Mandan Rodeo Days
411 West Main Street
Mandan, ND 58554
ph: 701-751-2983
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Memorabilia
North Dakota's Miss Rodeo America Featured on 2008 Commemorative Poster
This portrait of Ashley Andrews presenting Old Glory at the Mandan Rodeo is by artist Deb Knuth of Wilton, N.D. Two dollars from the sale of each $5 poster will go to support Breast Cancer Research through the Tough Enough to Wear Pink Campaign.
Posters are on sale at Lindy Sue's Candies and Soda Fountain at 316 West Main Street in Mandan, and at the office of the American Cancer Society, 2401 46th Avenue SE, Suite 102, Mandan (in the Spectrum Office Building across from the Raging Rivers Waterpark off of Memorial Highway).
North Dakota cowgirl Ashley Andrews was Miss Rodeo America 2007. She came to the honor by way of serving as Miss Rodeo Mandan in 2005 before winning the state title in 2006. It had been 24 years since a North Dakota cowgirl won the national title.
Ashley is a cancer survivor. During her reign as Miss Rodeo North Dakota, she was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. After receiving six months of chemotherapy treatment she was given a clean bill of health to compete at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant.
"Having cancer was unexpected and I realized I had to cowgirl up," said Andrews. "Having the love and support of my family and friends helped make my recovery a success."
Taking challenges in stride is a predominant trait for Ashley Andrews. One of Ashley’s favorite quotes is "Opportunity is often missed because it is dressed in overalls and disguised as work."
As Miss Rodeo America, Ashley traveled more than 100,000 miles and appeared at over 100 rodeos during 2007. In addition to rodeo, Ashley also enjoys motivational speaking. Her community service has included the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, American Cancer Society and the North Dakota Cancer Coalition.
Since giving up her crown in December, Ashley has returned to her hometown of Bowman, N.D. In January 2008, she was hired as Executive Director of the Bowman County Development Corporation. She is simultaneously completing her studies in communications, public relations and political science through the University of Mary, Bismarck.
Collect all 5 posters
Posters available at Lindy Sue's Candies and Soda Fountain, 316 West Main Street, Mandan, phone 663-5311.
$5 each or four for $15 (not including Ashley Andrews poster)
Little Yellow Jacket honored with 2007 commemorative poster
Painting by Kaye Burian, Manning
Little Yellow Jacket from the Berger Ranch near Mandan will be featured on this year’s commemorative poster for the Mandan Rodeo.
Inducted into the N.D. Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2006, Little Yellow Jacket is not only the most famous bull in the state, but the most famous bull in the world. He was named the World Champion Bucking Bull in 2002, 2003 and 2004 by the Professional Bullriders Association (PBR). He was recently retired and moved back to the ranch near Mandan, while his offspring are currently making their mark in the world of professional bull riding.
Little Yellow Jacket is the only bull in the history of the PBR to capture the illustrious World Champion Bull title for three years running. At the end of 2004, Little Yellow Jacket had been ridden only 11 times in 76 attempts to an average score of 93 points (of a possible 100). On a scale of one to twenty-five possible points, Little Yellow Jacket's average bull ranking statistic reflects 22.9. Bulls are scored on every "out," regardless of the rider successfully completing the required eight seconds on the clock. The bull rating is an average of the scores the bull receives.
Little Yellow Jacket was last covered by 1997 PBR World Champion Michael Gaffney on April 24, 2004 for an outstanding score of 96.5 points, which tied the record shared by Chris Shivers and Bubba Dunn for the highest marked ride in PBR history.
Little Yellow Jacket merchandise including miniature collector bulls are available at local western shops.
World Bareback Champ Wayne Herman Honored with 2006 poster
World Champion Bareback Rider Wayne Herman, a Golden Valley, N.D., native, was the subject of the 2006 commemorative poster by artist Kaye Burian.
Other posters feature four-time World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Brad Gjermundson of Marshall, N.D., and 1957 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Alvin Nelson of Grassy Butte, N.D.
411 West Main Street
Mandan, ND 58554
ph: 701-751-2983
alt: 701-220-2959
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