Fraser's High Country Stampede Rodeo Series kicks off 25th season

With plenty of bucking broncos, raging bulls and flying lassos, the 2008 High Country Stampede Rodeo Series in Fraser got off to an exciting start during the Fourth of July weekend and plans another rodeo on Saturday.

Known as the “Best Little Rodeo in Colorado,” the Stampede series will hold its second rodeo Saturday at the John Work Arena, one mile west of Fraser on County Road 73. It will begin with the junior rodeo events at 4 p.m., followed by the open rodeo at 7 p.m.

In addition to the exciting rodeo action, the Stampede also offers its famous barbecue dinners that start every Saturday at 4 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.

In its 25th consecutive season, the High Country Stampede holds a rodeo every Saturday in July and August at the Fraser arena, which features a permanent cover with seating for more than 1,000 spectators.

For more information about the Stampede rodeos, call the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce at 726-4118.

During the Stampede’s first rodeo on Saturday, July 5, the cowboys and cowgirls competed for a portion of the cash purse as well as to earn their first series points. Their first results are:

Open Rodeo results

Bareback riding — 1. Clint Dana, 65 points

Tie-down roping — 1. Jarrett Trembly, 9.99 seconds; 2. Justin Roselle, 10.3; 3. Bret Bath, 11.16; 4. Paul Kelsey; 5. Sean Hall

Breakaway roping — 1. Kelly Hanley, 2.34 seconds; 2. Becky White, 2.98; 3. Lexi Bath, 3.46; 4. Robin Wikum

Saddle bronc riding — 1. Tanner Nolan, 71 points

Steer wrestling — 1. Talon Sterkle, 16.75 seconds

Mixed team roping — 1. Reyneen Pedro & Riley Pedro, 8.86 seconds; 2. Lexi Bath & Jim McNamee, 9.71 seconds; 3. Gina Cooper & Joe Rodderick, 12.91; 4. Amanda Ereth & Paul Vella, 16.10; 5. Gina Cooper & Cole Cooper, 22.42

Open team roping — 1. Brandon Edwards & Kent Edwards, 4.89 seconds; 2. Berdle Greenhalgh & Brett Tonozi, 5.03; 3. Pat Grier & Chad Braun, 5.27; 4. Kort Will & Joe Roderick, 5.59; 5. Travis Bounds & Brett Tonozi, 5.66

Open barrel racing — 1. Kendall Fawcett, 17.18 seconds; 2. Taylor Miniat, 17.87; 3. Margie Ward, 17.89; 4. Amy Divincentis, 17.94; 5. Michelle Robinson, 17.97

Bull riding — 1. Cole Nigabauer, 2. Lonnie Tyner, 3. Zeke Mora, 4. Leroy Baumeister

Local barrel racing — 1. Lacey White, 2. Sedar Thurston

Pole bending _ 1. Michelle Robinson, 20.16 seconds; 2. Sammy Jo Sweeney, 21.69; 3. Skylar Hill, 21.74

Junior Rodeo results

Barrel racing (age 8 and under) — 1. Bailey Martin, 21.129 seconds; 2. Jace Roselle, 28.618; 3. Taylor Kremar, 35.363; 4. Brooke Miller, 37.993; 5. Cody Shanahan, 41.386

Barrel racing (age 9-13) — 1. Kelly Allen, 18.424 seconds; 2. Emily Dee, 18.425; 3. Kayleigh Busse, 18.618; 4. Austyne Pittman, 18.7; 5. Bailey Neiberger, 18.702

Barrel racing (age 14-18) — 1. Meghan Allen, 18.24 seconds; 2. Amy Grey, 18.97; 3. Erin Beason, 19.02; 4. Abby Grey, 19.15; 5. Caytlyn Dee, 19.50

Pole bending (age 8 and under) — 1. Bailey Martin, 24.71 seconds; 2. Taylor Kremar, 37.942; 3. Brooke Miller, 46.542; 4. Cody Shanahan, 49.121

Pole bending (age 9-13) — 1. Austyne Pittman, 23.135 seconds; 2. Emily Dee, 23.199; 3. Kelly Allen, 23.753; 4. Kayleigh Busse, 23.87; 5. Bailey Neiberger, 24.19

Pole bending (age 14-18) — 1. Erin Beason, 23.98 seconds; 2. Amy Grey, 24.52; 3. Kecia Hedgecoke, 24.53; 4. Meghan Allen, 25.18; 5. Jessica Raecke, 27.09

Goat tying (age 9-13) — 1. Emily Dee, 14.36 seconds; 2. Austyne Pittman, 15.54; 3. Kayleigh Busse, 18.13; 4. Kelly Allen; 5. Seth Niederhauser

Goat tying (age 14-18) — 1. Connor Hanley, 14.43 seconds; 2. Skylar Mattive, 15.36; 3. Marie Minear; 4. Jake Woirhay; 5. Meghan Allen

Breakaway roping (age 9-13) — no catches

Breakaway roping (age 14-18) — 1. Skylar Mattive, 5.68 seconds; 2. Amy Grey, 7.32; 3. Jake Woirhay, 8.01; 4. Connor Hanley

Junior-senior team roping (age 9-13) — 1. no catches

Junior-senior team roping (age 14-18) — 1. Jake Woirhay, 42.22 seconds

Steer riding (age 9-13) — 1. Jinx Davis, 69 points

Junior bull riding (age 14-18) — no scores.