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ountry band strums in Mikes Golden Spike Saloon 6ris Gardner band will rock at rodeos saloon.
odeo sparks passion in retired fire chief 8an Haverty has headed event for two years.
odeo returns with a bang 9hat should you expect at the rodeo? Find out in this overview of the event.
jured K-9 officer featured in Cattle Drive parade 10die, the police dog shot by a suspect, is celebrated by rodeo organizers.
otocross freestyle act takes to the air 12stin Ayres will perform motorcycle stunts at the rodeo.
ow to survive your first rodeo 14this is your first rode, our handy guide will help you figure out what to bring.
odeo clown gig is serious for this colorful character 16ff Slim Garner has donned the face makeup and outfit for 22 years.
kydiver got his start in the 1970s 26nt Lane drops in the Folsom Pro Rodeo arena each night with a giant flag.
Western store has been at the heart of rodeo for decades 28andleys Western Wear is an institution for locals and rodeo fans alike.
olsom Chevrolet is longtime rodeo supporter 30uto dealer has been driving force behind the rodeo for decades.
What does it take to be the Folsom Pro Rodeo Queen? 32takes a lot more than a pretty face to claim the crown in this competition.
utton Busting competition features sibling rivalry 34wins Ella and Riley Triplett, 5, practice riding with their dad.
What does it all mean? 40n event-by-event breakdown of the competitions and how they came about.
There is something special about and small towns. Folsom maygrown
over the years,but the cityretains thatsmall-towncharm. TheFolsom ProRodeo is just
one part ofthat magic formula. Enjoy the entement, fireworks, the competitions aspectacle that is the rodeo. Be smresponsible and have fun. Find photcoverage online at folsomtelegraph.
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The high-energyChris Gardnerband hits thestage.COURTESY
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Its not just their high-ener-performances and great
usic that set the Chris Gard-er band apart, its also howersonable they are to theirns.They will be taking theage at Mikes Golden Spikeloon each night of the Fol-
m Pro Rodeo that runsom June 29 to July 1.We are a grass roots band
nd every person counts to, Gardner said in a recentterview. We get out there
nd shake hands and arespectful to everyone. Weant to offer a show thats
ntertaining and is family
friendly.The band is comprises
Gardner on lead vocals,Dwight Hogan onbass/vocals, Aaron Shively onlead guitar, drummer JoeyGonzales, Nikko Vargas, alsoon guitar, and keyboardistShawn Holiday.
The group has been togeth-er for about three years. They
play a mix of cover and origi-nal music, focusing on goodol country.
This is the Chris GardnerBands first time playing at theFolsom Rodeo and they arelooking forward to the gig.
We are going to bring ashow, Gardner said.
While some kids were
learning how to spell at theage of 6, Gardner was busydiscovering the beauty ofwords in music.
He grew up in the historicand agricultural town ofMarysville, playing in smallvenues and listening to Con-way Twitty and George Strait,intrigued by the genuinemessages in their songs, he
said.The band recently released
their first CD, The Answer,which is also the title trackand a fan favorite.
Tamara Herbstritt, of Sacra-mento, has followed the bandfor the past two years.
Ive seen them every placeyou can think of, she said. I
am their No. 1 fan.Herbstritt said it
bands humility andwonderful music thatthem great.
When you come tthem, they give you thing that you are numband it doesnt matter if or anyone else, sheThey make you feel s
come.Herbstritt is lo
referred to as the motthe band and often homemade dishes foband, including Garfavorite, her macaroni
Ive never seen a banmakes you feel so spHerbstritt said.
C
he Chris Gardner band will rock Mikes Golden Spike Saloon each night of the Folsom Pro Rodeo.
Chris Gardner band makes rodeo debu
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etired Folsom Fire Chiefan Haverty stays in saddlehappenings in town
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When Folsom Fire Chiefan Haverty retired in 2010,e told the Telegraph heanted to stay connectedth the city and the com-unity. Hes
oing justat in a bigay.Haverty
as chairede Folsomo Rodeor the past
wo yearsnd issponsibler the
ehind-the-enes hap-
enings from porta-pottiestraffic mitigation.
Its the back-office plan-ng between the Chamber
nd the city that I do, he said.When I was fire chief, I repre-
nted the citys interest ande last two years I try to repre-nt everyones interest.Haverty said the rodeo
osted about 6,000 peoplest year and he hopes to seee same crowd this year.We sold out every night,
e said. We hope to do thatain this year.Maryann McAlea, of the
olsom Chamber of Com-erce, said Haverty bringse perfect balance of leader-ip to the rodeo committee.Dan has years of publicrvice and a very collabora-
tive leadership style, shesaid. He is able to bring allthe key stakeholders of therodeo together and hit the
perfect balance betweenpublic safety concerns andthe objectives of the rodeo.
McAlea said Haverty hasthe same goals as the Cham-ber in making the rodeo afun, family oriented event.
