The Australian Professional Rodeo Association was formed in 1944 by Basil Gollan, Danny Edwards and R.M. Williams and was originally named the Australian Rough Riders Association. Today the APRA is the national governing body for professional rodeo competition and is the oldest national rodeo organisation in the world. The head office of the APRA is in the Rose and Rodeo city of
Warwick, Qld.
The Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) is dedicated to the development and control of professional rodeo competition in Australia. The richest and most prestigious rodeos are those forming the national circuit which culminates at the National Finals Rodeo each year to determine the Australian Champions.