2015 Program - Eagle Rodeo
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2015 Program - Eagle Rodeo
14th Annual Eagle, Idaho June 11, 12, 13 2015 FOLLOW US ON Photo by Rhonda Noneman AFPdesign.com EagleRodeo.com RODEO • FOOD • MUSIC • AFTER PARTY IN THE BEER GARDEN Construction Management COMPANY, INC. General Contracting General Contracting Construction Management COMPANY, INC. Construction Management COMPANY, INC. Services: t%FTJHO#VJME t1SF$POTUSVDUJPO4FSWJDFT Services: t&TUJNBUJOH1SF-FBTJOH#VEHFUT t%FTJHO#VJME t7BMVF&OHJOFFSJOH t1SF$POTUSVDUJPO4FSWJDFT t4DIFEVMJOH Services: t4VTUBJOBCJMJUZ-&&%$FSUJöDBUJPO t&TUJNBUJOH1SF-FBTJOH#VEHFUT t%FTJHO#VJME t4ZTUFN$PNNJTTJPOJOH4UBSUVQ Specializing In: t0óDF t3FUBJM Specializing In: t.FEJDBM t0óDF t*OEVTUSJBM t3FUBJM t'PPE1SPEVDUJPO Specializing t)JHI5FDI t.FEJDBM In: t0óDF t7BMVF&OHJOFFSJOH t*OEVTUSJBM t1SF$POTUSVDUJPO4FSWJDFT t3FUBJM t4DIFEVMJOH t'PPE1SPEVDUJPO t&TUJNBUJOH1SF-FBTJOH#VEHFUT t.FEJDBM 12650 W. 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Bridger, Ste.100 Boise, ID 83713 t)JHI5FDI Phone: 208.321.4990 www.HCCO-INC.com Phone: 208.321.4990 www.HCCO-INC.com Schedule of events Thursday 6:00 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM Slack ADA County Sheriff’s Possettes Mutton Busting Youth Calf Riding Youth Steer Riding 7:30 PM Friday 6:00 PM Rough Riders Mutton Busting Youth Calf Riding Youth Steer Riding 7:30 PM Grand Entry Bareback Riding Calf Roping Breakaway Roping Saddle Bronc Steer Wrestling Team Roping Bull Riding 1st Section Barrel Racing Bull Riding 2nd Section Grand Entry Bareback Riding Calf Roping Breakaway Roping Saddle Bronc Steer Wrestling Team Roping Bull Riding 1st Section Eagle Rodeo Queen Coronation Barrel Racing Bull Riding 2nd Section Saturday 6:00 PM Leather Slappers Mutton Busting Youth Calf Riding Youth Steer Riding 7:30 PM Grand Entry Bareback Riding Calf Roping Breakaway Roping Saddle Bronc Steer Wrestling Team Roping Barrel Racing Bull Riding credits Stock Contractors: Superior Rodeo Rodeo Fever Circle Lazy K Stock Dogs Pick-up Men: Drew Blessinger Buck Haney Bull fighter: Tory Cooper Announcer: Scott Allen Queen Directors: Jodie Perkins Lori Cooper Queen Judges: Shay Crist Tami Olson Jodi Charrier Sponsor the 2016 Eagle Rodeo. Send an email to: info@eaglerodeo.com Program Printing Compliments of Boise Office Equipment and Carrie Hunt, Account Executive www.EagleRodeo.com Loans for f lying lessons. Come to Mountain West Bank for competitive rates on loans for trucks, hay, tack, new outbuildings, or flying a horse by the seat of your pants. 1539 E. Iron Eagle Drive | Eagle, Idaho 83616 | 208.938.8472 www.EagleRodeo.com Welcome RODEO FANS! On behalf of the board members and volunteers, welcome to the 14th annual Eagle Rodeo! Eagle Rodeo, Inc., with the support of the Idaho Cowboys Association (ICA), also co-sanctioned with Northwest Professional Rodeo Association (NPRA), Intermountain Professional Rodeo Association (IMPRA) and Professional Western Rodeo Association (Pro-West) has planned a great 3-day event with all proceeds going to area programs benefiting local youth. Thank you for attending and we sincerely hope you enjoy yourselves. We would like to extend a special thanks to our sponsors listed below: • • • H E A D L I N E S P O N S O R S • • • • • • P L A T I N U M S P O N S O R S • • • E-M CONSTRUCTION 208-323-8251 • • • G O L D S P O N S O R S • • • mybullfrog.com • • • S P E C I A L T H A N K S • • • Program Printing Compliments of Boise Office Equipment and Carrie Hunt, Account Executive www.EagleRodeo.com Eagle Rodeo Board Members David Aschenbrener Tracy Baggerly Drew Blessinger Chris Chesnut While driving by the rodeo grounds in 2007, David noticed a few familiar pick-up trucks. Since those pick-up trucks were owned by some of his buddies, he stopped by to say hello. The board was a bit short handed that night, so they asked him to help out at the contestant gate. David joined the following year when a member spot became available. Tracy started with the rodeo in 2002. As one of the original members, he continued, with the help of mutual friends and a new board, to make the Eagle Rodeo the success it is today. The conversation started simply with, “Let’s put on a rodeo.” The rest is history. Drew is a 5th generation Idaho Rancher. Growing up, Drew raised and ran cattle with the family and currently has 300 head of his own. In his younger years, he rode rough stock and to this day he is still in the arena, but in a little different manner. Drew is the pick up man and the stock contractor for the Eagle Rodeo. In the past, Chris helped set up the electrical side of the rodeo. Given his trade and helpful nature, he was asked to join the committee. Chris is from Garden Valley and enjoys being around rodeo and the people associated. “It’s a little taste of my past. More than that, I enjoy being part of something that helps others. It’s a great organization with a great cause. I’m proud to be part of the team.” Member since 2008 Sales Manager – KB Orthopedic Member since 2002 Owner/Financial Advisor – Progressive Financial Services Member since 2003 Owner/Operator – Blessinger Co, LLC and Superior Rodeo Member since 2014 Owner–Superior Electrical Services THANK You! Nathan Hines Scott Osmus PJ Records Nathan grew up on a registered Hereford ranch and volunteered for the Eagle Rodeo between 2002 and 2005. He was a committee member from 2005 to 2007. While