Rodeo world descends on Melbourne

New Zealander Fraser Babbington is thrown during the bull riding at the State of Origin International Rodeo. Quinn Rooney / Getty Images

Australia is taking on the best of the world of rodeo at the State of Origin International in Melbourne.

The host nation is competing against riders from Canada, New Zealand, Brazil and the United States in the two-day tournament.

Events include saddle bronc riding, bare back riding, barrel racing and bull riding.