We sat down with Australian Bull Riding Champion Troy Wilkinson, who is no stranger to success inside the rodeo arena! With multiple titles on record, including PBR, APRA & Xtreme Bulls Australian Champion, Troy is most well-known for his successful Bull Riding career. He also competes down the other end of the arena now, Steer Wrestling with success.

Wrangler (WR): How did it all begin for Troy, tell us the story of how you got into Bull Riding? Troy Wilkinson (TW): It all started with riding sheep and poddy calves when I was 5. It all progressed from there.

WR: How would you describe yourself in 5 words?

TW: Short, Athletic, Annoying, Prankster & Cowboy

WR: Who has been your biggest influences?

TW: That would be my father, Phillip.

WR: Most memorable moment in Bull Riding?

TW: Riding Hillbilly Deluxe for 93 points!

WR: Tell us a Fun Fact about you?

TW: I can do a few card tricks.

WR: What advice would you like to give the younger generations starting out in Bull Riding or Steer Wrestling?

TW: Don’t give up, it will get hard and you will fail, learn from the failures and become a better you.

WR: What is your best fashion tip?

TW: Iron your clothes.

WR: What’s coming up for the remainder of 2023?

TW: I will be competing in all the major Australian rodeos and PBR events, also steer wrestling too.