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Harvey Dickson, left, and his guests welcomed the crowd during the grand opening ceremony at the inaugural Easter rodeo at Boyup Brook.
Camera IconHarvey Dickson, left, and his guests welcomed the crowd during the grand opening ceremony at the inaugural Easter rodeo at Boyup Brook. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman, Bob Garnant

Rodeo fans gathered to enjoy the thrills and spills at the inaugural Harvey Dickson Easter Rodeo on Sunday at Boyup Brook.

Rodeo fans enjoyed some of WA’s best competitors performing in their specialities of rough stock riding, barrel racing and all the roping events.

Double Barrel Entertainment co-ordinator Mark Kestel said the successful Easter rodeo would return next year with some new ideas to invigorate the sport and bring back the fans.

The Harvey Dickson Rodeo will be held on October 31.

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Junior rodeo competitors Josh Gilham, 11, Coby McCarthy, 10, and Koha Wilke, 10.
Camera IconJunior rodeo competitors Josh Gilham, 11, Coby McCarthy, 10, and Koha Wilke, 10. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman, Bob Garnant
Candence Bolsenbrock, 12, rodeo mini princess Aliyah Jacklin, 10, and Alexis Watts, 11.
Camera IconCandence Bolsenbrock, 12, rodeo mini princess Aliyah Jacklin, 10, and Alexis Watts, 11. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman
Pilbara cowboy Xaiver Cox, 16, and Kimberley bull rider Jefferey Benning.
Camera IconPilbara cowboy Xaiver Cox, 16, and Kimberley bull rider Jefferey Benning. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman
Michael Tatnell, of Arthur River, Cody Meade, of Donnybrook, and Erin Lysaght, of Donnybrook.
Camera IconMichael Tatnell, of Arthur River, Cody Meade, of Donnybrook, and Erin Lysaght, of Donnybrook. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman
Claudia Gutzeit, of Busselton, Darne Wilde, of Busselton, and Prue and Neil Roberts, of Dunsborough.
Camera IconClaudia Gutzeit, of Busselton, Darne Wilde, of Busselton, and Prue and Neil Roberts, of Dunsborough. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman, Bob Garnant
Perth rodeo fans included Keith Lapsconbe, Colin Lynch and Paddy McGuinness.
Camera IconPerth rodeo fans included Keith Lapsconbe, Colin Lynch and Paddy McGuinness. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman
Perth fans Leanne Snyder, Laura Koedyls, Rachel Laurence and Louise Curtin.
Camera IconPerth fans Leanne Snyder, Laura Koedyls, Rachel Laurence and Louise Curtin. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman
Collie bull rider Reece Jasper and Pilbara saddle bronc rider Cody Brennan both won their respective events at Harvey Dickson's inaugural Easter rodeo at Boyup Brook.
Camera IconCollie bull rider Reece Jasper and Pilbara saddle bronc rider Cody Brennan both won their respective events at Harvey Dickson's inaugural Easter rodeo at Boyup Brook. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman

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