Eagle County Fair & Rodeo Program Guide

Eagle County Fair & Rodeo

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Official Program Guide 70th Annual

Celebrating Eagle County’s Western Heritage Since 1939

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WELCOME 2009 Eagle County Fair Board Members Rachel Overlease - President 2009 Kathy Calton Trent Eichler Everett Ferguson - Secretary Loyd Gerard Amy Gill -Vice President Dudley Irwin Mike Mathias Jeff Matthews Bennett Pollack Bill Stephens Kris Whittaker Jon Stavney

Sara J. Fisher Chairman

Peter F. Runyon

Welcome to the 70th Annual Eagle County Fair & Rodeo!

Emeritus Members Patty Ferguson Tina Estes Linda Jones Bruce Carey

The Eagle County Fair & Rodeo showcases our citizens’ best efforts alongside world class entertainment. Especially in these challenging economic times, there’s no better way to celebrate our western heritage than to take part in the timelessness of one of the area’s oldest-running events, in one of Colorado’s most beautiful places. Thank you for joining us in our 70th anniversary celebration. Eagle County Board of Commissioners

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Jim Morgan General Manager

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Contents 2009 Fairboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Moos & Brews Entertainment . . . . . 3 Event Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Special Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PCRA Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sponsor Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

A Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned BBQ competition with over $10,000 in prize money at stake!

Presented by

Friday, July 24th

Saturday, July 25th

5pm to 9pm

12pm to 6pm

Williams Brothers - 5pm to 6:30pm TNT - 7pm to 8:30pm

The Digger Trends - 12pm to 1:30pm The Hillbilly Hellcats - 2pm to 3:30pm TNT - 4pm to 5:30 pm

     $5.00 Admission Fee $12.00 for Microbrew Samples

For more information: www.moosandbrews.com or (970) 949-0140 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO

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The Eagle County Fair & Rodeo would like to thank The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District for their Support

Castle Peak Ranch

CP

is proud to sponsor the Eagle County Fair & Rodeo.

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EVENT SCHEDULE 9am 2pm 7pm

9am

WED NE SD AY, J U LY 22 4-H English Horse Show - large outdoor arena

9am

THU R SD AY, J U LY 23 4-H Western Horse Show - large outdoor arena

9am

12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 4-5pm 5-6:30pm 5-9pm

6-9pm 6-9pm 9am-7pm 10-11am 12-6pm

12-1pm 1-2pm 1-3pm 2-3:30pm

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TU ESD AY, J U LY 21 4-H Clothing Project Judging Fashion Revue Judging Public Fashion Revue - Eagle County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall

FRID AY, J U LY 24 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Clinics, Presentations and Cowboys for Kids Extreme Junior Dummy Roping Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near Exhibit Hall Buckaroo Roping Lessons Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near Exhibit Hall Buckaroo Roping Lessons Williams Bros. Band Moo’s & Brews Festival - KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Contest and MicroBrew sampling with live entertainment Extreme Junior Dummy Roping followed by Jackpot Team Roping “TNT” Tribute to AC/DC SATUR D AY, J U LY 25 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo clinics and trade show Buckaroo Roping Lessons Moos & Brews Festival - KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Contest & Micro-Brew sampling with live entertainment Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near Exhibit Hall Buckaroo Roping Lessons Cowboys for Kids Extreme Junior Dummy Roping Hillbilly Hellcats Band

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2-3pm 4-5pm 4:30-6pm 7-9pm

9am-5pm 10-11am 10am-12pm 11am-12pm 10-11am 1-3pm 2-3pm

7am 7am 11am-5pm Noon-6:30pm 4pm 7am-8:30am 9am-6pm 1pm 6pm 6pm

Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near Exhibit Hall Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near Exhibit Hall “TNT” Tribute to AC/DC Eagle Valley Championship WRCS Ranch Rodeo (ticketed event) S UNDAY, J ULY 2 6 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo clinics and trade show Buckaroo Roping Lessons Cowboys for Kids Extreme Junior Dummy Roping Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near Exhibit Hall Buckaroo Roping Lessons Jason Patrick - Local Ranch Rodeo Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near Exhibit Hall M O NDAY, J ULY 2 7 4-H Open Class, Eagle River Set-up 4-H Working Ranch Horse Competition – large outdoor arena Exhibit Booth set-up in the Eagle River Center (educational & non-profit vendors) Enter non-perishable Open Class Exhibits in the Eagle River Center 4-H Eagle River Center Livestock Set-up T UE S DAY, J ULY 2 8 Enter all perishable Open Class exhibits at the Eagle River Center Open Class and 4-H judging interviews (Judging closed to public.) 4-H Poultry Show at Eagle River Center 4-H Gymkhana Competition - large outdoor arena All pens available - Livestock can start arriving

9am Noon 2pm 3:30pm-7:30pm 3:30pm-4pm 3:30pm-7:30pm 5pm-7:30pm 4pm-7:30pm 5pm 6pm-6:45 pm

7pm 8pm

9am-8pm 9am Noon Noon-11pm 2pm 3-4pm 4pm 3:30-7:30pm 5-7:30pm 5:30-7:30pm 8pm

9am-8pm 9am-Noon Noon 2-4pm 3-4pm 3:30-7:30pm 3:30-7:30pm

THU RSD AY, J U LY 30 “CATTLEM A N ’ S N I G H T AT THE ROD E O ” 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public - Eagle River Center 4-H Swine Show - Eagle River Center Carnival Opens Antique Tractor Display 4-H Lamb Show - Eagle River Center Local Teen Band TBA 4-H Goat Show - Eagle River Center Children’s Craft Tent New Shoes Band CSU Alumni Assoc. Event at Exhibition Hall PRCA Rodeo - large outdoor arena

