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55th Folsom Pro Rodeo!

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The official 2015 guide produced by the Folsom Chamber and the Folsom Telegraph

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LET'S RODEO! message from folsom chamber CEO ...................................................................

GRAND MARSHAL, marshal crossan ..........................................................................................
FOLSOM PRO RODEO survival guide .........................................................................................
COWBOYS live the sport ............................................................................................................
CATTLE drive ..............................................................................................................................
CITY OF FOLSOM'S western heritage .........................................................................................
PATRIOTIC salute .......................................................................................................................
PROFESSIONAL RODEO cowboys association .............................................................................
RODEO terms ............................................................................................................................
BOBBY KERR brings the wild west .............................................................................................
FLYING COWBOYS motocross show ...........................................................................................
PAINTED LADIES rodeo performers ............................................................................................
MISS FOLSOM pro rodeo queen ................................................................................................
YOUR TICKET to rodeo ................................................................................................................
JUNIOR makes it big .................................................................................................................
ON THE BIG SCREEN with jumbovision ......................................................................................
RODEO food ..............................................................................................................................
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joe gagliardi

Welcome to the 55th Folsom Pro Rodeothe areas favorite place to celebrate the holiday!
The Folsom Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the region for its continued support
of this family event offering fun and excitement for all ages.

We hope you enjoy the regions best fireworks display lighting up the sky each night of the
rodeo. Set to music, this patriotic display of brilliant color is an outstanding tribute to our
country. It is a tradition we are proud to present each year.

The motocross performance which takes place just prior to the fireworks is truly amazing.
Who can resist the cute appeal of mutton busting cowboys and cowgirls as they grab a
handful of wool and ride their sheep to victory? These are just a few of the highlights of the
Folsom Pro Rodeo. There are many more, such as the popular silver dollar dig (sponsored

by Whole Foods), the arrival of the giant American Flag by a skydiver and the traditional
fast-paced rodeo action.

This year, we are excited to offer our fans the ability to get a close-up look at the action in

Joe Gagliardi, CEO,

Chamber of Commerce

Folsom

full-color video on the JumboVision screen. With dynamic filming, fans wont miss a second of the fun from rodeo action to the high-flying motocross antics.

Our presenting sponsors are Folsom Chevrolet, Coors and Jack Daniels. Their generous

support, in addition to the support of many other Folsom businesses and corporations,
help the Folsom Pro Rodeo come alive. Please visit these businesses when you can and let
them know you saw them at the rodeo!

The Folsom Pro Rodeo is truly a community event. It becomes a reality each year through
the hard work of many organizations including our youth groups and service clubs who

help out with everything from parking cars to selling sodas and refreshments. The chamber
and community groups utilize the revenue raised from the rodeo to benefit the Folsom
community in a number of ways. The chamber and its affiliate organizations support many

community events, student scholarships and provide many services to assist our local businesses in addition to spearheading economic development activity in our city so it can
continue to be a vibrant economic hub in the region and throughout the state.

All of these factors blend together to make Folsom a great community. If you wish to learn

more about Folsom or the Folsom Chamber of Commerce, please visit us at folsomchamber.com or visitfolsom.com.
Lets Rodeo!

Joe Gagliardi
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GRAND MARSHAL, MARSHAL CROSSAN

55th annual Folsom Pro Rodeo in honor of his
long term support of the rodeo and the community.
It all started in 1992 when Roger Zittel, former
manager of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce,
encouraged new to town Folsom Chevrolet
owner Crossan to become a sponsor of the Folsom Pro Rodeo for a $500 donation. In those
days, the rodeo was a rough and tumble tradition spanning four days that coincided with
a weeklong Western Days Celebration. The
entertainment was rooted in mainstream rodeo
with cowboys, bulls and broncs.
Fast forward to today and the rodeo has evolved
into a family-friendly event featuring mutton
busters, patriotic tributes such as the arrival of
the American Flag by skydiver and outstanding
nightly fireworks.
ITS BEEN 23 YEARS of hot dogs, apple pie,
the Folsom Pro Rodeo and Folsom Chevrolet.
This year, Marshal Crossan, owner of Folsom
Chevrolet, will serve as grand marshal of the

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From the very beginning, Crossan wanted to

be a part of this very important community
holiday tradition and Folsom Chevrolet soon
took its place as one of the presenting spon-

sors of the rodeo.

