At the end of May our little cowboy town has an annual cowboy carnival. Our town of 100 swells up to about 1,000.
The day kicks off with cowboy church out at the air strip.
Then there’s a little betting and the horse races begin.
The horse and rider are placed in front of everyone; the auctioneer begins a set price and people bid. The highest bidder “wins” and pays into a pot. If your rider/horse win, you get the money in the pot and split it with the rider. Betting at its finest.
There are different heats, and bidding occurs before each one.
Then the races start.
After the races, people head downtown for pony rides, bbq lunch, quilt and photo show,sharp shooter contest, live music, and dog trials. Most of all the ranches let their workers off for the day. It’s a fun day for all.
(BBQ beef, pork and lamb with a side of butter dipped corn on the cob, rolls, and cowboy beans)
I enjoy catching up with you through your posts. It’s such a different world from back home in Georgia! Your girls are adorable and growing up so quickly.
Marci, I loving your posts… And the pictures are just amazing. God is so good. And we love you all. Our prayers are with you as you guys love God an reach folks for Him.
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