Rodeo in Wanaka is an annual event and its been performed 43 times since its establishment in 1963. Main Rodeo is usually held in the beginning of January, but in the last years they have added an second shorter option of Twilight Rodeo to satisfy all the fans.
Event was well organized and sunny weather was helping to establish relaxed feel full of adrenaline excitement of the skilled riders, angry bulls and beautiful horses. Short break in the program were filled by a witty jokes and small show of the local rodeo clown 'Festise'. He earned well deserved "love" from the kids with a bucket full of sweets.
The Wanaka Rodeo is part of the South Island Christmas circuit comprising of five rodeos, while there is a similar circuit being run in the North Island over the same period. Wanaka offers very valuable poings that competitors keenly seek as they chase the various national titles.
Order of events - Twilight Rodeo
1. 2nd Division Bull Ride
2. 2nd Division Rope & Tie
3. 2nd Division Barrel Race
4. Junior Barrel Race
5. GRAND ENTRY : 5pm
6. Open Bull Ride - 1st Split
7. Open Bareback
8. Open Rope & Tie
9. Open Saddle Bronc - 1st Split
10. Open Barrel Race
11. Open Team Roping
12. Open Saddle Bronc - 2nd Split
13. Open Steer Wrestling
14. Open Bull Ride - 2nd Split
For more info please visit: 'Wanaka Rodeo'
