Justin McBride, 2 time world Champ Bull Rider
Our family went to the Spring Fair and Rodeo this past week end. We attended part of the Rodeo. My kids enjoyed the Rodeo Clown and the mutton busting that was for 8 yrs old and younger. A local store gave all those that rode the Sheep a bull riders vest. They loved that vest. My grandson who is 7 yrs old had a vest from my daughters youth. He would not ride in it because he wanted to have that nice new one like the rest of the kids. Typical.
The clown spoke with all the kids and gave each one a high five before they got on the sheep. Two of the sheep were had their wool and two were sheared. The participants as well as the audience loved this event. Most of the kids said they liked the Bull riding and Saddle bronc riding.
There was barrel racing each of the three days. The barrel racing was done by professional barrel racing gals that travel around from rodeo to rodeo and have their pro card. They are fun to watch as the horses are so well patterned around those barrels. All of the riders have outstanding barrel saddles, headstalls, breast collars and tie downs. The most important piece of protection for the horses are their splint boots and bell boots. Without those you could have a lame horse as you ride out of the arena. No legs – no horse.
The speed and power it takes for those horses to run the course can cause bowed tendons and other leg injurys. A stepped on cornet band is also at risk without those bell boots. This is because the back feet hit the front as they make their turns at a fast & quick speed.
Equipment in any sport is important for the participant and their team mates. In rodeo its the riders and their mounts. They know the importance of good equipment. An injury during an event not only costs medical bills, but the chance for that big win.
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The Rodeo clown with Joey our grandson
