Sport
16 October, 2023
Best of the best crowned at titles
HIS name has been ringing out of arenas all season long, and Braydon Welby has proved his talent in the Mareeba Rodeo Arena, securing the all-round cowboy in the North Queensland ABCRA Titles.
The North’s top 10 cowboys and cowgirls gathered in Mareeba for the big event, with hopes to secure the top spot in the region and points to go towards the ABCRA Titles in Tamworth.
Welby once again wowed the crowd, putting in his best performances yet.
It was beloved Atherton cowgirl Nicola Gava who took home the all round cowgirl title, competing at her hardest.
She also took out the steer undecorated competition.
Local cowgirl Markayla Shephard also put on a show, winning the open women’s barrel racing.
NQ Zone president Kyle Milgate said the event was an overall success and was grateful for all the cowboys and cowgirls who put their all into the competition.
“I’m very lucky and really proud of all the competitors because they put a lot of time and effort in training and preparing for events,” he said.
“I am proud of the way the rodeo community came together and … we had a wonderful presentation breakfast the next morning.
“I was also proud to see a lot of juniors out there which was really important – it ensures the future of this sport is healthy.”
ALL RESULTS:
All round cowboy, bull ride, rope and tie – Braydon Welby
All round cowgirl and steer undecorating - Nicole Gava
Breakaway - Lorraine Wellby
Barrel race - Markayla Shephard
Saddle bronc- Ben Terry
Bareback- Ryan Livingstone.
Team roping Header - Lee Liaver
Team roping Heeler - Daley Tilse
Steer wrestling - Lee Liaver
Novice bull and Jnr bull - Tristan Pye
Rookie Bull - Ky Borghero
Rookie Bareback Saddle bronc and steer wrestling - Raymond Brown
Rookie t/roping and heeling - Shyan Shepard
Rookie Breakaway - Mikyla Hogno
Rookie steer undecorated - Shanice Petrie
U18 Junior All round cowboy- Dallon finch
U18 All round cowgirl - Hayley Woodhouse
U18 Junior barrel race - Hayley Woodhouse
Junior breakaway - Lachlan wellby
Junior SB - Hayden Martin
Junior Steers - Jake Simpson
U18 bending - Lachlan
U14 all round cowboy - Josh Snell
U14 all round Cowgirl - Tayla Furber
U11 all round - Weston Hilditch
U11 cowgirl - Bailie Cordingley
U8 cowboy Scout Murray
U8 cowgirl Delta Cordingley
