Fairlie-based cowgirl Kate Hughes and her horse Sister kick up dust at the National Rodeo Finals held at Waikouaiti on Saturday. Fairlie cowgirl Kate Hughes had wrapped up the New Zealand barrel racing title before the National Rodeo Finals in Waikouaiti on Saturday. It was her first national title after finishing runner-up three times, including last season. ‘‘We’re so blessed to have a rodeo family like we do.’’Hughes has been competing in rodeo for 26 years, having started when she was a teenager. Sister also has three other siblings barrel racing on the New Zealand rodeo circuit.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 15, 2026 16:36 UTC