Wellsville Rodeo

My mom hiding from the camera

Maria riding a calf

Maria being put in the shoots


Maria and her famous grin =)


Juan getting ready to rope the goat

Juan with his lasso

Joey being put in the shoots

Joey and his cute face (lol)

Joey caught a chicken!

Joey holding his prize. Good job Joey!!!

Let me explain some of these photos. My family went to the Wellsville Rodeo a couple days ago and had a good time. This is the first time that the kids have ever participated in a rodeo and they did great!

Juan tried roping a goat with a lasso. Go Juan!

Maria was in the calf riding contest. She held on for the full 8 seconds - for those of you that are unfamiliar with rodeos, 8 seconds is the length of time you strive to hold on for when bull riding, bronco riding, sheep riding, calf riding, ect. She did an excellent job!

Joey was in the mutton bustin'. That is basically when you put innocent little kids, who probably don't know any better, on sheep and see how long they hold on. =) It is so much fun to watch. We went to the Logan rodeo and most of the kids were standing in line with their moms holding them while they cried after they were done. I know, I know, it sounds mean, but it is so cute. Joey apparently got pitched pretty quick once exiting the shoots.

After that, he participated in a chicken chase and caught a chicken (as you can see him above, holding his prize high).

*Those poor, poor, innocent chicken.... lol*

Anyway, thought you all would enjoy that!

Kaitie*Jane