William Spence in 2nd Division Saddle Bronc. Photo/ Bevan Conley
Crowds packed in early at Raetihi Showgrounds to catch the best glimpse of their favourite cowboys competing in the 68th Waimarino Rodeo.
The annual three-day event kicked off on Friday with the local events and rounded up on Sunday with top riders from all over New Zealand.
Sam Church in the 2nd Division Bull Ride. Photo/ Bevan Conley
Organiser Kath McLean
said apart from a few cowboys getting crunched with minor injuries, everything was kept pretty tame.
"We pleased with the way everything ran. The crowd was enjoying it and it was just a really good weekend."