong Rodeo
Interests: Rugby League,Rodeo, fishing
Casey Lillyman
 
DOB: 22/02/1988
Hometown: The Caves, QLD
Height: 183cm
Weight: 85kg
Occupation: Self Employed
Events: Steer Wrestling
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 1994
Highest Payout: $3000 Warwick Rodeo 2010
Personal Best: 3.8sec Lismore Rodeo 2010
Interests: Rugby League, Horses, Rodeo
Anthony Lillyman
 
Nickname: Doob
DOB: 09/06/1961
Hometown: The Caves, QLD
Marital Status: Married
Height: 178cm
Weight: 80kg
Events: Team Roping
Titles Won: Numerous Golden Run Rodeo Ciruit Titles
Times Qualified for NFR: 10
Joined APRA: 1980
Highest Payout: $6000
Personal Best: Tied for APRA Steer Wrestling Title 1993
Interests: Team Roping, Fishing
Rachelle Maloney
(Hutchins Photography)
Rachelle Maloney - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Hutchins Photography Nickname: Ratty
DOB: 27/08/78
Hometown: Gracemere, Qld
Occupation: Costings Clerk
Events: Barrel Race and Breakaway
Titles Won: 2002 Barrel Racing Champion of Australia; WPRA Rookie Barrel Race Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 4 (WPRA)
Joined APRA: 1997
Highest Payout: $5364 at Mt Isa in 2001
Personal Best: 16.79 at Mt Isa in 2001
Interests: Fishing, working with young horses and reading
Glen Mansfield
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Glen Mansfield - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Mansy
DOB: 18/04/72
Hometown: Nemingha, NSW
Marital Status: Married, 2 Kids
Height: 178cm
Weight: 87kg
Occupation: Truck Driver
Events: Bareback
Titles Won: 2002 Bareback Bronc Riding Champion of Australia; 1997 Australian Rookie Bareback Champion, 2008 Australian BarebackChampion
Times Qualified for NFR: 8
Joined APRA: 1993
Highest Payout: $1800 at Mt Isa in 2000
Personal Best: 85 at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 1996
Interests: Fishing, Rodeo
Comments: Rodeo's are a great way to experience life, good times or bad you always have your mates.
Jake Marshall
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Jake Marshall - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 08/07/80
Hometown: Moree, NSW
Marital Status: Single
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 77 kg
Occupation: Stock & Station Agent
Events: Bareback Broncs
Titles Won: 2006 Australian Bareback Bronc Riding Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 1999
Highest Payout: $1,600 Cloncurry 2006
Personal Best: Pineville, Oregon & Comet, Qld 84 points
Interests: Water ski-ing, training young horses, snow ski-ing, rugby union
Comments: It's a great honour to be aprat of the Australian Champions list. It's a personal goal that I have wanted to achieve, mainly due to the support of my parents and my travelling buddies over the years. Last years Finals at the Gold Coast Convention Centre was a fantastic event. This amazing venue should help lift Rodeo in Australia.
Danny McGuire
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Danny McGuire - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 14/01/61
Hometown: Wagga Wagga, NSW
Marital Status: Single
Height: 180cm
Weight: 100kg
Occupation: Saddler
Events: Rope and Tie, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Titles Won: 1981 Australian Steer Wrestling Champion, 1982 & 1984 Australian Rope and Tie Champion
Joined APRA: 1974
Comments: Danny holds the current Steer Wrestling record at 2.8 seconds set at Tumbarumba in 1996
Sharon McGuire
(Hutchins Photography)
Sharon McGuire - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Hutchins Photography DOB: 24/04/63
Hometown: Taroom, Qld
Occupation: Mother
Events: Breakaway Roping, Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2002 W.P.R.A Breakaway Roping Champion; 1984 G.R.A. Goat Tying champion; 1985 G.R.A Breakaway Roping Champion; 1992 W.P.R.A Pro Tour Breakaway Roping Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 22
Joined APRA: 1974
Highest Payout: $1505 at Cloncurry rodeo in 1995
Personal Best: 2.4 seconds in the breakaway at Heathcote in 2000
Interests: Riding horses, interacting with kids
Garry McPhee
(Dusko Maric)
Garry McPhee - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Dusko Maric Nickname: Macca
DOB: 19/04/47
Hometown: Lurg, Vic
Marital Status: Married
Height: 180cm
Weight: 98kg
Occupation: Stock Contractor, Grazier, Horse trainer, Quarter Horse Stud proprietor
Events: Team Roping
Titles Won: 71, 72, 73, 74 Australian All Around Champion; 71, 72, 74 Australian Bull Riding Champion; 71, 74 Australian Steer Wrestling Champion; 72, 73, 74, 75 Australian Rope and Tie Champion; 91, 92, 94, 96 Australian Team Roping Champion
Joined APRA: 1964
Jeff Miller
