Watch: 7 Best Cowboys Go Up Against 7 Best Bulls as Record Crowds Dressed in Attractive Outfits Attend Popular Rodeo Event

Published 05/02/2023, 2:22 PM EDT

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Just a few weeks left before the 2023 PBR World Finals, and already the bull riding community is buzzing with excitement. PBR Australia recently featured Dittmann Bucking Bulls, which made the Australian fans go wild in addition to all the hype around the main event. The Bloomsbury cowboy arena served as the setting for the occasion. The seven greatest cowboys in PBR Australia faced off against the seven finest bulls in a unique competition. But there was something else besides the fierceness of the competition that helped elevate the occasion.

According to 7NEWS Mackay, this was a major event leading up to the 2023 PBR World Finals, so it was expected to be spectacular. The PBR Australia events not only pit the finest riders and bulls against one another but also include extra attractions like a music night to keep the crowd entertained. The locals helped out tremendously, and their participation was crucial to the success of the activities.

A remarkable day for the bull riding fans

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Macaulie Leather, Sam Woodall, Aaron Kleier, Jake Curr, Lachlan Richardson, Kurt Shephard, and Cody Heffernan were among the bull riders, guaranteeing a tense atmosphere. These seven riders are Australia’s best PBR bull riders, and they certainly didn’t let the fans down. Macaulie Leather, Australia’s number one cowboy, rode the bull Dirt Road Dollars to the delight of the audience and the announcer. The judges awarded him 86 points, which is about what you’d expect from the national champion. His buzzer lasted a perfect 8 seconds.

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More than 3,000 people attended the two-day event over the weekend, as reported by Jason Dittmann in an interview with 7NEWS Mackay. Some of the crowd even camped out in the arena, impressed by the performances of the national cowboys. The locals pitched in to assist with the celebrations after the main entertainment ended, as 7NEWS Mackay reported. The locals joined in the celebrations, which featured a music night, showcasing their own distinctive fashion sense and amazing ensembles.

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The 2023 PBR World Finals

A showdown between the top two Brazilian cowboys, who are now 1 and 2 in the rankings, would be a fitting main event for the 2023 PBR World Finals. Kaique Pacheco, the 2018 PBR world champion, is presently in first place with 980 points. Pacheco has already shown himself to be a rising star in the PBR by taking home the Rookie of the Year title for 2015. Two-time PBR world champion, Jose Vitor Leme, is doing his best to close the 74-point gap between him and the leader.

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The 2022 PBR World Finals were likewise a fierce competition, with the top five spots going to Brazilian cowboys and Kaique Pacheco, who was vying for another victory. However, American cowboy Daylon Swearingen won the 2022 PBR World Finals with a total of 1,567 points and a total of $1,585,445.

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