attending the rodeo in 2012 current board members asked him to re-join the committee. Scott grew up farming and has been around cows and horses from the get go. He has been team roping since 1996, dabbled in bronc riding and has also competed in the Eagle Rodeo. In 2009, current board members, who were also good friends, asked Scott to join the team. PJ grew up helping on the family ranch, riding, flanking bulls for his buddies, and loving animals. In 2002, when friends from the original rodeo invited him to become part of the team, PJ jumped on board and hasn’t looked back. Member since 2013 Manager – J & R Septic of Cascade Member since 2009 Owner/Operator – Osmus Roofing Member since 2002 Owner/Operator – Tablerock Contractors www.EagleRodeo.com We would like to extend a special thanks to Eagle Sand & Gravel for the use of the rodeo grounds, Rhonda Noneman/AFP Design for our logo, press releases and advertising design, Gunnwear for the rodeo T-shirts and banners, and Mona Aschenbrener for our web site, program production and coordination of the kids events. Eagle Rodeo, would also like to thank our many volunteers who have spent long hours to bring you this rodeo event. All about determination. It takes years of commitment, incredible skill and great timing to ride the rodeo. And a sense of determination that comes from the heart. At Saint Alphonsus, we’re proud to support the 14th Annual Eagle Rodeo. And we’re committed to do our part as well. With our medical team on site, our emergency care close by, and our sports medicine specialists for ongoing therapy, we’re working to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe. Because the best kind of healthcare is all about you. 367-DOCS | SaintAlphonsus.org www.EagleRodeo.com 2015*anticpated ICA Prime Rodeo List (assumes same date as 2014) *Whitebird ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 19-20 *Idaho City ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 26-27 *Kamiah ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 26-27 *Grangeville ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 3,4 &5 *Weiser ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9-11 *Fairfield ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10,11 & 12 *Glenns Ferry ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 24-25 *Council ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 24 & 25 *Cambridge ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 30 & 31st August 1st *Ontario OR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 31 & August 1 *Emmett ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 30 & 31st /August 1st *Homedale ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 5, 6, 7 & 8 *Cascade ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 7 & 8 *Donnelly ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 15-16 *Weippe ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 15 & 16 *Halfway OR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 4, 5 & 6 ICA Les Schwab Finals October 9th & 10th, 2015 www.EagleRodeo.com Rodeo 101 - Terminology Barrel man: an entertainer who uses a barrel to distract a bull after a ride, and sometimes to protect the cowboy Hung up: when a bull rider or bareback rider cannot remove his hand from the rope or handle before he dismounts or is thrown off Barrier: in timed events, a line at the front of the box that the contestant/ horse cannot cross until the steer/calf has a head start, usually marked with a rope and a flag Judges: trained judges ensure that all participants follow the rules: they determine times and scores for rides, record penalties, inspect the arena, chutes and livestock before each competition Box: in a timed event, the area a horse and rider back into before they make a roping or steer wrestling run Left (or right) delivery: many bucking animals prefer to stand in the chute facing a particular direction Breaking the barrier: in the timed events, if the rider leaves the box too soon – failing to give the animal enough of a head start – a 10-second penalty is added Mark out: in bareback and saddle bronc, a cowboy’s feet must be above the horse’s shoulders when the horse’s front feet hit the ground Bronc rein: used by saddle bronc rider, reins are held at a specific position based on the size and bucking habits of the horse Nodding: a cowboy nods when he is ready for the gateman to open the gate and the ride to begin or when he is ready for the calf or steer to be released from the chute Bulldogger: a steer wrestler Penalty: amount of time tacked onto the final time if a rule is broken Bullfighter: an athlete who protects the bull rider after he dismounts or is bucked off by distracting the bull and directing it to the exit gate Pickup men: cowboys on horseback who help riders dismount, release a flank strap and escort rough stock to the exit gate Calf roper: a tie-down roper Piggin’ string: rope used to tie a calf’s legs together in tie-down roping Chute: a pen that holds an animal safely in position Pigtail: a piece of string attached to the barrier that breaks if a timedevent contestant and their horse exits the box too soon Covering: in rough stock events, staying on for the minimum time: “He covered all 3 broncs last weekend.” Crossfire penalty: in team roping, if the header doesn’t change the direction of the steer before the heeler catches, the run is disqualified Dally: after a team roper throws his loop he wraps the