2 FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 3 4 TABLEOFCONTENTS FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012 Dust off and The high-energy Chris Gardner band hits the enjoy the show stage. COURTESY here is something special about rodeos Country band strums in Mike’s Golden Spike Saloon 6 Tand small towns. Folsom may have Chris Gardner band will rock at rodeo’s saloon. grown over the years, Rodeo sparks passion in retired fire chief 8 but the city Dan Haverty has headed event for two years. retains that small-town Don Rodeo returns with a bang 9 charm. The Chaddock What should you expect at the rodeo? Find out in this overview of the event. Folsom Pro Editor Rodeo is just Injured K-9 officer featured in Cattle Drive parade 10 one part of Bodie, the police dog shot by a suspect, is celebrated by rodeo organizers. that magic formula. Enjoy the entertain- ment, fireworks, the competitions and the Motocross freestyle act takes to the air 12 spectacle that is the rodeo. Be smart, be Justin Ayres will perform motorcycle stunts at the rodeo. responsible and have fun. Find photos and coverage online at folsomtelegraph.com. How to survive your first rodeo 14 If this is your first rode, our handy guide will help you figure out what to bring. Don Chaddock is the editor of the Folsom Telegraph. Follow him on Twitter @anewsguy. Rodeo clown gig is serious for this colorful character 16 Jeff “Slim” Garner has donned the face makeup and outfit for 22 years.
Skydiver got his start in the 1970s 26 Kent Lane drops in the Folsom Pro Rodeo arena each night with a giant flag. “All the news by a dam site” Western store has been at the heart of rodeo for decades 28 Serving the community since 1856 Handley’s Western Wear is an institution for locals and rodeo fans alike. 921 Sutter St., Folsom Folsom Chevrolet is longtime rodeo supporter 30 folsomtelegraph.com Auto dealer has been driving force behind the rodeo for decades. General Info: 916-985-2581 Publisher: Ken Larson, 916-351-3750, What does it take to be the Folsom Pro Rodeo Queen? 32 [email protected] It takes a lot more than a pretty face to claim the crown in this competition. Editor: Don Chaddock, 916-351-3753, [email protected] Mutton Busting competition features sibling rivalry 34 Staff Writer: Laura Newell, 916-351-3742, Twins Ella and Riley Triplett, 5, practice riding with their dad. [email protected] Advertising staff: Jessica Armour, Debbrah Campbell What does it all mean? 40 Production supervisor: Sue Morin An event-by-event breakdown of the competitions and how they came about. Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher shall not be responsible for any liabilities arising from the publication of copy provided by any advertiser for this publication. Become our Facebook friend Further, it shall not be liable for any act of omission on For the latest news, go to the part of the advertiser pertaining to their published facebook.com/FolsomTelegraph and click “like.” advertisement in the guide to the Folsom Pro Rodeo. A publication of Gold Country Media. 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 5 6 FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012
COURTESY ChrisThe Chris Gardner Gardner band will rock Mike’s Golden band Spike Saloon makeseach night of the Folsom rodeo Pro Rodeo. debut
BY PENNE USHER friendly.” learning how to spell at the am their No. 1 fan.” TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT The band is comprises age of 6, Gardner was busy Herbstritt said it is the It’s not just their high-ener- Gardner on lead vocals, discovering the beauty of band’s “humility” and their gy performances and great Dwight Hogan on words in music. wonderful music that make music that set the Chris Gard- bass/vocals, Aaron Shively on He grew up in the historic them great. ner band apart, it’s also how lead guitar, drummer Joey and agricultural town of “When you come to see personable they are to their Gonzales, Nikko Vargas, also Marysville, playing in small them, they give you the feel- fans. on guitar, and keyboardist venues and listening to Con- ing that you are number one They will be taking the Shawn Holiday. way Twitty and George Strait, and it doesn’t matter if it’s me stage at Mike’s Golden Spike The group has been togeth- intrigued by the genuine or anyone else,” she said. Saloon each night of the Fol- er for about three years. They messages in their songs, he “They make you feel so wel- som Pro Rodeo that runs play a mix of cover and origi- said. come.” from June 29 to July 1. nal music, focusing on good The band recently released Herbstritt is lovingly “We are a grass roots band ol’ country. their first CD, “The Answer,” referred to as the “mother of and every person counts to This is the Chris Gardner which is also the title track the band” and often brings us,” Gardner said in a recent Band’s first time playing at the and a fan favorite. homemade dishes for the interview. “We get out there Folsom Rodeo and they are Tamara Herbstritt, of Sacra- band, including Gardner’s and shake hands and are looking forward to the gig. mento, has followed the band favorite, her macaroni salad. respectful to everyone. We “We are going to bring a for the past two years. “I’ve never seen a band that want to offer a show that’s show,” Gardner said. “I’ve seen them every place makes you feel so special,” entertaining and is family While some kids were you can think of,” she said. “I Herbstritt said. 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 7
