All smiles. Sisters from Wandong, Madison and Zoe Beattie. Photos: Rechelle Zammit and Nicholas Spandler
Local pride, packed stands and a shared love of rodeo brought the community together at the Shepparton Rodeo on Friday night.
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From families lining the rails to riders giving it their all, our photographer Rechelle Zammit captured a night where community spirit was on full display.
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Hats off to an action-packed night. Shepparton's Leon Sims, 3.
Katie Pierce competing in the junior barrel race event.
Beveridge's Max Oakley, 1, with his dad Brodie Oakley and mum Samantha Sturdy.
Bringing together new friends. Melbourne's Samantha Winnick and Tia Wilkins with Shepparton's Gordon Heilmann and Robin Heilmann.
Kodah Lovett competed in the junior barrel racing event..
Amber Cooper from Lancefield and Janine Smith from Riverstone manned their business stall at the rodeo.
FastSec Security’s Rachell Beaty, from Shepparton and Dan Wilson from Bendigo.
Katie Pierce rounded out a strong performance in the junior barrel racing event.