Harden Murrumburrah Twin Towns Rodeo committee bucks the trend

They rely on a small number of older members of the community year in and year out to keep the community events alive.

A group of young people in Harden Murrumburrah are bucking this trend.

They have taken it upon themselves to deliver their town, the region and the rodeo community another event.

The Harden Murrumburrah Twin Towns Rodeo committee formed in 2014 and set themselves the target of re-establishing the towns defunct rodeo.

What started as an idea at a party, turned in to a committee and provided the direction and focus needed to deliver the event.

The rodeo has had a ten year hiatus, however the same families are now involved via the next generation.

Several committee members such as Secretary, Kristy Brown (Leitner) now have young families themselves and remember what it was like when they went to the rodeo as children.

"We had a great time going to the local rodeo as kids and we wanted our children to experience the fun," Kristy said.

"A town like Harden Murrumburrah has a great sense of community and we just needed to harness that feeling and turn it into action."

The committee has held fundraisers, attracted sponsorship and engaged the local Shire Council to bring the town and the region a landmark event.

"Most of us haven't been on many committees before and we are all around the late 20s early 30's mark, so we have learnt quickly how to get the job done."

The Twin Towns Rodeo has managed to raise approximately $25,000 over the last 12 months through team penning events, raffles, sponsorship and old fashioned hard work.

President Marcus Ashton has used his welding skills and love for the sport to make new gates for the arena.

The Harden Fuel Supplies Twin Town Rodeo will be held at the Harden Racecourse this Saturday November 21 commencing at 9am, with the grand opening at 1pm.

Ticket prices are adults $15, under 18's $5, under 6's- free and a family or four is $35.