loose rope around his saddle horn Draw: a random draw is conducted and each competitor is assigned a specific bucking horse, bull or calf, steer. Drop: the way a bucking horse/bull lowers its front end while kicking out in back or the way a calf/steer lowers its head to avoid a catch Flags: judges in use flags to signal the timers to stop the clocks Flank man: someone who works in the bucking chutes, adjusting the flank strap around the animal before the ride Flank strap: a strap placed in the area where a human’s belt would go, it encourages the animal to kick out behind itself rather than rear up Go-round: Many rodeos have more than one round of competition; each is called a go-round Hazer: in steer wrestling, an “assistant” cowboy on horseback tasked with ridding along the right side of the steer and keeping it from veering away from the bulldogger Header: in team roping, the header throws the first rope over the animal’s head or horns Heeler: in team roping, the heeler throws the second rope to catch both the steer’s hind legs Rank: praise and respect used to describe challenging rough stock Reride: when the judges offer the cowboy a clean-slate chance to ride a different horse/bull because the score was affected by equipment failure or a horse/bull that didn’t buck to performance specifications. Riggin’: a suitcase-style handhold customized to a rider’s grip and attached to a molded piece of leather that is cinched, with a pad, around the horse’s girth Rough stock: bucking horses and bulls used in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding, usually bred and raised for the job Score: the points awarded for the performance Slack: excess entries performed before or after the main performance Spurs: the spurs used have dulled rowels that do not penetrate the animals’ skin, which is several times thicker than human skin Standings: a professional cowboy’s success is measured in earnings and cowboys may keep track of where they rank in yearly earnings in several sets of standings Stock contractors: companies that bring livestock to the rodeos – bucking horses, bulls, steers and calves Timed events: steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping and steer roping – events in which the contestant(s) who make the fastest qualified runs win Try: a noun used for both cowboys and livestock, denoting grit, determination, fitness, stamina and resilience: “Give that cowboy a hand – he had a lot of try” Hooey: a knot used to tie a calf’s legs together in tie-down roping Program Printing Compliments of Boise Office Equipment and Carrie Hunt, Account Executive www.EagleRodeo.com I’ve been an Eagle Rodeo volunteer from the start. It provides me a wonderful opportunity to give back to my community, as well as practice my art. As an avid photographer I’ve taken some pretty amazing shots of the contestants over the years. To purchase Eagle Rodeo photos, go to: www.afpdesign.com/photoart 208-841-5395 Graphic Design | Illustration | Photography Do What You Love. Love What You Do. Proud creator of: arena banners, royalty trailer decals & rodeo store clothing # 1 Screen Printing, Vinyl and Embroidery in the Embroidery, Screen Printing,Valley. Banners,for Auto &business, Boat Vinyl, Customized products your group or event. Printed Magnets, Decals, & More. Promotionals • Vinyl Graphics • Banners School 107 Spirit Wear Much E. 46th St. • Suite 110 More... City,inIdaho “AllGarden work done house!” 4464 W. Chinden Blvd. Suite A Garden City, ID 83714 208-258-3726 gunnweardesigns.com 208-869-3249 Proud Sponsor of the Eagle Rodeo: Cattle Hauling 208-941-5393 Emmett, ID Welcome Rodeo Fans! SAVE 30% y s s a S off one regular priced item in store only Sassy Gals NEW location at 317 Kimball St, Caldwell, ID 83607 Must have coupon to redeem offer. Expires: 9/1/2015 s l Ga Sassy Gals Fashionable Western Wear visit my booth located by the concessions ~ Glenda Blessinger 317 Kimball St, Caldwell, ID 83607 www.SassyGalsWesternWear.com www.EagleRodeo.com Mountain Steel is a full service steel fabrication company serving customers in the Western United States. Capabilities include steel fabrication and erection for structural steel and associated components such as handrail, stair systems, canopies, etc. Mountain Steel takes pride in building long term professional relationships with our customers and delivering our projects on time and within budget. Donating to a Good Cause eagle rodeo’s contribution There are many programs in our area that benefit from your generous support of the Eagle Rodeo. Some are geared toward education and healing, some toward youth, while others provide much needed support to our peers. One of this year’s causes is blessed with the dedication of serving our community. Their program encourages a hand-up through one-on-one mentoring, teaching budget & life skills. We would like to support Love INC by opening the Eagle Rodeo to a newly created food drive called– Stomp out Hunger RAFFLE - Drawing Were you a Fan? Did you bring a Can? Keep those tickets! One lucky person will win an Eagle Rodeo Swag bag each night of the rodeo. Must be present to win. To increase your odds, additional tickets are available for a donation to Love INC. What is love inc boise? Meeting the needs of the poor is a top priority for churches in Boise, Idaho. A network of about 40 congregations is crossing denominational lines to help those trapped in poverty. An organization called “Love