Junior cowboys and cowgirls and their families travel great distances each year to take part in the series, which consists of five days of competition at three venues.

In its 28th year, the name Glowalman is taken from the three districts that host the event - Gloucester, Wallamba and Manning Valley - and continues at Wingham today before moving to Nabiac and Gloucester later this week.

Though the weather wasn't playing along - with the first events commencing under grey skies and persistent showers - the Wingham Showground was awash with horses and riders for the rough riding events.

Glowalman is the premier rodeo event in New South Wales for junior competitors and is traditionally the launching pad to later success for many talented youngsters.

It caters for all ages and experience levels from beginners through to the more advanced and this year even a world champion.

Tamworth cowboy Luke Wicks was back in the arena having recently won the junior bull riding world championship in New Mexico.

The 16 year-old, who is a regular visitor to Wingham, described the win as a big thrill and somewhat of a surprise considering he was mainly competing to gain international experience.

Luke will compete for the duration of Glowalman as he has done for many years and rates the event highly, describing it as an enjoyable and prestigious competition.

The series continues at Nabiac tomorrow from 7am and Gloucester from 11am Friday and 7am Saturday.