Caboolture’s sold-out bull riding event saw Tamworth cowboy Lachlan Slade capture his first victory of the season, boosting his place in the national standings and thrilling a packed Queensland State Equestrian Centre.
Slade’s Breakthrough Performance
The Caboolture Invitational on 30 August 2025 featured more than 30 professional riders and a strong field of juniors in QSEC Arena. Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade claimed his fifth career buckle, moving into 17th in the national rankings and within reach of the Grand Finals in Townsville.
He posted 87.50 points on Halliday Which Way from Dittmann Bucking Bulls, tying the season’s highest rider score. It was his first tour win of the year, despite being bucked off by Nirvana in the championship round. The Caboolture result lifted his ranking and gave him fresh momentum heading into the finals.
Rivals and Rising Talent
Clint Glass from Willow Tree placed second with 87 points on Seven Eleven, while New Zealand’s Rylee Ward finished third on Evolution with 84. Strong efforts also came from Nash Mellers, Beau Willis, and Kurt Shephard, who extended his national lead by more than 400 points.
Brazilian riders Diego Galdino and Luan Crystian Camara added solid opening-round scores. The junior division featured more than 60 riders, highlighting Caboolture’s strong community turnout. Standouts included local rider Bella Brinner, milestone-maker Sonny Heffernan, and Kassedy Carlon, who celebrated a senior mini bull buckle.
Bulls Dominate the Championship
Nirvana from Dittmann Bucking Bulls and Twist & Shout from Dunne Bulls were the night’s top-marked bulls, each scoring 43.50 points. Both showed the strength and unpredictability that have made them standouts on tour.
Alpha Blokes Warden remained unridden, throwing off Camara in just over a second. Alongside bulls like Seven Eleven and Moto Moto, they kept the crowd engaged and underlined the difficulty of chasing national points.
Next Stop on the Tour
The Caboolture Invitational is a key stop on the road to the PBR Australia Grand Finals. The next event is the Hawkesbury Invitational on 5–6 September at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds. Riders will also compete in Orange, Nowra, Mackay, Kilkivan, and Tamworth before the finals in Townsville on 31 October.
For Caboolture, the event highlighted its role as a major sporting host and gave juniors a chance to shine before a supportive crowd.
Published 03-September-2025
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