Children and high schoolers compete in the West Virginia Rodeo

CROW, WV (WVNS)–Kids of all ages got here out to take part within the West Virginia Rodeo held on the Raleigh County Horsemen’s Affiliation.

The rodeo featured occasions like cattle wrestling, barrel racing, and extra.

Excessive schooler Luke Maffa from Level Nice Excessive College in Mason County stated he misplaced weight to verify he wins one of many occasions he thinks is the toughest.

“The toughest factor bull-riding proper now for me. It’s a giant psychological recreation and you must apply to get on bulls. And typically it may well get a bit scary, you may get harm, however aside from that it’s fairly good,” Maffa stated.

Along with his win in bull-riding on Friday evening, Maffa hopes he can go on to take part in states.

One of many participant’s jobs is to maintain everybody entertained, and that’s precisely what Video games Wayne signed as much as do. He’s one of many clowns who run across the area to make individuals smile. And he additionally competes in a number of occasions.

Wayne stated it’s essential to find out about horsemanship.

“Competing is actually serving to getting what you bought to do and the velocity of your horse and bringing it collectively,” Wayne stated.

Competitor Taylor Fraley’s finest pal is her horse Fab. She stated she’s grateful Fab is in her life and it’s essential to respect and assist all animals in at present’s rodeo.

“I’ve had her since I used to be a child. So, we’ve grown up collectively she’s like my finest pal. She’s at all times there for me it doesn’t matter what. So, she’s simply the perfect,” Fraley stated.