Charles Sturt University's College Rodeo Club is helping teach people of all ages and abilities the ropes of rodeoing, with vet student Lachlan Cameron at the forefront.

A keen bull and bronco rider himself, Mr Cameron said he realised their was no safe way to try out the activity other than diving straight into the deep end.

"When I first got into it, I had to actually go to a rodeo, rock up with no training and give it a go, I had no idea what would happen really," he said.

"It's dangerous, so heaps of kids were getting busted up and injured, really hurting themselves, just because it was the only option for them to get involved."

The Wagga club started up in 2020, but had to remain mostly online due to the pandemic restrictions.

Mr Cameron said they relied a lot on posting 'how-to' videos online, teaching people how to use equipment and the theory of rodeoing, but since restrictions have eased, the real training has begun.

"We hold training days one Saturday a month out at Coolamon where we have a world-class ex-saddle bronco and bull rider to coach us, and there's a proper arena and everything set up," he said.

"That means we also get to work with different experience levels, so there's easier bulls for beginners who arc up a bit but are much friendlier, and as people get more experienced, the harder stock comes in.

"It basically helps people go from simply interested to being serious competitors."

While securing insurance was the hardest part, according to Mr Cameron, he said the club is now covered under the university and the Australian Bushmen's Campdraft and Rodeo Association, which is "the insurance body for all rodeos in Australia".

The club now has roughly 200 members from young teens to old ropers both giving it a try and watching the entertainment, as well as a "pretty even 50-50 split of men and women".

"We also throw a lot of social events at the Red Steer once a month to raise money for training days, and they usually reach capacity for the pub every time," Mr Cameron said.

Anyone interested in watching or trying their hand at rodeoing can attend this month's training day tomorrow from 9.30am at 44 Dycers Lane, Coolamon.

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