ONE of the region's most exciting young riders has saddled up to defeat some of the world's best riders.
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Rocky Glen Cowboy, Linden Raaen has been crowned the under 12-13 World Champion Mini Bull Rider in Las Vegas Nevada.
Travelling to the United states with his Mum Cathy, Dad Tony and sister MacKenzie, Raaen held his nerve to reach the Junior Rough Stock Finals finals event.
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Ranked third in the ABCRA Junior All Round Cowboy and second in the Junior Steer Ride 11-U14 standings, Raaen claimed the latest accolade of his young career by bringing home the Mini Bull Riding world title.
"It's a big responsibility being the champion, representing your country and your family in the sport of rodeo," Raaen said.
Not only did the young rider claim the Mini Bull Riding world title, but he also took out third place in the Junior Saddle Bronc event.
To celebrate the win, the family attended a go round of the PRCA National Finals Rodeo, an event that Linden hopes to one day compete at.
To cap off the whirlwind tour, Raaen got the chance to meet his idol and reigning- five-time PRCRA Bull Riding Champion Sage Kimzey.
The family will now return to Rocky Glen, while Raaen will shift his focus to more local competitions.
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
