It’s official! Former Australian champion bullrider, Wade McCarthy will retire from rough-riding after the National Championships in Tamworth this January. Wade rode his last bullride in the west at the Mogumber New Year’s Eve rodeo taking out first place in the bullride and steer ride in typically good form.
Wade’s career in (out?) of the saddle has spanned 20 years and the twenty-nine year old says he’s getting a bit old for the bitter punishment inflicted in the ring. With two young boys, aged 6 and 3, there’s no doubt the Gingin-based boiler-maker will have plenty to keep him busy and luckily we will still see him work his magic in the arena in other events such as the steer wresting and roping where he can spend more time in the saddle than out.
Fellow competitors and fans paid tribute to Wade after his final ride at Mogumber forming a guard of honour and throwing their hats in the ring simultaneously in what was described as the highlight of the evening.