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Jeff Miller - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Hometown: Warwick, Qld
Marital Status: Married
Height: 170cm
Weight: 80kg
Occupation: Plant operator/freight co-ordinator
Events: Rope and Tie and Team Roping
Titles Won: 1998 Team Roping and All Around Australian Champion, 1997 and 2005 Australian Team Roping Champion, 1993 and 1994 PSRC Rope and Tie Champion, 1993 & 1994 PSRC Team Roping Champion, 1995 Pro Tour Team Roping Champion, 1995 Peter Jackson Series Team Roping Champion
Joined APRA: 1986
Michael Maher
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Michael Maher - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Bubba
DOB: 17/03/1988
Hometown: Warwick, QLD
Height: 182cm
Weight: 80kg
Occupation: Roof Plumber/Labourer
Events: Saddle Bronc
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2008
Highest Payout: 2010 Roma Rodeo $2300
Personal Best: 83 Longeach Pro Rodeo- Cheyenne Top Girl
Interests: Horses, Fishing, Golf
Calla Matthews
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Calla Matthews - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 02/06/1993
Hometown: Alton Downs, QLD
Height: 170cm
Weight: 62kg
Occupation: Quarter Horse Stud- Horse Trainer
Events: Barrel Race, Breakaway Roping
Titles Won: 2008, 2009 High Point Cowgirl- Pro Tour Junior Barrel Racer, 2009 APRA Junior Barrel Racing Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 2008
Highest Payout: $2100 Rodeo Open Breakaway Roping
Personal Best: Winning Mt Isa Junior Barrel 2008,2009
Interests: Anything to do with horses
Comments: Very greatful for what my parents have done for me
Peter Moffatt
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Peter Moffatt - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 03/04/1982
Hometown: Millmerran, QLD
Marital Status: Partner
Height: 175cm
Weight: 70kg
Occupation: Horse Trainer
Events: Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2006 APRA Rookie, 07,08,09 APRA Pro Tour Saddle Bronc Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: $2000
Personal Best: 86 Points
Interests: Rodeo, Campdrafting
Amber McIntyre
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Amber McIntyre - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos DOB: 16/09/1982
Hometown: Benalla, VIC
Marital Status: Single
Height: 154.5cm
Weight: 51kg
Occupation: Chief Executive Assisant
Events: Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2000 WPRA Rookie Barrel Racer
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 2000
Highest Payout: $3500 2009 Melbourne International
Personal Best: Winning the Barrel Race at the 2009 Melbourne International
Interests: Spending time with my boys Jesse and Waylon, Rodeos, Netball and Music
Comments: Proudly sponsored by Omega Feeds $ Sims bell boots
Matthew Makinson
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Matthew Makinson - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Mako
DOB: 30/09/1990
Hometown: Upper Horton, NSW
Marital Status: Single
Height: 185cm
Weight: 71kg
Occupation: Bareback Rider
Events: Bareback
Titles Won: 2010 APRA Pro Tour Bareback Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 2008
Highest Payout: $2247 Mt Isa Rodeo 2010
Personal Best: 86pts Merrijig
Interests: Rodeo
Revee McCormack
 
Nickname: Brucie
DOB: 25/11/1988
Hometown: Niangala, NSW
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 72kg
Occupation: Boilermaker
Events: Bareback
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2008
Highest Payout: $2200 Mt Isa 2010
Personal Best: 85 points Mt Isa, Cheyanne Brave
Interests: Hunting, fishing, horses
Troy Mara
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Troy Mara - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 08/09/89
Hometown: Bouldercombe, QLD
Occupation: Underground Miner
Events: Bull Ride
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 2001
James McGuire-Spalding
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
James McGuire-Spalding - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 21/07/1993
Hometown: Gracemere, QLD
Titles Won: Rope and Tie, Team Roping
Joined APRA: 1999
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Bruce O'Dell
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Bruce O'Dell - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 29/05/68
Hometown: Avoca, Vic
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Professional Cowboy
Events: Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2005 and 1999 Pro Tour Saddle Bronc Champion, 2005 Australian Saddle Bronc Champion, 2000 NFR Average Winner
Times Qualified for NFR: 11
Joined APRA: 1991
Personal Best: Is the current record holder with 92 points at Heathcote rodeo 2006 on Garry McPhee's QT.
