Young rodeo riders lead by example

Times Reporter   

 

When young riders participate in such a high caliber event, like the Youth Super Series Rodeo July 5-6, and have success, everyone is smiling. 

That is exactly what happened with two young up-and-coming cowboys, Beau Gardner and Chase Boisjoly, who both earned high results in their events.  

“(I) got two rides, eight seconds – and it was fun,” said Boisjoly, an Indus native who competed in the steer riding event. 

Boisjoly takes on not just one event, but he competes in three others; barrels, wild pony and poles. 

“Ever since I was a little kid my parents always take me and leave me around (horses) and we would always go trail riding,” said Boisjoly.  

As for Gardner, he always looks forward to rodeos, as it is a chance to re-unite with friends while in competition. 

“It is really fun and you get to see other friends, participate in something you have always dreamed of,” said Gardner. 

When Gardner is in the ring participating, he is a team horse racer and come from rodeo roots. 

“My dad was a professional rider back in the day and my dad got me into the horse stuff,” said Gardner.

This is only the fourth rodeo for Gardner, but there is a very bright future ahead for these two rodeo stars.