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David Chidgey talks about being on the back of a thrashing bull as though it’s a place of calm and quiet.“I call it being in my flow state,” David says.“You’re in your subconscious mind. It’s awesome. There are no other words that can describe it. You just feel like in that state, you can do anything. And without thinking about it.”<img alt="IMG_8702" class="richtext-image full-width" height="860" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_8702.width-800.jpg" width="800">When he’s in flow, David feels untouchable. He’s one of the nation’s top bull riders – a sport which involves attempting to ride a bucking bull for eight seconds while holding with one hand a braided rope wrapped around the animal&#x27;s chest.Bull riding is usually the main event in a traditional rodeo, with other events including cattle roping, steer wrestling and bareback riding.David, 23, trains daily on his physical strength – “your whole body needs to be strong; you use your legs a lot, but it’s pretty much your whole posterior chain” – but his mental training is just as critical.<img alt="399333FA-8C04-44AC-B019-A21CE9E08F49" class="richtext-image full-width" height="943" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/399333FA-8C04-44AC-B019-A21CE9E08F49.width-800.jpg" width="555">“I invest heavily in my mental training and work with some of the best bull riding coaches in the world,” he says.“At this stage in my career, I&#x27;ve been on enough bulls to know how to ride them.“I just need to stay out of my own way and let my body do what it knows how to do.”Earlier this year, David was chosen for a short scholarship to Texas’s Odessa University. In the same way you can be a football, basketball or golf scholar in the United States, you can also be a bull riding scholar, and compete on behalf of your college at rodeos nationally.Rodeo is a way of life in Texas, and cowboys can – and do – make a living competing in bull riding. Although he’s in Australia at the moment, recovering from injury, David will move back to the United States in early 2025.<img alt="photo-output" class="richtext-image full-width" height="778" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/photo-output.width-800.jpg" width="800">The world’s number one bull rider and rodeo superstar, Josh Frost, has agreed to take David under his wing for further training and to compete alongside Josh.Not bad for a kid who’d never even ridden a horse – let alone a bull – despite growing up on a farm called Doughboy Downs between Bungendore and Braidwood.“I just rode motorbikes,” he laughs.“But I had some friends at school who were bull riding. I&#x27;d seen their first rides and they&#x27;d done pretty good. They made it look pretty easy and I thought I could do better.<img alt="IMG_6746" class="richtext-image full-width" height="500" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_6746.width-800.jpg" width="347">“I got straight on a steer at a rodeo in Harden. I wasn’t very good, and I wasn’t very good for a long time.“But it was exciting, there was something in me that wanted to be really good at it. It was the challenge of trying to do something that you probably shouldn&#x27;t be able to do.”From then on, David “got on bulls wherever I could, we travelled heaps.” And he started to understand the physical toll of riding an adrenaline-filled beast.<img alt="IMG_8701" class="richtext-image full-width" height="689" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_8701.width-800.jpg" width="800">His injuries over the seven years since he started riding have included a broken collarbone (twice), which now has a plate and eight screws, a broken wrist, a fractured shoulder requiring five anchors and a torn groin.Are the injuries worth it?“For sure,” Dave says.“I’ve found something that drives me and gives me purpose at a really young age. That’s pretty special.”<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_region=Bungendore%20%26%20Braidwood&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View properties for sale in the Bungendore and Braidwood region, where David grew up.</a>

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This quaint historical cottage close to the heart of Braidwood is a step back in time but with modern conveniences.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/belle-property-braidwood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belle Property Braidwood</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/ashley-williams/">Ashley Williams</a> says <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Malone Street</a> is more than a home, it’s a slice of local history.<img alt="5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image-0-20231116020137861538-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">“People love to buy a little bit of history with their homes as well,” she says.“These homes have a story back to when they were built, and it shows in the high ceilings and panelling features that make them unique and special.”The current owners renovated the weatherboard 1890s cottage, though original features remain.<img alt="5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image-0-20231116020142482675-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image.width-800_pKNGbH7.jpg" width="800">When the next owners (and their visitors) arrive and walk across the covered verandah, they’ll be stepping on century-old original ironbark floorboards in parts of the home as they discover three well-sized bedrooms and tasteful renovations nodding to the past.“These renovations show the character that was in the property before,” Ashley says.“It has contemporary elements for a fresh and modern feel, but several old features remain.”The renovations included a fresh paint job inside and outside and new carpet.<img alt="5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image-0-20231116020139359196-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image.width-800_ZhPpeAo.jpg" width="800">Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, it also features a north-facing sunroom and pops of colour in the decorative stained-glass windows in several rooms.“It is such a private and peaceful spot on Malone Street,” Ashley says.“If you have the opportunity to get your hands on a sweet Braidwood cottage, you are pretty lucky.“There are cottages around, but to get one like this is pretty special as it’s in such great condition and has been renovated nicely.”As for modern creature comforts, the cottage also features a 900 mm gas stove and electric oven, dishwasher, air-conditioning and even a spa-style bathtub in the bathroom.<img alt="5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image-0-20231116020142188943-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image.width-800_aPpmHzs.jpg" width="800">There is a slow-combustion wood-burning fireplace to keep the winter chill away.To head outside, pass through the French doors, descend the stairs at the back of the house, and head outside the home to see a rainwater tank, chicken coop, free-standing shed, and under-house storage.“It comes with a typical cottage garden that is already established with flowers and small trees, and there are also fruit trees on the property,” she says.<img alt="5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image-0-20231116020143953909-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730-image.width-800_miZIAl0.jpg" width="800">While the heritage aspects of this property are easy to see, Ashley says you shouldn’t discount the charming town of Braidwood, just over an hour from Canberra.“There are so many cafes and boutique stores around,” she says.“The community is fantastic. You walk down the street and can always talk to someone.“There are plenty of events in the area and the people are very welcoming.”If this sounds at all appealing, Ashley says to get in quick.5 Malone Street Braidwood is for sale by expressions of interest.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-malone-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-90730/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/write-the-next-chapter-in-the-long-history-of-this-renovated-country-cottage/724442" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

