Destiny Downs Cattle Co. is a family-owned and operated rodeo and stock contracting business based in Emerald in Central Queensland. Owned by Shane and Leanne Kenny and their three children, Ellysa, Tyler and Jayden, Destiny Downs has built a strong reputation within Australian rodeo through decades of competition, horsemanship and commitment to the sport. The Kenny family compete extensively across the country and also supply quality timed-event stock to rodeos and jackpots nationwide.

 

Shane Kenny is widely regarded as one of the most successful cowboys in Australian rodeo history. Throughout an outstanding career at the elite level, Shane has claimed an unmatched 15 All Round Cowboy of Australia titles, along with 13 Rope and Tie championships, four Steer Wrestling titles and four Team Roping championships. His achievements firmly establish him as the most decorated cowboy Australian rodeo has produced.

 

Leanne Kenny has forged an exceptional competitive record of her own. A four-time Circuit All Round Cowgirl, Leanne has also earned five Breakaway Roping championships and four Barrel Racing titles. Alongside her success in the arena, Leanne plays a vital role in the operation and growth of Destiny Downs.

 

The next generation of the Kenny family continues to build on this proud legacy. Ellysa “Liss” Kenny is a three-time All Round Cowgirl, winning her first at the age of 15, breaking the record as the youngest competitor to ever win it. She currently holds the Australian Breakaway Roping record with a time of 1.55 seconds and was crowned the 2025 APRA Breakaway Roping Australian Champion. Her recent highlights include being named 2024 All Round Cowgirl at both the Mount Isa and Warwick Rodeos, Ladies High Point Roper at the 2024 ATRA Circle L National Finals, and 2024 NFR All Round Cowgirl.

 

Tyler Kenny has achieved success across both junior and open competition, including multiple junior heeling titles, a junior breakaway title and a Pro Tour heeling title. In 2024, he earned his first APRA Steer Wrestling buckle and won the Steer Wrestling at the ATRA National Finals. In the 2025 APRA Pro Tour season, Tyler finished as Rookie of the Year runner-up and claimed Rookie Champion honours in Team Roping (Header and Heeler), as well as Rope and Tie.

 

Jayden Kenny has demonstrated versatility from a young age, winning a Junior Heading title at just 11 years old and being named ATRA High Point Roper in 2022. He has qualified for the APRA NFR from 2023 to 2025 and claimed multiple junior breakaway titles, including the 2025 APRA Junior Team Roping (Header) Champion. Together, the Kenny family continue to contribute to and help shape the future of Australian rodeo.