Competitor Information

• All nominations are online through ABCRA iCompete
• Nominations open at 10:00am on Tuesday, 16 June.
• Nominations close at 5:00pm on Friday, 3 July.
• No late entries will be accepted under any circumstances.

The following events will be conducted over two rounds and aggregate (round 1 – Friday, round 2 – Saturday), with prize money and points awarded for each round and the aggregate:

• Open Bull Ride
• Open Saddle Bronc
• Open Bareback
• Open Breakaway Roping
• Open Steer Wrestling
• Open Rope & Tie
• Ladies Barrel Race

Prize money will be allocated as:

• Round 1 - 33%
• Round 2 - 33%
• Aggregate - 33%

All remaining events will be conducted as straight-out contests.

All prize money other than State of Origin and Mazda Relay Challenge will be paid directly through ABCRA.

Competitors must collect their:

• Back number
• Competitor wristband

from the Competitors Office prior to competing.

Order of Events will be made available as soon as possible. Please note that the order of events may be subject to change. Any amendments will be communicated through the rodeo’s official Facebook page.

The State of Origin competition will be conducted as an invitational event. 

Invitations will be emailed directly to eligible competitors. We strongly encourage invited competitors to accept their invitation, as the State of Origin is one of the showcase events of the weekend and is highly valued by both our competitors and the local community.

The following awards will be presented:

• All Round Cowboy
• All Round Cowgirl
• Junior All Round Cowboy
• Junior All Round Cowgirl

Winners will receive buckles/sashes and prize money.

All events will be conducted under current ABCRA Rules and Regulations.

Access to competitor areas is restricted to:

• Competitors
• Authorised personnel
• Parents/guardians with a Junior Companion Wristband

For the safety of all participants, competitors are asked to follow directions from rodeo officials at all times.

Competitor Passes

Each competitor will receive:

• One complimentary weekend entry pass

Passes will be emailed to the contact details recorded with ABCRA.

Junior Companion Passes

Junior competitors aged 11 years and under will receive:

• One complimentary weekend companion pass

The pass will be emailed to the registered ABCRA companion.

Companions must attend the Competitors Office on arrival to receive their wristband.

Competitor Camping

Competitors wishing to camp in the designated competitor campground do not need to book online.

All other camping areas must be booked online prior to arrival.

Campground booking link: https://mareebarodeo.com.au/tickets-2

Horse Yards & Temporary Fencing

• Temporary horse fencing (area size limits will apply)
• Competitors are responsible for maintaining their camp and horse area.
• All manure, feed, and rubbish must be cleaned up before departure.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping keep the grounds clean and safe for everyone.

After the competition wraps up, we invite all competitors, families, officials, and supporters to relax and enjoy the atmosphere at the Great Northern Hill Bar.

Open until 12 midnight on Saturday (no under 18 after 10pm), it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow competitors, celebrate the weekend’s achievements, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes the rodeo community so special.

No tickets are required – everyone is welcome.