Charming 1890s cottage in Braidwood offers a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern comforts

While we’re pretty spoiled for space and stunning bush views in Canberra – even in the inner suburbs – there’s nothing quite like standing on the front porch of your own rural property with a hot cuppa and “just taking it all in”.Life in the beautiful towns surrounding the capital is becoming an increasingly attractive option for Canberrans according to sales agent Troy Thompson, one of the driving forces behind the brand new real estate agency LJ Hooker Country.<img alt="shutterstock_1935304469" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1935304469.width-800.jpg" width="800">The agency launched this month to service the growing demand for the rural lifestyle that surrounds the capital, and unites some of the region’s most respected agents including Matthew Herbert, Troy Thompson, Kim Gilbert, Daniel Gilbert, Naish Stormon and Marcus Cataldo.“We’re excited to have purchased Gilbert Real Estate to help kick start this business – a fantastic rural real estate agency and we are ectastic to bring on Kim and Daniel Gilbert under the LJ Hooker Country banner,” Troy says.“Kim and Daniel were once owners of LJ Hooker Yass and worked at LJ Hooker Queanbeyan, so it’s a joy to welcome them back to LJ Hooker.“We love what the country has to offer and in Canberra we’re so lucky to have such beautiful communities only a short drive from the city itself.”  <img alt="shutterstock_1380786086" class="richtext-image full-width" height="299" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1380786086.width-800.jpg" width="800">The LJ Hooker Country team is servicing Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Sutton, Braidwood, Royalla, Michaelgo and their surrounds. The agency has a strong focus on land marketing and specialist team for selling land and subdivisions in rural markets.Property management for country properties is also covered. Former LJ Hooker Yass property manager Lyn Fairweather – a well-known and respected property manager from Yass through to Bungendore – heads up the property management side of the business.<img alt="Sunningdale-7210450_edited" class="richtext-image full-width" height="940" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sunningdale-7210450_edited.width-800.jpg" width="800">“We think there’s an opportunity to do country property differently,” Matthew Herbert says.“We want to bring the benefits of a large national brand, a strong LJ Hooker Canberra brand, and work with the country areas to help them tap into the benefits of our incredibly strong Canberra network.“Buyers for country property are often living in Canberra but wanting a change. “Listing with LJ Hooker Country means you have 60 of the brand’s Canberra agents helping to expose your property to local buyers.”<img alt="Sunningdale-08318" class="richtext-image full-width" height="571" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sunningdale-08318.width-800.jpg" width="800">Kim Gilbert says being a country agent means delivering more tailored marketing and sales campaigns, and having a deep understanding of the area you’re selling – from the people to the amenity.“Country property doesn’t always get the same traffic as an inner city apartment so you have to be very tailored with your marketing to find your buyers,” she says.“It’s just good old fashioned customer service and hard work, there are no tricks.”The brand new Sunningdale Estate, in the heart of Murrumbateman, is being marketed by the LJ Hooker Country team. <a href="https://zango.com.au/developments/sunningdale-estate-murrumbateman-nsw-2582/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View block options at Sunningdale Estate.</a>

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67 Watson's Road BRAIDWOOD, NSW 2622 is for Sale on Zango

Denver Shoemark

BRAIDWOOD

Bungendore & Braidwood

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Situated on the doorstep of Canberra this 160 acres of park like farmland offers the perfect blank canvas for your dream country retreat. The property offers good grazing and rolling hills and there is already a levelled house site with great views ready to go. The basic weekend accommodation offers a shower and toilet and has mains power connected. The property is watered by a semi permanent water holes and 2 dams. 

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Population in Braidwood is 1651, with a median age of 46. This is well above the Canberra average of 40.5 and well above the national 41.6

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Compared to other areas, couples (27%) and singles (13%) are over represented than national average

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A majority of 93% live in a house. Households are 2.3 people on average, seems like Braidwood is the place to go for spacious living!

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67 Watson's Road BRAIDWOOD, NSW 2622

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0.48 km	St Bede's Primary School	Park Lane, Braidwood 2622
0.60 km	Braidwood Central School	Wilson St, Braidwood 2622

67 Watson's Road BRAIDWOOD, NSW 2622

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