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Foothills Rodeo

Some favorites from the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo

Riders continue to work out their horses late into night during the first day of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Riders continue to work out their horses late into night during the first day of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Ty Clearwater of Alpena competes in the bull riding as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Ty Clearwater of Alpena competes in the bull riding as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Faith Smith, from Ettrick, Wisc., waits her turn for the barrel racing while others make their way past her during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Faith Smith, from Ettrick, Wisc., waits her turn for the barrel racing while others make their way past her during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Three-year-old Camdyn Fink of Woonsocket has mud covered all over his face after riding a sheep in the mutton bustin' as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Three-year-old Camdyn Fink of Woonsocket has mud covered all over his face after riding a sheep in the mutton bustin’ as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Six-year-old Hunter Heezen of Wessington Springs is unable to hang on to the sheep during the mutton bustin' portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Six-year-old Hunter Heezen of Wessington Springs is unable to hang on to the sheep during the mutton bustin’ portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Rudie Hepper, of Mobridge, plays with a dog who wandered over for some attention while waiting to compete in the barrel racing later in the evening at the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Rudie Hepper, of Mobridge, plays with a dog who wandered over for some attention while waiting to compete in the barrel racing later in the evening at the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Brent Belkham, of Blunt, can't hang on to his steer during the steer wrestling portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Brent Belkham, of Blunt, can’t hang on to his steer during the steer wrestling portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Wregan Brown (11) of Piedmont dances a top of wooden spools during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Wregan Brown (11) of Piedmont dances a top of wooden spools during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Wacey Brown, of Piedmont, takes off in the barrel racing on the first night of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Wacey Brown, of Piedmont, takes off in the barrel racing on the first night of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Jared Fulton, of Valentine, Nebr., is unable to hang on to the head of the cow while competing in the steer wrestling portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Jared Fulton, of Valentine, Nebr., is unable to hang on to the head of the cow while competing in the steer wrestling portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Morgan Straub watches the action during the first night of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Morgan Straub watches the action during the first night of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Miles Kreeger, of Lake Andes, and his horse both brace for a fall to the ground during the saddle bronc competition on the second day of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Miles Kreeger, of Lake Andes, and his horse both brace for a fall to the ground during the saddle bronc competition on the second day of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
A rider relaxes in the shade of his pickup after competing in the bareback riding competition during the first day of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
A rider relaxes in the shade of his pickup after competing in the bareback riding competition during the first day of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
A horse does a somersault on Jacob Lewis, of Stephenville Texas, during the Saddle bronc as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena. Neither the horse nor Lewis were injured and Lewis was given a re-ride after his first horse's somersault.
A horse does a somersault on Jacob Lewis, of Stephenville Texas, during the Saddle bronc as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena. Neither the horse nor Lewis were injured and Lewis was given a re-ride after his first horse’s somersault.
Mikayla Sich, Miss Rodeo South Dakota, has a laugh with one of the kids taking part in the mutton bustin' as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
Mikayla Sich, Miss Rodeo South Dakota, has a laugh with one of the kids taking part in the mutton bustin’ as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
A competitor in the calf roping warms up along the road during the first night of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.
A competitor in the calf roping warms up along the road during the first night of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.

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