INC Boise” (Love, in the Name of Christ) is helping them do that by providing the basics like food, clothing and a host of other essential items. “A lot of times they’re needing help with making the rent, paying the electric bills. In fall, we see a lot of school supplies and clothes for kids,” Kimbra Shaw, outreach director of Love INC, said. “In late fall we’ll see coats and blankets become a heavy, heavy need,” she explained. People looking for assistance call a hotline, and operators at Love INC Boise direct them to a member church. unifying the body of christ There are more than 100 Love INC chapters across the country. While the mission of Love INC is to help churches needs in local communities, it also focuses on unifying the Body of Christ for the purpose of transforming lives. www.EagleRodeo.com “One of Jesus’ prayers was that we’d be one and there’s nothing better that demonstrates the reality and the truthfulness of the Gospel than when the Church comes together and doesn’t see themself in competition,” Pastor Rod Enos of Southside Christian Center said. Shaw agreed, saying, “… Each church individually can’t do it all. But when they work together every church brings a little bit. They each bring their part together and we can funnel that through Love INC and we can do it all.” What makes us different? We see people as having great value to God and therefore deserving more than just handouts. People are worth the investment of our time and our talents. This investment is critical if we are to stay true to our mission... to transform the lives of those we serve as well as the deployed church volunteers who serve. breaking the cycle Shaw said their work isn’t just about meeting the physical needs of participants. As a follow up to the initial request for help, the group offers a six month program called “Abundant Living.” It’s a hands-on approach that requires effort on the part of those needing help. It teaches participants skills, such as healthy cooking or balancing a budget. “Just giving stuff – that handout – isn’t breaking the cycle of living in need,” Shaw said. “It is investing relationally with people, walking with them — not doing to them, not doing for them — but doing with them the things that glorify God and brings them into first relationship with us and then by model into relationship with Christ,” she added. beyond church walls The impact of Love INC is reaching well beyond the walls of the churches. “What we see is that the community is taking notice and we see communities seeking us out…the city and the county and the state are all realizing that charity in itself doesn’t work,” Shaw added Pastor Brenn Angelos of Revolution 22 Church is part of the Boise Love network. Angelos and his church members often help home owners with building projects they can’t afford on their own. “It’s not just ‘Here, serve someone. Here’s some money, go away,’ but it’s we’re going to enter relationally and show Christ through not just tangible things but also through bringing the spirit of God to those in need,” Angelos said. This Love INC strategy is an effective model and method for mobilizing church congregations to live out two of the Bible’s greatest commands: to love God and to love their neighbor. Love INC seeks to empower people who live in need by investing in their lives through caring, sustained relationships that encourage change and learning. We partner with like minded organizations throughout Boise to empower people who live in need by investing in their lives though caring, sustained relationships that encourage change and learning. Our Abundant Living Relational Program is a program that supports families by freeing people from financial bondage using the God’s Financial Principles. The program encourages a hand-up through one-on-one mentoring, teaching budget & life skills. We encourage our Clients to consider this life changing program and we currently support over 25 families who are actively enrolled. Families attend a weekly meeting at a Boise church which offers a neutral setting during which the Clients and Budget Counselors (church volunteers) meet both in a group and a one-on-one setting. This is a continual program that includes hands-on work with trained volunteer advisors, goal-setting exercises, participation in group activities designed to be a support system, and other living skills. The length of a person’s involvement depends on several factors: degree of financial difficulty, client’s level of commitment and self-discipline, and the desire to learn. If you know of a Boise family who is in need of assistance and could benefit from this program, please have them call the Love INC Boise Assistance line at 208-377-3502, ext. 1. Rodeo 101 steer wrestling Speed and strength are the name of the game in steer wrestling. In fact, with a world record sitting at 2.4 seconds, steer wrestling is the quickest event in rodeo. The objective of the steer wrestler, who is also known as a “bulldogger,” is to use strength and technique to wrestle a steer to the ground as quickly as possible. The goal is to catch the steer by the horns and flip it onto its back in the fastest time possible. That sounds simple enough, right? Here’s the catch: the steer generally weighs more than twice as much as the cowboy and, at the time the two come together, they’re both often traveling about 30 miles per hour. Speed and precision, the two most important ingredients