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Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre for complete info visit RootsNBoots.org $5 Par king Kids & Critters Kids and critters – nothing is cuter! The littlest wranglers have their very own rodeo to compete in events such as mutton bustin’, calf scramble, and may even try their hand at catching a piglet. This Family Rodeo also includes stick horse and sack races. Competition is free for youth ages 3-11 (ages vary based on chosen activity). Cowboy Special Kids Rodeo Mounted Shooting Dining & Shopping Emporium Carnival Pre-Event Activities How’s this for some shootin’ action! The Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooters will amaze you with their skills! Our Annual Special Kid’s Rodeo (SKR) is an opportunity for children (ages 5- high school) with special needs to participate in a unique Western-themed Rodeo event with fun activities that cater to a wide range of abilities. Join us in 2015 for a day of yeses! Who doesn’t have a good time   at a carnival? Food and great shopping with the Roots N’ Boots vendors. On Thursday, the community kicks off the event with a roping hosted by Heart Cry Cowboy Church and a Barrel Race hosted by Friends of Queen Creek 4-H. Photos by Lisa A. Barne and Miller Photos AZintheSaddle.com Xtreme Teen Rodeo Join us for the Xtreme Teen Rodeo! Yes, another free activity! Cheer on youth ages 12-19 who participate in team and individual competitions that all have a farm or ranch atmosphere. From the tractor tire relay to the hilarious chicken scramble (involving kids, a wheel barrow, and a chicken) a good time is had by all. No livestock experience? No worries! Volunteers will be on hand to assist you.  February 2015 31