Ive always felt Folsom Chevrolet should be
involved in the biggest event in Folsom, said
Crossan. I love the rodeo. Ive watched it transition from a simple rodeo to a wonderful family
event for the region. We are proud to again be a
presenting sponsor.
But Crossans dedication has included more
than just supporting the rodeo. He has been a
long term member of both the Folsom Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the
Folsom Tourism and Economic Development
Board. Folsom Chevrolet supports many other
community organizations as well.
Its important for all businesses to support our
community, he said. Its what makes Folsom
so special.
Crossan will be front and center in the Folsom
Cattle Drive July 1 (probably driving one of the
Folsom Chevrolet show cars) and he will be honored each night of the rodeo.

SURVIVAL guide
to the Folsom Pro Rodeo
CITY SLICKER? Havent been to the Folsom Pro
Rodeo in years? Or, is an evening of western fun
a holiday tradition for your family? Whatever
the case, weve got insider tips for everyone
planning to attend this years event.
I want to buy a ticket Purchasing tickets to the
Folsom Pro Rodeo is easy at folsomprorodeo.
com, and frankly, there isnt a bad seat in the arena. Check out the Corral Club seatinglocated
right next to the bucking chutes. These seats
offer an incredible view of the action and offer
no-host beverage/food service. These roomy reserved seats are $45. There are two other types
of seating available, reserved ($24.50 all seats)
and general admission ($19.50, $15 seniors/
children under 12). Reserved seating, only
available for purchase online, is a numbered
seat. General admission is available online, at
the Folsom Chamber of Commerce, Handleys
Western Wear and Boot Barn locations. If you
require ADA seating or have special needs, we
ask that you call the Folsom Chamber of Commerce, (916) 985-2698 for assistance.
What is the best discount for tickets? The Buckaroo Pack is great for families! Take advantage
of this deal which includes four general admission tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for
the bargain price of $65. These package deals
go quickly and are only available online. Its the
perfect opportunity to grab three of your friends
and enjoy this fun holiday tradition.
Are tickets available at the arena? So are you one
of those last minute decision makers? Yes, the
box office at the arena will be open beginning
at 6 p.m. and tickets will be sold as available.
Tickets at the box office are $47 for Corral Club,
$26 for reserved, $19.50 for general admission
and $15 for seniors over 62 and youth 10 and
under.
Does my 2-year-old need a ticket? Yes, they do.
Unless they are an infant and will sit in your
lap the entire rodeo, all rodeo fans must have a
ticket. Due to fire marshal regulations, no strollers are allowed in the arena. You can park your
stroller near the entrance gates.

What should I bring to the rodeo?

A blanket to sit on (the cement bleachers can
be warm)
Sunscreen
A hat and sunglasses (there is no shade in the
arena)
What should I leave at home and are not
allowed at the rodeo?
Ice chests, food or beverages not purchased
within the arena
Strollers
Pets of any kind (except service animals)
Camera or video equipment (photography is
not allowed except by pre-approval)
No weapons of any type (pocket knives, Leatherman tools, etc.)
When should I arrive? The rodeo gates open at 6
p.m. The roping events start at 7 p.m. If you have
a general admission ticket and want that perfect
seat, we suggest arriving close to that time. Put
a blanket down on your seats and stroll out to
the Cool Down Corral or over to Smittys Cowboy
Cantina for dinner or snacks. There are a variety
of dining choices for everybodys taste. The Rodeo really heats up at 8 p.m. so if you have a
reserved seat, be sure and be there before then.
Wheres the parking? Parking is available
around the Folsom City Park. Parking onsite is
$8 and benefits the Folsom Citizens Aiding Public Safety. If parking nearby the arena, we ask
that you are courteous to the neighbors by not
blocking driveways or other access and PLEASE
dont leave any trash.
Is there an after-party? As soon as the fireworks
fade, Mikes Golden Spike saloon heats up with
live country music by Dave Russell. The saloon
features a full-bar for those 21 and older. The
saloon is open until midnight. Dancing and fun
are encouraged!
I need more information! Please call the Folsom
Chamber of Commerce at (916) 985-2698. We
have the answers!

