American Bucking Bull Inc. (ABBI) is proud to announce its expansion into Australia. PBR Australia has long been the country’s leader in the bucking bull industry, and ABBI is proud to now be a part of taking Australia’s bucking bull genetics and competitions to the next level with the formation of ABBI Australia.
“Australia has some phenomenal bucking bulls with unique bloodlines not found in either ABBI America’s or ABBI Canada’s DNA registries,” said ABBI Executive Director Jay Daugherty. “Australia’s bucking bull genetics will now be formally preserved and recorded and we are excited to play a part in preserving the legacy of their champion stock.”
Along with the formation of a DNA registry, ABBI Australia will also start holding bucking bull competitions similar to ABBI America and ABBI Canada events.
“It has been a long time coming and with increased interest amongst Australian bull breeders and event promoters it was time to green-light the development of ABBI here in Australia,” explained PBR Australia General Manager Glen Young. “This is a great opportunity for our sport and especially the bull breeding industry- not only nationally, but for ABBI internationally. Australia has always looked upon the USA as a supplier of new genetics to their bloodlines,” explained Young. “Hopefully in the future we will see Australian genetics being used internationally, as has happened with the beef industry.”
Gavin Tickle will be overseeing the Australian arm of ABBI International. It will be run under the same rules and guidelines as ABBI.
“Just as PBR has embraced the best bull riders from around the world, ABBI wants to promote and develop the best bucking bull talent- no matter what continent it comes from,” stated Daugherty. “The global expansion of ABBI International benefits our members in America, Canada and Australia- and any future markets we develop branches in. We are thrilled with the success ABBI Canada is having, and we look forward to what ABBI Australia will accomplish.”
ABBI Australia Membership, Events & Animal Registration
To become an ABBI member (or renew your membership):
Complete the ABBI Membership Form, including payment details.
Email the form to abbiaustralia.rego@gmail.com.
Wait for your USA ABBI Member Number and database access code to be issued.
Animal registration is a 3-step process:
Once your membership number has been issued, fill out the ABBI Registration Form.
If applicable, also complete the ABBI Work Order Form (for transfers or updates).
Email both forms to abbiaustralia.rego@gmail.com.
Wait for the animal’s registration number to be issued.
Once your animal has a registration number, any bull you wish to compete with must be mouth and DNA verified.
2.1 Mouthing Code Request
Email abbiaustralia.rego@gmail.com to receive your random 5-digit mouthing code.
This code is valid for 10 days and is required to verify when the bull was mouthed.
2.2 Mouthing Video Instructions
Take a 10-second uninterrupted video using your phone. Ensure the video clearly shows:
The bull’s brand (fire or freeze)
The 5-digit mouthing code, written on an A4 piece of paper
The bull’s mouth, displaying all teeth clearly
The bull’s ear tag number, if applicable
2.3 Submitting the Video
Email the video to abbiaustralia.rego@gmail.com.
Once processed, you will receive notification of the mouthing verification status.
Important:
Ensure your video is clear and meets all requirements:
Shows 5-digit code, all teeth, and brands clearly.
Poor-quality videos will delay processing.
Pull tail hair samples from the bull.
Place them in a zip-lock bag.
Clearly label the bag with the animal’s name or ID.
Send to:
Holly Keliher
59 Gesslers Rd
Murgon QLD 4605
(Registered post preferred)
These samples will be shipped to the USA for DNA testing.
Before nominating your animal:
Read the ABBI Australia Event Rules thoroughly.
Complete the Event Entry Form.
Email your completed form to abbiaustralia.rego@gmail.com.
Note: A calf must complete the full registration process (including mouthing and DNA verification) to be eligible to compete in ABBI events.
If you’ve purchased stock and need to transfer ownership:
Complete the ABBI Work Order Form, including:
Your contact details
The animal’s registration details
Name of the seller
Email the completed form to abbiaustralia.rego@gmail.com
Ask the seller to also send a confirmation email verifying the sale.
Any registration question contact Holly at abbiaustralia.rego@gmail.com or call 0417 008 658.
If you have any general enquiries, please contact Gavin Tickle on 0488 580 730 or gavin.tickle@topx.com.au.
Please send tail hairs to Holly Keliher 59 Gesslers Rd Murgon 4605. We suggest you use registered mail so these can be tracked if need be.