The rodeo is an importantpart of Folsom tradition and
Dan understands that, shesaid.
The Folsom Pro Rodeo,now in its 52nd year is the
regions longest runningevent and maintains itsfolksy, small-town feel,Haverty said.
Its not about the glitzystuff. Its about going some-place with your family, enjoy-ing an American sport andseeing fireworks, he said.
If putting on one areas largest events wenough, Haverty also tean online public admin
tion course for the Univof Southern California,a course for the CaliProfessional Firefighterciation, works on his 2Tolman skiff boat andactive member of FLake Rotary and Holy TChurch in El Dorado H
TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO BY ANN
The Cattle Drive kicks off the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday, June 28. It is just one pof the rodeo of which Dan Haverty oversees as event chairman.
Dan has years of public service and a very collaborative leadership style.able to bring all the key stakeholders of the rodeo together and hit the pe
balance between public safety concerns and the objectives of the rodeo.
Maryann McAlea, of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce
Dan Haverty
has chaired the
Folsom Pro Rodeo for
the past two years.
There is much to do behind the scene
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Bucking bulls and horseskicking their heels inthe air throwing bothdirt and cowboys is just
art of the non-stop action atolsom Pro Rodeo set for Fri-ay, June 29, Saturday, June 30nd Sunday, July 1. The eventso has a high-flyingotocross show, explosive
eworks, rodeo clown anticsnd live music.This year there will not be aly 4th performance to con-ct with family traditions of
arbecues and gatherings.Fans will struggle to stayy-eyed as a huge American
ag drops into the arena byarachute with patrioticusic in honor of the July 4th
oliday. Just as the cowboys
llop out of the arena eachening, explosive fireworksll light up the sky. Justin
yers, motocross expert, willst the limit of the arena by
ying as high as possible withps and turns.Traditional rodeo eventshich will churn up the arenaclude bull riding, bronc rid-g, steer wrestling, barrelcing and more. Five and six-
ar-old cowboys and cow-rls will do their best to cling
n wooly sheep in the Muttonusting competition.The gates open at 6 p.m.
odeo action beginningghtly at 7 p.m. with timedents such as steer wrestling,llowed at 8:15 p.m. with rid-
ing events including popularbull and bronc riding.
Just as the fireworks fadeinto memory each night,Mikes Golden Spike Saloon
will heat up with the popularChris Gardner band. Admit-tance to the saloon is free forrodeo fans. Dancing isencouraged.
Rodeo tickets are $24.50 forreserved seating. Generaladmission is $19.50 for adultsor $15 for children, 12 andyounger and seniors. Familyvalue buckaroo packagesare available online which
includes four adult generaladmission tickets, four sodasand four hotdogs for $60.
For more information, call the
Folsom Chamber of Commerce at
(916) 985-2698.
~ Staff report
FOLSOM PRO RODEO 2012OVERVIEW
Folsoms Pro Rodeo
returns with a bangFOLSOM PRO RODEOHIGHLIGHTS
When: Friday, June 29 toSunday July 1.Gates open at 6 p.m.,show starts at 7 p.m. High-flying motocrossshow (page 12) Explosive fireworks Rodeo clown antics(page 16)
Live music (page 6) American flag parachutedrop (page 26) Bull and bronc riding
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A four-legged K-9 officerot last month by a suspectll be part of the Folsom
odeo celebration.Bodie, of the Sacramento
olice Department, was shotay 18 in the line of duty by aspect attempting to flee
om officers. He will ride withs handler in the June 28 Cat-Drive kick off to the rodeo.
We appreciate the invita-on, said Sgt. Steve Oliveira,pervisor of the Sacramento
olice K-9 unit. Weve beentting support, cards, e-ails and calls from all over
e world.The shooting occurred in acramento neighborhood.
uspect Lucas J. Webb, 33, ofhico, was armed and Bodiead been shot. Thats whene dogs handler, Officer
andy Vandusen, opened fire,ling Webb.Bodie spent several days ine VCA Sacramento Veteri-
ary Center where he received
-hour care for injuries to hisw and one of his paws.Although Bodie has severalonths of rehabilitation
head of him, he is doing wellnd is recovering at home
th his handler.Vandusen, who is not per-itted to speak to the media
at this time, posted an updaterecently on the Folsom PoliceK-9 Officers Associations
FaceBook page.He wrote that he has spent
every day and night with hispartner since he returnedhome and continues to seeimprovement in Bodie.
Tonight when I walked inour kennel, he wagged his tailnonstop and jumped up on
me to put his paws on myshoulder and licked my face!Thats a long way from driving
him to the vet with lights andsirens and begging him tohold on, Vandusen wrote. Hetruly saved my life in that backyard that day and I cant thankhim enough! Please keep Bod-ie in your thoughts for aspeedy recovery. Were lookingforward to being out there
catching bad guys soonOfficials expect Bodi
able to return to work end of the year.
