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bronco riding and bull riding/' said Ian. rhere are a number of cowboys entered who have competed overseas, in Canada, Australia and the USA. rhe Waimarino Rodeo is one of a series that leads to the finals later in the year, so competitors will be looking for points, and that includes the rookies, because there are national titles for them also up for grabs. "Everyone there will be shooting for something - so it's serious competition which makes for good entertainment," said Ian. "Most of the cowboys in the Open section
are aiming for the finals, and a genuine rodeo cowboy, to get to the top has to be all the rodeos." Many fly from one rodeo to the next if they are in the South or North Island, and
the costs of competing are fairly high with the equipment necessary and the travelling. "It's okay if you're winning, then it's not too much of a problem."
"Your life has to be organised around rodeo and you've got to have the winning attitude," said Ian Healey who is an experienced rodeo participant. "A good cowboy has great re-
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 9, Issue 428, 17 March 1992, Page 8
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