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Suzanne Gilbert and Fellow Volunteers Prepare to Host 31st Annual IFYR
By: Julia Dondero Nestled in the heart of Oklahoma lies the quaint town of Shawnee. The tight-knit community looks to welcome nearly 1000 youth rodeo families from across the nation for a week packed full of electrifying competition and priceless memories this July– and they have for the past thirty-one years. To the historic town of Shawnee, hosting the International Finals Youth Rodeo is an opportunity to welcome contestants and rodeo fans into their community- Read more…
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Kacey Bass’s Dedication Proves Victorious in Shawnee
By: Julia Dondero After years of dedication and perseverance, 15-year-old Texan Kacey Bass reigned victorious with her homegrown, main mount “Woody” to take home the 2022 International Finals Youth Rodeo All Around Cowgirl Title. The duo stayed true and consistent to take home an almost $6000 paycheck, as well as an All Around Horse Trailer and priceless memories. The young cowgirl reflected on the magnitude of this win explaining, “I still wear my buckle every Read more…