Meet Our Team

Introducing Johno Berry.

Mackay Qld born Bull Fighter from Clermont Qld, Johno Berry has grown up around cattle and worked on stations throughout central Queensland. 

He started riding bulls from as young as 15 and is now working as a professional Bull Fighter in Australia and overseas. 

He got serious about the profession in 2013 after 7 years of working practice days.  2014 & 2015 saw Johno work for PBR Australia touring on the PRO devision. 

March 2017, he flew to America for 3 weeks to undertake the Rob Smetts & Miles Hare Bull Fighting School. Which was held by Shorty Gorgham & Lights Out Fighting Bulls in Uvalde Texas, USA. 

A year later he was accepted into the BFO Development Camp held in San Bernardino California, later this lead to living in Washington.  

Now resides in Greenville Texas, when touring for the US circuit. 

A washout at the AFB Freestyle Bull Fighting Competition in South Dakota lead Johno becoming viral. 

After recovering from injury, Johno was back to Greenville Tx in January this year. This year he has competed in several freestyle events, 3 BFO Development Camps & the BFO Barrelman Camp.

2020 will see him compete for the Australian team after being approached by the CEO from the Cowboy Protection Association, for the Championship Series. 

For this, he has teamed up with Australia’s Brodie Frizzell. A young gun wanting to get a start in the US. 

They have been in the practice pen at Top Rail Cowboy Church every Thursday & Sunday unless on the road to the next rodeo event.

You can follow his story on; 

Facebook - Johno Berry Bullfighter

Instagram - @johno.berry or @johno.b_

We have added this team to our group of Sponsored Athletes, together they compete in Team Penning. 

Wally Breton 

Wally has ben competing in Team Penning the longest out of the 4, a staggering 16 years. 

He is defiantly one to watch in the ring with so many years under his belt. 

He has earned himself a Reserve Champion Buckle and too many ribbons to count for both wins and placings throughout the years. He mainly sticks to South/East Qld competitions, but that takes him all over. He also competes in Arena Sorting events and Cut Outs. 

Why do you compete? 

'I love the team work aspect of Penning, most sports don't have such tight nit teams. The love I have for horses is also a big factor, it's a great way to give them a workout while also being educational. 

Team Penning has a great bunch of people as well, it's a great overall atmosphere'. 

Who is your current Comp horse? 

Cowboy, a 9 year old ASH gelding. (Australian Stock Horse)

Cowboy is relatively new to the circuit, but works impressively for a 'bush horse'. We look forward to watching his education and skills advance throughout the year. 

Jane Stamp 

Jane started competing in Team Penning for the 2012 series. 

But has been working with horse since she was 15, starting off as a Trackwork Rider. 

She also has a Reserve Champion Buckle to her name, along with many ribbons for both wins and placings. 

Jane competes throughout South/East Qld in Team Penning completions but also Campdraft, Arena Sorting, Cut Outs and formerly Western events. 

Why do you compete? 

'I love it. Love the team work involved with Penning, both Team (3 riders) and Pairs. It provides new experiences for my horse with added benefits of adding to his education. The people within the Team Penning community are also great, while we are all competing against each other everyone has great sportsmanship'

Who is your current Comp horse? 

Spin Me Loose a.k.a Clancy., a 9 year old ASH gelding. (Australian Stock Horse)

Clancy has a few wins under his belt and comes from a Campdraft family. He has taken out 2nd in the Open at Warwick and also winning his Novice event. 

Mark Issac 

Mark started competing in Team Penning 14 years ago. Since then, he has competed in a series every 2-3 years for the past 10 years. Also competing in Arena Sorting and Cut Outs as well, with 4 Team Penning Buckles to his name. 

Mark has countless ribbons in his collection, for both win and placings from many comps. 

He mainly competes in South/East Qld at 10 different locations but also ventures up to Gympie. 

Why do you compete? 

Mark says his main reason is his love for the competition and working with cattle. 

There is a great deal of fun that comes with the atmosphere at Penning events. He loves the social side it, catching up with old mates and creating new friendships each year. Like most others, it provides a way to take his horses out and show them new environments with the benefits of a workout. 

Who is your current Comp horse? 

Lectric, a 15 year old Quarter Horse gelding and former Barrel Racer with many Penning wins to his name.

Channie, a 22 year old Pinto mare who has recently come out of  retirement with hopes of adding another buckle to her wins. 

Michael was reintroduced to Team Penning & Arena Sorting in September 2017 when he attended a clinic run by SEQ Team Penning Association, he is now the President of the Club. He came to realise he thoroughly enjoyed the day learning about the sport and meeting new peopleMichael started competing in the Team Penning Competitions in 2018 when he joined SEQ Team Penning Association, Queensland.  He had his first win in May 2019, a few short months after in July 2019 he came 1st with a JNR rider in SEQ Team Penning's Adult/JNR Wildcard Jackpot that was held.

Michael also loves to compete in Campdrafting, Arena Sorting, Cut Outs and Mustering Cattle on the Farm. 

Why do You Compete?

Michael doesn't compete to win, but if a win happens its a great accomplishment. He competes for the fun of riding and putting experience and a good workout and further education into his horses. Like a lot of others he loves the social element in going to events to catch up with his mates and always making new ones. With each competition he is always learning new things and helps guide other riders and Junior riders in new ways to compete that may work for them and their horse.

Who is your Current Comp Horse?
Pearl, a 15 year old Quarter Horse Mare and former Reining Competitor. Michael is currently using her as a school master to further his knowledge and experience.
Beauty, a 11 year old Stock Horse x Quarter Horse Mare. She gave Michael and team, his first win in May 2019 with a  time of just 25.69 seconds and 3 head penned. 

We would like to welcome our first Brand Ambassador to the team, Joelene Moloney. 

Currently based in Woorndoo, Victoria.
Joelene and partner along with their daughter have a farming enterprise running Sheep, Cattle, Spray Contracting and also Earthmoving.
She also works in Western Victoria with the Livestock Exchange as a Pen Rider/Weigh team. 

"A Biscuit Of Hay"
In 2017, Joelene started a blog to document her life of Campdrafting, Lifestyle and Horse Adventures.
In 2019, she added a YouTube channel as well.

Joelene is amongst 3 generations in her family that competes in the event.
The family breed and compete all of their own horses.
Currently, she holds 2 buckles wins and is on track for a 3rd.
2016/2017 South West Zone Champion Lady Rider
2017/2018 South Australian Zone Champion Lady Rider
2019/2020 series is currently suspended due to COVID-19, but she is sitting in 1st place for South West Zone Champion Lady Rider. 

Why do you want to represent our cause?
Joelene stated her reason for wanting to support our network is due to her own injuries.
She was involved in a horse accident while ridding some young breakers. She was thrown leaving her with a broken shoulder and concussion, unfortunately she was not wearing a helmet at the time. 

Secondly, a close family friend suffers from a ABI.
While at home and the young age of 15, she had tripped hitting her head on concrete. 

Joelene added that the Agricultural Industry is lagging behind other industries when enforcing OH&S steps.
Mainly focusing on helmets being worn for Horse work, Motorbikes, Quads etc. 

We all know this to be a major factor in Brain Injury prevention. 

Joelene sparked our interest after reading through her application, while she didn't meet some of our initial criteria we loved her application and enthusiasm.
Brain Injuries are something that hit close to home for her, so we found it to be a great fit to our team. 

We can't wait to see what see brings to the table for our Cause and Support Network. We look forward to working with her and seeing our Ladies Range on display when she competes.

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