“If our famous red dirt of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo arena could talk, the stories would be of a world class competition, record entries, riders from across the nation, fairy-tale endings, brilliant bulls and broncs, whip-fast times, fearless cowboys and cowgirls, a wave of super talented juniors, and a joyous wedding that silenced the capacity stadium,” Ms Flecker said.
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