There were plenty of thrills – and spills – when the cowboys and cowgirls from across Cape York and beyond vied for the prizemoney on offer at the 2025 Laura Rodeo and Campdraft. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
They may not have been in the arena with the cowboys and cowgirls, but there was no disputing thousands of fans were celebrating every ridden time and wincing at every spill during four days of thrilling rodeo and campdraft action in Laura at the weekend.
Shae Pasetti shows off her skill during the steer undecorating. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Another bumper crowd made the 2025 Laura Rodeo and Campdraft another year to remember from 26-29 June, with some of Cape York and Far North Queensland’s best rodeo athletes – and more than a few junior rising stars determined to make a name for themselves – showing off their skill and grit as they pitted themselves against both man and beast.
Full results for the event were not available when the Cape York Weekly went to press.
Nathan Holdsworth on his way to a 56-point ride in the saddle bronc on Sunday morning. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
To find out who took home the silverware, prizemoney and bragging rights, keep an eye on the Laura Rodeo and Campdraft Association Facebook page.
Jessica Johnston, Tanay and Lorzie Martin, and Pierotta Bagiri. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Marnie Bee shows her success to the big crowd watching the steer undecorating at the Laura Rodeo and Campdraft on 29 June. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Chanel Crisp and Ruby Myles. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Jess and Darren Myles, Caroline and Trevor Crisp, and Jess Murray. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Ben Heap gets some air during the saddle bronc. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Kaylahny, Zahlieka and Hayley Royee. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Mac Cureton gets sideways as he attempts to bring down his steer. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Brody Bassford and Samantha Norris. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Some of the rising stars of the Far North Queensland rodeo scene delivered some impressive displays during four days of action at Laura. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Grace Lane, Alyse McRobb and Sam Bubb. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Junior cowboy Levi Murray works on a 59-point effort in the rodeo arena. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Sandra and Jordan Ferraro, Amelia Rouse and Sam Simmons. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Tim McAuley had plenty of crowd support during section one of the steer wrestling at the weekend. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Wayne Finch and John Hacking. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
The dust flies as Hanna Corica begins her run. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Ashlee Scarcella and Jeremy Stainkey. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Jamie Clarke and Jake Smith. Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Mia Smith and Ashkee Michelle (front), and Taylor Byrne, Maddox Smith and Gabi Spence (back). Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
Will Hilder and Logan Giuffrida Photo: Chisa Hasegawa.
