KIMBER TO WATCH AT BALLARAT

Photo of Lee Kimber by Dave Ethell – www.dephotos.com.au

Photo of Toby Collins by Dave Ethell – www.dephotos.com.au

Victorian stars favourites for Ballarat Rodeo in APRA

LOCKINGTON cowboy Lee Kimber will be one of the riders to watch in timed events at the Ballarat Rodeo on Saturday.

Kimber is the current Australian Professional Rodeo Association executive chairman but still competes in his three pet events, rope and tie, steer wrestling and team roping.

He lives in Lockington, Victoria.

Kimber will be one of the favourites in timed events but is expecting to face tough opposition from Pine Grove cowboy Terry Evison, a regular down the years at the top of APRA standings.

One of the ironmen of rodeo who compete in two events, Maldon rider Toby Collins, is in the saddle bronc and bull ride, and could easily win the double.

There are 37 nominations in the barrel race for cowgirls and 31 in breakaway roping.

Two of the favourites for cowgirl events are current APRA  all around champion Stephanie Gard from Albury in New South Wales and Cherie O’Donoghue from Lockington in Victoria.

There are strong nominations in junior events, including 32 in the barrel race at Ballarat.

Ballarat Rodeo is held at the Ballarat Polocrosse Grounds, Airport Rd and will commence from 6:30pm

February 11: Ballarat (Vic)

February 11: Penrith Xtreme Bulls (NSW)

February 11: Ross (Tas)

February 18: Hay (NSW)

February 18: Lillico (Tas)

February 25: Narrandera (NSW)

February 25: Powranna Bull Ride and Rodeo (Tas)

February 25: Xtreme Bulls Finals, Dubbo (NSW)

February 25: Whittlesea (Vic)

More information or requests for more photos to APRA on 07 4661 8183