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Wednesday 11 Jul 2012

Bismarck Ranch wins 2012 Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo


By Jan Swan Wood for Tri-State Livestock News


A member of the Bismarck Ranch team zeroes in on one of three yearlings that must be sorted off during the Team Sorting event. Photo by Jan Swan Wood
Cowboys on the Floyd Land & Livestock/Scoggins Vet Services team each have a job during the Wild Cow Milking at the Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo.
This cowboy sprints to help his Slim Buttes Boys teammate during the Stray Gathering event at the 3rd Annual Ranch Rodeo at the Black Hills Roundup. Photo by Jan Swan Wood
First place team, Bismarck Ranch from Vale, SD, stand beside the trophy saddles they won at the 3rd Annual Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo held in Belle Fourche, SD on July 1. The team includes, from left: Neil Wanless, Bismarck Ranch, saddle sponsor; Ryan Olson, team captain, Tee Ridley, Joe Smeenk and Lane Lamphere. Photo by Jan Swan Wood
The Floyd Land & Livestock/Scoggins Vet Services and St. Onge Livestock teams each head for the “fire” with a calf during the Team Branding event at the Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo. Photo by Jan Swan Wood
Jay Olson of the Slim Buttes Boys team handily rides his bronc during the Ranch Bronc Ride at the Black Hills Roundup Ranch rodeo. Photo by Jan Swan Wood

The 3rd Annual Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo was held July 1 at Belle Fourche, SD. Ushered in by a thunderstorm that settled the dust, the Ranch Rodeo enjoyed a big crowd and top contestants. Ten teams entered the five events, and were an impressive group of cowboys mounted on top horses.

The stock was excellent, with yearling heifers for the “Sorting and Stray Gathering,” as well as the Longhorn cows and calves for the “Branding” and “Wild Cow Milking” provided by Crago Land and Livestock. Schmidt Rodeo brought in some top bucking horses for the “Ranch Bronc Ride,” with their signature high, wide and handsome bucking style. Pickup men for the bronc ride were Clete Schmidt, Belle Fourche, SD, and Clint Humble, Newell, SD, who were also contestants on the St. Onge Livestock team.

Strict rules pertaining to the handling of horses and cattle were explained and followed throughout the event, making it a pleasure to watch and a positive experience for the non-ranching attendees in the crowd. F









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