Sport
16 August, 2024
Local cowboy points his boots towards the USA
YOUNG Mareeba cowboy Josh Snell is heading off to America to compete in the International Miniature Bullriding world finals.
The event boasts young cowboys and cowgirls from all corners of the globe to compete head-to-head for the title of World Champion.
The event is hosted by the International Miniature Bullriders Association (IMBA) and will take place at the Golden Spike Arena in Ogden, Utah from 3-7 September.
Josh was invited to America after competing in a series of Ruff Tuff bull rides run by the Borghero Mini Buckers, who are an Australian stock contractor for the IMBA.
He has been riding at rodeos for 10 years and got on his first poddy at just five years old.
He will be travelling to the States with Cairns cowboy and best mate, Caleb Sheahan.
“My ex-stepfather put me on my first poddy and my love for the sport grew from there, it’s just become a passion now,” Josh said.
“I love the adrenaline that it gives, from behind the chutes to on the beast, it gets the blood pumping.
“And I’m really looking forward to the experience of being in a new country and making memories beside my best mate, Caleb.
“When I first found out I was selected I was shocked, it didn’t seem real reading the invitation but after that I was pretty happy.”
Josh will need to raise $6,000 in order to make his bull riding dreams a reality.
His family are doing all they can to raise enough money, if you wish to help this young cowboy, contact his mother, Teegan, on 0447 835 040.