Ella Simmons, of El DHills, said it is good to hthe support the commu
giving to Bodie.Hes an officer of th
and we need to supporthem, she said. To Bodie in the parade is sawesome.
The Cattle Drive begip.m., June 28, in Historsom.
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COURTESY
Bodie, a K-9 officer with the Sacramento Police Depart-ment, is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained in theline of duty. He will be a part of the Folsom Rodeo CattleDrive parade on Thursday, June 28.
CATTLE DRIVE
When: 6 p.m., Thursday
June 28
Where: Sutter Street, Fo
Info:FolsomProRodeo.c
odie, a K-9 shot inhe line of duty, will
e honored at rodeosck-off parade
Cattle Drive returns to Sutter Stree
He truly saved my
in that back yard th
day and I cant than
him enough! Please
keep Bodie in your
thoughts for a spee
recovery. Were look
forward to being ou
there catching bad
soon.Officer Randy Vandusen,the dogs handler
To honor Bodie in
parade is simplyawesome.Ella Simmons, El Dorado Hills
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Justin Airtime Ayres willow the crowds with his acro-atic motorcycle freestyle actthe Folsom Pro Rodeo.Ayres, 25, was raised a cowboy
nd worked as a ranch hand. Herned to freestyle motocross
nd hasnt looked back.I picked it up as a hobbyhen I was about 10 yearsd, he said. I started jump-g about five years ago, gotvited to do a show and
avent stopped yet.His air antics are always aowd pleaser. Riding his YZ0 two-stroke bike he flies off
jumps and does a back flipthat crowds go wild for, hesaid.
That and the Captain Mor-gan pose atop the bike are histwo favorites, he said.
Michael McIntyre, 22, ofShingle Springs, is an avidmotocross rider and said he
cant wait to see Ayres ride.I ride and do a few jumps,
but am not sure I would eventry a back-flip, he said. Imean, I take risks, but flyingthrough the air like that is a lit-tle crazy.
McIntyre said he plans to goto the rodeo this year just tosee Ayres perform.
I went a couple of timeswhen I was younger and it wasOK, but Ive have to see thisguy, he said.
Ayres grew up in EaglePoint, Ore., and now callsMarysville his home.
Ranching was what heknew, but once he started
making money with hisfreestyle motocross stunts, heswitched gears and now trav-els extensively doing shows.
Since 2008 Ive been travel-ing all over the country andIve been to Hawaii, PuertoRico and Canada for shows,Ayres said.
From the age of 13 to 17, he
competed as a barebacin junior and high rodeos. At the age of 10started racing motocros
He subsidized his career from prize monhis daily wages workinranch hand, he said.
In 2011 Ayres was pick
by Flying U Rodeo Comand has performed in rand bull riding events.
In his professional de2011, Ayres took home hprofessional title.
In order to stay on tohave to always be pushienvelope of impossiblsaid.
Catch air with motocross freestyle ac
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stin Ayres will perform his aerobatic freestyle motocross at the Folsom Pro Rodeo June 29 through July 1.
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BY LAURA NEWELL
TELEGRAPH STAFF WRITER
This year, the July 4th of Julycelebration in Folsom hasan additional fun family
event added to the traditionalFolsom Pro Rodeo.
Following the three-day per-formance of the rodeo, theStars and Stripes Country
Concert will take place on July3 featuring new country talentJason Michael Carroll.
The Folsom Pro Rodeo gal-lops into the Folsom City Parkon June 29, 30 and July 1 offer-ing its traditional style of fami-ly fun and nightly fireworks.
This years entertainment
includes cowboys, crankybroncs and bulls, mutton bust-
ing cowpOn July
Farm wgrassy lawPark soccformers iZac & Jay.
Followwill be a f
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earn what to bring, orot, to make the most ofour experienceAre you a city slicker?avent been to the Folsomo Rodeo in years? Or, is anening of wild western fun aarly tradition for your fam-
y? Whatever the case, wevet insider tips for everyone
anning to attend this yearsent.
WANT TO BUY A
CKET
Purchasing tickets to theolsom Pro Rodeo is easynd frankly, there isnt a badat in the arena.Two types of seating isailable, reserved ($24.50 allats) and general admission19.50, $15 seniors/children
nder 12). Reserved seating,nly available for purchasenline, is a numbered seat.If you dont want to huntr the perfect seat, just
hoose best available andt the computer do the rest.eneral admission is avail-ble online, at the Folsomhamber of Commerce,andleys Western Wear andother select locations (see
ww.folsomrodeo.com foretails).If you require ADA seatinghave special needs, we askat you call the Folsom
hamber of Commerce,16) 985-2698 for assistance.
WHAT IS THE BEST DIS-
COUNT FOR TICKETS?
