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Today we went to only the second ranch rodeo we've ever competed in. It was a bunch of fun and I think we may start going to a few more. In team sorting, it was fairly simple and we got 1min15sec for time. Right in the mix. Then on branding, it took us a bit to get the calf across the line, and Dad and our other roper, Lake, missed and we had a three loop limit. I rode in behind the steer. We slid down one end of the arena and then turned and poured on the gas back towards the herd. I nailed him with two horn about half way there. Never been so tickled in my life! We had 2min22sec, once again, right in the mix. Then on doctoring, same deal, tough sort, and both Dad and Lake missed. I was stupid and tried to build a little bigger loop 'cause we had polled cattle, and I missed for a no time, but we had great fun. In trailer loading, Dad cut the calf and nailed 'em. Had a pretty decent time there, too. However, the no time took us outta the money. Oh well, we had fun. We also got about an inch of rain in 30 minutes right after we did trailer loading. We were the first team out and it was dry, but the other 7 teams had no such luck. Here's some pictures of the day!


First off, here's little sis trying out my pony and getting into the kid's division. She won $17 and was happy as could be!

Helping sort.


Chalk branding.


Run to the bucket for time!


3 fine ropers preparing to go.


Final loop, and yours truly nailed him! (A bit proud of that moment, in case y'all haven't noticed! :D )


Now tie and brand.


Do you see the one we need?


Dramatic effect.


Now Dad nails one! Drug 'em so fast, he got behind the truck before the pic was snapped. :wink:


Hey, lemme help ya out!


Gimme Five! We're all done and had a lot of fun.
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