Latest update September 22nd, 2026 10:30 AM
Plenty of action anticipated today as Rodeo takes centre stage
The day has finally arrived and its Rodeo time again and the place to be is the Rising Sun Turf Club, Arima Park, West Coast Berbice, where the Rising Sun Rodeo Committee brings off a grand one day action packed
Top performers posing with organiser Fazal Habubulla after collecting their rewards last year, many of whom will be in action today.
event. The Vaqueros and other participants from overseas and other parts of Guyana, including far flung interior areas have all arrived for what is expected to be a wild day of action on the Coast.
A large crowd is expected to throng the venue for the annual event and what is anticipated to be the biggest Rodeo spectacle. With more accommodation now in place, patrons will be able to view the activity in absolute comfort.
Over the past week the organisers used the opportunity to formalize preparations and made sure every system is in place. The venue was also tested with a few trial runs using mostly local cowboys and according to coordinator and President of The Rising Sun Rodeo Committee, Fazal Habibulla, all systems worked perfectly.
According to Habibulla, he and his West Berbice Posse led by seasoned cowboy Keino Hardcourt, which makes up the bulk of the local brigade from the area, were also in action during the week and are well prepared to defend their turf.
Over 12 different activities in the various categories are slated to be staged and over $3million of dollars in prizes including cash and trophies are up for grabs.
With more accommodation now in place patrons will be able to view the activity in absolute comfort.
The number of participants has increased significantly with overseas contingent from Brazil, Suriname and Venezuela, Peru along with those from the far flung areas including Lethem, the Rupununi Savannahs and the Corentyne River being involved in exercises on the Rising Sun Arima Park arena.
According to Habibulla, “It will be a day full of fun and frolic” and he is urging patrons to come in their numbers and come early, because the event will start on time. With the Ministry of Tourism also adding the activity to its calendar of events, thousands of visitors, tourist those from the interior and ‘coastlanders’ alike are also expected to swarm the venue for the ‘wild day of action on the coast.’
Among the activities listed to be held are steer roping, bare back broncos which will also see the females getting into action. There are also male and female barrel race, wild cow milking, calf roping, wild bull riding, Saddle bronco and the popular Tug O War event and the Rodeo King and Queen competition.
The clown and joker are expected to be special feature on the day’s activity again. The day’s action is set to kick off at 11:00hrs. (Samuel Whyte)
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