Ranch and
Rodeo Roundup
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By Kim Dillon
all is such a splendid time of year. While I’m writing this, our
daytime highs in the valley are struggling to reach 90. In Arizona’s
higher elevations, afternoons are only climbing into the mid 60’s.
Our trees are colorful and the air is seasonally fresh.
• Team Roping Heeler-Steven Ganoa (4.0 seconds)
• Barrel Racing-Cindy Woods (16.64 seconds)
• Inc. Barrel Racing-Catherine Lasher (17.34 seconds)
• Bull Riding-Efren Gallego (74 seconds)
Rodeo and its related events are in abundance now. Cochise County
hosted the Rex Allen Days in Willcox. In its 63rd year, this event
continues to celebrate the life of Rex Allen and his hometown of Willcox.
The first weekend of October offered plenty of fun for everyone featuring
a parade, concerts and a street dance. But the highlight was the Grand
Canyon Pro Rodeo Association-sanctioned rodeo on October 4th and
5th. With 515 rodeo contestants and approximately 5000 spectators, I’m
told the Rex Allen Days was the largest GCPRA event to date. The rodeo
committee may be small in size (7 members!) but they were able to offer
$10,000 in added prize money to their contestants.
With our summer heat clearly in the rear-view mirror,
the change of seasons is usually a welcome one. This
autumn weather seems to give all of us a bit more
energy-including our horses. If you’re not competing
or attending some of the numerous events being
offered, now is a perfect time of year to hit the trail. Riding
in open spaces breaks up our daily routine. It’s great for our minds
plus our horses need a change of scenery as well. For a list of Arizona
accommodations that include riders and their horses, visit
www.horsetrip.com. Featured below are a few to try, one in
northern Arizona and the other in the southern end of our State:
Here are the rodeo results:
• Bareback Riding (3 way tie) Adam Tanner,
John Killian, Kyle Bounds (73 points)
• Steer Wrestling-Dean McIntyre (5.5 seconds)
• Tie Down Roping-Logan Bird
(10.0 seconds)
• Inc. Tie Down Roping- Shane Guin
(12.7 seconds)
• Breakaway Roping (tie) Jainey Reeves, Kayse Winkle
(2.4 seconds)
• Saddle Bronc Riding-Jason Amon (75 points)
• Team Roping #12 Header (tie) Kyle Roberts, Steven Ganoa
(5.9 seconds)
• Team Roping #12 Heeler (tie) Ricky Rathjen, Jacob Auza
(5.9 seconds)
• Team Roping Header-Chase Massengil
(4.5 seconds)
• Team Roping Heeler-Tyler Getwiller
(4.5 seconds)
• Barrel Racing-Ashley Haller
(17.54 seconds)
• Inc. Barrel Racing-Kristin Woods
(18.24 seconds)
• Bull Riding-Tyler McVay (66 points)
Also down in Cochise County was the Benson Butterfield
Rodeo on October 11th and 12th. The rodeo committee took pride in
producing an event the whole family was able to enjoy. Once the dust
settled, local children’s charities around the Benson area benefitted from
the rodeo’s extra proceeds. I guess you could say that everyone was a
winner!
Results from the 2 day rodeo:
• Bareback Riding-Kyle Bounds (79 points)
• Steer Wrestling-Dean McIntyre (4.6 seconds)
• Tie Down Roping-Joseph Parsons (9.1 seconds)
• Inc. Tie Down Roping-Dale Davies (14.3 seconds)
• Breakaway Roping-Kaylee Billingsly (2.8 seconds)
• Saddle Bronc Riding-Lyle Welling (76 seconds)
• Team Roping #12 Header-Wacey Westcott (4.8 seconds)
• Team Roping #12 Heeler-Tyler Dietering (4.8 seconds)
• Team Roping Header-Michael Camalat (4.0 seconds)
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November 2014
MCS Stables is located on the south end of Flagstaff, just off of
I-17. The large, well-established equestrian facility offers a
barn, covered pens, enclosed paddocks, round pens, large
arena, hot walker and pastures. Guests can camp overnight
in several lush, tree-lined spaces equipped with electrical
hook-ups. Although there is plenty to do around the stables,
riders can explore the forest and meadows through dozens
of connecting trails. Riders routinely see elk, mule deer,
pronghorn antelope, and occasionally turkey, javelina and
black bear. After an adventurous day in the saddle, enjoy star
gazing up through the tall pine trees. www.mcsstables.com
(928) 774-5835
For a taste of history and some local wine, head south of
Tucson to the Sonoita valley. It’s here you’ll discover La Hacienda
de Sonoita, a well-appointed B&B complete with corrals to house
our equine friends. Hosts Tom and Cheryl Rogos take great pride in
ensuring every guest has a memorable stay in their “home away from
home” which features 4 cowboy-themed
bedrooms. After enjoying a hot-cooked
breakfast, riders can then explore inviting
trails that weave through the Coronado
National Forest. Guests can also wind their
way through a treasure trove of
a dozen wineries in the region.
www.haciendasonoita.com
(520) 455-5308
Until next month, ride hard
and stay safe!
Kim Dillon grew up competing on horseback
here in Arizona. As a former Miss Rodeo
Arizona and Miss Rodeo America runner-up,
Kim enjoys sharing her equestrian love and
expertise with others.
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