Some of the Team Australia members and parents from the Australian Youth Rodeo Organisation took a moment for an interview and photo on the morning of July 17, the final day for the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. Shown, front row from left, are Kate Todd, Ruby Todd, Cade Ferguson, back row, Leigh Holley and Ruby Ruckwood. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Corissa Evans of Malanda, Queensland, Australia, rounds the third barrel on the morning of July 17, the final day of competition at the IFYR. Evans is the daughter of Pamela Evans. She also competes in pole bending.
Sarah Holley of Charleville, Queensland, Australia, competes in barrel racing during the IFYR on the morning of July 17. Holley is the daughter of Leigh Holley. She also competes in pole bending.
A member of Team Australia carries their country's flag on the morning of July 13 at the IFYR.
“Aussie, Aussie, Aussie” was a frequent refrain from announcers Monty Stephens and Rob Smets during the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) in Shawnee when a Team Australia contestant would compete.
This year, Team Australia, which has been competing in the IFYR since 2017, includes four contestants who compete in barrel racing and pole bending and one who competes in the rough stock events. Th…
