A. AND P. RODEO

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11592, 18 March 1932, Page 7

A. AND P. RODEO

LIVELY SPORT; ,\T SHOWGROUNDS v “Ready?—Go!” A ddclc ns the restraining beam tails away, a moment’s hesitation and a wildly pitching steer clashes ( out as the ante opens. With all its energy it trios to dislodge its rider, bucking twisting, often falling in its efforts. Applause, laughter and another unsuccessful competitor goes down in . the straw near the stockyard gate a sampled of the entertainment at yesterday’s A and P. Rodb'o at th’e showgrounds. ■ Unsuccessful . competitors were of the great majority.. In fact, of the twenty-nine riders wiio tried their skill only fiy 0 managed to retain their seats till the steers stoppcd bucking and to take the rope froth round the animals’ bellies. The animals yarded were an exceptionally lively lot—the best seen at ally of the rodeos held hero in recent 'years—and thick, straw in the early stages added to tho hazards of the game <nving the beasts a slippery foothold, though breaking the rider’s fall Some of the steers were not satisfied with unseating their riders, hut turned on them and chased them out of tho ring, this adding much to the excellent. excitement for a crowd numbering about 1000.

J: a-rticularly exciting was one incident when a. steer, a, more determined hunter than his brethren, mavo his beaten opponent a lively nm of twenty-five ya.rds and ended up by chasing him round a post near tlio yard gate, scattering the officials The spectators were high,Lv amused' a great, deal move so than tho pursued

• Only 2 “casualties” in any way approaching seriousness marked ' the proceedings. Three riders iwho tied for first place were asked to give an exhibition and one of these, T. Binnie iwas thrown heavily and kicked between the eyes. His nose also received a severe knock and lie was “out” for some moments Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade rendered first aid. Another casualty was when B. Dods was kicked on the jaw and dazed but recovered in a. very short time Tljo programme was supplemented by a boys’ calf riding competition, a number of horse event, and a children's pet competition. The “gate” realised £7G.

The principal officials were: Judges, Messrs. IV. Allen and F. O. Bruce; horse stewards, Messrs.’ \V \y’ Smith, E. B. Black. S. E. Gillingham and M. L. Holden; gate stewards, Messrs. J. A. Elvers, F Tolerton and L. Field. Mr. J. A.’ Elvers supervised the rodeo, while Mr.’ W E. Chamberlain carried out the. secretarial duties. Results: —

Steer riding (29 entries). —B. McKelizie (Ormond) T. .Binnie (To Karnka.) and M. Bradford (Wanna) 14 pts.. equal, 1. T. Tullock (Maugatu) I2pts,' and B. Paviour (Mangatu) 10 pts., .were next in order. Tie judges commented that tie winning riders had performed very well indeed. Maiden jump (8)- —J Lysaght 1, M. Buekland 2, B McKenzie 3. Open jump (10). —Miss Cotter ill 1, •T. .Tobson 2. J. Lysaght 2. > Apple Bobbing (o). —L. Woodwood 1, W. McLean 2, M. Buekland 3. Boys’ calf riding (i2). —Bay Johnson 1,..;P. Foxley 2, J. Ingram/3. Children's, pet competition (o).- —11. Graham 1. . Phillippa Monelcton 2, Jlnth .Monckton >3, “Raymond' MeNee 4

'Estijfroitmg competition: Ti/ Graham If