Sport
1 February, 2023
Snell rides with the best in Tamworth
MAREEBA’S Josh Snell made his name known in Tamworth after competing in the ABCRA Nationals Final Rodeo.
The National Finals welcomed the top 15 riders across the country for each category including Josh to compete for the top spot.
Competing in the 11 to 14 years steer and 11 to 14 years mini bull, Josh put in his all coming home sixth in mini bulls and 10th in the steers.
During the event, Josh gave it his all but his highlight was competing alongside some of the greatest in the industry.
“A special moment for me in Tamworth this year was getting to compete alongside my best friend Caleb Sheahan who lives in Cairns,” he said.
“I’m happy with my rides, I gave it 100 per cent.”
Josh has been tackling bull since he was six years old and has travelled the ABCRA circuit from Hopevale to Townsville.
Following him and supporting him every step of the way through his bull riding career is his mother, Teegan.
From taking him to practice to the rodeo he competes at, Teegan is beyond proud of her son’s efforts.
Supporting him comes in all different levels, anywhere from taking him to local practise days at friends, the riding schools, to al the rodeos he competes at.
“Seeing Josh compete in a sport he has passion and love for is a very proud moment for me,” she said.
“Supporting him comes in all different levels, anywhere from taking him to local practise days at friends, the riding schools, to al the rodeos he competes at.
“In the future I hope to see josh follow his dreams to one day compete in the Australian PBR, and to one day represent Australia in the Canadian/American circuit.
“(Competing in Tamworth) was a wonderful experience to be involved in, and it was great to see a lot of Queenslanders competing