The Buckaroo Pack ofcourse. Take advantage ofthis deal which includes fourgeneral admission tickets,four hot dogs and four sodasfor the bargain price of $60.These package deals goquickly and are only avail-able online (a service feeapplies).
ARE TICKETS AVAILABLEAT THE ARENA?
So are you one of those lastminute decision makers? Yes,the box office at the arena willbe open beginning at 6 p.m.Tickets at the box office are$26 for reserved, $19.50 forgeneral admission and $15for seniors over 62 and youths10 and under.
DOES MY 2-YEAR-OLD
NEED A TICKET?
Yes, they do. Unless they arean infant and will sit in yourlap the entire rodeo, all rodeofans must have a ticket. Dueto fire marshal regulations, nostrollers are allowed in thearena.
WHAT SHOULD I BRINGTO THE RODEO?
A blanket to sit on (thecement bleachers can bewarm)
Sunscreen A hat and sunglasses.
(There is no shade in the are-na.)
WHAT SHOULD I LEAVE
AT HOME AND ARE
NOT ALLOWED AT THE
RODEO?
Ice chests, food or bever-ages not purchased withinthe arena
Strollers Pets of any kind (except
service animals) Camera or video equip-
ment (photography is notallowed except by pre-approval.) This includes Mut-
ton Busting. We will supply aCD video of your childs per-formance.
No weapons of any type(pocket knives, Leathermantools, etc)
WHEN SHOULD I
ARRIVE?
The rodeo gates open at 6p.m. The roping events start
at 7 p.m. If you have a gener-al admission ticket and wantthat perfect seat, we suggestarriving close to that time. Puta blanket down on your seatsand stroll out to the CoolDown Corral for dinner orsnacks. There are a variety ofdining choices for every-bodys taste. The Rodeo reallyheats up at 8 p.m. so if youhave a reserved seat, be sure
and be there before then.
WHERES THE PARKING?
Parking is available aroundthe Folsom City Park. Parkingis $7 and benefits the FolsomCitizens Assisting Public Safe-ty. If parking nearby the arena,
we ask that you are couto the neighbors by not ing driveways or other and please dont leavtrash.
IS THERE AN
AFTER-PARTY?
As soon as the firefade, Mikes Golden saloon heats up witcountry music by theGardner Band. The s
features a full-bar for thand older. The saloon iuntil midnight. Dancinfun is encouraged!
LOOKING FOR
MORE FUN?
Come back to the RPark on Tuesday, Julythe Stars and Stripes try Concert starring
Michael Carroll andFarm. Sponsored by Radio and the Folsom Cber of Commerce, thevent will finish with atacular fireworks showets are $15 (five and free) and can be purcat Boot Barn locationFolsom Chamber of merce and at the rodeosite, folsomrodeo.com
story on page 13.
I NEED MORE
INFORMATION
Please call the FChamber of Comme(916) 985-2698. We haanswers.
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eed a place to stay?olsom has many optionsIn addition to being a July 4th
vorite for the region, rodeo in Fol-m is a family affair.Its an event that is just plain fun forages. Grandparents come to wit-
ess their grand-cowpokes grab aandful of wool and ride sheep. Chil-en enjoy searching the arena for theusive silver dollars tossed in the are-a. Throw in some rowdy bulls andorses which do their best to tosseir riders and it becomes an action-
acked event the adults love.
Rather than using that living roomd-a-bed, Folsom hotels are wel-ming family members and friendsth a special Rodeo lodging pack-e. It includes attractive room rates,
wo general admission tickets to the
rodeo and an adventure pass toexplore Folsom which features pass-
es for two to try out kayaking on theAmerican River or leisurely cyclingalong miles of paved trails.
To make reservations, see the hotdeals link on www.visitfolsom.comor call any of Folsoms hotels.
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When a massive bull iseaded your way, its good toep your wits about you and
ave a barrel nearby to hide.
For 22 years, Kansas-nativeff Slim Garner has been
oing just that as a rodeoown.When I was 17 years old Iarted as a clown and haveeen doing it ever since, heid in a recent phone inter-
ew.Garner followed in his
fathers footsteps into therodeo circuit as a clown. Forthe most part during hisyounger years, Garner wouldrodeo in the summers. He gothis Associates Degree in Ani-mal Science, but his true call-
ing was center stage enter-taining the crowds at rodeos.
Of his college degree, Gar-ner said, the degree and abuck fifty will buy me aMountain Dew.
Garner said hes been pret-ty lucky when it comes toworking with bulls in the are-na.
Ive been thrown about 15feet in the air by a bull andlanded on my head, he said.It would have hurt me if Iwould have landed anywhereelse.
He has broken only one
bone his arm in all hisyears with the rodeo.
It has its ups and downs,and Im fortunate, Garnersaid.
He obtained his Profession-al Rodeo Cowboys Associa-tion card in 2000, and he hasbeen traveling from 25 to 35rodeos a year.
