Rodeo declared a great success

The Colorama Pro-West Rodeo was a great success, according to Ridge Riders President George Kohout.

"I think it was one of the best rodeos we have had here for a long time," Kohout said early this week.

The "Rattlesnake Saloon" lived up to its name again this year and rodeo hands had to dispatch a rattlesnake that wandered into the refreshment tent. That's the second time this has occurred.

"The rattlesnakes are bad this year," Kohout stated. "We had to kill four or five as we were getting ready for the rodeo."

The cowboys and fans were "complimentary," Kohout added.

The winners and prize money for the various events:

Bareback Riding - 1) Seth Shelton, Pasco, $639.20; 2) Francis Marchand, Omak, $479.40; 3) Christoph Mugg, Hazelton, $319.60; 4) Caleb McMillan, Soap Lake, $79.90; and 5) Cam Groff, Walla Walla, $79.90.

Barrel Racing - 1) Susan Pierce, Snohomish, $1,141.16; 2) Teri Bangart, Olympia, $992.31; 3) Jody Wallen, Arlington, $843.46; 4) Kelsey Streeter, Palisades, $694.62; 5) Rose Jones, Quincy, $545.77; 6) Shane Falon, Yakima, $396.92; 7) Jolene Hoberg, Kennewick, $248.08; and 8) Kiley Streeter, Palisades, $99.23.

Breakaway - (a calf roping event where the calf is roped, but not tied) - 1) Jordan Minor, Hermiston, $990.90; 2) Bailey Minor, Pendleton, $820.06; 3) Jade Crossley, Hermiston, $649.21; 4) Trey Tucker, Ellensburg, $478.37; and 5) Leona Ives, Buena, $307.52.

Bull Riding - 1) Caleb McMillan, Soap Lake, $770.80.

Saddle Bronc - 1) Francis Marchand, Omak, $691.84; 2) Caleb Nichols, Priest River, $518.88; 3) Dustin Hobbs, Royal City, $259.44; and 4) Jacob Stacy, Moses Lake, $259.44.

Steer Wrestling - 1) Cody McCleary, Walla Walla, $689.68; 2) Caleb McMillan, Soap Lake, $570.77; 3) Austin Krogh, Newport, $451.86; 4) Colin Wolfe, Wenatchee, $332.95; 5) Hayden Hall, Touchet, $214.02; and 6) Baley Westberg, Kennewick, $118.91.

Team Roping Header - 1) Bryce Palmer, Milton-Freewater, $921.39; 2) Tyler Smith, Middleton, $762.53; 3) Jordan Tye, Canby, $803.67; 4) Kelsey Felton, Lewiston, $444.81; 5) Jake Stanley, Hermiston, $285.95; and 6) Brock Streeter, Palisades.

Team Roping Heeler - 1) Jake Minor, $921.39; 2) Andy Carlson, Hermiston, $762.53; 3) Jared Parke, Gooding, $603.67; 4) Paul Dunn, Caldwell, $444.81; and 5) Bucky Campbell, Benton City, $285.95.

Tie Down Roping - 1) Jared Parke, Gooding, $921.39; 2) Jordan Tye, Canby, $762.53; 3) Kass Kayser, Ellensburg, $524.24; 4) Nick Nyman, Crane, $524.24; 5) Jason Minor, Ellensburg, $285.95; and 6) Shane Crossley, Hermiston, $158.86.