Saturday morning, we got up and headed to the fairgrounds for the stick horse rodeo. We had heard that over 60 kids participated last year and we were ready. Well 58 came this year, and let me tell you, the Judith Basin Backcountry Horseman know how to put on a kiddie rodeo. It was so organized and they had great prizes. First, Libby and I greeted the families and watched the kids warm up their horses...I think they could have ran in circles all day. Some kids are latched to their parents during kiddie rodeos, not in Lewistown, everyone of them wanted to be involved and gave it their all. 
The first part of the rodeo was to crown the Prince and Princess, they would lead each event, we did the grand entry and everyone recited the pledge. Each kid took part in 4 events, steer wrestling (tip over the bale) calf roping, barrel racing and an event new to me, wild cow milking!
The first part of the rodeo was to crown the Prince and Princess, they would lead each event, we did the grand entry and everyone recited the pledge. Each kid took part in 4 events, steer wrestling (tip over the bale) calf roping, barrel racing and an event new to me, wild cow milking! 
I had never seen that in a kiddie rodeo, but I think I might steal the idea for the stick horse rodeo I am going to have at my Coronation Ball. After the rodeo, we were treated to lunch. I was on a time schedule to get to Billings for the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame Banquet, but Libby was able to stay a few more hours and finish our duties at the Winter Fair. I arrived in Billings at around 3:30 and needed to be ready for the Banquet by 4:00. I really do think it was a test to see how fast I could get the dirt out of my nose and ears and into my dress 
and fur, I did pass that test. Phew! I envy the members of the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame. They sold over 500 tickets, had great live and silent auction items, great food and great music...overall a great party. I was so happy that my Mom and Dad were able to make the event. Libby and I were very involved with the banquet, we helped with "heads and tails," paraded the live auction items and escorted the inductees and award winners. Brent Jordan and Justin Mills gave us a wonderful introduction and mentioned that we were there several times. A BIG thanks goes out to Lucille Hill for including us in the celebration. I met more people in 4 hours than I have in a long time, even legends of rodeo I didn't expect to be there, including Benny Reynolds, Jonnie Jonckowski, Allen Pursely, Don & Dan Mortenson, Shawn Davis, Deb Greenough, Rod Lyman, Jesse Kruse and the list goes on. Another spectacular person I was able to meet was the FIRST Miss Rodeo Montana! Some people call her the Queen of Montana, as do I is Barbarba Bernideau Wilson. What a classy lady, we had a great conversation and come to find out we have alot in common. I am so honored that I was able to be apart of such an event.
and fur, I did pass that test. Phew! I envy the members of the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame. They sold over 500 tickets, had great live and silent auction items, great food and great music...overall a great party. I was so happy that my Mom and Dad were able to make the event. Libby and I were very involved with the banquet, we helped with "heads and tails," paraded the live auction items and escorted the inductees and award winners. Brent Jordan and Justin Mills gave us a wonderful introduction and mentioned that we were there several times. A BIG thanks goes out to Lucille Hill for including us in the celebration. I met more people in 4 hours than I have in a long time, even legends of rodeo I didn't expect to be there, including Benny Reynolds, Jonnie Jonckowski, Allen Pursely, Don & Dan Mortenson, Shawn Davis, Deb Greenough, Rod Lyman, Jesse Kruse and the list goes on. Another spectacular person I was able to meet was the FIRST Miss Rodeo Montana! Some people call her the Queen of Montana, as do I is Barbarba Bernideau Wilson. What a classy lady, we had a great conversation and come to find out we have alot in common. I am so honored that I was able to be apart of such an event. 
Libby & I with Dan Mortenson
Queen of Montana Barbara
Jonnie Jonckowski
Jonnie JonckowskiToo-da-loo
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