WHAT DO TEDR DO?

TEDR holds monthly events during the dry season which are open to both male and female riders of all ages and capabilities.

TEDR events include:

  • Divisional Barrel Racing - broken up into Led-line, Junior (under 18) and Senior (over 18) Divisions. Competitors race against the clock in a qualifying round to be placed in either Division 1, 2, 3 or our new Novice division. Their final run is then against other competitors who ran a similar time.
  • Pole - Bending - broken up into the age groups of 6 and under, 7-12 years, 13-17 years, 18-34 years and our new group the Masters 35+ years. Competitors must navigate a course of 6 bending poles in the 'American Style' bending pattern
  • Dummy Roping - again broken up into the same age groups as the pole bending with the exception of the Masters, this event was introduced to give members a chance to test their skills at roping, without having to negotiate the rope on horseback or on real cattle. Competitors will stand behind a dummy calf and rope a total of 6 times gaining points for catching. The competitor with the most catches wins the contest.
  • Jackpot Barrels - Open to all ages, competitors race against each other to win a cash prize.


Many of our members are highly skilled horse people who are keen to pass on their knowledge and enthusiasm through training clinics and fun days. We hope to hold a number of clinics and events in the future.


WHAT IS DIVISIONAL BARREL RACING?

Divisional barrel racing is a little different to the format currently run at rodeo events.  Juniors and seniors get one run around the course and their time is recorded.  This time determines whether the rider will compete in the first, second, third or novice division.  Each rider then gets another run around the course against the other riders in their division.  Points are awarded to the fastest five riders in each division.


WHY COMPETE IN DIVISIONAL BARREL RACING?

Because riders are split into divisions determined by their average times, it means they are only competing against riders who record similar times.  This means that newcomers to the sport will have the opportunity to collect points in the lower divisions and still be in the running to win awards at the end of year presentations.

If you'd like to know more about the National Rodeo Council of Australia, you can go to their website, www.nationalrodeocouncil.com.au/