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Little Britches Rodeo & Parade July 9-11, 2010
Cedaredge hosts the longest running Little Britches Rodeo in the world.
For 51 years Cedaredge has hosted many competitors that have traveled countless
miles to join in on the celebration. Hundreds of individuals, ages 5 to 18 years
old, compete for prizes, cash and the title of being the best.
Not only do these athletes compete against the clock, but they also compete
against their friends. Many of the competitors will line their horses around
the arena to cheer on their buddies who are making the run of their life, even
when they know there’s a chance they’ll be beaten out of winning a prize.
Most people, however, do not realize the time that these individuals sacrifice.
They spend hours a day riding their horse - perfecting their technique. Even
though these individuals willingly give up a lot of their free time, they realize
there will only be a few seconds to show the crowd what they are made out of, and
display the dedication they have to the love of their sport. It is worth it in
the end however, when they achieve the point where horse and rider have become one.
Plus, the importance of knowing their family is proud of them, especially when many
of the competitors have parents and relatives that have competed at Little Britches
Rodeos in years prior to them. For these families, it’s a tradition that keeps on growing!
Cedaredge welcomes everyone to come out and watch the bull riders risk their lives doing
what they love, witness a barrel racer touch her feet on the ground while her horse
swings around a barrel, or see the little tykes ride on sheep for as long as they
can hold on! There are numerous events that these participants compete in that every
spectator in the crowd enjoys over the weekend. In addition to the rodeo, LBR puts on
a wonderful parade Saturday at noon through the middle of town. So mark your calendar
now, and help keep the tradition alive by supporting these young competitors. You’ll be
amazed at how talented these athletes can be at the 52nd Little Britches Rodeo.
Written by Jennifer Badding
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CEDAREDGE AREA