Tasmania's Cattlemen's Challenge renews high country spirit and enthusiasm for future

Every year hundreds of horses and riders from across Tasmania assemble at the Harveydale Rodeo Grounds in the state's north for an event with roots going back more than 130 years.

This year competitor numbers at the Cattlemen's Challenge were down to less than 50.

The grounds, usually overflowing with up to 2,000 spectators, were stripped back to family members and a few key supporters.

One of the riders competing in the open division was Rodney Spillane.

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Article written by: Luke Radford