Nancy Chapman
As part of the Fallon High School Rodeo (FHSR), April 18-20, high school and junior high school rodeo athletes from across the state competed in the Reined Cow Horse and Cutting events, which took place on Friday, April 18
Both events were born out of working ranch traditions, each testing different skills and partnerships between horse, rider, and cattle.
In cutting, the goal is simple: separate one cow from a herd and keep it from returning.
The reined cow horse competition is more complex. The three-part event includes reining the horse to complete patterns such as circles, spins, and sliding stops; boxing, which involves controlling a cow at one end of the arena; and fence work, in which the horse and rider drive the cow down the fence and turn it at speed.
The Reined Cow Horse event was introduced into high school rodeo in Nevada in 2014-2015 season after being approved by the National High School Rodeo Association.
The Fallon High School Rodeo Club has seen its share of talented riders. This year, making a top showing for Fallon was Stix Lee, who earned third-place rankings in the boys’ cutting competition and in the reined cow horse event average.
Check out last week’s edition for the full FHSR results and rankings, where ten local rodeo athletes placed in the top five across multiple junior and high school events.
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