03/06/2026
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๐ค A new chapter in Australian rodeo will be launched at the 2026 Mount Isa Rodeo, with the inaugural Ladies Bronc Series set to debut.๐
The event will featue 12 elite female competitors, including the potential for two to three world-class international riders, the Ladies Buckjump Series will celebrate the grit, courage and extraordinary skill of women in rodeo, while shining a spotlight on one of Australiaโs oldest and most iconic rodeo traditions.
๐คThe event will carry prize money equal to novice events, with a purse of $2,000โ$2,500, alongside the presentation of the Inaugural Ladies Bronc Riding Series Buckle, set to become one of the most coveted prizes in womenโs rodeo.
๐While the discipline faded from the spotlight during the 1980s, the spirit of the sport never disappeared.
Female riders continued to compete quietly across the country, and in late 2025, a major opportunity emerged through the Australian Professional Rodeo Association to reignite the series and bring Ladies Bronc Riding back to centre arena.
Now, in 2026, Mount Isa Rodeo is delivering a showcase that not only celebrates women in rodeo, but also educates audiences about the deep history of the sport and its connection to the traditional Australian stock saddle.
๐ฌDr Hayley Rose BVSc, Director of Ladies Bronc Riding Australia said numbers were on the increase and the number of rodeos supporting were also on the increase.
โWe have seen a huge surge in numbers in the past six months. We pride ourself on showcasing professional cowgirls and their skills, riding on Australiaโs biggest rodeo stages on good quality horses is what we aim to do,โ she said.
๐๏ธ 2026 MOUNT ISA RODEO:
Fri 7th August โ Sun 9th August 2026
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