RODEO COWBOYS LIVE THE SPORT

A PROFESSIONAL COWBOY doesnt get paid to
compete. He pays for that privilege. He doesnt
travel in luxury; he usually spends hours driving
from event to event. If he wins his event, he will
likely earn the amount of money equal to the
cost of getting to the Folsom Pro Rodeo.
Rodeo is the only sport in the world that was
developed from a job. In the old west, cowboys
from different ranches challenged each other
on who could do their work faster and more
efficiently.
The seven events in professional rodeo remain
true to their origins. All sanctioned Professional
Rodeo Cowboy Association rodeos have these
events such as the popular bull and bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle-bronc
riding, calf roping and team roping.
At the Folsom Pro Rodeo, set for July 2, 3 and
4, cowboys compete in timed events at 7 p.m.
followed by grand entry at 8:15 p.m. Following
the grand entry are the riding events, including bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc
riding, barrel racing and of course, the popular
mutton busting.
There are specific rules for each competition.
Here is a brief summary about some of the
events.
Bull Riding: While most of the rodeo events
have roots in ranch work, bull riding evolved
from the cowboys fearless and perhaps foolhardy nature. With those massive horns and pure
attitude, its easy to see bull riding is the most
dangerous sport in rodeo. A bull bucks different-

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ly than a horse, so the rider must be prepared

for a downward thrust that could throw him
over the animals head. The surprisingly agile
bull, which weighs about 2,000 pounds, often
spins as he bucks. Bull riders ride only with a
flat-braided rope pulled tight around the bull
and across their gloved riding hand. The rider
uses his free arm and body to counter the bulls
spins and lunges, while spurring with his feet.
For a qualified ride, the rider must hold onto
the rope and not touch the ground or any part
of the bull with his free hand or arm for eight
seconds. If even his hand brushes the animal,
he is disqualified. Extra points are awarded for
spurring and turning out the toes. The athletic
performance of both the cowboy and the bull
determines the score.
Barrel Racing: Womens barrel racing is an important part of the rugged sport of professional
rodeo. The clock is the one and only judge of
this contest. A rider must run barrels in a cloverleaf pattern starting at either side of the pattern.
The distance between the barrels varies with the
size of the arena. The barrel racer is allowed a
running start and is timed with an electronic
timer. The rider is disqualified if the pattern is
incorrectly run. Any time under 17 seconds is
considered to be excellent. In barrel racing, the
coordination between horse and rider is crucial.
Saddle Bronc Riding: This is the classic event of
the rodeo. It requires the balance of a gymnast,
the timing of a springboard diver and the grace
of a dancerall aboard a 1,200 pound twisting,
pitching horse. For a qualified ride, a saddle
bronc riders feet must touch the horses shoulders on the first jump out of the chute. The rider,

gripping a thick rein attached to the horses halter, attempts to place his feet over the horses
shoulders a split second before the animals
feet strike the ground. As the horse bucks, the
rider bends his knees and finishes his spurring
stroke near the cantle (back of the saddle)
then snaps his feet back to the horses shoulders
as the animals front feet hit the ground. Unlike
bareback riding, the cowboy is aiming for a fluid ride in tune with the horse and hes prevented from touching the horse with his free hand.
The event is judged by both time and physical
performance of both horse and rider.
Bareback Riding: To get an idea of the strength
required in bareback riding, imagine riding a
jackhammer as if it were a pogo stick, holding
on with only one hand. This event is considered
the most demanding. Riders grasp a rigging,
a handhold made of leather which is secured to
the horse with a cinch. After the initial jump out
of the chute, the cowboy pulls his spurs up the
horses neck and shoulders until the spurs are
nearly touching the rigging. A bareback rider is
judged on his spurring technique and how far
he leans back to take whatever happens during
his ride.
Team Roping: This is the only true team event
in professional rodeo. One cowboy, the header,
waits behind a barrier until the steer has taken
its head start. He must rope the steer around
one horn, two horns or around the neck. The
heeler follows the header by roping the steers
hind feet. Catching only one foot with the rope
results in a five-second penalty. This is a timed
event.

CATTLE DRIVE
THE ANNUAL CATTLE DRIVE in honor of the Folsom Pro Rodeo jogs down Sutter Street on at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1.
The cattle drive features long-horn cattle, cowboys, the historic Wells Fargo Stagecoach, rodeo clowns and music. The free event will be contained
to the historic district so the raised sidewalks of Sutter Street will provide the only viewing.
The event honors the Folsom Pro Rodeo set for July 2, 3 and 4. Tickets for the Folsom Pro Rodeo are on sale at folsomrodeo.com, the Folsom
Chamber of Commerce office, located at 200 Wool St. in Folsom, and Handleys Western Wear. For more information, call the Folsom Chamber
of Commerce at (916) 985-2698 or visit folsomrodeo.com.

