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Photo by Jon Flatland

Photo by Jon Flatland

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News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Hunter Johnson of Kadoka shows the winning form that won him $8,000 at the winner-takes-all Cowboys Care Bull Bash fundraiser hosted by the Horizon Health Foundation in Isabel on Saturday, July 13. Look for more rodeo coverage on Pages 10-12 and on the Timber Lake Topic Facebook page.
Pete Maher dismounts while competing in goat tying at the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, IA last week. Maher, in his third appearance at nationals, finished fifth overall. Photo courtesy of NJHFR

Pete Maher dismounts while competing in goat tying at the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, IA last week. Maher, in his third appearance at nationals, finished fifth overall. Photo courtesy of NJHFR

Maher caps Jr. High career with fifth place at national finals

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
McLaughlin 14-year-old Pete Maher capped his third and final trip to the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, IA, last week with a fifth place overall finish in goat tying. The in-coming freshman - already a formidable rodeo veteran - will move to the high school ranks next season.
Bullfighter Dayton Spiel of Parade was injured during the Sitting Bull Stampede last year after being struck in the eye with a bull bell. The Stampede committee will provide each bull rider this year with a Licabell - a pliable reubber alternative to the traditional metal bell. Licabell is donating a portion of the proceeds from the purchase to Spiel.

Bullfighter Dayton Spiel of Parade was injured during the Sitting Bull Stampede last year after being struck in the eye with a bull bell. The Stampede committee will provide each bull rider this year with a Licabell - a pliable reubber alternative to the traditional metal bell. Licabell is donating a portion of the proceeds from the purchase to Spiel.

Sitting Bull Stampede, Licabell rally to support injured bullfighter Spiel

Alex Dodd Prca Media
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Dayton Spiel got his start in rodeo as a bull rider but quickly found his niche as a ProRodeo bullfighter.The Parade native’s efforts earned him a spot at the RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo twice before an unfortunate accident halted his budding career.
Korbi Heck of Isabel competes in the poles during the Perkins County 4-H Rodeo in Bison recently. Photo courtesy of Tami Kuper.

Korbi Heck of Isabel competes in the poles during the Perkins County 4-H Rodeo in Bison recently. Photo courtesy of Tami Kuper.

Area youth collect points at Perkins Co. 4-H Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Area competitors were among some of the top finishers at the Perkins County 4-H Rodeo held in Bison on June 22-23, including a couple who posted first place showings.
Doug Lawrence of White Horse throws his lasso during his run in the calf roping competition at the annual Pioneer Days Rodeo in Dupree on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jon Flatland

Doug Lawrence of White Horse throws his lasso during his run in the calf roping competition at the annual Pioneer Days Rodeo in Dupree on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jon Flatland

Locals Woodward, Deal among Pioneer Days Rodeo winners

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Local competitors Minda Woodward of Dupree and Kaden Deal of Eagle Butte were among those capturing top honors in their respective events at the 2024 Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23.
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