Young, Kindred in Badlands Circuit tie-down battle

Rodeo Roundup:

  • Shorty Garrett of Dupree shows his form while competing in the saddle bronc riding event at a recent rodeo. Garrett is the current leader in the PRCA’s Badlands Circuit standings and is ranked 25th overall in the world. Photo courtesy of Chuck Miner
    Shorty Garrett of Dupree shows his form while competing in the saddle bronc riding event at a recent rodeo. Garrett is the current leader in the PRCA’s Badlands Circuit standings and is ranked 25th overall in the world. Photo courtesy of Chuck Miner

    Dupree tie-down roper Trey Young claimed first place honors at the Range Days Rodeo held Aug. 22-24 in Rapid City, clocking an 8.5 second run to take home top prize of $2,420.

    It’s a big win for Young, who is in a late-season battle with Clint Kindred of Oral for top spot in the PRCA’s Badlands Circuit tie-down roping standings. Young is currently second in the race, trailing Kindred by just $1,426…