The primary job orodeo clown is to profallen rider from thewhether the rider hasbucked off or has jumpof the animal.
Clowns provide the d
tion to protect the cobut its the entertainmemost rodeo-goers enjoy
Im not a big fan of cbut at a rodeo, they areand really entertainingSylvia Barnes of SSprings. We try to go rodeo each year and lobull riding, and the clow
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ff Slim Garner has been a rodeo clown for 22 years, delighting crowds and helping to keep cowboys out of harms
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TYLER SHELTON, 10
FOLSOM
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ROSEVILLE
MIKE KOHLES, 62
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JACK SHELTON, 7
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I like the wide variety
of animals. I wouldlove to ride a bull one
day.
I love the horses
myself. I grew up withhorses.
I think the best part is
when they drive thecattle up Sutter
Street.
I am excited to see
the cowboys ride thbulls and the mutto
busters ride the
sheep.
STREETWISE ASKED IN FOLSOM BY LAURA NEWELL
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Skydiver Kent Lane has per-rmed at the Olympics, NFLmes, Nascar races, Major
ague Baseball games anden air delivered a pizza toy Leno at an NFL halftimeow.And once again he will thrille crowds as he dives intoe Folsom Pro Rodeo arenakick off the event.Lane and pilot Mike Dun-n will fly 4,500 feet above
the arena. when arena offi-cials give the signal, Lane willexit the Cessna 206 and sky-dive into the arena to LeeGreenwoods Proud to be anAmerican, with Old Glory in
tow.I try to time my landing to
the last note of the song,Lane said.
Landing safely in the arenais no easy feat.
Its one of the morecult places to land, hIf you look up towaupwind side of the there are high wires
there. You have to be caIn 1976 Lane was w
cousin at a racing eventhe saw a couple of skydThe two decided to givdiving a shot.
Lane, 59, got hookenow has completed than 8,500 competitio
Perilous plunge is patriotic pleasur
C
ent Lane makes a descent into the Folsom Pro Rodeo arena in a previous performance. He will be back again this
r the crowds enjoyment.
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The fun part is when Im in the airplane when we
are on final approach we fly right over the top of
Folsom Prison. At that time I am sitting on the floor
with my feet hanging out and thinking, I better not
fall out here.Kent Lane, skydiver
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hibition jumps.Lane has competed on a
ational and world level win-ng several gold medals and
verall champion cups in USecision Freefall Champi-
nships.He said he is a two-timeorld Champion competing
n the U.S. team and has heldree world records.Adam Switzer, ofrangevale, said hes seenane jump at a previousdeo.Its really cool, he said.
ts kind of hard to believeat he can land so perfectlythe arena and avoid any
bstacles in the area.Lane said he has a fewoughts running through his
head as he prepares to exit theplane.
The fun part is when Im inthe airplane when we are onfinal approach we fly rightover the top of Folsom Prison.At that time I am sitting onthe floor with my feet hangingout and thinking, I better notfall out here, he joked.
Lane has competed all overthe world including China,Soviet Union (Russia), SouthAfrica and Yugoslavia.
Hes also coached the spe-cial forces in Taiwan andrecently participated in the
World Record of 400 skydiversin one formation in Thailand.He made the first successful
jump off of El Capitan inYosemite National Park in1978.
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he Handley family of Folsom has been a part of the Folsom Pro Rodeo since its inception 52 years ago.
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The Folsom Pro Rodeo isot only a family tradition itsne of the busiest times of the
ar for the Handley family.Handleys Western Wear on4 E. Bidwell St. in Folsom
as been a sponsor andovider for the rodeo since itgan in 1960.Chet Handley opened Han-eys Western Wear in 1961.het died in 1989 and sinceen his wife Donella, now 88,
still works seven days a weekat the family business.
She works every day, saidgranddaughter Grace Hand-ley. We dont have a comput-er so she does everything byhand.
Grace was born and raisedin Folsom and is a 2002 grad-uate of Folsom High. She now
works at the family business.She said rodeo time is a
busy one for the store thatsells boot, buckles, westernwear and ranch gear.
Its a very busy time forus, she said. Its a time whenwe see a lot of people wehavent seen in a while.
She said some folks come
into the store to shothey are reminded of when their grandpwould shop at Handley
We hear stories from
ple whose grandpa shhere. They feel part family in a way, GracIts a good positive fee
Tyler Skiffs familystopped by the westernfrequently for several y
I like the store anthey always have wh
SEE HANDLEYS
Handleys kicks into high geaIts a very busy time for us. ... Its a time when we
see a lot of people we havent seen in a while.Grace Handley
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oking for, he said. Its kind of a part of Folsom.For Grace, the rodeo and the store are a part of Americana.
We do our best to provide as many American made prod-ts as possible, she said. We arent pushing fashion, but
othes that last.The rodeo is as much a part of her life as is the family busi-
ess.Mutton Bustin has always been one of my favorite events,e said. I also remember going to get the silver coins in theena and falling straight into the mud on my face. And listen-g to Proud to be an American, well thats a feeling that is
ard to explain.
