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Make Plans to Attend
the 2009 Clovis Rodeo - April 23rd - 26th |
Bull Riding
A specially designed, hand-rocked bull is rigged with a bull rope and bull bells.
The child is "set down" in authentic rodeo fashion by his/her cowboy.
When the child is set, a group of cowboys carefully rock the bull in a gentle
fashion for an official eight second ride, after which a whistle is blown. Each
child's cowboy partner offers stability and encouragement.
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Flag Race
Two specially-selected horses are fully tacked in Western equipment. Approximately
75 feet from the starting line, two barrels are set up 50 feet apart, each
with a can on top holding flags. At the starting line, the child is mounted
up on a horse.
Sidewalkers hold the child who is lead around one barrel,
where he/she gets a flag out of the can, and returns to the starting line.
The flag race provides the child the opportunity to ride a horse in a highly
controlled setting. |
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