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FOLSOM RODEO CELEBRATES CITYS WESTERN HERITAGE

TODAYS FOLSOM PRO RODEO is a spectacular
three-night show highlighting a way of life that is
part of the citys heritage. At the time of the first rodeo, in 1960, Folsom was a cowtown in the best
sense of the word.

earlier, creating a recreational draw for people who

wanted to live and work near the lake.

The city was the commercial hub for the many

dairy and beef cattle ranches in the surrounding
area. The ranching families mainly came from early
settlers who settled during the Gold Rush. The land
was too rocky and the soil too poor for farming,
but the large expanses of open land suited cattle
raising, and the ranches were handed down from
generation to generation.

On June 28, 1960, the Folsom Telegraph reported,

The Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and Fire
Department of Folsom, together with the local
merchants, are planning a truly Old-Fashioned
Fourth of July this year with plenty of fireworks,
patriotic observances and many unusual events.

At the same time, the city was beginning to change

and grow. Folsom Dam was completed four years

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The first rodeo was a small community affair, part

of the larger one-day 4th of July celebration.

The late Jim Digger Williams, along with his wife,

Sharon, was there that first year. Digger described
the first rodeo like this: There was a group of guys
who met in the morning at the coffee shop in the

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aboutLONG
a rodeo and
I got excited because I had traveled on weekends
with my boss back in Ohio who was a bull rider. I
helped him out. I loved rodeos, so I volunteered
to hold the fence where it was tied together by a
wire to let the riders in and out. We were lucky that
none of the bulls tried to get out.
In 1962, the rodeo moved from its makeshift site
in the Folsom City Park into the Dan Russell Rodeo
Arena which was constructed by Russell, a longtime cattle rancher.
Fifty-five years later, the Folsom Pro Rodeo continues to provide family entertainment and outstanding fireworks every July 4th holiday.

FOLSOM PRO RODEO'S PATRIOTIC SALUTE

A STIRRING RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALUTE
will take place at the Folsom Pro Rodeo in addition to fast-paced action of bucking bulls and
broncs.
Kent Lane, skydiver extraordinaire, will drop
from the sky each night trailing a 2,000 square
foot American flag during the Folsom Pro Rodeo. During a short free-fall from 4,500 feet,
Lane speaks to the audience via a helmet
mounted radio system, deploys a canopy and
lowers the flag. He guides the parachute and
flag to a soft landing in the middle of the rodeo
arena. A six-person ground crew respects the
giant flag by whisking it off the ground the moment it touches the arena. Lane builds his own
flags from lightweight nylon parachute fabrics.

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PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION

FOLSOM IS JUST ONE OF THE 600 rodeos sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association each year.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
(PRCA), headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo.,
is the largest and oldest rodeo-sanctioning body in
the world. The recognized leader in professional
rodeo, the PRCA is committed to maintaining the
highest standards in the industry from improving
working conditions for contestants and monitoring livestock welfare to boosting entertainment
value and promoting sponsors
Legend has it that rodeo was born on July 4, 1869
when two groups of cowboys from neighboring
ranches met in Deer Trail, CO, to settle an argument
over who was the best at performing everyday
ranching tasks. That competition is considered to
be the first rodeo which evolved into rodeo as we
know it today.
Today's professional rodeo cowboy is a bit different
from his 1800s predecessor, but the ideals and
showmanship and hard work are still valued by
today's competitors. A cowboy's standing in the
rodeo community is still dependent on his skill
with a rope or his ability to ride a bucking animal.
The cowboy code still dictates that a cowboy ought
to help his fellow competitors, even though they
might be competing for the same paycheck.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
(PRCA) was created almost by accident in 1936
when a group of cowboys walked out of a rodeo
at the Boston Gardens to protest the actions of
rodeo promoter W.T. Johnson, who refused to add
the cowboys' entry fees to the rodeo's total purse.
Johnson finally gave in to the cowboys' demands,
and the successful "strike'' led to the formation of
the Cowboys' Turtle Association.
The cowboys chose that name because, while they
were slow to organize, when push finally came to
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shove, they weren't afraid to stick their necks out to

