{"id":45602,"date":"2021-07-25T19:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T01:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/county-fair-hosts-true-western-roundup-rodeo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T03:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:26:18","slug":"county-fair-hosts-true-western-roundup-rodeo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/county-fair-hosts-true-western-roundup-rodeo\/","title":{"rendered":"County fair hosts True Western Roundup rodeo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After getting bucked, Cody Jones gets hung up on the saddle and is dragged along until cowboys can control the horse. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

The True Western Roundup took place during a cool summer evening at the Montezuma County Fair Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Schedule<\/h4>\n

WEDNESDAY<\/strong>5 p.m.: 4-H\/FFA Goat Show6 p.m.: Goat Roping<\/p>\n

THURSDAY<\/strong>9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exhibits open9 a.m.: Horticulture judging8 a.m.: 4-H\/FFA Rabbit show11 a.m.: 4-H\/FFA Sheep show10 a.m.: 4-H & Open Poultry show2 p.m.: Chicken Chase, ages 3-83:15 p.m.: 4-H\/FFA Beef show6 p.m.: Team Roping books<\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/strong>8:30 a.m.: 4-H\/FFA Swine show9 a.m.: Rooster Crowing9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Exhibits open10 a.m.: 4-H Demonstration10:30 a.m.: Bunnies scavenger hunt11 a.m.: Egg & Spoon Race11:30 a.m.: 4-H Cake Decorating11:30 a.m.: Tug of War11:30 a.m.: Pee-Wee FFA round robin1 p.m.: Sheep Scramble ages 8-182 p.m.: Chicken Chase ages 3-82:30 p.m.: Capture the Flag3 p.m.: Grand Round Robin3-4 p.m.: Money Hunt<\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/strong>9 a.m.: Chicken Chase ages 3-811:30 a.m.: Greased Pig Chase12 p.m.: Chili\/Salsa Judging $212 p.m.: Barrel Race2 p.m.: Junior Livestock Sale6 p.m.: TrueWestern rodeo6 p.m.: Mud Bog StartsNote: See a full schedule at https:\/\/montezumacountyfair.com\/schedule-2\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The rodeo series featured all the classics, including saddle bronc riding, ranch bronc riding, breakaway roping, mutton busting, steer riding, barrel racing, team roping and bull riding.<\/p>\n

Eighty to 100 competed in 13 events, said organizer Pam Petrie.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a smaller rodeo program, we offer affordable opportunity for locals to compete and gain experience,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The rodeo is in its eighth year and recently became a sanctioned event. Competitors can earn points to compete in national competitions.<\/p>\n

The crowd enjoyed some good action throughout the night.<\/p>\n

In one crowd thriller, ranch bronc rider Cody Jones got bucked then his arm become hung up on the saddle.<\/p>\n

Four or five cowboys and rodeo clowns converged to try and control the horse as Jones was dragged along the side and under the pounding hooves. He eventually got free and was able to walk away.<\/p>\n

In the breakaway roping event, Nahkai Lariat, 14, of Sagebrush New Mexico, took first place with a time of 4.37 seconds with her horse, Skittles.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was fun. To get the fastest time, you have to be consistent,\u201d she said. \u201cI love meeting and competing with ladies from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The True Western Roundup Rodeo will return to the fair July 31.<\/p>\n

jmimiaga@the-journal.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Nahkai Lariat, 14, ropes a calf during the breakaway roping event at the True Western Roundup rodeo Saturday night. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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