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Reece Horton holds on tight during the mutton bustin’ portion of last Wednesday’s ranch rodeo. — Johnson Publications
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Josh Archer chases down a steer, ready to rope it for “doctoring” at the ranch rodeo. Other team members, pictured from left, are Brady Mays, Mike Miller and Austin Tharp. Once the doctoring was finished, the team set out to complete the “branding” portion of the event. — Johnson Publications
Ranch rodeo brings arena fun to fairtime
From watching their rodeo heroes to competing in their own mutton bustin’ action, kids loved the Phillips County Fair ranch rodeo Wednesday, July 25. And adults had a good time too as the fair week activities started to unfold that evening.
First overall winners were Whip and Riders.
Main event winners included Whip and Riders, first; Hendricks Cattle Company, second; and CM Cattle, third.
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