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Wednesday, June 6, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters salutes... Oregon Army National Guard Sgt. Dane Moorehead — a 2008 graduate of Sisters High School — won the National Guard Best Warrior Region VI 2018 competition on Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, Alaska, May 15. The four-day competi- tion tests soldiers’ mental and physical toughness through a series of events that demon- strate technical and tactical proficiency to determine the top non-commissioned officer and junior enlisted soldier. To make it to the regional level, the soldiers have already out-performed their peers at the unit and state level. The competitors come from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming. PHOTO PROVIDED Oregon Army National Guard Sgt. Dane Moorehead won the National Guard Best Warrior Region VI 2018 competition on Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, Alaska, May 15. FREE CUT WITH COLOR hair | massage | nails facials | makeup 541-549-1784 161-C N. Elm St. with Morgan! We have gift certifi cates (Offer good through 6-15-18) Fit For Sisters Andrew Loscutoff Columnist Rodeo fitness: What does it take to be a cowboy? It’s rodeo week in Sisters Country and the town is buzzing with excitement as the annual event kicks off with a show of man against beast. Humanity possesses a certain curiosity about where its position in the ani- mal kingdom stands. The sport of rodeo piques this curiosity as men and women will take on different events to show strength, agility, and grace in the arena. These individuals possess a special skill; they’re ter- rific athletes. What does it Concert Celtic Harpist Kim Robertson & Friends Thursday, June 14 7 p.m. | $15 Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration CentralOregonHarpist.com take to be a rodeo star? Just like track and field, rodeo has a variety of different events. Each requires spe- cialization in certain skills. From bull-riding to barrel- racing, the cowboys and cowgirls are very different athletes. Bull-riding is a rodeo favorite. A strong core, thighs, and holding arm are obvious requirements. Other skills that are impor- tant are reaction, proprio- ception (body awareness of position), quickness, and balance. These skills are developed through expe- rience, but also can be trained; a cowboy can spend time in the gym working on rotational core strength, dynamic lateral movement, reactive drills and much more. A modern rodeo ath- lete spends time on fitness. This is a good idea because in real-world practice, the bull will always buck them to the ground. Injury is highly likely. Roping events take a cowboy with a lasso rope and asks them to rope and contain a calf or steer. The events demand timing and precision. The athlete must stay balanced and focused 7 while the horse gallops. This is a difficult skill, which requires strength in the thighs to stand above the saddle while the horse is running underneath. Imagine it similar to skiing moguls and attempting to rope a run- away calf. Barrel racing is an amaz- ing feat of animal and rider working together to produce the fastest time through a course of barrel obstacles. It requires the rider to direct the horse, balance, and use their body as a counter to the forces produced by the horse — all at 20 to 30mph. The speed and strength required by the animal is impressive, but the rider is equally as skilled in controlling this speed while maintaining focus and balance. The rodeo is more than dusty blue jeans and cold beer. It’s a throwback to American heritage and it is also a display of human athleticism. The rodeo is an entertaining show of ath- letes pushing their bodies. This year, take note of the fitness of these individu- als and recognize what it takes to perform in “The Biggest Little Show in the World.” ENROLL NOW! Space is fi lling up! Tours available. Call 541-549-4133. 5-Star Rated!