get what they wanted.In 1945, the Turtles changed
their name to the Rodeo Cowboys Association, and
in 1975, the organization became the PRCA.
Here are some key facts about participants in ProRodeo and the PRCA:
FANS. ProRodeo attracts about 30 million fans,
many of whom attend PRCA-sanctioned rodeos
around the country annually. According to the
Sports Business Daily, rodeo is seventh in overall
attendance for major sporting events, ahead of
golf and tennis
COMPETITION. Unlike most other professional
sports, where contestants are paid salaries regardless of how well they do at a particular competition,
cowboys generally pay to enter each rodeo. If they
place high enough to win money, they probably
make a profit. If they dont, theyve actually lost
their entry fee and any travel expenses, so every
entry is a gamble pitting the chance for loss and
physical injury against the chance for financial
windfalls and athletic glory. Also unlike most sanctioned professional sports, the hundreds of playing fields rodeo arenas of PRCA-sanctioned
rodeos vary widely by locale. The size, shape, perimeter and roof/open top of an arena, as well as
the chute configuration, greatly affect times for
timed events and, to a lesser extent, scores for
roughstock events. The differences are so significant that some timed-event cowboys own different
horses for different types of arenas
COWBOYS. The PRCAs membership includes
more than 7,000 cowboys and performers (including permit holders and contract personnel), the
largest segment of the associations membership
more than 5,300 of who are actively competing.
This membership segment includes a full range of
contestants, from cowboys who compete in professional rodeo for a living, crisscrossing the country
with their own horses or equipment, as well as

those who work at other jobs during the week and

compete in nearby rodeos on the weekends. The
PRCA includes two $3 million earners and more
than 80 million-dollar earners, yet most of its
competing members participate in fewer than 30
rodeos each year.
STOCK CONTRACTORS. All PRCA rodeo events involve livestock, and the care of those animals falls
to the stock contractors who buy or breed them,
raise them, feed them, watch over them, provide
medical care when necessary, and transport them
safely between rodeos and their home pastures.
PRCA stock contractors agree to follow more than
60 rules providing for the care and humane treatment of livestock the toughest standards in the
industry and constantly look for ways to improve
their husbandry, knowing that best practices produce top-performing livestock
CONTRACT PERSONNEL. The noncontestant
personnel working a rodeo include the bullfighters, who help bull riders escape from powerful
rodeo bulls; the barrelmen, clowns and specialty
acts, who entertain the crowds; pickup men, who
help bareback and saddle bronc riders dismount,
then prepare and assist bucking stock to leave the
arena; announcers, who call the action; arena secretaries, who handle extensive administrative duties; and timers, who operate the clocks for timed
and roughstock events.
COMMITTEES. Local rodeo committees organize
the PRCA-sanctioned rodeos held across the continent. Most are run by dedicated groups of volunteers who make the rodeos work from behind the
scenes, procuring local sponsors for events, awards
and programs; setting up safe facilities; staffing
various functions and making the contestants and
attendees feel at home. Many PRCA rodeos are
highly involved in their communities in both service and fund-raising areas.

RODEO TERMS
BARRIER - a rope stretched across the front of the box from which the roper
or steer wrestlers horse emerges. This rope is attached to the steer or calf and
allows the animal a head start.
BRONC REIN - rein attached to the horses halter for balance while riding a
saddle bronc.
CHUTE - the pen that holds the animal in order of the rider to get on and
prepare for his ride.
DALLY - a turn at the end of the rope around the saddle horn after the animal
is caught.
HAZER - a cowboy who rides beside a steer on the opposite sided of the steer
wrestler. His job is to keep the steer running straight and close to the contestants horse.
PICKUP MAN - a mounted cowboy who helps the rider off of a bronc when
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THE WILD WEST WITH BOBBY KERR

BY LAURA NEWELL | of the folsom telegraph

BOBBY KERR has been working as a horse

trainer for more than 40 years and will show
horses this year at the Folsom Pro Rodeo.

built with his son, Cody. Cody was the mechanic,

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Its very rewarding training horses, especially

mustangs, Kerr said. Both of my horses were
wild horses. The trust they give me is unreal.

This is my first year at Folsom, Kerr said. Im

real excited to be there. I will be entertaining
in a wild west show kind of way. I will show the
crowd how trainable and amazing our American mustangs are while educating them at the
same time.