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ucking bulls and horses FOLSOM PRO RODEO kicking their heels in HIGHLIGHTS Bthe air throwing both dirt and cowboys is just When: Friday, June 29 to p p i i r r e e R R a a n part of the non-stop action at Sunday July 1. m m n c c h Gates open at 6 p.m., E E h Folsom Pro Rodeo set for Fri- show starts at 7 p.m. Self Self StorStorage Storaagege day, June 29, Saturday, June 30 • High-flying motocross and Sunday, July 1. The event show (page 12) also has a high-flying • Explosive fireworks motocross show, explosive • Rodeo clown antics CLIMATE (page 16) fireworks, rodeo clown antics • Live music (page 6) CONTROLLED and live music. • American flag parachute This year there will not be a drop (page 26) AND DRIVE July 4th performance to con- • Bull and bronc riding UP UNITS flict with family traditions of barbecues and gatherings. Fans will struggle to stay dry-eyed as a huge American ing events including popular Full Service Facility LATEST Security flag drops into the arena by bull and bronc riding. Technology Convenient Hours - Easy parachute with patriotic Just as the fireworks fade music in honor of the July 4th into memory each night, Access Competitive Prices holiday. Just as the cowboys Mike’s Golden Spike Saloon gallop out of the arena each will heat up with the popular • Individually Alarmed Units evening, explosive fireworks Chris Gardner band. Admit- • Climate Controlled Units WE SELL will light up the sky. Justin tance to the saloon is free for BOXES! Ayers, motocross expert, will rodeo fans. Dancing is • Delivery Acceptance test the limit of the arena by encouraged. • Resident Manager flying as high as possible with Rodeo tickets are $24.50 for • 7 Day Access flips and turns. reserved seating. General FREE • Computerized Gate Entry TRUCK RENTAL Traditional rodeo events admission is $19.50 for adults (accessible from your vehicle) Call for details which will churn up the arena or $15 for children, 12 and include bull riding, bronc rid- younger and seniors. Family • Video Surveillance ing, steer wrestling, barrel value “buckaroo” packages racing and more. Five and six- are available online which Moving, Storing & Packing Supplies year-old cowboys and cow- includes four adult general girls will do their best to cling admission tickets, four sodas on wooly sheep in the Mutton and four hotdogs for $60. (916)984-1102 Busting competition. The gates open at 6 p.m. For more information, call the Rodeo action beginning Folsom Chamber of Commerce at nightly at 7 p.m. with timed (916) 985-2698. www.erselfstorage.com events such as steer wrestling, 300 S. Lexington Drive, followed at 8:15 p.m. with rid- ~ Staff report Folsom, California 10 FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012 Cattle Drive returns to Sutter Street
Bodie, a K-9 shot in CATTLE DRIVE the line of duty, will When: 6 p.m., Thursday, June 28 be honored at rodeo’s Where: Sutter Street, Folsom kick-off parade Info: FolsomProRodeo.com
BY PENNE USHER TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT “He truly saved my life A four-legged K-9 officer in that back yard that shot last month by a suspect will be part of the Folsom day and I can’t thank Rodeo celebration. him enough! Please Bodie, of the Sacramento keep Bodie in your Police Department, was shot May 18 in the line of duty by a thoughts for a speedy suspect attempting to flee recovery. We’re looking from officers. He will ride with his handler in the June 28 Cat- forward to being out tle Drive kick off to the rodeo. there catching bad guys “We appreciate the invita- tion,” said Sgt. Steve Oliveira, soon.” supervisor of the Sacramento Officer Randy Vandusen, the dog’s handler Police K-9 unit. ”We’ve been getting support, cards, e- mails and calls from all over “To honor Bodie in the the world.” parade is simply The shooting occurred in a Sacramento neighborhood. awesome.” Ella Simmons, El Dorado Hills Suspect Lucas J. Webb, 33, of COURTESY Chico, was armed and Bodie Bodie, a K-9 officer with the Sacramento Police Depart- had been shot. That’s when ment, is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained in the catching bad guys soon.” the dog’s handler, Officer line of duty. He will be a part of the Folsom Rodeo Cattle Officials expect Bodie to be Randy Vandusen, opened fire, Drive parade on Thursday, June 28. able to return to work by