Touchstone Energy Sponsors Children's Events July 2-3

Rodeo clown Justin Rumford intervews the July 2 mutton busting winner, Avery Mees of Bismarck.

Coco Fleck of Mandan took top honors on July 3. 

The Mandan Rodeo Days Committee invited youngsters to participate in stick horse races and mutton busting on July 2 and 3.

Free Wrangler stick horses were provided July 2 and 3 to the first 50 children age six and under to enter the gates who wanted to compete in the Touchstone Energy “Race of Future Champions.” Stick horses were donated by RCC Western Stores.

Ten contestants also competed in the Touchstone Energy mutton busting competition on each July 2 and 3.

July 2 was Family Night at the Mandan Rodeo. Rodeo spectators enjoyed a free feed and inflatable games for children hosted by Cumulus Broadcasting.

Ranch rodeo capped action

A ranch rodeo was held following the regular rodeo performances. Teams of four cowboys or cowgirls went head-to-head in trailer loading, steer mugging and wild cow milking competitions.

Arrive early to shop

Vendors at the Mandan Rodeo are as follows:

• Whoa Cowgirl
• Dakota Chappy
• All Pro Sportwear
• Cowgirl Bling Thing
• Western Unlimited
• Western Jewels
•  Promiseland Farms
• Used cowboy boots
• Verizon Wireless

Amanda Payne of The One Armed Bandit & Company to perform in 2011

Amanda Payne of Shidler, Okla., will be rounding up anything from horses, to mules, longhorn cattle or buffalo at the Mandan Rodeo in 2011. The One Armed Bandit and Company is a 10-time PRCA specialty act of the year. Amanda joins her father John and brother Lynn in performing across North America.

Rumford ready to rock Mandan in 2011

Justin Rumford brings the party to rodeos with his wild rides, motorcycle jumps, crocodile hunting, gorilla taming, and cheerleading stunts. Justin has been a member of the PRCA since 1999, holding cards in steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, as a bull fighter, pick-up man, announcer…and now barrel man.

Justin is from a long line of PRCA cowboys. His grandpa Floyd Rumford started the Rumford Rodeo Company. Justin’s dad Bronc Rumford carried on the family rodeo company, and was a several time qualifier to the Prairie Circuit Finals in the event of steer wrestling.

Justin started his own rodeo career helping his dad and grandpa with the rodeo company at a very young age.  He started bull fighting, riding saddle broncs and steer wrestling in high school.  He went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, while being a member of the college rodeo team.  He qualified all four years for the National Intercollegiate Finals in both steer wrestling and saddle bronc.  He was the PRCA Prairie Circuit All-Around “Rookie of the Year” and has qualified for the Prairie Circuit Finals several times.

He makes his home in Ponca City, Oklahoma, with his wife, Ashley.
  

Chuckwagon racing nightly

Hang on to your hats! Reed Rosencrans and fellow chuckwagon racers will be back in 2011 for more wild action. Sponsored by Reiten Television.