Hunt leads local competitors at INFR event in Montana

Rodeo Roundup

Jhett Knight of Dupree competes in bareback riding during the Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo in June. Photo by Jon Flatland
Jhett Knight of Dupree competes in bareback riding during the Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo in June. Photo by Jon Flatland

Six different competitors from Dewey and Ziebach counties and points nearby finished in the money at the Northern Cheyenne Chiefs 4th of July Rodeo held July 1-2 in Lame Deer, MT.

Top finisher of the group was Kanton Hunt of Ridgeview, who won the Jr. Breakaway crown with a 2.46 second run that paid $845. He was followed by Wynn Lawrence of White Horse who posted a time of 2.80 to place second and …