I am so excited to actually have something to blog about and that I get to put up a new post. Saturday night, Jeff, my MIL, and I all went to Ogden to watch Ethan ride in his most recent Rodeo. It was the Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Associations (RMPRA) Winter Series rodeo. It was a 2 night event, each night had 7-8 different bareback riders. Ethan was "up" on Saturday night's performance, 85 was the leading score from Friday.
So here is a little rodeo judging information:
There are 2 arena judges, each judge has a total of 50 pts to award. The horse can get a max. of 25 pts, and the cowboy gets 25 pts. The judges are on opposite sides of the arena, watching how the cowboy spurs the horse, moves his legs and maintains control of his body; and also watching how well the horse bucks. Lots to watch! Well Ethan scored a 42 on each side, that's a score of 84! Pretty good, and because of that score, won first place in his performance and 2nd place overall. It proved to be a nice payday for him.
Here is a video of his ride, see what you think.
Watch the horse's timing, he actually kicks Ethan's hat.
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That is so cool, way to go Ethan!
ReplyDeleteHey the video isn't working ...hurry up and get it fixed!!!! I want to see him ride!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know before you watch Ethan ride that everything will turn out great! It is so nerve racking to watch him ride LIVE! You are rooting for him to do well and the horse to buck well, but on the other hand your stomach is in knots praying that he will be able to stay on the horse and not get thrown off and stepped on!!! It is so crazy to watch him! You have to be CRAZY to want to get up on a mad horse that wants to throw you off!
Congratulation Ethan! Stay SAFE!
OK the video worked after I posted my comment!
ReplyDeleteCan you say WHIP LASH????
I really like the whiplash collar!!! It makes me a tiny little bit more comfortable for Ethan's poor neck!