in steer wrestling, make bulldogging one of rodeo’s most challenging events. It works like this… A breakaway rope barrier is attached to the steer and stretched across the open end of the box. The steer wrestler on horseback, starts behind a barrier, and begins his chase after the steer has been given a head start. The head start is determined by the size of the arena. The barrier is released when the steer reaches the advantage point and the bulldogger takes off in pursuit. If the bulldogger breaks the barrier before the steer reaches the head start, a 10-second penalty is given. A perfect combination of strength, timing and technique are necessary for success in the lightning-quick event of steer wrestling. In addition to strength, other skills critical to successful steer wrestling are timing, balance and understanding the principles of leverage. When the bulldogger’s horse pulls even with the steer, he eases down the right side of the horse and reaches for the steer’s horns. After grasping the horns, he digs his heels into the dirt. As the steer slows, the cowboy turns the animal, lifts up on its right horn and pushes down with his left hand. After the catch, the steer wrestler must either bring the steer to a stop or change the direction of the animal’s body before the throw or is disqualified. The clock stops when the steer is on his side with all four legs pointing in the same direction. To catch the sprinting steer, the bulldogger is assisted by a “hazer,” another cowboy on horseback tasked with ridding along the right side of the steer and keeping it from veering away from the bulldogger. The efforts of the hazer can be nearly as important as those of the steer wrestler. Steer wrestling is often known as the “big man’s event” and with good reason; at the 1995 NFR in Las Vegas, the average steer wrestler weighed in at 223 pounds. break away ropping Breakaway roping is a rodeo event that features a calf and one cowgirl riding her horse. The calves are moved through narrow pathways leading to a chute with spring-loaded doors. A 10-foot rope is fastened around the calf’s neck which is used to ensure that the calf gets a head start. On one side of the chute will be the breakaway roper who will attempt to rope the calf. The breakaway roper is behind a taut rope fastened with an easily broken string which is fastened to the rope on the calf. When the roper is ready she calls for the calf and the chute man trips a lever opening the doors. The suddenly freed calf breaks out running. When the calf reaches the end of his rope, it pops off and simultaneously releases the barrier for the roper. The roper must throw the rope in a loop around the calf’s neck. Once the rope is around the calf’s neck, the roper signals the horse to stop suddenly. The rope is tied to the saddle horn with a string. When the calf hits the end of the rope, the rope is pulled tight and the string breaks. The breaking of the string marks the end of the run. The fastest run wins. Giving Back over the years PAst and Present beneficiaries ADA county 4-H Eagle Food Bank Middleton Fire Department Ride for Joy Boy Scout Troop #555 Eagle High School Drama Club Middleton REAL Soccer Sagebrush Cowboys 4-H Mini Joys, Inc Sawtooth Lacross Personal Ponies Skyview High School Girls Soccer Bull Catcher Wrestling Team Camp Janice Langhan Fund Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo Landing Foundation Eagle ADA County Sheriff’s Dept. Love, Inc Eagle Chamber of Commerce Marsing Optimist Group Pistol Pigs 4-H PRC Memorial Fund Recreation Unlimited www.EagleRodeo.com Tillery Fund Toys4tots BEST TIRE VALUE PROMISE ® 7,5(6:+((/6%$77(5,(6$/,*10(176+2&.6%5$.(668''(16(59,&( Free Peace of Mind Tire Protection s s s )FA4IREIS$AMAGED"EYOND2EPAIR 7ELL2EPLACEITS6ALUE /UR7ORKMANSHIPIS'UARANTEED FORTHE,IFEOF9OUR4IRES 7E/FFER&REE0RE4RIP3AFETY#HECKS Free Lifetime Tire & Mileage Care s s s s s s &REE&LAT4IRE2EPAIRS &REE4IRE2OTATIONS &REE4IRE2EBALANCING &REE!IR#HECKS &REE"RAKE!LIGNMENT#HECKS (UNDREDSOF,ES3CHWAB ,OCATIONSTO3ERVE9OU ($*/( /(66&+:$%7,5(&(17(5 (,URQ(DJOH'U PROUD SPONSOR OF THE EAGLE RODEO Keeping our cowboys connected since 1995 Swing on over to our Eagle store for all your wireless needs! 3116 E. State Street In front of Winco 208.938.9822 www.EagleRodeo.com Eagle Rodeo Royalty A rodeo queen is the face of rodeo. From the rhinestones on her crown to the rowels on her spurs, she represents the heritage of an age-old sport. She brings a softness to the rough and tumble world of cowhide and grit, but she has to have a little grit herself. For the role of a rodeo queen has become far more than simply a polished and poised demeanor – it’s a personal commitment to keep our Western heritage alive. halie lambrecht Hello, I’m 16 years old and have lived in Idaho all of my life. I attend Mountain View High School as a junior. My parents are Jim and Jodie Lambrecht, and I also have an older sister, Ashlie Lambrecht. I love the summer, as it’s the best time of the year for non-stop riding. My horse is a registered paint horse. Her name is Bella. My other hobbies are hunting, swimming, archery and chilling with my friends. I’ve been riding since I was about five and have loved it ever since. When I was old enough I joined 4-H. Bella and I are looking forward to seeing everyone in parades, waving to the crowd during my queen runs and having fun being the 2014 Eagle Rodeo SR. Queen. I have watched our rodeo since I could