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events held in

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Australian Professional Rodeo Association

The largest and oldest event is run by the

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, held each year in January over 4 days at the

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. The APRA event was first held in 1960 as the first in

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history.

Australian Bushmen's Capmdraft & Rodeo Association

ABCRA's event is held at the

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during the

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National Rodeo Association

NRA's event is held over three Saturdays in late November and early December with events held at

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and the Sunshine Coast in

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National Rodeo Council of Australia

NRCA's event is held in November in

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over two nights in conjunction with a 3-day Professional Colt Starting Challenge.

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