BOB Holder of Cootamundra has earned the highest accolade in the sport of rodeo after being inducted into the sport’s hall of fame.
Mr Holder, 87, has been competing in the sport for 71 years and his career highlights have allowed him to ride in the US and travel extensively on the Australian circuit too.
The real estate agent describes himself as “semi retired” but is still well connected to the industry. And as far as rodeo goes he competes in team roping and is often labelled as the oldest competing cowboy.
On Tuesday, in Warwick, he was inducted into the Australian Professional Rodeo Association hall of fame. And to further enhance his enjoyment of the sport he was able to watch his daughter Kerrie ride her 12-year-old gelding Dually in the barrel race at the national finals.
Kerrie has had a successful year and currently holds seventh position on the national standings.
“Dad just loves the sport, and he continues to do what he loves and stays involved,” Kerrie said.
- Fairfax journalist Nikki Reynolds is a former recipient of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association Media Person of the year award.
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