remember and now I look forward to being part of this tradition and wonderful community event. I believe that when it comes to rodeo, horses, and life for that matter, knowledge is never-ending. Armed with a passion for helping others and words of wisdom from my mother, “do something that makes you happy and something that makes a difference.” I am forever grateful to my friends, family, and sponsors that have helped me on this journey. Every little bit of your time and efforts are precious to me and I am ever so thankful. I am absolutely elated for my year as Eagle Rodeo Sr. Queen. I hope to see you all along the rodeo trail and I look forward to meeting everyone at our 2015 Eagle Rodeo. www.EagleRodeo.com ashley kerby Hello rodeo friends and family, I am the 13 year old daughter of LeRoy and Quyann Kerby. I have one brother, Zack. I am very proud to be an official ambassador of the sport of rodeo. I have a future aspiration to be a rodeo competitor myself; I look forward to promoting and educating others about the sport I have grown to love. I attend Lake Hazel Middle School where I play basketball and am on the Pride Committee. Besides riding horses, I love arts and crafts, showing rabbits, my horse, Jynx and swine in 4H. My first rodeo queen pageant involvement began at age 12 as a contestant in the 2013 Eagle Rodeo Pageant. Unknown to me at the time was how valuable my pageant experience would prove to be. I’ve gained confidence through public speaking, poise through modeling, and increased her knowledge of my community and the sport of rodeo. As the Eagle Rodeo Jr Queen, I hope to inspire others to enter their local and state rodeo queen pageant so they too, will benefit from the experience while building confidence and achieving dreams. www.EagleRodeo.com Reflecting back on the year with our eagle rodeo 2014 queens Fans are you ready? Who will be our next queens? Coronation of the next Eagle Rodeo Senior Queen and Junior Queen 2015 will take place Saturday night, June 13th, 2015, it can’t be anything but a bitter sweet moment for the two young ladies who so eloquently represented the Eagle Rodeo for the past year. 2014 Eagle Rodeo Queen Halie Lambrecht, and Jr. Queen Ashley Kerby, reflected upon their adventure and it’s never ending parade of autographs and smiles, mingled with the glimmer of a sparkling crown and bejeweled western apparel. “I think the biggest thing for me is realizing what an honor it is to have held my very first queen title and to proudly be part of the royalty court of the Eagle Rodeo,” Halie replies warmly with a big grin – Ashley smiles enthusiastically in agreement. Being the first rodeo of the year, they both agree that it is very important to promote and represent the Eagle Rodeo by traveling to as many events as possible to get the word out. When they say, “I’ve been everywhere, man”, it’s not far from the truth. Starting the weekend after their coronation in June 2014, the girls were off and running 100 miles a minute. Totaling more than 12,000 miles traveled during their reign. It began with the following week having the opportunity to spend some up close and personal time with Country Western star Collin Raye. The girls assisted with a benefit concert for the Personal Ponies (one of the girls community service programs). Followed by the Meridian Dairy Days Parade, Holiday parades, night light parades, Harvest Festivals in various communities and benefit walks/runs for the fight of cancer. Not to mention buzzing multiple ICA and PRCA rodeos throughout the Treasure Valley, Idaho City, the Pendleton Round Up, Lewiston Roundup and the ICA Finals last October. They also participated in dozens of charity events, horse shows, radio promotions, children’s events, Miss Rodeo Idaho events and many other queen pageants. Halie and Ashley were very excited to explain that they had an exclusive invitation and attended the Governor’s Ball. www.EagleRodeo.com You’d think with that kind of schedule that it would have the girls whirling, but their huge smiles, twinkling eyes, and the fact that both will be continuing their quest for a new rodeo crown this year is a sure indicator that they truly enjoyed themselves. “It can get pretty hard, though” admits Halie. “There’s more pressure to get good grades, and sometimes you have to drop everything to get ready for an event, but you learn such valuable lifelong skills that will prepare you for the future.” Winning a crown is so much more than the glam, glitz and fancy outfits. It’s a lot of very hard work. While they are still judged on their appearance and riding skills, the girls must build their knowledge base of all things rodeo: livestock, agriculture, current events, history, and the rodeo itself. They must also practice public speaking and how to represent themselves in public in order to be able to provide the right answer to any given question. It takes hours, and hours of preparation to become an articulate ambassador for the sport of rodeo. “I love to talk, though” Ashley grins. Her eyes sparkle as she talks about the value of being Eagle Rodeo’s Jr. Queen. “I’m learning to be well-rounded with horsemanship skills and public speaking. I think it’s really going to help with interview skills. It’s also a great way to share my love of horses with others.” When you are busy with school as well as being a queen, both admit that you have to be pretty dedicated to get everything done. “It takes months