|
Billings, MT-- Winning the first ranch rodeo of the NILE series was the Leland Red Angus/High Plains Vet Clincic team. The Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo was June 10 in Sidney, Mont.
Eight teams are competed this year. The first place team won with 34 points. The Leland Red Angus Ranch/High Plains Vet Clinic team is made up of JJ Hovde, Todd Leland, Gary Schieber, Jarvis Klempel and Carla Leland. Their bronc rider, Jarvis Klempel won second place in the bronc riding.
Second place went to Fork U Cattle Co. On the team is Wayne DeWitt, LJ Smith, Jared Hatter, Derek Mott and Lacey Mott. They earned 30 points. Wayne DeWitt won first place in the bronc riding.
The third place team was Farmersonly.com--Emmett Johnson, Rider Peterson, Wade McMillen, Seth Indergard, and Tom Voll. They were sponsored by H-Heart Contracting and earned 21 points.
Earl's Boys came in fourth place, Ingalls/Martin Ranches fifth place, Don Evans Ranch sixth place, Sorenson Ranch seventh place, Schriefer Red/Reich Black Angus Ranches eighth place. Riley Schriefer from the Schriefer Red/Reich Black Angus Ranches won third place in bronc riding.
Todd Leland won the Top Hand award, given to the individual that performs the best. It goes to someone who would be excellent help on the ranch.
The Top Horse was ridden by Spencer Ingalls from Medora, North Dakota. The Top Horse award is granted to the rider of the best horse, a horse that does what it's asked, quick on it's feet, cow-smart, and the best partner.
The winning team from Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo will compete at the Farstad Oil Ranch Rodeo Finals at the NILE Saturday, October 14 at 7 p.m. in Billings, Montana. The NILE is proud to have the Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo as one of sanctioning partners.
The Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Empty Saddle Memorial Foundation was started in memory of Neal "Earl" Hermanson. He was a young horseman that passed away at the age of 23 in 2008.
Neal's parents wanted to help other riders and their horses to have the special bond that their son and his horse experience, so they created the Empty Saddle Memorial Foundation.
THe Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo is the main fundraiser for the ESMF. The funds are designated to help with medical expenses and scholarships. Since it began
over $46,000 has been awarded to community members.
ESMF (Empty Saddle Memorial Foundation)
PO Box 785
Watford City, ND 58854
For more information call Nikki Winter (701) 770-4813
|