the killing Webb. end of the year. Bodie spent several days in at this time, posted an update me to put his paws on my Ella Simmons, of El Dorado the VCA Sacramento Veteri- recently on the Folsom Police shoulder and licked my face! Hills, said it is good to hear of nary Center where he received K-9 Officers Association’s That’s a long way from driving the support the community is 24-hour care for injuries to his FaceBook page. him to the vet with lights and giving to Bodie. jaw and one of his paws. He wrote that he has spent sirens and begging him to “He’s an officer of the law, Although Bodie has several every day and night with his hold on,” Vandusen wrote. “He and we need to support all of months of rehabilitation partner since he returned truly saved my life in that back them,” she said. “To honor ahead of him, he is doing well home and continues to see yard that day and I can’t thank Bodie in the parade is simply and is recovering at home improvement in Bodie. him enough! Please keep Bod- awesome.” with his handler. “Tonight when I walked in ie in your thoughts for a The Cattle Drive begins at 6 Vandusen, who is not per- our kennel, he wagged his tail speedy recovery. We’re looking p.m., June 28, in Historic Fol- mitted to speak to the media nonstop and jumped up on forward to being out there som. 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 11
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COURTESY Justin Ayres will perform his aerobatic freestyle motocross at the Folsom Pro Rodeo June 29 through July 1. Catch air with motocross freestyle act
BY PENNE USHER jumps and does a back flip “I went a couple of times competed as a bareback rider TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT that crowds go wild for, he when I was younger and it was in junior and high school Justin “Airtime” Ayres will said. OK, but I’ve have to see this rodeos. At the age of 10 Ayres wow the crowds with his acro- That and the “Captain Mor- guy,” he said. started racing motocross. batic motorcycle freestyle act gan” pose atop the bike are his Ayres grew up in Eagle He subsidized his racing at the Folsom Pro Rodeo. two favorites, he said. Point, Ore., and now calls career from prize money and Ayres, 25, was raised a cowboy Michael McIntyre, 22, of Marysville his home. his daily wages working as a and worked as a ranch hand. He Shingle Springs, is an avid Ranching was what he ranch hand, he said. turned to freestyle motocross motocross rider and said he knew, but once he started In 2011 Ayres was picked up and hasn’t looked back. can’t wait to see Ayres ride. making money with his by Flying U Rodeo Company “I picked it up as a hobby “I ride and do a few jumps, freestyle motocross stunts, he and has performed in rodeos when I was about 10 years but am not sure I would even switched gears and now trav- and bull riding events. old,” he said. “I started jump- try a back-flip,” he said. “I els extensively doing shows. In his professional debut in ing about five years ago, got mean, I take risks, but flying “Since 2008 I’ve been travel- 2011, Ayres took home his first invited to do a show and through the air like that is a lit- ing all over the country and professional title. haven’t stopped yet.” tle crazy.” I’ve been to Hawaii, Puerto “In order to stay on top you His air antics are always a McIntyre said he plans to go Rico and Canada for shows,” have to always be pushing the crowd pleaser. Riding his YZ to the rodeo this year just to Ayres said. envelope of impossible,” he 250 two-stroke bike he flies off see Ayres perform. From the age of 13 to 17, he said. 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 13 Jason Michael Carroll concert added July 3
BY LAURA NEWELL ing cowpokes and more. TELEGRAPH STAFF WRITER On July 3, Carroll and The his year, the July 4th of July Farm will perform on the Tcelebration in Folsom has grassy lawn of the Folsom City Jason an additional fun family Park soccer fields. Othere per- Michael event added to the traditional formers include The Farm and Carroll, Folsom Pro Rodeo. Zac & Jay. known for Following the three-day per- Following the music, there his hit “I formance of the rodeo, the will be a fireworks show. can Sleep “Stars and Stripes Country Tickets for the July 3 country When I’m Concert” will take place on July concert are $15. Dead,” is 3 featuring new country talent Tickets to the Folsom Pro slated to Jason Michael Carroll. Rodeo are $15 to $24.50. See perform The Folsom Pro Rodeo gal- story on page 9 for more July 3 at lops into the Folsom City Park details. the Folsom on June 29, 30 and July 1 offer- Tickets to the Folsom Pro City Park ing its traditional style of fami- Rodeo are available online at soccer ly fun and nightly fireworks. folsomrodeo.com. fields. This year’s entertainment For more information, call Cost is $15. includes cowboys, cranky the Folsom Chamber of Com- COURTESY broncs and bulls, mutton bust- merce at (916) 985-2698.
