Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current, August 11, 2010, Image 5

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Newspaper Page TextHeppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 11,2010 - FIVE Scenes from Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo «C Z i f l y / Jgg 'V . >P 9 I C R > weeH IN AUGUS\ fja . B T* Jackpot Rodeo Stickhorse Race results announced Thundering hooves, shouts of “Giddy Up Go” and enthusiastic encouragement from the parents and fans started the Morrow County Stickhorse Race with gusto. Eleven 3 and under stickhorse racers were led by Landon Waddell, Mi chael Sogge took second and Trent Abies was a close third. Champion stick horse racer Riley Lantis sprinted to first place in the 4 & 5 year old age group with Hans Miles in second and Narin Stone finished just a hoof print behind in third place. Brock Hisler and Paige Tekippe from Austin, TX were riding very fast horses and tied for first place in the 6 & 7 year old race. Cade Greenup was second and Jace Coe came in third. Hats off to Lindsay Orem for taking entries, passing out treats and get ____ O H » <. «» n ting judges for this popular event and to all the volun teers who helped with the races. Everyone who en tered received fruit snacks and gold medals. The w in ners took home the coveted trophies donated by the HM Ranch. The Oregon Trail Rodeo Committee furnishes the treats and gold medals. Entries were down a little this year and only 34 of the best horsemen in y i * j . i. ^ y Photos by David and April Sykes and Sandy Matthews Morrow County competed in the races. The Morrow County Stickhorse Race is open to all children between 0 and 7 years of age. You do not have to be a resident of Morrow County to enter The annual Morrow County Rodeo Parade was held this race and everyone is encouraged to participate. this past weekend in Heppner. The parade winners arc as fol Participants may ride stick- lows: Best Pooper Scoopcr - Nathaniel Roberts horses, antique horses, stick Individual Horse & Rider - Barb ¿inter bulls, yardstick horses, and Commercial Floats - Bank of Eastern Oregon even broomstick horses. If Community Floats - Blue Mt. Community College you don't have a horse, one Ribbons can be pickup at the C ham her Office. For can be furnished for you. more information call 541-676-5536. Morrow County Rodeo Parade winners announced