and months of work to get you and your horse ready to buzz an arena while carrying a flag,” Halie says. “There’s a lot of timing and planning involved, especially when juggling school work, church and family.” So, if you’re thinking these girls are ranch raised, think again. Both simply fell in love with horses, rodeo, and the western way of life at an early age and - the one thing about rodeo it’s a family kind of sport. Both dads and moms jumped in to support their girls and it basically became part of their lifestyle. It’s an experience shared by the whole family. “Parents are a very supportive key part of getting ready,” Ashley exclaims. “My mom even learned how to load horses, and my dad is right there helping me groom.” The admiration and love both girls have for their parents shines in their eyes, for they admit they wouldn’t be able to do it all without them. Other sources of invaluable support, the girls say, come from the Eagle Rodeo Board and Queen Director Jodie Perkins and Co-Director Lori Cooper. We have had the best of times with Jodie and Lori while traveling. We listen to music, dance to the beat, tell lots of stories but most important we are always learning very valuable lessons these two directors teach us. “The Eagle Rodeo is just the best rodeo, and the board is amazing. They listen to us, providing us what we need, and have been so supportive of everything we are doing,” Halie says beaming. Jodie Perkins, coordinates the Queen’s schedule for the year, is part friend, advocate, trainer, coach, and road warrior, traveling to nearly every event with the queens throughout the year. Jodie has brought on board to co-direct with her and relies on her partner Lori Cooper. “Jodie is always there for us,” Halie says affectionately. “She’s someone you can lean on, and she’s really helped us grow.” Halie also adds “Lori her co-director gives 110% to us also, she’s always there for us and helping wherever Jodie needs her to, she goes to nearly all of our functions too and makes sure we’re well taken care of”, Ashley says, grinning ear to ear agreeing and adding “that without both of these ladies, I don’t think we could of done all of this on our own.” Both Halie and Ashley feel honored to have been Eagle Rodeo’s 2014 Senior Queen and Junior Queen - the experience has shaped their lives in so many positive ways. To future queens Ashley recommends, “No matter who you are representing… do it because you love it.” They are indeed very smart young ladies, and we wish them our best in whatever adventure they choose next. www.EagleRodeo.com Eagle Rodeo and the 2014 Royalty court wish to thank the following sposors for helping make our 2015 contest successful. 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Serious injury is always a possibility for those fearless enough to sit astride an animal that literally weighs a ton and is usually equipped with dangerous horns. The rider tries to remain forward, or “over his hand,” at all times. Leaning back could cause him to be whipped forward when the bull bucks. To stay aboard the bull, a rider grasps a flat braided rope, which is wrapped around the bull’s chest. This rope is placed just behind the front legs and over its withers. One end of the bull rope, called the tail, is threaded through a loop on the other end and tightened around the bull. The rider then wraps the tail around his hand, sometimes weaving it through his fingers to further secure his grip. Then he nods his head, the chute gate swings open, and he and the bull explode into the arena. Every bull is unique in its bucking habits. A bull may dart to the left, then to the right, and finally rear back. Some spin or continuously circle in one spot in the arena. Others add jumps or kicks to their spins, while others might jump and kick in a straight line or move side to side while bucking. As in all the riding events, half of the score in bull riding is determined by the contestant’s performance and the other half is based on the animal’s efforts. Bull riders are not required to mark out their animals, but spurring a bull can add to the cowboy’s score. Judges watch for good body position and other factors, including use of the free arm and spurring action. Riders are commonly judged solely on their ability to stay aboard the twisting, bucking mass of muscle. A bull rider will be disqualified for touching the animal, himself, or his equipment, with his free hand. Barrel racing Barrel racing may look less daring than some of the other rodeo events, but it’s certainly is not for the timid. The horsemanship skills and competitive drive in this fast and furious event make it a crowd favorite. In barrel racing, the horse and contestant enter the arena at full speed. When they begin the course the electronic eye is triggered and the clock starts. The racer rides a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels positioned in the arena. While sprinting back out of the arena they trip the eye and the clock stops. The contestant can touch and even move the barrels, but if any barrel is knocked down a five-second penalty is received for each one. 