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Learn what to bring, or WHAT IS THE BEST DIS- WHAT SHOULD I LEAVE we ask that you are courteous COUNT FOR TICKETS? AT HOME AND ARE to the neighbors by not block- not, to make the most of The Buckaroo Pack of NOT ALLOWED AT THE ing driveways or other access your experience course. Take advantage of RODEO? and please don’t leave any this deal which includes four • Ice chests, food or bever- trash. Are you a city slicker? general admission tickets, ages not purchased within Haven’t been to the Folsom four hot dogs and four sodas the arena Pro Rodeo in years? Or, is an for the bargain price of $60. • Strollers IS THERE AN evening of wild western fun a These package deals go • Pets of any kind (except AFTER-PARTY? yearly tradition for your fam- quickly and are only avail- service animals) As soon as the fireworks ily? Whatever the case, we’ve able online (a service fee • Camera or video equip- fade, Mike’s Golden Spike got insider tips for everyone applies). ment (photography is not saloon heats up with live planning to attend this year’s allowed except by pre- country music by the Chris event. approval.) This includes Mut- Gardner Band. The saloon ARE TICKETS AVAILABLE ton Busting. We will supply a features a full-bar for those 21 AT THE ARENA? CD video of your child’s per- and older. The saloon is open I WANT TO BUY A So are you one of those last formance. until midnight. Dancing and TICKET minute decision makers? Yes, • No weapons of any type fun is encouraged! Purchasing tickets to the the box office at the arena will (pocket knives, Leatherman Folsom Pro Rodeo is easy be open beginning at 6 p.m. tools, etc) and frankly, there isn’t a bad Tickets at the box office are LOOKING FOR seat in the arena. $26 for reserved, $19.50 for MORE FUN? Two types of seating is general admission and $15 WHEN SHOULD I Come back to the Rodeo available, reserved ($24.50 all for seniors over 62 and youths ARRIVE? Park on Tuesday, July 3, for seats) and general admission 10 and under. The rodeo gates open at 6 the “Stars and Stripes Coun- ($19.50, $15 seniors/children p.m. The roping events start try Concert” starring Jason under 12). Reserved seating, at 7 p.m. If you have a gener- Michael Carroll and The only available for purchase DOES MY 2-YEAR-OLD al admission ticket and want Farm. Sponsored by KNCI online, is a numbered seat. NEED A TICKET? that perfect seat, we suggest Radio and the Folsom Cham- If you don’t want to hunt Yes, they do. Unless they are arriving close to that time. Put ber of Commerce, this fun for the perfect seat, just an infant and will sit in your a blanket down on your seats event will finish with a spec- choose “best available” and lap the entire rodeo, all rodeo and stroll out to the Cool tacular fireworks show. Tick- let the computer do the rest. fans must have a ticket. Due Down Corral for dinner or ets are $15 (five and under General admission is avail- to fire marshal regulations, no snacks. There are a variety of free) and can be purchased able online, at the Folsom strollers are allowed in the dining choices for every- at Boot Barn locations, the Chamber of Commerce, arena. body’s taste. The Rodeo really Folsom Chamber of Com- Handley’s Western Wear and heats up at 8 p.m. so if you merce and at the rodeo web- at other select locations (see have a reserved seat, be sure site, folsomrodeo.com. See www.folsomrodeo.com for WHAT SHOULD I BRING and be there before then. story on page 13. details). TO THE RODEO? If you require ADA seating • A blanket to sit on (the or have special needs, we ask cement bleachers can be WHERE’S THE PARKING? I NEED MORE that you call the Folsom warm) Parking is available around INFORMATION Chamber of Commerce, • Sunscreen the Folsom City Park. Parking Please call the Folsom (916) 985-2698 for assistance. • A hat and sunglasses. is $7 and benefits the Folsom Chamber of Commerce at (There is no shade in the are- Citizens Assisting Public Safe- (916) 985-2698. We have the na.) ty. If parking nearby the arena, answers. Rodeo is for friends and2012 • FOLSOM family PRO RODEO 15
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COURTESY Jeff “Slim” Garner has been a rodeo clown for 22 years, delighting crowds and helping to keep cowboys out of harm’s way. Clown gig is serious for this colorful character
BY PENNE USHER father’s footsteps into the “I’ve been thrown about 15 The primary job of the TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT rodeo circuit as a clown. For feet in the air by a bull and rodeo clown is to protect a When a massive bull is the most part during his landed on my head,” he said. fallen rider from the bull, headed your way, it’s good to younger years, Garner would “It would have hurt me if I whether the rider has been keep your wits about you and rodeo in the summers. He got would have landed anywhere bucked off or has jumped off have a barrel nearby to hide his Associates Degree in Ani- else.” of the animal. in. mal Science, but his true call- He has broken only one Clowns provide the distrac- For 22 years, Kansas-native ing was center stage enter- bone — his arm — in all his tion to protect the cowboy, Jeff “Slim” Garner has been taining the crowds at rodeos. years with the rodeo. but it’s the entertainment that doing just that as a rodeo Of his college degree, Gar- “It has its ups and downs, most rodeo-goers enjoy. clown. ner said, “the degree and a and I’m fortunate,” Garner “I’m not a big fan of clowns, “When I was 17 years old I buck fifty will buy me a said. but at a rodeo, they are funny started as a clown and have Mountain Dew.” He obtained his Profession- and really entertaining,” said been doing it ever since,” he Garner said he’s been pret- al Rodeo Cowboys Associa- Sylvia Barnes of Shingle said in a recent phone inter- ty lucky when it comes to tion card in 2000, and he has Springs. “We try to go to the view. working with bulls in the are- been traveling from 25 to 35 rodeo each year and love the Garner followed in his na. rodeos a year. bull riding, and the clown.” 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 17 Run before the bulls on Sutter The Bulls & Brews Urban Iditarod is 6 p.m. Thurs- day, June 28, presented by Folsom’s Leading Young Professionals (FLYP). Las- so up your “dogs” for the Sacramento region’s first and only shopping cart fun run competition. Expect prizes for best cart decoration, most canned food donations collected and largest team. For more information, go to bullsandbrews.com.
