57th annual Rockyford Rodeo a muddy affair

Times Reporter   

 

Despite the wet weather that caused some very unique infield conditions, rodeo fans were still entertained by what the cowboys were able to do on the muddier grounds. 

“Everything was good, we had those McMorran FMX stunt bikes and we were hoping to have them perform in front of the grand stand but with the weather and the safety and the infield being that muddy (the stunt bikers) were not able to do that,” said Justin Geeraert. 

For a small town rodeo, and the cooler weather, the attendance was inconsistent for most of the weekend as people flooded through the gates whether it was rain or shine.

“Friday was way down but that was weather related. We were up Saturday on the grounds and then Sunday were down a little bit,” said Geeraert.

Having a wet track proved to be tough for many riders, but there were no complaints and they rode on the grounds in the conditions that they were in.

“(The riders) said it is what it is and (the conditions) were tougher on riders and definitely on the livestock too as it was slippery out there,” said Geereart.

Overall, between the parade and the 57th annual Lions Rockyford Rodeo, the events were a success. 

“The weekend went well and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and a big thanks goes out to the sponsors and volunteers. If not for them (the event) would not happen,” said Geeraert. 

The winners of each category: ladies barrels: Eryn Coy; junior barrels: Quinn Leslie; peewee barrels: Bobbie Henderson; team roping: Lane Wolf/Kyle Fecho; bullriding: Austin Quiring; junior bullriding: Bryce West; boys steer riding: Owen Berreth; saddle bronc: Dustin Sippola; bareback: Justin Myers; tie down roping: Lindsay Taylor; steer wrestling: Glenn AllenNash; novice horse riding: Siksika’s Cody Big Tobacco; Chuckwagon races 1) Marvin Hubl, 2) Jack Scott, 3) Brian Miller; Cart Races: 1) Tyrell Miller,  2) Len Campbell, 3) Marvin Hubl; Pack Horse Team Winner: In Kahoots – John Bucha, Eric Geissler and Amanda Morey.