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Ranch hands prided themselves on this skill and soon turned their work into informal contests. Today, the cowboy on horseback starts from a box, a three-sided fenced area adjacent to the chute holding the calf. The fourth side of the box opens into the arena. The calf receives a head start that is determined by the length of the arena. One end of a breakaway rope barrier is looped around the calf’s neck and stretched across the open end of the box. When the calf reaches its advantage point, the barrier is released. If the roper breaks the barrier before the calf reaches its head start, a 10-second penalty is given. The horse is trained to come to a stop as soon as the cowboy throws his loop and catches the calf. The cowboy then dismounts, sprints to the calf and flanks it. If the calf is not standing when the cowboy reaches it, he must allow the calf to get back on its feet before flanking it. After the calf is flanked, the roper ties any three legs together with a pigging string - a short, looped rope he clenches in his teeth during the run. Meanwhile, his horse must pull back hard enough to eliminate any slack in the rope, but not so hard as to drag the calf. When the roper finishes tying the calf, he throws his hands in the air as a signal to the judge that he‘s done. The roper then remounts his horse, rides forward to create slack in the rope and waits six seconds. If the calf kicks free, no score is received. Proud sponsor of the Eagle Rodeo team roping Team roping requires close cooperation and timing between two highly skilled ropers - a header and a heeler - and their horses. Team ropers start from the boxes on each side of the chute from where the steer enters the arena. The steer gets a head start determined by the length of the arena. One end of a breakaway barrier is attached to the steer and stretched across the open end of the header’s box. When the steer reaches his advantage point, the barrier is released, and the header takes off in pursuit, with the heeler trailing. A 10-second penalty is added if the header breaks the barrier before the steer completes the head start. The header ropes first and must make one of three legal catches on the steer or is disqualified--around both horns, around one horn and the head or around the neck. After the header makes his catch, he turns the steer and exposes the hind legs to the heeler. The heeler then attempts to rope both hind legs. If he catches only one foot, a five-second penalty is added. The clock is stopped once the steer is caught, the horses face one another and there is no slack in their ropes. If one or the other misses completely, the team receives a no time. Another important aspect to the event is the type of horses used by the ropers. Heading horses generally are taller and heavier because they need the power to turn the steer after it is roped. 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Many cowboys claim riding saddle broncs is the toughest rodeo event to master because of the technical skills necessary for success. Every move the bronc rider makes must be synchronized with the movement of the horse. The rider must mark out their horses on the first jump from the chute. To properly mark out a horse, the rider must have both heels touching the animal above the point of its shoulders when it makes its first jump from the chute. If the rider misses the mark, no score is received. The bronc rider holds onto a thick rein attached to the horse’s halter. Using one hand, the cowboy tries to stay securely seated in his saddle. If he touches any part of the horse or his own body with his free hand, he is disqualified. Judges score the horse’s bucking action, the cowboy’s control throughout the ride, the length of his spurring stroke and how hard the horse bucks. While striving to keep his toes turned outward, the rider spurs from the points of the horse’s shoulders then sweeping to the back of the saddle as the horse bucks. The rider then snaps his feet back to the horse’s neck a split second before the animal’s front feet hit the ground. To score well, the rider must maintain that action throughout the eight-second ride. While the bucking ability of the horse is quite naturally built into the scoring system, a smooth, rhythmic ride is sure to score better than a wild, uncontrolled effort. Disqualification can also results if either foot slips out of a stirrup or if he drops the bronc rein. Bareback riding consistently produces some of the wildest action in the sport. To stay aboard the horse, a bareback rider must grasp the rigging with only one hand. The rigging made of leather and cowhide resembles a suitcase handle on a strap. The rigging is placed atop the horse’s withers and secured with a cinch. As the bronc and rider burst from the chute, the rider must have both spurs touching the horse’s shoulders until the horse’s feet hit the ground on its first jump from the chute. This is called “marking out.” If the cowboy fails to mark out, he is disqualified. In bareback, the rider reaches forward with his legs toward the horse’s neck, and then pulls his legs back toward him as the horse leaps, swinging his legs wide and back toward the horse’s neck as the horse completes its jump. A bareback rider is judged on his spurring technique, the degree to which his toes remain turned out while he is spurring and the rider’s “exposure” to the strength of the horse. The horse’s performance accounts for half the total score. The rider is disqualified if he fails to mark his horse out, touches any part of the horse or his equipment with his free hand, or if he is bucked off before the completion of the 8-second ride. 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