ROOKIE
STEER
WRESTLER
MAKING
BIG WAVES
IN ARENA
By Erin Jusseaume
Australian Steer Wrestler Kodie Jang made big waves at
this years RFD-TV The American.
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Not only did the Aussie become the first Australian to
qualify for the semi-finals, he also did it with that true blue
Australian style.
Jang who originally hails from Townsville, entered a
qualifier in Stigler, Oklahoma at the start of the year.
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“I had a mate who asked if I could travel with him to the
jackpot. I had no idea it was a qualifier for the American
and I honestly entered in the event at the last minute,”
said Jang with a laugh.
Being able to stay up with the big guns of the sport, Jang
says that he doesn’t have time to hit the gym so he stays
fit the old fashioned way.
“When I’m not working horses, I am working as a farrier,”
said Jang.
“Shoeing horses keeps me pretty fit,” he added.
Now as he looks to have the possibility of entering the
biggest rodeo in the world, to compete along side living
legends of the sport in all events, Jang still steps onto
his horse with that unique North Queensland style of
rodeoing.
“Rodeo is a business here in the states, and I am learning
how to make a living from being a rodeo athlete. It’s very
different from back home,” said Jang.
Currently the Aussie steer wrestler is based in Texas, and
ready to hit the road this season hoping to hit a number
of big name rodeos.
Jang finished 21 in the 2017 PRCA Rookie Standings,
and hopes to climb the ladder as he hits the 2018 season.
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