Photo by Kellie Spangler/SpanglerpicsThe Little Buckaroo Rodeo is a fair favorite, not only for the participants but for the spectators as well. Here a young rider takes a novel approach to sheep riding that keeps her in the seat.
Photo by Kellie Spangler/SpanglerpicsThe Little Buckaroo Rodeo is a fair favorite, not only for the participants but for the spectators as well. Here a young rider takes a novel approach to sheep riding that keeps her in the seat.

The Little Buckaroo Rodeo was held last Saturday as part of the Navajo County Fair. This annual event provides an opportunity for cowgirls and cowboys to display their skills and earn awards. Sheep riders who placed include Joey Padilla, first place; Ridge Zimmer, second; and Brody Vowell, third. Calf riders who placed include Brighton Crandell, first; Jordyn Padilla, second; and Dallas Hayes, third. Steer riders include Dylan Skinner, first; Brendon Tsinijinnie, second; and Trey DeSpain, third. Barrel winners ages 10-12 include Jordin Little, first; Riley Wyatt, second; and Abigail Umphress, third. Barrel winners ages 7-9 include Dawnae Tracy, first; Tasheena John, second; and Tuf Lupe, third. Dummy ropers winners ages 10-12 include Leevy Williams, first; Brendon Tisinijinnie, second; and Trey DeSpain, third. Dummy ropers winners ages 7-9 include Trevor Smith, first; Jaydeh Kee, second; and Cooper Hunt, third. Dummy ropers winners ages 4-6 include Janessa Kee, first; Lake Perkins, second; and Kailani Williams, third.