The Ward family are in the midst of their final preparations for the Australian Bushmen's Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA) national finals on January 24 and 25 at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre in Tamworth.
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Levi Ward is ranked first in the Under 8-11 steer ride, Under 11 barrel race and all-round cowboy.
Bobbi Ward will compete in three events in the finals. The 14-year-old is in first place in the Under 11-14 barrel race, 13th in the Under 11-14 steer ride, 11th in the Under 18 breakaway roping and is leading the way in the all-round cowgirl.
Franki Ward is sitting in second behind Levi for the Under 11 barrel race title.
Levi will also get to ride in the Under 8-11 mini bull as a feature at the senior final later in the evening.
Father Dean Ward said the trio have picked up great results at recent rodeos and is hopeful their form will continue at the national finals.
"Bobbi, Levi and Franki have had some great results leading up to the finals with wins at LArence, Upper Horton, and Wingham rodeos," Dean said.
"Bobbi and Levi have stepped up an age group for the new year. Franki still has two years in the Under 11.
"Anything can happen at the finals as there are a lot of points up for grabs but hopefully they do well."