Interests: Jane's barrel racing, starting young horses, equine health and shoeing
Comments: Bruce is the currently on the APRA Board of Directors.
Cherie O'Donoghue
(Dusko Maric)
Cherie O'Donoghue - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Dusko Maric DOB: 28/08/72
Hometown: Lockington, Vic
Marital Status: Partner - Lee
Occupation: Secondary School Nurse
Events: Barrel Race, Breakaway Roping and Team Roping
Titles Won: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 & 2006 Australian All Around Cowgirl, 2003, 2010 Australian Breakaway Roping Champion, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 2004, 2005 Pro Tour All Around Cowgirl, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Breakaway Roping Champion, 2006 Pro Tour Breakaway Roping Champion, 2001 Rookie Team Roping Champion, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Pro Tour Barrel Racing Champion, Numerous circuit titles.
Times Qualified for NFR: 8
Joined APRA: 2000
Highest Payout: $2200 at Cloncurry in 1999
Personal Best: Barrel Race: 17.34 at Deniliquin Stampede 2002, Winning the 'Australian All Around Cowgirl' title 5 times
Interests: Reading, rodeo and horses
Comments: Proudly sponsored by BlueDog Clothing
Jason O'Hearn
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Jason O'Hearn - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 17/06/79
Hometown: Rothbury, Nsw
Marital Status: Single
Height: 185cm
Weight: 75kg
Occupation: Professional Cowboy
Events: Bull Riding
Titles Won: 2004 Australian Bull Riding Champion, 2008 Bull Riding International Champion
Joined APRA: 1996
Highest Payout: $6452 (US) at Austin, Texas in 1999
Personal Best: 92 on Gill Bros Alley Cat
Interests: Hunting and fishing
Johnny Osborne Jnr
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Johnny Osborne Jnr - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: John Boy
DOB: 20/10/70
Hometown: Warwick, Qld
Marital Status: Married
Height: 170cm
Weight: 68kg
Occupation: Professional Cowboy
Events: Team Roping
Titles Won: 1984 Rookie and Junior Team Roping Champ,1989 Copenhagen Skoal Series Team Roper & NFR Average winner, 1996, 2002, 2003 Pro Tour Team Roping Champ of Aus., 1987, 1989, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004 Team Roping Champ of Aus., 2000 USA Team Roping Assn Champ
Times Qualified for NFR: 11
Joined APRA: 1982
Highest Payout: $35 000 at Oklahoma in 2000
Personal Best: 5.8 seconds at the 1997 NFR
Interests: Pigging, Golf and Team Roping
Comments: 'Blue Dog' Cowboy Johnny spends a lot of time traveling Australia promoting the sport of rodeo. His motto in life is to live it to the fullest!
Shianne O'Donoghue-Kent
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Shianne O'Donoghue-Kent - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos DOB: 2/07/1995
Hometown: Bunyip, VIC
Height: 161cm
Occupation: Student
Events: Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2009 Junior APRA Pro Tour Barrel Race
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: Darwin 2010 open Barrel Race $1890
Personal Best: Warwick Junior Finals 2010
Interests: Rodeo
Brad Pierce
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Brad Pierce - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos DOB: 28/08/86
Hometown: Oxley, Victoria
Events: Bull Ride and Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2007 PRCA World Rookie of the Year, 2007 PRCA World Rookie Bull Riding Champion. 2005 Australian Rookie of the Year, 2005 Pro Tour Bull Riding Champion, 2004 Pro Tour Bull Riding Champion, 2004 Southern Cross Circuit 2nd Division Bull Riding Champion, 2001 Southern Cross Circuit Steer Riding Champion, 2001 Pro Tour Steer Riding Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 1998 as a Junior member.
