With hats a flyin’ and bulls a buck’n, the 57^th Annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo wrapped up on Sunday May 9 with clear skies and capacity crowds.  Saturday honored our men & women of the military, followed by the traditional rodeo dance. Sunday concluded with a wonderful tribute to Tough Enough to Wear Pink.  A $1,000 check was given to the Sequoia Regional Cancer Center in the fight to help end cancer.

Amidst the beautiful backgrounds of the Sierra Nevada’s, cowboys & cowgirls competed for purse money in 6 rodeo events.  The winners were:

• Steer Wrestling:  Tie – Stan Branco/Levi Rosser
• Brahma Bull Riding: Ted Bert
• Tie Down Roping: Jared Ferguson
• Bareback Riding: Caleb Bennet
• Saddle Bronc Riding: Chase Bennet
• Team Roping: Clint White/Jake Twisselman
• Barrel Racing: Dustie Rutherford (Sat) & Kylie Dewitt (Sun)

Tara Rowland of Visalia was crowned the 2010 Woodlake Lions Rodeo Queen. Tara is a graduate of Golden West High School and currently attends Reedley College. Her Queen duties include representing the rodeo at community events and other functions. Congratulations to Tara!

Two time world champion, Luke Branquinho presented the Woodlake Lions Rodeo with a special recognition award from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for their 50 year commitment of holding a PRCA sanctioned rodeo. Congratulations to the committee for their excellence and dedication to serving the community and putting on such a great event!

Thank you Woodlake Rodeo Fans and Sponsors!

Mark your calendars for the 58^th Annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo May 7 & 8, 2011.
Tickets will be available online starting March 2011.

We’ll see all you big & lil’ cowpokes next year at America’s Most Beautiful Outdoor Rodeo Grounds

 

2010 Rodeo photos provided by Gene Hyder