Kerr is the founder of the Texas Cowboy Hall of

Fame (TCHF) now located in the Stockyards in
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My horses are like family, Kerr said. I have
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THE FLYING COWBOYS will get Folsom Pro

Rodeo attendees on their feet while flying 35
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Professional rider Nick Dunne, 28, of Redding,
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People think we are nuts, Dunne said laughing. We are jumping 35 feet in the air with
gaps reaching 75 feet long. I love having people come out to the rodeo and blowing their
minds.

This year two professional riders will perform at

9 p.m. July 2-July 4 at the Folsom Pro Rodeo.
There is not training for this sport, Dunne said.
It is more for an individual sport. Each rider has
their own style and expression while performing.

He said it is really good to have the variety of

entertainment for rodeo crowds because many
times they have not seen a motocross rider.

Dunne said he enjoys performing at rodeos because it brings a unique element for audiences.

People who watch rodeos arent always used

to us, and visa versa, motocross audiences are
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I look at the bull riders and think they nuts, and

they look at us like we are nuts. But together we
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Dunne said the professional riders, including

rider Luke Dolin, will be available for autographs
after performing at the Folsom Pro Rodeo.

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GET AMPED UP FOR THE PAINTED LADIES RODEO PERFORMERS

THE PAINTED LADIES Rodeo Performers entertain crowds with high-intensity drills, beautiful
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Ladies sponsor the Folsom Pro Rodeo Queen

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Folsom is our hometown rodeo, Macias-Sweeney said. We like to get the crowds up on their
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Macias-Sweeney said the Painted Ladies Rodeo

Performers was a perfect fit for her and a needed organization in the region.

Macias-Sweeney started riding horses 45 years

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Currently the group has more than 20 members

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MISS FOLSOM PRO RODEO QUEEN

COWBOYS AND BULL RIDING are only one
aspect of the annual Folsom Pro Rodeothe rodeo queen will also brighten up the arena this
Fourth of July weekend.
Miss Folsom Rodeo Queen contest was held on
June 14 at the Sacramento Horseman Association and judged contestants in specific categories including horsemanship pattern, interview,
personal interview, modeling, impromptu and
speech, said Megan Murphy, with the Folsom
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Lauren Gilbert was Miss Folsom Pro Rodeo
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role as our rodeo queen, Murphy said.
Gilbert, 24, of Grass Valley, has been riding

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BY LAURA NEWELL | of the folsom telegraph

horses since the age of 6 and loves to barrel race

during her free time.

represent our rodeo and take advantage of the

opportunities that come from this experience.

As Miss Folsom Pro Rodeo, I have traveled to

15 different rodeos around the region in the last
year, Gilbert said. It have been a blast to work
with different rodeos, meet new people and
work to encourage our younger generations to
visit rodeos and keep this sport alive.

This years queen contestants made several

appearances at pre-rodeo posse events to
introduce themselves to the community and
promote the Folsom Pro Rodeo. They also participated in the Painted Ladies Rodeo Night at the
Rivercats Game on June 19.

She said one of the biggest lessons she learned

during her experience as Miss Folsom Pro Rodeo 2014 was to simply enjoy the experience.

The Folsom Pro Rodeo has an amazing show,

Gilbert said. There is definitely something for everyone and it action is nonstop at Folsoms rodeo.

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YOUR TICKET TO RODEO

If youre ready to rodeo and looking for your
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choose from. Some of the most popular tickets available are for corral club seating. Beyond general admission and reserved tickets,
the corral club option offers premium seating
and other perks.
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guests to select their seats ahead of time and

BY LYDIA MCNABB | of the folsom telegraph

arrive later to the arena. Corral club seating

goes one step further by offering premium
location and to-the-seat food and beverage
service.
Theyre some of the best seats for being up
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theyre located where the sun is at your back.
General admission is $19.50 for adults and
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Last year, the junior rodeo demonstration featured only one participant.

Payton Schoeppach, 13, has been involved in

rodeo since she was 6 years old. This year she
will be riding Bartender Nic for barrel racing
and Ricky for roping. Both are quarter horses,
the most common breed for rodeos, Anita said.

This year there will be approximately five children participating who are 7-13 years old.

Payton Schoeppach participates in breakaway roping.

Madeline Parsons competes in barrel racing.

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The junior demonstrations will include barrel

racing, breakaway roping, ribbon roping and
team roping. According to Anita, the average
time for these events depends on the age
group. For junior ropers, 5-7 seconds is average,
with standout times coming in at 3-5 seconds.