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HANDLEY:Rodeo, business isart of life for longtime Folsomites
TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO
onella Handley, 88, founded Handleys Western Wear in61 with her late husband Chet. She still runs the store
nd can be found working behind the counter seven daysweek.
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Sponsors play a major rolepromoting and keeping the
olsom Pro Rodeo alive.Marshal Crossan, presidentFolsom Chevy, has been a
ajor sponsor of the rodeor the past 20 years.We started with a $500 adars ago, Crossan said. Now
e are a major sponsor ande provide several differenthicles for the officials to runound in. We are involved in
e Cattle Drive as well. We doittle bit of everything.When Crossan started Fol-m Chevy in 1992, it was ine aftermath of a previous
dealership. He said when heapplied for his businesslicense, he heard somewomen talking about the pre-vious dealership and it wasntpositive.
We had a cloud over us for
a bit, Crossan said.Positive public relationswere one way to emerge fromthe dark cloud.
At the time I committed
whatever resources I could.Back then, when we startedwith $500, it was like $50,000,he said.
Sponsorship means a greatdeal to the rodeo promoters.
Dan Haverty, chairman of
the Folsom Pro Rodeo, saidthe support is appreciated.I think not only do they
bring the business communi-ty to the event itself, but
financially through bosponsorship and in-kintributions, they providestrong support, he said
Crossan said hes gonward and worked his wto a major sponsor event.
This was one way to positive impact on themunity, he said.
Haverty said he apprethe hard work of all thesors.
I think they work so
he said. The commspirit Folsom has, anindividual generosity owho support us, is veryappreciated.
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We started with a $500 ad years ago. ... Now we
are a major sponsor and we provide several
different vehicles for the officials to run around in.
We are involved in the Cattle Drive as well. We do a
little bit of everything.Marshal Crossan, Folsom Chevy
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Uncle Sam throws silver dollars in the arena prior to tstart of the rodeo.
Rodeo snapshots
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Mariah Demontigny, left, and Jacki Strand, right, arepeting for the title of Miss Folsom Pro Rodeo Queenthe center is current queen Jessica Haynie.
natomy and effectively com-ete a speech and oral inter-ew.There are impromptu
uestions such as, if you hadmagic wand for a day whatould you do, Haynie said.he judges are trying totch the girls up to see howey react to different situa-
ons.As Rodeo Queen, Haynie ise face of the rodeo during
er reign. She said the wholeb is about promoting thatdeo.Jacki Strand, 23, of Chico, is
the running for this yearsown. She said shes beeneparing for this type of con-st her entire life, but onlycently started to pursue itriously.
Im grateful for the Folsomcommunity and those thatIve met there, she said.They have been very wel-coming to me competing andare supporting my aspirationto become rodeo queen inFolsom.
She is running against Mari-ah Demontigny, 23, of ElkGrove. She came in fourth lastyear. She said her biggest chal-lenge is the speech portion.
It killed me last year, shesaid. For some reason I cantget a speech down to save mylife. Ask me about lyrics to a
song or a joke and I got it.Speeches I just cant memo-rize.
The new queen will beannounced June 29, the firstnight of the rodeo.
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The competition is alwayserce at the Folsom Proodeo, but things could getotter than normal on thenal day of the rodeo on Sun-ay, July 1.The always entertaining
nd crowd-pleasing muttonusting contest, held eachght of the rodeo, is sched-ed to feature two sets of
wins competing on July 1, asagging rights will be on the
ne between siblings. Lucas
nd Logan Svensek ofameron Park are scheduledcompete, as are Folsom
wins Riley and Ella Triplett.oth sets of twins are 5 yearsd.For the Svensek twins,eyve watched bull ridingnce they were 2 years old,cording to their mom,
eather.This is their version of bull
ding, Heather said. Weplained to them what mut-n busting is and they saidey wanted to do it. Imcited about it. I think it will a lot of fun for them.Lucas said he likes bull rid-g and says hes got a plan to
o well when its his turn tode the sheep. As only a 5-ar-old can say, Lucas said,m going to hold on his neck
ally tight and choke it.A surprised mom quicklyrrected her son, as Heatherid hes not going to chokee sheep and Lucas agreedjust hold on tight.While Lucas was confidenthis ability to hold on, his
other, Logan, wasnt sore. He said it would be hard
to hold to the sheep and thathe might be a little scared.When asked what he mightspend the winners share ofthe money on if he was fortu-nate enough to win, Logan
said he wanted to buy a cher-ry tree.
The Triplett twins have theright gene pool to do well inthe competition.