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“I like the wide variety “I love the horses “I think the best part is “I am excited to see of animals. I would myself. I grew up with when they drive the the cowboys ride the love to ride a bull one horses.” cattle up Sutter bulls and the mutton day.” Street.” busters ride the sheep.” 24 FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 25 26 FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012
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BY PENNE USHER “The fun part is when I’m in the airplane when we “It’s one of the more diffi- TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT are on final approach we fly right over the top of cult places to land,” he said. Skydiver Kent Lane has per- “If you look up toward the formed at the Olympics, NFL Folsom Prison. At that time I am sitting on the floor upwind side of the arena, games, Nascar races, Major with my feet hanging out and thinking, I better not there are high wires right League Baseball games and there. You have to be careful.” even “air delivered” a pizza to fall out here.” In 1976 Lane was with a Jay Leno at an NFL halftime Kent Lane, skydiver cousin at a racing event when show. he saw a couple of skydivers. And once again he will thrill the arena. when arena offi- tow. The two decided to give sky- the crowds as he dives into cials give the signal, Lane will “I try to time my landing to diving a shot. the Folsom Pro Rodeo arena exit the Cessna 206 and sky- the last note of the song,” Lane, 59, got hooked and to kick off the event. dive into the arena to Lee Lane said. now has completed more Lane and pilot Mike Dun- Greenwood’s “Proud to be an Landing safely in the arena than 8,500 competition and can will fly 4,500 feet above American,” with Old Glory in is no easy feat. • SEE SKYDIVER PAGE 27 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 27 SKYDIVER: Holds world records; flag drop timed to patriotic music continued from 26 head as he prepares to exit the exhibition jumps. plane. Lane has competed on a “The fun part is when I’m in national and world level win- the airplane when we are on ning several gold medals and final approach we fly right overall champion cups in US over the top of Folsom Prison. Precision Freefall Champi- At that time I am sitting on onships. the floor with my feet hanging He said he is a two-time out and thinking, I better not World Champion competing fall out here,” he joked. on the U.S. team and has held Lane has competed all over three world records. the world including China, Adam Switzer, of Soviet Union (Russia), South Orangevale, said he’s seen Africa and Yugoslavia. Lane jump at a previous He’s also coached the spe- rodeo. cial forces in Taiwan and “It’s really cool,” he said. recently participated in the “It’s kind of hard to believe World Record of 400 skydivers that he can land so perfectly in one formation in Thailand. in the arena and avoid any He made the first successful obstacles in the area.” jump off of El Capitan in Lane said he has a few Yosemite National Park in MARK LOPER • COURTESY thoughts running through his 1978. The flag drops into the Dan Russell Arena. Color so beautiful it shines... Combat dull summer hair, with a hair glaze. This service seals your hair cuticles, smooth’s down unwanted frizz and creates spectacular shine. Hair Care Specials All Sebastian Hairsprays $10.95 ($16.95 value) Sebastian Drench Shampoo & Conditioner Duo $15.99 ($27 value) New Nioxin Diamex $32.99 ($50 value) Wella Care Hot Specials $8.99 includes: Enrich Detangling Spray • Curl Craft Elastic Energy Mousse • Pearl Styler • Ocean Spritz (value up to $16.95) Folsom Esthetics Specials Summer Glo Peel $45.00 includes eyebrow wax ($75 value) Rough, dry uneven tone skin, receive a Glo Peel customized to your skins needs and reveal that beautiful skin underneath. Full Body Wax $59.99 No membership required Includes full arms, legs and bikini (extended bikini add $15) Available at Folsom Brockway location only
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BY PENNE USHER TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT It takes more than a pretty face to be a rodeo queen. Riding skills, horsemanship and brains are just as, if not more, important to take the title of Folsom Rodeo Queen. If you’ve ever been to a rodeo, you’ve seen the well- decorated queen and the cur- rent contestants race around the arena waving to the crowd. What you may not know is what it takes to earn that title and become the face and voice of the rodeo. Jessica Haynie, of Jamestown in Tuolumne County, is the reigning Fol- som Pro Rodeo Queen. She will hand over her title this year. The 23-year-old UC Davis student, who has been going to rodeos since she was a child, began competing when she was 17. She said horsemanship is 50 percent of the overall score for the Folsom Rodeo. “It’s a big deal,” she said. “You have to be able to work your horse in reigning pat- terns, ride, and carry a flag and dash like all (get out) around the arena.” Aside from demonstrating superior abilities on a horse, sometimes not even your own horse, but one from a “draw” contestants also have to be able to correctly answer ques- COURTESY tions about horses, equine The Folsom Pro Rodeo Queen’s duties are many, including riding in the opening parade. • SEE QUEEN PAGE 33 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 33 QUEEN: New one to be crowned first night of rodeo on June 29 continued from 32 anatomy and effectively com- “I’m grateful for the Folsom plete a speech and oral inter- community and those that view. I’ve met there,” she said. “There are impromptu “They have been very wel- questions such as, ‘if you