Saddle up! Area youth to compete Saturday

Friday, September 21, 2007
Two Putnam County children are among those competing Saturday in a youth rodeo at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Lane and Dylan Watson attend Central Elementary School. They compete in the Indiana Junior Rodeo Association along with kids from all over the state of Indiana. Contestants range in ages from kindergarten through eighth grade. They compete in Mutton Busting, Chute Doggin, Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Calf and Bull Riding. During the course of the day there will be a "Slack" rodeo that starts at 10 a.m., followed by the "Pre-School." At 5 p.m. will be the "Performance" rodeo with a Grand Entry.

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