Youth Rough Stock Rodeo Draws Crowd of 500 to Wessington Springs

  • Young cowboys and cowgirls took center stage at the first-ever Bad River Youth Rough Stock Rodeo in Wessington Springs on Sept. 6, drawing nearly 500 spectators and showcasing the next generation of rodeo talent. Tatyn Hins competed in the Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull riding events in the 6-8 age category.
    Young cowboys and cowgirls took center stage at the first-ever Bad River Youth Rough Stock Rodeo in Wessington Springs on Sept. 6, drawing nearly 500 spectators and showcasing the next generation of rodeo talent. Tatyn Hins competed in the Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull riding events in the 6-8 age category.
  • Stocktyn Schweitzer holds on tight during the age 4-6 Mutton Bustin’.
    Stocktyn Schweitzer holds on tight during the age 4-6 Mutton Bustin’.
  • Foothills Rodeo Princess Koral Kroeplin carries the Wessington Springs arena flag during the National Anthem.
    Foothills Rodeo Princess Koral Kroeplin carries the Wessington Springs arena flag during the National Anthem.
    The Wessington Springs rodeo arena was buzzing with excitement Saturday, Sept. 6, as nearly 500 spectators turned out for the community’s first-ever Bad River Youth Rough Stock Rodeo.The new event, hosted by the Foothills Rodeo Committee, replaced the longtime Bull Bash and served as the finale of the Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train weekend. Organizers said the decision to shift the fo...

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