had coming to me competing and a magic wand for a day what are supporting my aspiration would you do,’” Haynie said. to become rodeo queen in “The judges are trying to Folsom.” catch the girls up to see how She is running against Mari- they react to different situa- ah Demontigny, 23, of Elk tions.” Grove. She came in fourth last As Rodeo Queen, Haynie is year. She said her biggest chal- the face of the rodeo during lenge is the speech portion. her reign. She said the whole “It killed me last year,” she job is about promoting that said. “For some reason I can’t rodeo. get a speech down to save my Jacki Strand, 23, of Chico, is life. Ask me about lyrics to a in the running for this year’s song or a joke and I got it. crown. She said she’s been Speeches I just can’t memo- preparing for this type of con- rize.” COURTESY test her entire life, but only The new queen will be Mariah Demontigny, left, and Jacki Strand, right, are com- recently started to pursue it announced June 29, the first peting for the title of Miss Folsom Pro Rodeo Queen. In seriously. night of the rodeo. the center is current queen Jessica Haynie.
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BY MATT LONG TELEGRAPH SPORTS EDITOR The competition is always fierce at the Folsom Pro Rodeo, but things could get hotter than normal on the final day of the rodeo on Sun- day, July 1. The always entertaining and crowd-pleasing mutton busting contest, held each night of the rodeo, is sched- uled to feature two sets of twins competing on July 1, as bragging rights will be on the line between siblings. Lucas and Logan Svensek of Cameron Park are scheduled to compete, as are Folsom twins Riley and Ella Triplett. Both sets of twins are 5 years old. For the Svensek twins, they’ve watched bull riding since they were 2 years old, according to their mom, Heather. “This is their version of bull riding,” Heather said. “We explained to them what mut- COURTESY ton busting is and they said they wanted to do it. I’m Ella and Riley Triplett, 5, will compete against each other and the rest of the field in the excited about it. I think it will mutton busting competition at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on July 1. be a lot of fun for them.” Lucas said he likes bull rid- to hold to the sheep and that wanted to try it. squeeze hard,” Ella said. “I ing and says he’s got a plan to he might be a little scared. “I’m excited for them,” said think it will be fun. I think I do well when it’s his turn to When asked what he might their mom, Annemarie. “It’s a will hold on for 100 minutes.” ride the sheep. As only a 5- spend the winner’s share of unique experience that they’ll Kurt and Alisha Freedle also year-old can say, Lucas said, the money on if he was fortu- never get to do again. It’s a cut have two mutton busters in “I’m going to hold on his neck nate enough to win, Logan little story for our family to the competition, Tyler, 6, and really tight and choke it.” said he wanted to buy a cher- share.” Emma, 5, who will compete A surprised mom quickly ry tree. Riley and Ella have been on Saturday, June 30. corrected her son, as Heather The Triplett twins have the practicing riding on their dad, Tyler competed last year said he’s not going to choke right gene pool to do well in John, and nephew to prepare and despite taking a hard fall the sheep and Lucas agreed the competition. for the competition — an off the sheep, is back for to just hold on tight. Their nephew entered a event about which Ella had a another go-round this year, While Lucas was confident similar contest in Reno a lot to say. while Emma will be compet- in his ability to hold on, his while ago and won. Riley and “I think it will be hard, but ing for the first time. brother, Logan, wasn’t so Ella saw a video of the com- I’m going to wrap my arms “Tyler liked it, but took a sure. He said it would be hard petition and decided they around the sheep and • SEE BUSTING PAGE 36 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 35
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continued from 34 “It will be fun. ... I hurt hard fall last year and was a little hesitant,” said their dad, my neck and arm last Kurt. “Emma saw Tyler in the year, but I still had fun. parade last year and is excited I’m going to hold on for about being in the parade this year.” five hours this time. If I Tyler is looking forward to win I’m going to go to getting back on the sheep again this year. McDonalds.” “It will be fun,” Tyler said. “I hurt my neck and arm last Tyler Freedle, 6, mutton buster year, but I still had fun. I’m going to hold on for five hours “I like riding the sheep this time. If I win I’m going to and I will be excited, not go to McDonalds.” Folsom resident, Ryan Jimi- scared. ... I’m going to son, 5, has gone to the rodeo wrap my arms around KEN LARSON • TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO for a few years and is finally the neck and my legs Sharon Williams helps a young rider during the Mutton old enough to compete in the Busting competition at last year’s rodeo. mutton busting competition. around the body and He might have the inside hold on for 10 seconds.” track to a first-place finish, as Ryan Jimison, 5, mutton buster he already competed in the event before at the El Dorado County Fair last year. “He loved it,” said his mom, I will be excited, not scared,” Michelle. “He didn’t hold on Ryan said. “I’m going to wrap for very long, but he still had my arms around the neck and fun.” my legs around the body and He’s also been preparing for hold on for 10 seconds.” this year’s event by practicing on his black lab dog, Chance. Read more about the rodeo “I like riding the sheep and at folsomtelegraph.com.
