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Thousands gather in Brunswick for rodeo action

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Craig DuncanHarvey-Waroona Reporter
Brett Harnett, Mark and Jo Kestel and Heidi Bibby at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconBrett Harnett, Mark and Jo Kestel and Heidi Bibby at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter

Thousands gathered in Brunswick at the weekend as cowboys and cowgirls took to the area to strut their stuff as the rodeo rolled into town.

Double Barrel Entertainment debuted their first ever Brunswick Rodeo on Saturday — an event which marked the end of the West Australian Rodeo season.

About 4500 people descended to watch the nearly 300 entries battle it out on bucking bulls, balance on bareback stallions and compete in adrenaline pumping races.

Double Barrel’s Mark Kestel said the turnout was great and a testament to the support of the event from local businesses and the Harvey shire.

He said should the rodeo prove to be a hit with the locals, they’re hoping to see it return next year, becoming an annual event on the rodeo calendar.

“We hope to make it a regular thing for sure, we would love it,” he said.

Rising cowgirl Ruby Saunders, 3, at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconRising cowgirl Ruby Saunders, 3, at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Steve Elford at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconSteve Elford at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Budding cowboys Roman, 9, and Jamison Banks, 8, at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconBudding cowboys Roman, 9, and Jamison Banks, 8, at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Tanya, Phoebe, 10, and Hollie Princi, 10, at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconTanya, Phoebe, 10, and Hollie Princi, 10, at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Eden Riggs, Montana Holly, Tia Boylan and Jade Higgins at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconEden Riggs, Montana Holly, Tia Boylan and Jade Higgins at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Tanaya Walker, 11, Willow Linsey, 10, Brianna Walker, 10, Amelia Cherrington, 10, and Zahliah Walker, 8, at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconTanaya Walker, 11, Willow Linsey, 10, Brianna Walker, 10, Amelia Cherrington, 10, and Zahliah Walker, 8, at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Ilsa, 3, and Taylor Lockheed at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconIlsa, 3, and Taylor Lockheed at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Martin and Rachel Macleod-Paterson at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconMartin and Rachel Macleod-Paterson at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Jayne Patton and Paul Broganowski at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconJayne Patton and Paul Broganowski at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Sebastian Kerr, 9, tests his whip skills at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconSebastian Kerr, 9, tests his whip skills at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Leesa Sutherland at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconLeesa Sutherland at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter
There was standing room only in the packed crowd at the Brunswick Rodeo.
Camera IconThere was standing room only in the packed crowd at the Brunswick Rodeo. Credit: Craig Duncan/Harvey-Waroona Reporter

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