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I had a 3 day strech with a different rodeo each night. Talk about a tuckered Pup when all was said and done! ;) On Thursday, August 5th, I found myself at the Caribou County Fair & Rodeo in Grace, Idaho. I was asked by Sr. Queen Taneisha Taysom to help assist her in pushing cattle for the night. I was in fact, more than honored to help assist her!! This particular rodeo was one I had previous royalty relations with as 1st attendant in 2009. How exciting it was to be back as a National Title holder helping another Rodeo Queen out. I was introduced in grand entry and helped push cattle in Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Tie-Down Roping. I truly enjoyed watching their rodeo and their BARREL MAN! He was consistently interracting with the crowd and announcer. Funny, entertaining, clean humor that everyone enjoyed, this man was priceless!! Huge KUDOS to him to make it, in full, quite the night and quite the performance! In addition, each cowboy and cowgirl showed true talent, with full determination to succeed in something they love! - Something ALL people enjoys seeing... A BIG thank you to my Dad, for being a GREAT photographer and videoing all my pictures (LOL... priceless)- I couldn't do half the things I do with out you!! Love you!!
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| Tango and I with the American Flag |
Friday, August 6th, I went to good ol' Downey, Idaho, where they were wrapping up the week from 4-H Fair, and putting on the Downey Lion's Club Rodeo. It is an IMPRA Rodeo that used Diamond-H Rodeo stock. This particular rodeo had no steer wrestling, but added Womens Breakaway and Open Barrel Racing in its place. There were many ages and many talents at this rodeo!! It started out as a cold, wet, stormy day- that turned into a beautiful, sunny afternoon JUST for the RODEO! Thank goodness!! :) I was presented in Grand Entry, only to run back out of the arena and help in the American Flag presentation ride with Downey Sr. Queen Taylor Whitworth. What a privelage to help with such a beautiful thing as the American Flag!! - The night continued with helping the Princess girls push cattle from breakaway (which was more sitting in the arena and letting them do the pushing), and helping Taylor in the Mutton Busting. I think we did more "hang out and look cute" than help. The clowns for the rodeo were ALL OVER THE PLACE! They know how to run with sheep!! LOL... What would we do with-out our heroes?? The rodeo was again, a wonderful event! I love seeing those that are ready to carry on the tradition both representing it AND competing in it. A BIG thank you to K.T. Anderson for being a wonderful announcer! It's always great to see you at these evnts! = Long Live Cowboys =
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| Shania and I waiting for Grand Entry |
Saturday, August 7th, was my ending stretch to a LONG 3 days... I was in Jerome, Idaho at the Jerome County Fair and Rodeo! - Here I was met by my Jr. Queen Shania Laird and her family :) where they, in fact, have family that help put on this Grand Rodeo!! I used the Laird familys speed demon "Lena" for the Grand Entry. I swear that horse never tires... however, she knows her job when it comes to going around the arena! Always a pleasure to ride ;) Unlike the previous two nights, I had no arena work to do... instead, I had the freedom to do anything I wanted!!! With that, I took in the fair food!! The Vendors!! and the Rodeo itself!! What a perfect Saturday night. Their barrelman was a HOOT! He really enjoyed his red "skinny jeans"... The Night wrapped up as the Bulls conquered the cowboy, the girls from 4-H did very well on their barrelracing, and the ending night entertainment (crazy guys on dirt bikes) was a sight to see!!! Thank you Jerome for having me at your Rodeo!!