It was so popular, were adding more junior

rodeo this year, said Anita Schoeppach, whose
daughter is involved in junior rodeo.

The chamber has a real commitment to making this a family-friendly experience, McAlea
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To get even more bang for your buck, the

JUNIOR RODEO MAKES IT BIG

RODEO RIDING isnt just for adultsyoung cowboys and cowgirls will show their stuff in the
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buckaroo pack costs $65 and includes four

general admission tickets, four hot dogs and
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They actually love what they do and theyre

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to be as good as they are, and the relationship
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Check out all the young cowboys and cowgirls
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FOLSOM RODEO FANS will be able to witness
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Snorting bulls as they charge from the chute
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This new screen has been designed with the Folsom Pro Rodeo in mind with a taller turntable
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While the rodeo had a similar screen last year,
this years JumboVision is larger.

There will be multiple live cameras providing

up close and personal footage as well as instant
replay. Roving cameras will also be engaging
the audience.
We will be adding the wow effect, said Roat.
It was so cool last year to be able to film the
cowboys getting on the bulls in the chutes and
watch closely as they charged out into the arena.
It was really epic, he said. We look forward to
showing fans this action again.

RODEO FOOD WITH ALL THE FIXINGS

BY LYDIA MCNABB | of the folsom telegraph

Roping and riding can be hard work, but the Folsom Pro Rodeo has rustled up plenty of grub to
feed the whole family.

Jimboys Tacos, Big Joes BBQ, Deluxe Burgers,

Deluxe Chinese, Richs Ice Cream Catering, B&H
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Come hungry to the rodeo, said Libby Siino,

event producer. We have a large selection
of traditional rodeo food to choose from with
something for everyone.
Along with barbecue, hot dogs, tacos, burgers

and more, guests can indulge in sweet treats

like ice cream and kettlecorn.
If youre looking to quench your thirst, there will
be a selection of beers available, as well as different varieties of lemonade, sodas and water.
This year, the buckaroo pack ticket option includes four hot dogs from Daves Dawgs. Other
food vendors at this years rodeo will include

There are a bunch of great food options so families should come hungry and have dinner at
the rodeo, Siino said.
For more information, visit folsomprorodeo.
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and four sodas
Total price is only $65, plus online fees.
Quantities are limited and this package is only
available online. This package will sell out so
buy quickly!
Those requiring ADA assistance, are asked to
call the Folsom Chamber of Commerce at (916)
985-2698 for assistance as these seats are not
available online.
ADDITIONAL TICKET NOTES: Children other
than infants require a ticket. Due to fire marshal
requirements, we cannot allow strollers in the
arena. Please leave them at your vehicle.
What should I bring to the rodeo?

$45 online only. Limited quantity and will sell

out quickly!

A blanket to sit on

RESERVED SEATING

Hat/sunglasses

Choose your favorite seat in advance so you

can take your time enjoying our food vendors, saloon and rodeo fun before the arena
action begins.
Available online only. $24.50 plus online service charge, $26 at the gate
Offers rodeo fans a specific seat no matter
when they arrive at the arena.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Great value at $19.50 for adults, $15 for children/seniors
First come, first seated. These seats tend to sell
out quickly at the gate (opens at 6 p.m.) so
early arrival is encouraged.
Tickets are available online and at the Folsom
Chamber of Commerce, Handleys Western
Wear and Boot Barn locations.

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Sunscreen
A small unopened bottle of water
What is not allowed at the rodeo?
Ice chest, food or beverages not purchased at
the rodeo
Strollers
Pets of any kind except service animals with
identification
Professional-style camera or video equipment
No weapons of any kind (pocketknives, Leatherman tools, etc.)
Where is the Folsom Pro Rodeo?
The Folsom Pro Rodeo is held in the Dan
Russell Rodeo Arena, 403 Stafford St. next
to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary and behind
Folsom City Hall at 50 Natoma St. in Folsom.
Parking is available onsite for $8 and benefits
the Folsom Citizens Aiding Public Safety.

A proud sponsor of the

55th Anniversary
Folsom Pro Rodeo

O, Robert
ident & C E

Pres

J. Flautt

(916) 985-8700

2233 Douglas Boulevard

Roseville

905 Sutter Street

Folsom

2865 Sunrise Blvd.

Rancho Cordova

www.FolsomLakeBank.com
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