19 September 2023 - Excitement is building for the third annual Nevertire Rodeo after a three-year hiatus. Flooding last year and the pandemic cancelled the event for several years and the not-for-profit organisation who puts on the event can’t wait to have punters kicking up dust on Sunday the 1^st of the October long weekend.

Tom Russ, President of We of the Nevertire, the local committee organising the Nevertire Rodeo, and a prize winning saddlebronc rider, said he was very excited to have the event back this year.

“It’s been a long time coming and we are so looking forward to having everyone back in our little village,” said Russ.

“It should be a cracking day, with an action-packed schedule of rodeo events planned, market stalls, and a full bar and food facilities on site.”

This year, the committee has also teamed up with the Cobar Rodeo committee to offer a “Best in the West” competition.

“With the Cobar Rodeo on the Saturday of the long weekend, and the Nevertire Rodeo on the Sunday, we thought it was a fantastic idea to offer a ‘best in the west’ prize to entice top riders from around the country to make their way out West for our events,” added Russ.

“The aggregate winners in the Open Bullride, Open Saddlebronc and Open Bareback over the two rodeos will walk away with a gorgeous Bob Berg Buckle to be presented at Nevertire on Sunday,” said Russ.

Jason Collins on 'Broken Promise' Photo:Jodie Adams

As well as the Open events, punters at the Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo will be able to cheer on riders in the Novice Bullride, Saddlebronc and Bareback events, Ladies and Junior Barrel Racing, Steer Rides and Dog Jumping. The committee are also working through plans for the ever popular local “Donkey Race” as well as a Locals Steer Ride, giving amateurs from the community the opportunity to put their skills to the test.

“It’s not just the pros on show. We know the locals like to get involved too, and the donkey race and local steer ride is always a good laugh and test of skills and courage,” said Russ.     

The not-for-profit event is run by a dedicated group of volunteers from the community, with all funds raised from the rodeo donated back into the region.

“In the past we’ve donated funds to the Nevertire Hall for vital repairs, the tennis club for new nets, the local pony club and other worthy organisations,” said Russ.

Lane Howlett on 'Full Throttle' Photo: Jodie Adams

“A big thanks must go to the hardworking committee and our sponsors; without these guys we wouldn’t be able to go ahead.” 

The 2018 and 2019 events saw more than 1,200 spectators and competitors take over the small village of Nevertire.

The Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo will be held on Sunday 1^st October. Gates will open at 12pm, with the official afterparty to follow at the Nevertire Hotel.

A big thank you to sponsors Atmos Renewables, Nevertire Hotel, Ryan Mason Engineering, IOR Rural, Mackay’s Ag and Earthmoving, Western Rivers Veterinary Group, Evolv Physiotherapy, Delta Agribusiness, Shute Bell Lawler, Rassmussen Transport, Larkin Transport, Limitless Engineering, MTR Harvesting, Warren IGA + Liquor, The Rural Trader, Adam Boyd Rural Contracting, Dubbo Steel Supplies, Zoetis, Mullengudgery Station, Makin’ 8 Rodeo Company and Warren Meat House.