Their nephew entered asimilar contest in Reno awhile ago and won. Riley andElla saw a video of the com-petition and decided they
wanted to try it.Im excited for them, said
their mom, Annemarie. Its aunique experience that theyllnever get to do again. Its a cutlittle story for our family to
share.Riley and Ella have been
practicing riding on their dad,John, and nephew to preparefor the competition anevent about which Ella had alot to say.
I think it will be hard, butIm going to wrap my armsaround the sheep and
squeeze hard, Ella sthink it will be fun. I twill hold on for 100 min
Kurt and Alisha Freedhave two mutton busthe competition, Tyler,
Emma, 5, who will coon Saturday, June 30.
Tyler competed lasand despite taking a haoff the sheep, is baanother go-round thiswhile Emma will be coing for the first time.
Tyler liked it, but t
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Ella and Riley Triplett, 5, will compete against each other and the rest of the field inmutton busting competition at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on July 1.
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helps a young rider during the Muttonion at last years rodeo.
hard fall last year and was alittle hesitant, said their dad,Kurt. Emma saw Tyler in theparade last year and is excitedabout being in the parade this
year.Tyler is looking forward to
getting back on the sheep
again this year.It will be fun, Tyler said. Ihurt my neck and arm last
year, but I still had fun. Imgoing to hold on for five hoursthis time. If I win Im going togo to McDonalds.
Folsom resident, Ryan Jimi-son, 5, has gone to the rodeo
for a few years and is finallyold enough to compete in themutton busting competition.He might have the insidetrack to a first-place finish, ashe already competed in theevent before at the El DoradoCounty Fair last year.
He loved it, said his mom,
Michelle. He didnt hold onfor very long, but he still hadfun.
Hes also been preparing forthis years event by practicingon his black lab dog, Chance.
I like riding the sheep and
I will be
Ryan saidmy arms my legs ahold on f
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BY DON CHADDOCK
TELEGRAPH MANAGING EDITOR
As the old song goes,Mama, dont let your babiesgrow up to be cowboys. Butno one passed along the mes-sage to those competing inthe Folsom Pro Rodeo.
The modern day cowboysjob description would proba-bly include very little money,fleeting fame and long hours,not to mention dangerouswork. But for cowboys, thereis much more to the job.
Levi Rosser says rodeo is inhis blood.I started in the sheep rid-
ing probably when I was 4years old, he said.
Today the Gridley resident
rides a horse, a step uphis mutton busting day
I compete in thewrestling and team r(events), he said. I alsas a pickup man for thecompany during the ro
Rossers grandfatherton Rosser, helps organcompetitions for the FPro Rodeo through the U Rodeo Company. Cwas also inducted into tRodeo Hall of Fame in 1
I come in after the
ond whistle blows to grider off the horsesyounger Rosser said pickup man duties. keep all the livestock
So, you wanna be a cowboy
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COURTESY
eing a real cowboy is about more than a hat, rope,oots and fancy duds, according to those who make a liv-g as cowboys.
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e arena.Tony Amaral is a regular ate Folsom Pro Rodeo. Theheatland man works anch during the day and
oesnt find much practiceme.Not very damn muchractice), Amaral said. Ife practice once a week,ere lucky.Rosser said he tries to prac-
ce as much as he can.I probably spend two orree hours every other day,
osser said. A guy shouldactice every day, but some-
mes your body doesnt wantdo all that.Rosser said being fit is
mportant when consideringdeo competition.A guy needs to keep him-lf in (as well as) his horseat hes going to use, heid. To be at the top of yourme, you need to practice,you can react as instinct,
ther than thinking about it.
s a lot of hard work, but itsorth it.Amarals rodeo participa-
on is also a part of hispbringing.I was born and raised intoe horse show end of it andats also around rodeo. I just
njoyed it, he said.There isnt much money to had for cowboys. They payenter competitions and if
ey are skilled enough, andcky enough, they can win
nd receive money to covereir costs and maybe havetle extra change in their
ockets.Rosser said its a real prob-m in the industry.There are a few rodeoshere cowboys can earn
money, he said. Folsom is
big enough to where a guy canmake a little bit of a profit. TheReno rodeo is big enough toget a guy by for a few months.Thats one of the issues, is howmuch a cowboy can make vs.the expenses to get there.
Cowboys also spend a lot oftime on the road.
Now I stay within the
state, Rosser said. I have a
(baby) due in August. My wifeis pregnant. For the first yearsout of college, I went as far asJackson, Miss., for a fewrodeos.
When not working therodeo circuit, Rosser is a gen-eral contractor with a metalbuilding business.
When were not doing
contracting work, we help out on the family rhe said.
Amaral said that the tthe rodeo may not be wonce was for him, but hloves it.
To some people irush, but Ive done it sotimes, its not like thme, he said. If youreing, you want to rope it bhorns. If youre heelinwant to rope it by two f
While its difficult tomoney as a cowboy, Asaid thats not really thson he does it.
(I do it) for the lovesport, he said. Team has been a part of rodeever and its one of thefamily sports that peopdo.
