#143 Team Australia Takes on the IFYR – Youth Rodeo, Big Dreams, and Long Flights

Jul 15, 2025

In this exciting episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox catches up with Team Australia at the 33rd Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

With nearly 1,000 competitors and $250,000 in cash and prizes on the line, Team Australia made the 30-hour journey from Down Under to compete against the best young rodeo athletes in the world. You’ll meet team members Holly Bryant, Macie Creevey, and team leader Kylee Ferguson as they share what it’s like to “mount out” on unfamiliar horses, ride in front of huge crowds, and represent their country with pride.

Hear about their adventures in America, culture shock (hello, Vegemite!), hot chocolate, jet lag, and what’s next when they return home—including the brand-new International Rodeo Challenge in Australia. It’s a fun, inspiring, and global look at rodeo youth culture that you don’t want to miss!

IFYR and Team Australia:

https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFinalsYouthRodeo/

IFYR Official Website

https://www.facebook.com/youthrodeoorganisation

https://www.youthrodeo.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/ifyrshawnee/

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Official Website:

https://beyondthechutes.show/

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