Church to ride on Saturday
The Church family of Rotorua are synonymous with New Zealand rodeo, starting with Merv Church who has been competing for about 28 years. Merv and his sons will not be missing the 41st Waimarino rodeo, with the Church sons taking part in most open events and Merv opting for the bulldogging. and roping. "I've given up the bucking," Merv told the Bulletin. "Just got sick of it." He said he has to keep fit to keep competing but that doesn't mean city-style joggin' or aerobics. He keeps rodeo fit by riding horses. Asked was the Waimarino Rodeo a good one he said "nope". What? er, why? asked the Bulletin, a little taken aback. "The chute boss is too
grumpy," said Merv referring to Waimarino Association stalwart Neil McLean. "And you
can put that in your paper." "No, "he's good now," he added.
He said the rodeo grounds and set-up in Raetihi was now very good and that he was
looking forward to his annual Waimarino trip, including the Saturday night "hoe-down" which
Neil McLean said is now known country-wide among rodeo people, even Merv Church.
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 8, Issue 377, 12 March 1991, Page 9
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190Church to ride on Saturday Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 8, Issue 377, 12 March 1991, Page 9
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