Youth compete at Grant County Fair Rodeo
Published 12:37 pm Tuesday, August 29, 2017
- Nevaeh Schaldt competes in junior pole bending at Saturday's rodeo in John Day.
Saturday’s Grant County Kids/Junior Rodeo brought out many youth competitors for their own fair rodeo.
Fair rodeo board member Jim Hamsher spearheaded the event with other volunteers, including Trever Hamsher, Carol Waggoner, Bryan Martin and Tanner Way.
Hamsher said the kids seemed “elated” to compete, and the winners were happy with their belt buckle awards.
“I’d like to thank the volunteers who helped out and those who donated the stock,” he said.
Among those donating stock were Monte Legg, Larry Finley, Trevor Faulkner, Didgette and Joe McCracken, Abby Winegar, Brandon Culley, Tyler Waggoner and Simmie Waddel.
Jim Hamsher said he was especially glad to hear positive comments about the event.
“It was really nice, and it makes it all worthwhile when you get to see the smiles on the kids’ faces,” he said.
Kids and Junior Fair Rodeo
Pee Wee Stick Horse
First: Rider Moulton
Second: Paisley Churchfield
Senior Poles
First: Aurela Bryant
Second: Dani Bates
Wooly Bullies
First: Beau Clingman
Second: Bransyn Harper
Junior Poles
First: Sarah Clark
Second: Bailey McCracken
Senior Breakaway
First: Katie Johnson
Youth Poles
First: Hayden Churchfield
Second: Aaliyah Marciel
Jr. Break away Roping
First: Coy Schaffeld
Goat Tail Undecorating
First: Tenley Parsons
Second: Paisley Churchfield
Youth Barrels
First: Aaliya Marciel
Second: Hayden Churchfield
Senior Goat Tying
First: Aurelal Bryant
Second: Lacey Churchfield
Junior Barrels
First: Kase Schaffeld
Second: Bailey McCracken
Youth Goat Tail Tying
Forst: Aaliya Marciel
Second: Hayden Churchfield
Senior Barrels
First: Lacey Garber
Second: Dani Schultze
Jr. Goat Tying
First: Coy Schaffeld
Second: Kase Schaffeld
Youth Calf Riding
First: Brett Burril
Second: Helen Rowell
Junior Steer Riding
First: Coy Schaffeld
Second: Talon Van Cleave
Senior Steer Riding
First: Keyan Woodcock
Pee Wee Dummy Roping
First: Paston Waggoner
Second: Coyle Van Cleave
Youth Dummy Roping
First: Hayden Churchfield
Second: Monel Anderson
Junior Dummy Roping
First: Savannah Watterson
Second: Callie Arriola
Senior Dummy Roping
First: Lacey Churchfield
Second: Aurela Bryant