He said all eyes mighthim when hes in a comtion, but he tries tofocused.
I block out the crAmaral said. I dont
know its there.Rosser said hes spe
entire life involved in roI started becoming
cessful doing it and likilot more, he said. Itand the competition iand you meet a lot ofpeople. You see a lot oftiful country.
The best part, he swhat he walks away w
the inside.We dont make a
money, but we make agood memories, Rosse
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rodeo guide and is reprinted h
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The working cowboys at the Flying U Rodeo Companyhelp keep Folsoms rodeo running.
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he Telegraph cutshrough the dust to
ve you the skinnyY PENNE USHER
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Theres something about adeo that can transport one
ack in time to the days ofooden sidewalks, gun-ngers and the clink-clackund of spurs.Maybe its the steer
restling or watching a cow-oy try to hold on while aassive bull does its best tond that cowboy flying.Whatever the case, rodeosep a piece of Americanave.There are several rodeoent recognized by the Pro-ssional Rodeo Cowboysociation including bull
nd bronc riding, calf and
am roping, steer wrestlingnd saddle-bronc riding.The Folsom Pro Rodeo, to
e held June 29 through Julybrings all the favorites fore crowds to enjoy.The following are descrip-
ons of the main rodeoents provided by the PRCA.
ULL RIDING
Bull riding, this involvesllingly climbing on the backa 2,000-pound bull. The
sks are obvious. Seriousjury is always a possibilityr those who sit astride an
nimal that literally weighs an and is usually equippedth dangerous horns.
Regardless, cowboys do it,
fans love it and bull ridingranks as one of rodeos mostpopular events.
STEER WRESTLING
Speed and strength are thename of the game in steerwrestling. In fact, with a world
record sitting at 2.4 seconds,
steer wrestling is the quickestevent in rodeo.
The objective of the steerwrestler, who is also known asa bulldogger, is to usestrength and technique towrestle a steer to the groundas quickly as possible.
The steer generally weighs
more than twice as mu
the cowboy and, at the titwo come together, tboth often traveling at 30per hour. Speed and prethe two most importantdients in steer wrestlingbulldogging one of rmost challenging events
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Bull riding can be a dangerous sport.
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ADDLE BRONC RIDING
Saddle bronc riding isdeos classic event, both amplement and contrast toe wilder spectacles of bare-
ack riding and bull riding.his event requires strength,ut the event also demands
yle, grace and precise timing.Saddle bronc riding evolvedom the task of breaking andaining horses to work the cat-
ranches of the Old West.any cowboys claim ridingddle broncs is the toughestdeo event to master becausethe technical skills necessaryr success.
AREBACK RIDING
Bareback riders endure moreuse, suffer more injuries andten face long-term damageom their sport.To stay aboard the horse, a
areback rider uses a riggingade of leather and construct-to meet PRCA safety specifi-
tions. The rigging, whichsembles a suitcase handle onstrap, is placed atop the
orses withers and secured
th a cinch.As the bronc bucks, the rider
ulls his knees up, rolling hisurs up the horses shoulders. the horse descends, the cow-
oy straightens his legs, return-g his spurs over the point ofe horses shoulders in antici-
ation of the next jump.Making a qualified ride and
earning a money-winningscore requires more than juststrength. A bareback rider is
judged on his spurring tech-nique, the degree to which histoes remain turned out whilehe is spurring and his willing-ness to take whatever might
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EVENTS:
addle broncders claim
vent to be the
oughest of rodeo
At lef
saddlbronc
holds
for de
life.
Below
bareb
rider
throw
from
horse
COURTE
PHOTOS
To stay aboard the
horse, a bareback rider
uses a rigging made of
leather and constructed
to meet PRCA safety
specifications.
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TIE-DOWN ROPING
As with saddle broncand teamroping, theroots of tie-down ropingcan be tracedback to the
workingranches of theOld West.
Whencalves weresick orinjured, cow-boys had torope andimmobilize them quicveterinary treatment. hands prided themselv
the speed with whichcould rope and tie calvethey soon turned theirinto informal contests.
The ro
of tie-
roping
be trac
back tworkin
ranche
the Ol
West.
SEE
ie-downropingcan be
tracedback totasks one ranch.
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EAM ROPING
Team roping, the only trueam event in pro rodeo,quires close cooperation and
ming between two highlyilled ropers a header and aeler and their horses. Theent originated on rancheshen cowboys needed to treat
brand large steers and the
sk proved too difficult for onean.Similar to tie-down ropers
nd steer wrestlers, team rop-s start from the boxes onch side of the chute from
hich the steer enters the are-a. The steer gets a head startetermined by the length ofe arena.
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f skilled ropers
Bucbronare onethe eventherodeCOURT
Team rorequireseffort
betweenheaderthe heeIt represthe onlyteam in rodeoCOURETSY
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