Community & Business
18 September, 2024
Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo is on again
Get ready to kick up some dust because the Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo is on again later this month.
Get ready to kick up some dust because the Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo is on again later this month. Spectators can catch all the thrills and spills at the tiny community of Nevertire’s biggest annual event.
More than 10 times the population of the entire village packed out the Noel Waters Oval last year, and the 2024 event is set to be even bigger and better than ever.
Tom Russ, president of We of the Nevertire, the volunteer organising committee of the Nevertire Rodeo, said he was looking forward to another action-packed day of rodeo and horse sports.
“Last year we were blown away with the number of spectators and entrants for our first event in three years. More than 150 riders entertained over 1200 spectators for a cracking return to the rodeo circuit,” said Tom.
“This year we’ve teamed up with the Cobar Rodeo committee again to continue our ‘Best in the West’ competition. Riders who compete in the Open Barrels, Open Bull Ride, Open Saddlebronc, and Open Bareback at Nevertire, and then at the Cobar Rodeo the following weekend, are battling it out for the chance to win bragging rights and incredible custom ‘Best in the West’ belt buckles.
“It was a huge success last year, and I’m looking forward to heading over to Cobar to present the winners.”
As well as the open events, spectators at the Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo will be able to cheer on riders in the Novice Bullride, Saddlebronc and Bareback events, Ladies, Junior and Juvenile Barrel Racing, Junior and Juvenile Steer Rides, and Dog Jumping.
The ever popular local ‘Donkey Race’ is also back again, as well as a Locals Steer Ride, giving amateurs from the community the opportunity to put their skills to the test.
“It’s not just the pros on show. We know the locals like to get involved too, and the donkey race and local steer ride is always a good laugh and test of skills and courage,” added Tom.
“Gates will open from 12pm, and there will be a full bar and barbecue facilities onsite. We’ll have EFTPOS available, but we also recommend cash as the service in Nevertire can be dodgy at the best of times, let alone with an extra thousand people in town,” Tom joked.
“There’s also limited shade and seating so feel free to bring along your own chair and your best big cowboy hat.”
The not-for-profit event is run by a dedicated group of volunteers from the community, with all funds raised from the rodeo donated back into the region.
“The committee was started almost two decades ago as a way to bring the community together for fun day out and to raise money for local causes. It’s volunteers on the gate, running the bar and cooking the barbecue. Donating their time to put on a cracking event to bring everyone together and raise money for the community.
“It’s also important I acknowledge our sponsors, without their continued support we just wouldn’t be able to put on the event,” added Tom.
“Thank you to Atmos Renewables for coming back onboard as our major sponsor as well as the Nevertire Hotel, Western Rivers Vets, JMD Bulk Haulage, Western Farm Machinery, IOR Rural, Mackay’s Ag and Earthmoving, Three Rivers Machinery, Shute Bell Lawler, Rasmussen Transport, Adam Boyd Rural Contracting, Ryan Mason Engineering, MTR Harvesting, Elders Warren Macquarie Toyota, Warren Meathouse, Ray White Richardson Sinclair, JR Cropspraying, IGA Warren + Liquor, Lottie Rae Art, RDA Orana, Delta Agribusiness Nevertire and Quigley Farms.”
Nominations for riders are now open via ABCRA, with up to $10,000 in prize money up for grabs.
