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Steve Ranson • LVN photo Fernley cowboy R.C. Herrera begins to dismount during calf roping at Sunday's Fernley Senior Pro Rodeo. Herrera is expected to compete in this weekend's Fallon rodeo at the fairgrounds.
In 2001, a handful of local residents had a dream to bring a Senior Pro Rodeo to Fallon.
After much work and frustration, the committee succeeded to make Fallon a regular stop on the circuit.
With preparations complete, the sixth annual Senior Pro Rodeo kicks off Saturday with two rodeo performances, slack events and stick horse rides for the children.
Ella Whitmer, president of the Fallon Senior Pro Rodeo since its inception, said local cowboys and cowgirls wanted to involve more people in rodeos in the West.
"We went to a rodeo in 2001, and the result was to have more rodeos in California and Nevada," she said.
Having the Senior National Finals in Reno in 2001 also helped. She said many people in Fallon became active in organizing a rodeo for the following year.
The rodeo has increased its number of contestants, and Whitmer expects as many as 200 will compete this weekend for points. With this being the final regular season rodeo, Whitmer said cowboys and cowgirls may need the extra points before heading into the national finals on Oct. 31 in Winnemucca.
The Senior Pro Rodeo, which is open to contestants 40 years of age and older, begins its season in February and covers 35 cities in 14 states. While the rodeo offers traditional events including bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, Whitmer said Fallon's entrants usually compete in roping, poles or barrels. Whitmer said it isn't unusual to see contestants in their 50s to 70s competing in rough stock events.
Tonight's Jackpot Roping at the Churchill County Fairgrounds kicks off the rodeo, and Whitmer said the event is open to all ropers, even those who do not belong to the NSPRA.
Signups are at 6:30 p.m., and roping begins at 7 p.m.
The two main rodeo performances will be Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission, which includes a rodeo program, is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors (55 and older) and children 12 and under, $3 for children 6 to 11 and free for children 5 and under.
Slack begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday and at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Whitmer said there is no charge for attending slack. Slack is an additional performance time held each morning that allows more contestants to compete in the same rodeo.
After much work and frustration, the committee succeeded to make Fallon a regular stop on the circuit.
With preparations complete, the sixth annual Senior Pro Rodeo kicks off Saturday with two rodeo performances, slack events and stick horse rides for the children.
Ella Whitmer, president of the Fallon Senior Pro Rodeo since its inception, said local cowboys and cowgirls wanted to involve more people in rodeos in the West.
"We went to a rodeo in 2001, and the result was to have more rodeos in California and Nevada," she said.
Having the Senior National Finals in Reno in 2001 also helped. She said many people in Fallon became active in organizing a rodeo for the following year.
The rodeo has increased its number of contestants, and Whitmer expects as many as 200 will compete this weekend for points. With this being the final regular season rodeo, Whitmer said cowboys and cowgirls may need the extra points before heading into the national finals on Oct. 31 in Winnemucca.
The Senior Pro Rodeo, which is open to contestants 40 years of age and older, begins its season in February and covers 35 cities in 14 states. While the rodeo offers traditional events including bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, Whitmer said Fallon's entrants usually compete in roping, poles or barrels. Whitmer said it isn't unusual to see contestants in their 50s to 70s competing in rough stock events.
Tonight's Jackpot Roping at the Churchill County Fairgrounds kicks off the rodeo, and Whitmer said the event is open to all ropers, even those who do not belong to the NSPRA.
Signups are at 6:30 p.m., and roping begins at 7 p.m.
The two main rodeo performances will be Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission, which includes a rodeo program, is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors (55 and older) and children 12 and under, $3 for children 6 to 11 and free for children 5 and under.
Slack begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday and at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Whitmer said there is no charge for attending slack. Slack is an additional performance time held each morning that allows more contestants to compete in the same rodeo.
"Contestants usually choose between slack and the regular performances," she said.
However, Whitmer said the top cowboys and cowgirls in each event prefer to compete in the later performances because of larger crowds.
Many performers in this year's Fallon rodeo stayed in the area for the past week. They competed last weekend at the Fernley Senior Pro Rodeo.
Whitmer said many contestants from the local area will be competing including Fallon's Hall of Fame barrel racers and sisters Wilma Hybarger and Wanda Cagliari. R.C. Herrera, a three-event winner and all-around cowboy for the 40-to-50-year-old age group at the national rodeo, lives in Fernley.
In addition to the main events, Whitmer said the rodeo will have stick barrel races for children ages 2 to 6. Whitmer said contestants should bring their own stick horses, but she has some stick horses to loan.
Whitmer said Johnny and Nancy Chenoweth have been a major part in organizing the stick horse races, and Johnny and Casey Chenoweth have also been the clowns. Whitmer said trophies have been donated for top racers.
Going to the rodeo ...
Friday
What:Jackpot Roping
Where:Churchill County Fairgrounds
Time:Signups at 6:30 p.m., and roping at 7 p.m. Open for all ropers. Call 428-1940 for more information.
However, Whitmer said the top cowboys and cowgirls in each event prefer to compete in the later performances because of larger crowds.
Many performers in this year's Fallon rodeo stayed in the area for the past week. They competed last weekend at the Fernley Senior Pro Rodeo.
Whitmer said many contestants from the local area will be competing including Fallon's Hall of Fame barrel racers and sisters Wilma Hybarger and Wanda Cagliari. R.C. Herrera, a three-event winner and all-around cowboy for the 40-to-50-year-old age group at the national rodeo, lives in Fernley.
In addition to the main events, Whitmer said the rodeo will have stick barrel races for children ages 2 to 6. Whitmer said contestants should bring their own stick horses, but she has some stick horses to loan.
Whitmer said Johnny and Nancy Chenoweth have been a major part in organizing the stick horse races, and Johnny and Casey Chenoweth have also been the clowns. Whitmer said trophies have been donated for top racers.
Going to the rodeo ...
Friday
What:Jackpot Roping
Where:Churchill County Fairgrounds
Time:Signups at 6:30 p.m., and roping at 7 p.m. Open for all ropers. Call 428-1940 for more information.
Saturday
What:First performance of the Senior Pro Rodeo
Where:Fairgrounds
Time: 5 p.m.
Sunday
What:Second rodeo performance
Where:Fairgrounds
Time: 2 p.m.
Fallon Senior Pro
Rodeo Committee
What:First performance of the Senior Pro Rodeo
Where:Fairgrounds
Time: 5 p.m.
Sunday
What:Second rodeo performance
Where:Fairgrounds
Time: 2 p.m.
Fallon Senior Pro
Rodeo Committee
Ella Whitmer, president
Joe Bruno, vice president
Beth Stanley, treasurer
Virginia Darrow, secretary
Board of directors
Hap Hancock
Jim Lakey
Bud Miller
Joe Scoggin
John Whitmer
Members
Duffy Duffarena, Wilma Hybarger, Barbara Kathrein, Betty Kieber, Aleta Mills, Harold Schmelz, Cathy Bruno, Janice Krys, Faye Lang and Bob Lang
Joe Bruno, vice president
Beth Stanley, treasurer
Virginia Darrow, secretary
Board of directors
Hap Hancock
Jim Lakey
Bud Miller
Joe Scoggin
John Whitmer
Members
Duffy Duffarena, Wilma Hybarger, Barbara Kathrein, Betty Kieber, Aleta Mills, Harold Schmelz, Cathy Bruno, Janice Krys, Faye Lang and Bob Lang
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