Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Council Grove Youth Rodeo Set August 3

A youth rodeo is planned Saturday evening, Aug. 3, at 6 o’clock, in the Morris County Rodeo Arena east of Council Grove.

Sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, divisions are planned for juniors, eight and under; intermediate, nine to 13; and seniors, 14 to 19.

Events include steer riding, goat tail untying, goat tying, breakaway roping, barrel racing, pole bending, chute dogging, calf  roping and team roping.

A $3 entry fee per event is to be charged. With no payback, working prizes will be awarded the top four contestants in each competition.

All-around cowgirl and cowboy are to receive special awards in all divisions.

An admission fee is being assessed contestants, parents and spectators.

Entries are requested by August 1, to Lisa Wainwright, 1379 Old Highway 4, Council Grove, Kansas 66846.

Information is available at spurofthemoment09@gmail.com.

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