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BY DON CHADDOCK rides a horse, a step up from TELEGRAPH MANAGING EDITOR his mutton busting days. As the old song goes, “I compete in the steer “Mama, don’t let your babies wrestling and team roping grow up to be cowboys.” But (events),” he said. “I also work no one passed along the mes- as a pickup man for the rodeo sage to those competing in company during the rodeo.” the Folsom Pro Rodeo. Rosser’s grandfather, Cot- The modern day cowboy’s ton Rosser, helps organize the job description would proba- competitions for the Folsom bly include very little money, Pro Rodeo through the Flying fleeting fame and long hours, U Rodeo Company. Cotton not to mention dangerous was also inducted into the Pro work. But for cowboys, there Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1995. is much more to the job. “I come in after the 8 sec- Levi Rosser says rodeo is in ond whistle blows to get the his blood. rider off the horses,” the “I started in the sheep rid- younger Rosser said of his ing probably when I was 4 “pickup man” duties. “I also years old,” he said. keep all the livestock out of Today the Gridley resident • SEE COWBOY PAGE 38
COURTESY Being a “real” cowboy is about more than a hat, rope, boots and fancy duds, according to those who make a liv- ing as cowboys.
Want instant breaking news updates? Become our Facebook friend at facebook.com/folsomtelegraph 38 FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012 COWBOY: Hard work, dedication and danger are part of the life continued from 37 contracting work, we try to the arena.” help out on the family ranch,” Tony Amaral is a regular at he said. the Folsom Pro Rodeo. The Amaral said that the thrill of Wheatland man works a the rodeo may not be what it ranch during the day and once was for him, but he still doesn’t find much practice loves it. time. “To some people it is a “Not very damn much rush, but I’ve done it so many (practice),” Amaral said. “If times, it’s not like that for we practice once a week, me,” he said. “If you’re head- we’re lucky.” ing, you want to rope it by two Rosser said he tries to prac- horns. If you’re heeling, you tice as much as he can. want to rope it by two feet.” “I probably spend two or While it’s difficult to earn three hours every other day,” money as a cowboy, Amaral Rosser said. “A guy should said that’s not really the rea- practice every day, but some- son he does it. times your body doesn’t want “(I do it) for the love of the to do all that.” sport,” he said. “Team roping Rosser said being fit is has been a part of rodeo for- important when considering ever and it’s one of the (top) rodeo competition. family sports that people can “A guy needs to keep him- do.” self in (as well as) his horse He said all eyes might be on that he’s going to use,” he him when he’s in a competi- said. “To be at the top of your tion, but he tries to stay game, you need to practice, focused. so you can react as instinct, “I block out the crowd,” rather than thinking about it. Amaral said. “I don’t even It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s know it’s there.” worth it.” Rosser said he’s spent his Amaral’s rodeo participa- entire life involved in rodeos. tion is also a part of his “I started becoming suc- upbringing. cessful doing it and liking it a “I was born and raised into lot more,” he said. “It’s fun the horse show end of it and COURTESY and the competition is neat that’s also around rodeo. I just The working cowboys at the Flying U Rodeo Company and you meet a lot of good enjoyed it,” he said. help keep Folsom’s rodeo running. people. You see a lot of beau- There isn’t much money to tiful country.” be had for cowboys. They pay The best part, he said, is to enter competitions and if money,” he said. “Folsom is state,” Rosser said. “I have a what he walks away with on they are skilled enough, and big enough to where a guy can (baby) due in August. My wife the inside. lucky enough, they can win make a little bit of a profit. The is pregnant. For the first years “We don’t make a lot of and receive money to cover Reno rodeo is big enough to out of college, I went as far as money, but we make a lot of their costs and maybe have get a guy by for a few months. Jackson, Miss., for a few good memories,” Rosser said. little extra change in their That’s one of the issues, is how rodeos.” pockets. much a cowboy can make vs. When not working the Thist story originally ran in the 2009 Rosser said it’s a real prob- the expenses to get there.” rodeo circuit, Rosser is a gen- rodeo guide and is reprinted here. lem in the industry. Cowboys also spend a lot of eral contractor with a metal Follow Don Chaddock on Twitter “There are a few rodeos time on the road. building business. @anewsguy or e-mail him at where cowboys can earn “Now I stay within the “When we’re not doing [email protected]. 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 39
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BY PENNE USHER TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT There’s something about a rodeo that can transport one back in time to the days of wooden sidewalks, gun- slingers and the clink-clack sound of spurs. Maybe it’s the steer wrestling or watching a cow- boy try to hold on while a massive bull does its best to send that cowboy flying. Whatever the case, rodeos keep a piece of Americana alive. There are several rodeo event recognized by the Pro- fessional Rodeo Cowboy Association including bull and bronc riding, calf and team roping, steer wrestling and saddle-bronc riding. The Folsom Pro Rodeo, to be held June 29 through July 1, brings all the favorites for the crowds to enjoy. The following are descrip- tions of the main rodeo events provided by the PRCA. COURTESY Bull riding can be a dangerous sport.