Interests: Horses, fishing and shooting
Comments: His father Jim Pierce was the 1989 Australian Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Adam Purse
(Hutchins Photography)
Adam Purse - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Hutchins Photography Nickname: Ringer
DOB: 04/06/60
Hometown: Toowoomba, Qld
Marital Status: Married
Height: 175cm
Weight: 75kg
Occupation: Truck Driver
Events: Rope and Tie, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping
Titles Won: 2003 Australian Rope and Tie Champion, 1985 GRRC Rope and Tie and Team Roping Champion, 1986 GRRC Team Roping Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 1978
Highest Payout: $2650 at the Wrangler NFR 2003
Personal Best: Rope and Tie: 9 seconds
Interests: Training horses
Mark Pirce
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Mark Pirce - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Pricey
DOB: 28/06/1971
Hometown: Blackwater, QLD
Marital Status: Single
Height: 196cm
Weight: 95kg
Occupation: Mining
Events: Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 6
Joined APRA: 1990
Personal Best: 3.6
Interests: Water Sports
Daniel Pearson
 
Nickname: Hoon
DOB: 15/09/1988
Hometown: Kapunda, SA
Marital Status: Girlfriend
Height: 182cm
Weight: 75kg
Occupation: Concreter
Events: Rope and Tie, Team Roping
Titles Won: APRA 2007 Rookie Rope and Tie Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 2
Joined APRA: 2000
Highest Payout: $2155 Mt Isa Rodeo
Personal Best: 6.5sec Heeling, 12sec Rope and Tie
Interests: Football, Basketball, Rodeo
Megan Pohlman
(Linda Hepburn)
Megan Pohlman - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Linda Hepburn Nickname: Megzy
DOB: 9/07/1995
Hometown: Gatton, QLD
Height: 165cm
Weight: 50kg
Occupation: Student
Events: Breakaway Roping, Barrel Race
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2004
Highest Payout: $2235 Mt Isa Rodeo 2010
Personal Best: 2.2sec (Breakaway Roping)
Interests: Roping, horses and photography
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Cathie Raaen
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Cathie Raaen - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 07/12/64
Hometown: Coolah
Marital Status: Married
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 52 kgs
Occupation: Farmer
Events: Barrel Race
Titles Won: 2006 Australian Barrel Race Champion, twice runner up Womens Professional Rodeo Assocation Barrel Race
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2002
Highest Payout: $4,200 at Mt Isa
Personal Best: 4 out 5 rounds at the NFR Gold Coast 2006!
Interests: Animals, kids, sport
Comments: I can't stress enough, if you want to do something- get out and do it! Participate. The clock is ticking, put in the effort and the rewards will come. Love Life!
Kevin Reynolds Jnr
(Sally H)
Kevin Reynolds Jnr - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Sally H Nickname: Rooster
DOB: 30/05/71
Hometown: Globe Derby Park, SA
Marital Status: Married
Height: 188cm
Weight: 107kg
Occupation: Sheet Metal Worker
Events: Rope and Tie, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Titles Won: 2003 Australian Steer Wrestling Champion; 2000 FSRC Team Roping Heeling Champion; FSRC 1999, 2000, 2001 Steer Wrestling Champion; 1998 Australian Pro Tour Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 5
Joined APRA: 1986
Highest Payout: $1900 at Cloncurry in 1999
Personal Best: 4.3 seconds in the Steer Wrestling at Cloncurry in 2002
Interests: Training horses
Hugh Steggall
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Hugh Steggall - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Hometown: Gympie, Qld
Events: Steer Wrestling
Titles Won: 2002 Australian Steer Wrestling Champion
Joined APRA: 1989
Mitchell Steiger
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Mitchell Steiger - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 17.08.79
Hometown: Upper Horton, Nsw
Marital Status: Single
Height: 168cm
Weight: 75kg
Occupation: Mechanic
Events: Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2004 Australian Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2002
Highest Payout: $1040 at 'Mud, Bulls and Music' in 2002
Personal Best: 82 at 'Mud, Bulls and Music' in 2002
Interests: Sports
Zoe Swain
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Zoe Swain - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 10/07/1980
Hometown: Narrabri, NSW
Marital Status: Married
Height: 177cm
Weight: 62kg
Occupation: Equine Dentist by trade and Self Employed
Events: Breakaway Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2003
Highest Payout: $1680
Personal Best: 1.96
Interests: Roping, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding
Lachlan Slade
(Dennis Klau)
Lachlan Slade - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Dennis Klau DOB: 28/04/1994
Hometown: Emuvale, QLD
Occupation: Labourer
