Newman Rodeo's return for first time since 2019 draws 'royalty'
Newman's first rodeo in seven years draws crowds from far and wide, including rodeo royalty.
The small mining town of Newman in Australia is set to host its first rodeo in seven years, drawing competitors from across the state, including rodeo royalty. The event, which took place in the Pilbara town deep in iron ore country, saw competitors from as far north as the Kimberley region and as far away as the South West. Local favorites Ariana Rhodes and her eight-year-old cousin Svetalina Stones took part in the rodeo, with Ariana placing first in her class for barrel racing and pole bending, and Svetalina placing third in barrel racing and second in pole bending.
The return of the rodeo has been warmly welcomed by locals, with the Shire of East Pilbara president Anthony Middleton stating that the event has become an important part of the community. The event is expected to bring around 1,300 people to the town, providing a significant boost to the local economy.
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