MORAVIA - Linda and Jeff Edwards have traveled all over the country in pursuit of their favorite pastime - sometimes planning their vacations for Las Vegas or Wyoming because that is where the rodeo is being held.
Yet on Saturday afternoon, the couple didn't have to go far to watch bull riders and all of the grand fare that goes along with the rodeo when the Extreme Sports Rodeo 2009 was held at O'Brien's Farm and Stables in Moravia.
“We have horses and have always been big fans of the sport,” Linda said while patiently waiting for the bull riding event to begin. “My husband is a retired amateur bronc-rider.”
John O'Brien, owner of O'Brien's Farm and Stables, began the event in 2007 as a way to bring a different type of family entertainment to the area.
“It is just good family fun,” he said. “I try to keep the prices low so that families can still have a fun afternoon and really enjoy themselves without breaking the bank. That is important in this economy.”
The rodeo circuit hired to come in for the show is not professional, but the event is the same as a professional circuit.
Bull and bronc riding were the main attraction, but guests were also treated to barrel racing and mutton bustin' for the children.
Mutton bustin' is a sport in which children mount and ride sheep in much the same way that an adult would ride a bull or bronc.
Local vendors were also on hand selling various wares with the rodeo and cowboy themes.
For good friends Chris Meddaugh and Jamie Brotherton the event was a great way to spend the afternoon with their sons and grandson. Meddaugh attended the event with his son, Travis Meddaugh, and Brotherton attended with his son, Brian Brotherton, and grandson, Brandon Brotherton.
“We are always on the lookout for fun things to do with our boys,” Chris said. “And this event is right here in our hometown. You can't get much better than that. It is different, not the same old thing.”
“This is our first year attending,” Jamie said. “But we will definitely look forward to attending next year.”
“We have horses and have always been big fans of the sport,” Linda said while patiently waiting for the bull riding event to begin. “My husband is a retired amateur bronc-rider.”
John O'Brien, owner of O'Brien's Farm and Stables, began the event in 2007 as a way to bring a different type of family entertainment to the area.
“It is just good family fun,” he said. “I try to keep the prices low so that families can still have a fun afternoon and really enjoy themselves without breaking the bank. That is important in this economy.”
The rodeo circuit hired to come in for the show is not professional, but the event is the same as a professional circuit.
Bull and bronc riding were the main attraction, but guests were also treated to barrel racing and mutton bustin' for the children.
Mutton bustin' is a sport in which children mount and ride sheep in much the same way that an adult would ride a bull or bronc.
Local vendors were also on hand selling various wares with the rodeo and cowboy themes.
For good friends Chris Meddaugh and Jamie Brotherton the event was a great way to spend the afternoon with their sons and grandson. Meddaugh attended the event with his son, Travis Meddaugh, and Brotherton attended with his son, Brian Brotherton, and grandson, Brandon Brotherton.
“We are always on the lookout for fun things to do with our boys,” Chris said. “And this event is right here in our hometown. You can't get much better than that. It is different, not the same old thing.”
“This is our first year attending,” Jamie said. “But we will definitely look forward to attending next year.”
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Jwiskers2 wrote on Aug 16, 2009 11:58 PM:
karl the 2nd wrote on Aug 16, 2009 9:38 PM:
Plain and simple. It ought to be banned. "