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Talley Locken of Isabel was able to avoid a potentially serious spill when her horse bucked as Locken was dismounting during the goat-tying event at the Ziebach County 4-H Rodeo on Saturday, July 15, in Dupree. Photo by Jon Flatland

Talley Locken of Isabel was able to avoid a potentially serious spill when her horse bucked as Locken was dismounting during the goat-tying event at the Ziebach County 4-H Rodeo on Saturday, July 15, in Dupree. Photo by Jon Flatland

Gabe and Deal claim gold in Hermosa

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Mitchell Technical College student Chazz Gabe turned in the only qualified ride of the day to win the gold buckle in bull riding at the Battle Creek Rodeo in Hermosa on Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16, while Kaden Deal of Eagle Butte ran away with the saddle bronc title.
Korbi Heck of Isabel and her horse, Jetta, won both the Junior Girls Barrel Racing and Junior Girls Pole Bending championships on Saturday, July 8, at the Harding County 4-H Rodeo in Buffalo. Heck is one of several area competitors to garner gold buckles at the event.

Korbi Heck of Isabel and her horse, Jetta, won both the Junior Girls Barrel Racing and Junior Girls Pole Bending championships on Saturday, July 8, at the Harding County 4-H Rodeo in Buffalo. Heck is one of several area competitors to garner gold buckles at the event.

Dewey, Ziebach entries earn top honors at Harding Co. 4-H Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Several contestants from Dewey and Ziebach counties topped the leaderboard in their respective events at the Harding County 4-H Rodeo held in Buffalo on Saturday, July 8, including Korbi Heck of Isabel, who took home the championship gold buckles for both Jr. Girls Barrels and Jr. Girls Poles.
The Timber Lake Rodeo Association recently made a significant investment in its arena, installing all new bucking chutes in time for the 2023 Days of 1910 Rodeo slated July 29-30. Photo by Jon Flatland

The Timber Lake Rodeo Association recently made a significant investment in its arena, installing all new bucking chutes in time for the 2023 Days of 1910 Rodeo slated July 29-30. Photo by Jon Flatland

Ward, Lawrence claim titles at INFR qualifier

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Two contestants from White Horse and another from Eagle Butte punched their ticket to Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) on July 3-4 by capturing titles in their respective events at the “Home of the Champions” INFR Qualifier Rodeo held in Twin Buttes, ND, July 3-4.
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

Hunt leads local competitors at INFR event in Montana

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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.
Mud Wrestlin’ ... Mud flies as Stran Williams of Wall, SD, takes his pass at steer wrestling during the 62nd Pioneer Days Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, as part of the community’s annual celebration. Six inches of rain and high winds made competing difficult on Saturday night but the sun was shining and all contestants had to contend with was the mud and cantankerous stock on Sunday. Check out more photos from the rodeo on the Timber Lake Topic Facebook page. Photo by Jon Flatland

Mud Wrestlin’ ... Mud flies as Stran Williams of Wall, SD, takes his pass at steer wrestling during the 62nd Pioneer Days Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, as part of the community’s annual celebration. Six inches of rain and high winds made competing difficult on Saturday night but the sun was shining and all contestants had to contend with was the mud and cantankerous stock on Sunday. Check out more photos from the rodeo on the Timber Lake Topic Facebook page. Photo by Jon Flatland

Through the mud, the beer, the blood and the cheers

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A six-inch rainfall Friday night made for a soupy arena at the Dupree Rodeo Grounds on Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, for the 62nd annual Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo ... and that led to some exciting action in the mud.
Rope Roghair of Isabel strung together three qualifying rides to capture fifth place honors in saddle bronc riding at the South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre last weekend, June 15-18. Roghair also placed 18th in tie-down roping and 13th in team roping with teammate Rylee Price of Faith. Photo by Jon Flatland

Rope Roghair of Isabel strung together three qualifying rides to capture fifth place honors in saddle bronc riding at the South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre last weekend, June 15-18. Roghair also placed 18th in tie-down roping and 13th in team roping with teammate Rylee Price of Faith. Photo by Jon Flatland

Roghair, Thorstenson are top local finishers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Rope Roghair of Isabel claimed fifth place in saddle bronc riding and Treg Thorstenson of Lantry was fifth in tie-down roping at the 2023 South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo held last weekend in Ft. Pierre.
North Dakota effort has Garrett 18th in PRCA saddle bronc ranks

North Dakota effort has Garrett 18th in PRCA saddle bronc ranks

North Dakota effort has Garrett 18th in PRCA saddle bronc ranks

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Dupree saddle bronc rider Shorty Garrett, currently ranked 18th in the PRCA world bull riding standings, turned in a strong performance in New Town, ND, last weekend to pocket nearly $4,000 in prize money. Garrett won second place with an 86.
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