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RODEO
Courage, grit and determination along with a large quantity of talent were basic requirements for the 100 or so competitors at the annual Gisborne rodeo held in scorching heat at the Showgrounds. It was literally a case of "biting the dust" for competitors and spectators alike but the excitement of man against beast was great entertainment for the many locals and visitors who jammed every vantage point to watch.
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Ex NZ Champion Rex Church shows the style of a winner in the Bareback.
Neville Hughes, last years Rookie Champion in the Open Bareback.
Judge & Vice President of the Gisborne Rodeo Assoc. Noel Hobbs.
Selwyn August, close to a touchdown in the Saddle Bronc Ride.
Ron Parsons, 2nd in the Open Bareback.
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