Another Night of Intense Action
At Friday Night's UPRA Rodeo

by: Bobby McDonald

 

 

Friday night proved to be another cold and rainy night, but many from Hopkins County chose to get out and attend the UPRA Rodeo, hosted for the second night in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. And, they weren't disappointed, as the action continued to be intense and the "rough" stock proved to be an equal challenge for the cowboys and cowgirls that were competing for the local "purse."

 

 

Friday night featured another night of competition in a number of events and offered something for everyone. From boot races to bullriding, the action was non-stop and featured some of the best action in town!

 

 

 

Enjoy the following photos of Friday night's events, that featured a number of local cowboys and cowgirls, but brought a host of out-of-town visitors to Sulphur Springs!

 

The Saddle Bronc Riding was tough!!!

 

 

 

 

Several local young ladies are competing for the UPRA Queen title,
that will be announced Saturday night.

 

 

This steer westler came up "empty handed" and lost his
boot in the process!!!

 

 

The calf scramble proved a popular event for local youth!!!

 

These two young ladies from Pickton took the first and
second place spots in the ladies' breakaway roping event.

 

And, the young ladies 16 and over participated in a steer scramble for a
top prize of $50.00!!!

It proved harder than it might look from the stands!!!

 

 

Tie-down calf roping action was swift and intense!!!

 

 

And, the boot scramble proved a highlight for the younger kids!!!

 

 

 

But, this little guy put spurs on his boots and managed to win!!!

 

 

The team roping event attracted a number of contestants.

 

 

Ladies barrel racing attracted this lady from Quitman....

 

And, Summer Glenn from Reilly Springs!!!!

The first round of bullriding found its share of thrills!!!

This young man scored 85 points to take the lead in the event!!!

 

Things got really rough here!!!

 

 

 

And, the Chuck Wagon races were popular with the youth.....

 

 

And the winner was the white wagon!!!

 

And, it was another round of bullriding, where this local cowboy
competed......

 

 

 

It was a great night of rodeo in the Hopkins County Civic Center, on Friday night, and the final performance will be hosted on Saturday night, where a new UPRA Queen and Princess will be named. Make plans to attend!!!

 

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