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. 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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 J ULY 21 ST • 11 AM TO 7 PM L IVE E NTERTAINMENT C OWBOY P OETRY OFF WITH K IDDY C ORRAL $ THIS AD C HILI C OOKOFF 2 H ANGTOWN H ORSESHOE T OURNAMENT Tickets can be purchased online at WWW . COWBOYSANDCORNBREAD . COM or Call 800 457-6279 RAINBOW ORCHARDS • 2569 LARSEN DRIVE , CAMINO 8 FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012 There is much to do behind the scenes Retired Folsom Fire Chief Dan Haverty stays in saddle of happenings in town BY PENNE USHER TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT When Folsom Fire Chief Dan Haverty retired in 2010, he told the Telegraph he wanted to stay connected with the city and the com- munity. He’s doing just that in a big way. Haverty has chaired the Folsom Pro Rodeo for the past two years Dan Haverty and is has chaired the responsible Folsom Pro Rodeo for for the the past two years. behind-the- TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO BY ANNE STOKES scenes hap- The Cattle Drive kicks off the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday, June 28. It is just one part penings from porta-potties of the rodeo of which Dan Haverty oversees as event chairman. to traffic mitigation. “It’s the back-office plan- “Dan has years of public service and a very collaborative leadership style. He is ning between the Chamber and the city that I do,” he said. able to bring all the key stakeholders of the rodeo together and hit the perfect “When I was fire chief, I repre- balance between public safety concerns and the objectives of the rodeo.” sented the city’s interest and the last two years I try to repre- Maryann McAlea, of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce sent everyone’s interest.” Haverty said the rodeo hosted about 6,000 people tive leadership style,” she Dan understands that,” she If putting on one of the last year and he hopes to see said. “He is able to bring all said. area’s largest events weren’t the same crowd this year. the key stakeholders of the The Folsom Pro Rodeo, enough, Haverty also teaches “We sold out every night,” rodeo together and hit the now in its 52nd year is the an online public administra- he said. “We hope to do that perfect balance between region’s longest running tion course for the University again this year.” public safety concerns and event and maintains its of Southern California, wrote Maryann McAlea, of the the objectives of the rodeo.” “folksy, small-town feel,” a course for the California Folsom Chamber of Com- McAlea said Haverty has Haverty said. Professional Firefighters Asso- merce, said Haverty brings the same goals as the Cham- “It’s not about the glitzy ciation, works on his 22-foot the perfect balance of leader- ber in making the rodeo a stuff. It’s about going some- Tolman skiff boat and is an ship to the rodeo committee. fun, family oriented event. place with your family, enjoy- active member of Folsom “Dan has years of public “The rodeo is an important ing an American sport and Lake Rotary and Holy Trinity service and a very collabora- part of Folsom tradition and seeing fireworks,” he said. Church in El Dorado Hills. 9 OVERVIEW FOLSOM PRO RODEO • 2012 Folsom’s Pro Rodeo “Folsom’s Finest” returns with a bang 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.