A young bull rider from Mount Isa is preparing for an international sporting opportunity after receiving invitations to compete at two major youth world finals in the United States.

Thirteen-year-old Lareece Daley-Kennedy, a Kalkadoon and Pitta Pitta cowgirl from Queensland's north-west, has been invited to compete at the Professional Youth Roughstock Association World Finals in Oklahoma and the World Championship Mini Bulls World Finals in Texas.

Her selection follows a series of strong performances in regional rodeo competitions. Earlier this year, Lareece finished second in her first steer-riding appearance, demonstrating her ability to compete against other young riders. At this year's Mount Isa Rodeo, she narrowly missed completing her ride in the main Mount Isa round before returning to finish third in the Indigenous mini bulls competition.

The Mount Isa Rodeo has committed $10,000 towards helping Lareece travel to the United States. The financial support is significant for her family, which had initially been raising money through community donations and fundraising activities to cover the cost of the international trip.

The support also reflects a broader focus by the Mount Isa Rodeo on developing young riders from regional and remote Queensland communities. The rodeo operates a junior clinic where young competitors can learn about safety, riding techniques and competition skills.

About 50 young riders participated in this year's junior program. Organisers say these opportunities can help children from rural communities develop their abilities before moving into larger competitions.

Lareece's interest in bull riding was influenced by her family, particularly stories about her father's own experience with rodeo. She began riding after hearing about his time in the sport and has continued developing her skills through competitions and training.

Her journey has also involved difficult experiences. Young riders face significant physical challenges in bull riding, and Lareece has previously experienced falls during competitions. Despite those setbacks, she has continued competing and progressing.

The international competitions will give her an opportunity to test her skills against young riders from other countries. Her trip will take her to Oklahoma and Texas, where she will compete in two separate youth world-level events.

Other young riders from the Mount Isa region are also making progress. Cloncurry brothers Dallas and Ashley Murphy won mini-bull titles at the Mount Isa Rodeo, while 19-year-old Cade Ferguson was crowned the event's all-round cowboy after achieving major junior rodeo success in the United States.

The Mount Isa Rodeo says supporting young competitors is becoming an increasingly important part of its future. Organisers want the event to provide more than a single annual competition by creating pathways for young riders to train, compete and develop their skills.

For Lareece, the upcoming US competitions represent a major step from regional Queensland rodeo arenas to the international stage. Her journey highlights the opportunities available to young athletes in regional Australia when sporting ability is combined with family, community and organisational support.