93-year-old cowboy shares friendships with younger riders.

Researchers have suggested that positive interactions between older and younger Australians can improve mental health and well-being.

Positive intergenerational relationships can also help combat ageism through mutual understanding and respect.

At 93 years old, Bob Holder competed in this year’s Mount Isa Mines Rodeo as the oldest certified competing cowboy in the world.

Bob, from Cootamundra, was presented with a one-of-a-kind ‘Over-90s’ header buckle and shared wisdom with some of the younger cowboys, including nine-year-old Tate Smith from near Tamworth in NSW.

“Never give up, keep practising and to [sic] keep on riding!” said Bob.