Events: Junior Steer, 2nd Division Bull Ride
Titles Won: 2010 Junior Steer Riding Champion
Joined APRA: 2005
Rod Thorp
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Rod Thorp - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Thorpy
DOB: 18.08.66
Hometown: Young, Nsw
Marital Status: Single
Height: 180cm
Weight: 83kg
Occupation: Self Employed Concreter
Events: Steer Wrestling
Titles Won: 2004 Australian Steer Wrestling Champion
Joined APRA: 1996
Highest Payout: $920 and Young, Nsw 2002
Personal Best: 4.05 seconds at Warwick
Interests: Rugby league, Boxing, Ice Hockey, Horses
Andrew Turvey
 
DOB: 4/03/1987
Hometown: Thallon, QLD
Marital Status: Single
Height: 182cm
Weight: 76kg
Occupation: Contract Musterer/Horse Trainer
Events: Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2010 APRA Pro Tour Saddle Bronc Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2009
Highest Payout: $1400 Darwin 2010
Personal Best: 83 points Wicked Women Richmond 2010
Interests: Riding Horses, Campdrafting and
Gary Tielen
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Gary Tielen - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos Nickname: Tielo
DOB: 9/04/1975
Hometown: Angaston, SA
Marital Status: Married
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 65kg
Occupation: Electrician
Events: Team Roping, Rope and Tie
Titles Won: 1995 APRA Rookie Team Roper
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 1986
Personal Best: 5.0 at Peterborough Rodeo 2006
Karen Upton
 
Nickname: Kaz
DOB: 18/12/1979
Hometown: Granchester, QLD
Marital Status: Engaged
Height: 173cm
Occupation: Coordinator- Family Support Service
Events: Barrel Race
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2008
Highest Payout: $1372 Longreach 2010
Personal Best: Qualifying for APRA NFR
Interests: Rodeo and Campdrafting
Rebecca Van Houten
 
Nickname: Rootin Tootin
DOB: 15/11/1976
Hometown: Templers, SA
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Process Worker
Events: Breakaway Roping
Titles Won: 2010 APRA Pro Tour Breakaway Roping Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 5
Joined APRA: 2001
Highest Payout: $1950 Narrandera 2010
Personal Best: 2.4sec Longreach 2010
Interests: Educating/training young horses, cooking for friends, keeping fit
Comments: Big thanks to all who have helped and encouraged me!
Darcy Ward
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Darcy Ward - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 20/04/66
Hometown: Miriam Vale, Qld
Occupation: Timber cutter
Events: Saddle Bronc
Titles Won: 2002 Saddle Bronc Champion of Australia; 2002 National Circuit Finals Saddle Bronc Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 4
Joined APRA: 1994
Personal Best: 85 at the National Finals Rodeo in 2001
Grant Wells
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Grant Wells - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos Nickname: Wellsy
DOB: 02/06/79
Hometown: Boulia, Qld
Occupation: Pro Cowboy, Station Hand
Events: Bull Ride
Titles Won: 2002 Australian Bull Riding Champion; 1997 Pro Tour Rookie Bull Rider; 1999 Australian Bull Riding Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 7
Joined APRA: 1996
Personal Best: 92.5 at Bundaberg in 1999
Interests: Bull Riding and Wakeboarding
Jorja Watkins
 
DOB: 10/07/1985
Hometown: Alton Downs, QLD
Marital Status: De Facto
Height: 165cm
Weight: 60kg
Occupation: Customer Service Specialist CBA
Events: Breakaway Roping
Times Qualified for NFR: 1
Joined APRA: 2010
Highest Payout: $1977
Interests: Photography, Touch Football, Horses
Amber West
(French's Rodeo Photos)
Amber West - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of French's Rodeo Photos DOB: 21/01/1985
Hometown: Dreeite, VIC
Marital Status: Married
Height: 165cm
Weight: 55kg
Occupation: Agrilbusiness Banker
Events: Barrel Race, Breakaway Roping
Titles Won: 2005 APRA National Circuit Finals All Round Cowgirl and Breakaway Roping Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 5
Joined APRA: 1997
Highest Payout: $1134 Barrel Race $1310 Breakaway Roping
Personal Best: 1.9sec Breakaway Roping 17.715sec Barrel Race
Interests: Training young horses, reading and cooking
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Travis Young
(Kenyon Sports Photos)
Travis Young - Click to Enlarge - Photo courtesy of Kenyon Sports Photos DOB: 05/02/79
Hometown: Westbrook, Qld
Marital Status: Single
Height: 171cm
Weight: 70kg
Occupation: Professional Cowboy
Events: Bareback
Titles Won: 2003 Rookie Bareback Champion, 2003 and 2004 NFR Bareback Average Winner, 2004 Pro Tour and Australian Bareback Champion 2003 Rookie Bareback Champion
Times Qualified for NFR: 3
Joined APRA: 2001
Highest Payout: $1312 at Warwick in 2004
Personal Best: 88 points at Myrtleford in 2004
Interests: Natural horsemanship, country music, playing the guitar and working out
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