BULL RIDING Regardless, cowboys do it, record sitting at 2.4 seconds, more than twice as much as Bull riding, this involves fans love it and bull riding steer wrestling is the quickest the cowboy and, at the time the willingly climbing on the back ranks as one of rodeo’s most event in rodeo. two come together, they’re of a 2,000-pound bull. The popular events. The objective of the steer both often traveling at 30 miles risks are obvious. Serious wrestler, who is also known as per hour. Speed and precision, injury is always a possibility a “bulldogger,” is to use the two most important ingre- for those who sit astride an STEER WRESTLING strength and technique to dients in steer wrestling, make animal that literally weighs a Speed and strength are the wrestle a steer to the ground bulldogging one of rodeo’s ton and is usually equipped name of the game in steer as quickly as possible. most challenging events. with dangerous horns. wrestling. In fact, with a world The steer generally weighs • SEE EVENTS PAGE 42 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 41
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SADDLE BRONC RIDING Saddle bronc riding is rodeo’s classic event, both a complement and contrast to the wilder spectacles of bare- back riding and bull riding. This event requires strength, but the event also demands At left, a style, grace and precise timing. saddle Saddle bronc riding evolved bronc rider from the task of breaking and holds on training horses to work the cat- for dear tle ranches of the Old West. life. Many cowboys claim riding saddle broncs is the toughest rodeo event to master because Below, a of the technical skills necessary bareback for success. rider is thrown BAREBACK RIDING from the Bareback riders endure more horse. abuse, suffer more injuries and often face long-term damage COURTESY from their sport. PHOTOS To stay aboard the horse, a bareback rider uses a rigging To stay aboard the made of leather and construct- horse, a bareback rider ed to meet PRCA safety specifi- cations. The rigging, which uses a rigging made of resembles a suitcase handle on leather and constructed a strap, is placed atop the horse’s withers and secured to meet PRCA safety with a cinch. specifications. As the bronc bucks, the rider pulls his knees up, rolling his earning a money-winning spurs up the horse’s shoulders. score requires more than just As the horse descends, the cow- strength. A bareback rider is boy straightens his legs, return- judged on his spurring tech- ing his spurs over the point of nique, the degree to which his the horse’s shoulders in antici- toes remain turned out while pation of the next jump. he is spurring and his willing- Making a qualified ride and ness to take whatever might 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 43
TIE-DOWN ROPING As with saddle bronc riding and team roping, the The roots roots of tie- of tie-down down roping can be traced roping can back to the be traced working ranches of the back to the Old West. working When ranches of calves were sick or the Old injured, cow- West. boys had to rope and Tie-down immobilize them quickly for roping veterinary treatment. Ranch can be hands prided themselves on traced the speed with which they back to could rope and tie calves, and tasks on they soon turned their work the ranch. into informal contests. • SEE RODEO COURTESY PAGE 44
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Team roping requires an effort between the “header” and the “heeler.” It represents the only true “team” sport in rodeo. COURETSY RODEO: Team of skilled ropers continued from 43 TEAM ROPING Team roping, the only true team event in pro rodeo, requires close cooperation and timing between two highly skilled ropers — a header and a heeler — and their horses. The event originated on ranches when cowboys needed to treat or brand large steers and the task proved too difficult for one man. Bucking Similar to tie-down ropers broncs and steer wrestlers, team rop- are just ers start from the boxes on one of each side of the chute from the many which the steer enters the are- events at na. The steer gets a head start the determined by the length of rodeo. the arena. COURTESY 2012 • FOLSOM PRO RODEO 45 46 FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012 Home Home ofof Fun,Fun, LovingLoving andand Caring Caring People People
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