Pioneer Days ranch rodeo had many competitors and good turnout.
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LYMAN — The Bridger Valley Pioneer Rodeos played host to a hoard of cowboys and cowgirls bent on claiming the prize money and taking the top honors at last week’s rodeos.
The rodeos, part of the Bridger Valley Pioneer Days Celebration, played under calm skies and dry weather.
The theme for this year’s rodeos was “ Honoring Those Who Contribute in Bridger Valley,” according to rodeo chair Joe Hickey. The theme pays tribute to the Valley and its coming together to support and help each other in all areas.
“We had a lot more sponsors, and the rodeos were very successful this year,” Hickey said Tuesday afternoon. “This is the 20th anniversary of the ranch rodeo and there were nearly 400 entries in the JR rodeo. Counting the kids chases, there were over 1,000 participants.”
Hickey said, “Bridger Valley really stepped up this year as buckles were provided in every event. That meant over 30 buckles were given out, and they were $100 buckles.” In addition, Hickey estimated, over 50 volunteers help behind the scenes to make the rodeo successful.
Hickey noted the rodeos happen because of the number of people who help and volunteer to make sure the rodeo is a go. This epitomizes the theme of this year’s rodeo. Hickey said, he as chair of the committee and the rest of the committee, wishes to thank everyone who helped in any way or attended the rodeo for helping to make the rodeo so successful.
Top contenders earned the three coveted awards of ‘Best All-Around.’ This year’s winners were: Mens, Carl Hickey; Womens, Louise Kennedy and Novice: Corbyn Maxfield. Maxfield qualified for the Million Dollar Rodeo held in Arlington, Tex., and is a 2-time qualifier for National JR High Rodeo.
