Bob Holder is the world's oldest competing cowboy. At 94 years of age, he was honoured at one of Australia’s most beloved rodeos at Mt. Isa Mines, and still had a few tips and tricks to share for young up and comers.
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00:00You must have a good horse that needs you, but always keep trying, never give up, and the day you give up, that's the end of you.
00:06Meet Bob, the oldest competing cowboy in the world at 93 years old.
00:12A Cootamundra local, Bob Holder makes the 2,200 kilometre journey to the Mount Isa Rodeo every year, but this year was special.
00:24He was honoured with an exclusive over 90s belt buckle, a tribute to his legacy that inspires generations of riders across the country.
00:46Today it's been so lovely that we can honour Bob Holder who is our oldest competitor at 93 years.
00:52He's a true gentleman of the sport.
00:55With a 78-year career under his belt, the 93-year-old reveals how he's stayed so active for so long.
01:02Get up and keep going, eat good tuck and drink a bit of whiskey and a bit of beer.
01:07At the event, Mr Holder rode with the youngest roping competitor, nine-year-old Tate Smith from Tamworth, NSW.
01:15With an 84-year age gap between them, they raced down the arena, ropes in hand, proving age is just a number.