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DANNY SALGADO’s Rodeo career of “BULLS, BAREBACK and BULLOCKS” spanned 25 years. From his first “Out” in the National Rodeo Association’s (S. E. QLD) Dalby Rodeo in 1970, to his last
“ Go ‘Round ” in 1995 at the Pittsworth’s Leagues Club Rodeo on “The Black Slug,” Danny claims to have had the “ Best Job in the World.”
Danny pursued his career in this unique sport throughout the Australia Rodeo circuit calendars, (He never felt the need to contest overseas) alongside Australian Rodeo Champions of the ilk of Kenny Coleman, Ross Piper, Clem Young, Shane Connolly (Pittsworth) and the McPhee Brothers. All Legends in their own right.
Danny turned Professional in 1975 at Mount Isa’s Kalkadoon Park Rodeo, and went on, (fortunately with no major injuries but a couple of broken bones) to experience career highlights of, riding time on some of the most notorious, unridden bucking bulls in the business. His first N.S. W. Rodeo in Cowra saw him best“Three Aces” At the Brymaroo Rodeo in 1974. Danny was the first cowboy to draw and ride time on “Point Danger” This bull went on to become one of the best bucking bulls in Australian Rodeo history.
Danny drew “Point Danger“ again in 1980 at the Petrie Rodeo. That time the bull squared the deal in “real quick time”.
Meeting and marrying Kathy Carson in 1981, Danny cut back on his rodeo commitments. They lived in Mount Tyson where Danny worked for Janke Brothers.
The Salgados moved to Pittsworth in 1985 where Danny started with Mclean Farms, (he now holds the position of Piggery Operations Manager) and became involved with the local sporting community via the Pittsworth Leagues and Junior Leagues committees. During the 1980’s Danny helped organise several rodeos at this club.
Still participating in rodeo reunions when he gets the opportunity, Danny will share that infamous adrenalin rush with Shane Connolly, (Pittsworth) Graham Heffernan, (Darwin) Lance Anderson, (Melbourne) Mitch Deans, (Gold Coast) Col Wilson, (Adelaide) and Steve Thorn, (Camberden) in Melbourne on Saturday 9th May, where he will compete in the “Legends of Rodeo Challenge” This event will be part of the “P.B.R. Bundaberg Rum Bull Riding Series Final” held at the Rod Laver Arena in support of the“Jane McGrath Foundation”
Danny sends out his personal invitation to Pittsworth residents to join himself and Shane Connolly at “The Bash” Friday 1st May for some great family style fun centred on T. J. Welding’s Mechanical Bull Shoot Out. As with Shane, Danny will be only too pleased to “Meet & Greet” Talk about his experiences in Rodeo and advise potential cowboys of the pros & cons of the bull ride.

SEE YOU AT THE BASH

Laurie Muggleton

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