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Taking Stock in Fallon's Western Heritage - de Golyer’s Fall Rough Stock Rodeo Round-Up

Taking Stock in Fallon's Western Heritage - de Golyer’s Fall Rough Stock Rodeo Round-Up
Photos by Jeff Gresham

Perfect fall weather was on tap for last weekend’s de Golyer Fall Rough Stock Rodeo. Continuing their tradition of bringing great rough stocks competitions to Churchill County, Saturday’s event was their 14th rodeo event held locally with 85 contestants participating.

Rodeo Results

Mutton Busting
1st place - Talon Jenson scored of 67
2nd place - Kestin Moore scored 65
3rd place -Lincoln Roberts scored 64

Calf Riding
1st place -Stetson Starr scoring a 72
2nd place -Kestin Moore score of 70
2nd place -Weston Starr score of 41

Jr Steer Riding
1st place - Weston Starr with a score of 65

Barrel Racing 
1st place T-Mae Musachia with a time of 18.93
2nd place -Laney Elmore with a time of 19.00
3rd place -Macey Henke with a time of 19.18

Saddle Cow Riding
1st place -JJ Kelly/Clayton Saunders 
2nd place -Brayden Blea
/Holt Bogdanowicz

Women’s Bronc Riding: They had two entries for the event. Unfortunately, neither of the horses were covered, however the de Goyler’s wanted to recognize and thank both Josephine Brookins and Kyree Catches for entering. 
Ranch Bronc Riding
1st place -Cody Catches scored a 74
2nd place -Ray Valdez scored a 73
3rd  place -Johnson scored 67

Bull Riding
1st place -Eric Novar with a high score of 85 
2nd place -Eyer Morrison who scored 83
3rd & 4th place tie - Eyer Morrison and Ziggy Pete with scores of 81

Cody and Kristina de Golyer extend their appreciation to all the sponsors, riders, contestants, parents, and spectators.


Thank you to Stephanie Kniestedt for organizing and coordinating the grand entry. Also, to Jennifer Cowan for singing the National Anthem, to flag bearers Evva Brown (American flag), McCady Bogdanowicz (Nevada flag), Tinsley Steele (Breast Cancer Awareness flag). To JJJ Bucking Bulls, James Clark, event Pick Up Men; Noah and Willie Coversup, Judges; Bruce Hunt and Jimmy Hyslip, Bull Fighters; JT Davis and Zeke Bonham, Chute Boss; Travis Steele, Gates/Latches; Rich Snow, Alex Kniestedt, Dylan Norcutt, Kyle Moore, Anthony Kelly, and Mitch Costa, our clown; Sheriff Downward, Secretary; Talia Steele, Timers; Toni Barbetti and Raven Upton, Announcer; Gary Rogers, Music; Ted Bolzle, Front Gates; Amy Snow, Jessica Majoriety, Raven Upton, and Talia Steele, and all of our cleanup crew, security, craft vendors, and food trucks. Thank you to our live entertainment Jennifer Grant and Leeteville Junction, Steve Thompson and the awesome Chariot Teams, Hoof Beats for building our new addition "Shark Tank" and Thank You to our amazing crew at Troy's Double Shot Bar; Whytnee, Niki, Bill, Mayson, Candace, Mckenzie and the rest, also to Wild Horse Café, Shelly, and Steve and crew who provided catered meals for two days 

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the help in bringing our plans to life. We cannot do it without all of you,” wrote the de Golyers. “Till next time.”  
Stay posted to learn more about de Golyer’s summer rodeo, their 10th Annual De Golyer Bucking Horse & Bull Bash @degolyerbuckinghorseandbullbash on Facebook.



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