28/08/2026
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The Haulmark Trailers Junior Bull Ride on a perfect North Queensland Saturday saw an international field of young cowboys up against a rank pen of bulls with just three cowboys getting to the buzzer.
In first place, from the South Island of New Zealand, the 2025 NZ All Round Junior Champion who until recent times has been a timed event specialist but this sticky young cowboy has been working hard on his rough stock skills and his 75pt marking to claim the win was hard fought against a tough bovine opponent.
In second place, on a return trip to the Curley Cattle Transport Pty Ltd. North Queensland Elite Rodeo from the North Island of New Zealand was 2-time Novice Steer Ride champion of New Zealand Ty Blake who was part of the Donohues Tri-Nations Junior Elite Rodeo Team for New Zealand and the passionate young cowboy whom we saw lead the NZ Rodeo Haka last year for the Tri-Nations series and again this year. Ty marked 74.5opts with a strong spur ride to finish just behind his compatriot with Aussie cowboy Dakota Struckel making the only other qualified ride for 70.50pts to claim third spot.
Congratulations to Angus, Ty and Dakota and all the young fellas who put their hand in their bull rope and a special thank you to Haulmark Trailers for making the event possible.
Photos and words Stephen Mowbray