PHOTO BY WENDY GRIFFITH

PHOTO BY WENDY GRIFFITH

PHOTO BY MIKE CRABTREE

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WED N ESDAY, J U LY 29 “KID S A ND FA M I LY D AY ” 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public Eagle River Center 4-H Rabbit Show Carnival Opens Weigh-in of sale animals begins Children’s Craft tent Local Teen Band TBA Borillo Entertainment & Face Painting Jonny Mogambo Band Children’s Arts & Crafts Tent All Animals to be in place REGISTER Cookie Jars in the Eagle River Center for the Cookie Jar Contest “70 Years of Fun” Theme Judging of the Cookie Jar Contest - Eagle River Center PRCA Rodeo - large outdoor arena 4-H Non-Perishable Food Drive

5-7:30pm 6pm 8pm 10-11pm

Derringer Band BINGO at Eagle River Center PRCA Rodeo - large outdoor arena - Tough Enough to Wear Pink night at the Rodeo Derringer Band S AT UR DAY, AUGUS T 1

8am 9am-8:00pm 10:30am 11am Noon Noon 1pm 2pm 3-7:30pm 3-5pm 3-5pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 10-11pm 8am 9am-1pm

“SALUTE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS & SERVICE PERSONNEL” Jr. Livestock Auction setup - Eagle River Center 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public - Eagle River Center Pretty Baby Contest Registration - Eagle River Center Pretty Baby Contest - Eagle River Center Carnival opens Jr. Livestock Barbeque - Eagle River Center Junior Livestock Auction Homemade Salsa Contest Registration Eagle River Center Children’s Craft Tent Too Young to Know Band Homemade Salsa Contest - People’s Choice - Come taste your vote! Heritage Demonstrations - Eagle River Center PRCA Rodeo - Large outdoor arena - Junior Livestock Buyers Night at the Rodeo Airborn Band S UNDAY, AUGUS T 2 Load out 4-H sale animals Checkout of 4-H and Open-class exhibits Eagle River Center

FRID AY, J U LY 31 “TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK” DAY 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public - Eagle River Center 4-H Beef Show - Eagle River Center Carnival Opens 4-H Round Robin Showmanship - Eagle River Center Local Teen Band TBA Children’s Craft Tent Borillo Children’s Entertainment & Face Painting

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Vail Resorts 360 is proud to support: THE ANNUAL EAGLE COUNTY

FAIR

&RODEO A VAIL VALLEY TRADITION FOR 70 YEARS

Vail Resorts 360 is the company’s new corporate stewardship program, bringing together three important initiatives – our charitable giving, community engagement for our employees, our environmental initiatives. This year, the VR 360 program contributed $5 million in cash and in-kind gifts to almost 100 non-profits in our resort communities. Over 250 employees volunteered to plant trees in several different locations, to build homes with Habitat for Humanity and help read to kids in local schools. In addition, VR 360 continued our partnership with the National Forest Foundation, culminating in grants of $1.2 million over the last three years to groups that work to preserve the White River National Forest. And finally, the company made a commitment to reduce our energy consumption by 10% in just two years – and we are well on our way.

MOVING FORWARD. GIVING BACK.

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SPE C IA L C O N T E ST S LARGEST ZUCCHINI CONTEST

This is a special class just for fun that will be judged separately from the classes in the garden department. So bring in your biggest zucchini and join the fun. Zucchini will be judged by weight. Contestants need to enter zucchinis at the Eagle River Center between noon and 6:00 p.m. on Monday July 27, 2009. Prizes!

COOKIE JAR CONTEST

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Anniversary Theme: “70 Years of FUN” Registration: 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Sponsored by: Red Canyon Café Located on Broadway in Eagle, Colorado 970-328-2232 General Rules: Calling all ages-if you like to bake & create, then this contest is for you! 1. Register Cookie Jars at 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the Eagle River Center. Judging will take place at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Cookie Jar must be of at least one-half gallon capacity with a wide mouth. Preferable, the container and decorations are made out of recycled, food safe materials suitable for use as a cookie jar. 3. Container must be filled with a minimum of 1 dozen homemade cookies, which will be sold to the general public afterwards. 4. In addition to the cookie jar, place 3 cookies on a paper plate and cover with a Ziploc bag so that the judges may have easy access to the cookies for judging. 5. Class will be judged on 50% creativity of the container, use of recycled products and easy access; and 50% on flavor, texture and appearance of cookies. 6. Copyrighted characters, slogans, etc. are not allowed. 7. The cookie jar will remain on display at the Eagle River Center until Sunday, August 3, 2008. Cookie Jars not picked up will be thrown away. Cookies will be removed from the jar and sold at the bake sale. The winning contestant will receive a Cookie Jar donated by Red Canyon Café.

PRETTY BABY CONTEST

Saturday, August 1, 2009 Registration: 9:30 a.m. @ Eagle River Center Contest: 11:00 a.m. RULES: • The Pretty Baby Contest is open to babies’ ages 0 - 3 years. • Contestants can enter in all six categories, but can only win once. • Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning. • The Pretty Baby Contest will be in the Eagle River Center Exhibit Hall. • Eagle County Fair & Rodeo will donate a $50.00 savings bond (Upon Maturity) to the winner in each category. The six categories are: Best “Dressed for the Fair & Rodeo” costume, Looks Most like Mom/Pop, Best Beach Wear Ensemble, Best Hair-Do, Prettiest Smile in Eagle County and Most Patriotic

SALSA TASTING CONTEST

Saturday, August 1, 2009 Registration: 3:00p.m. @ Eagle River Center Contest: 4:00 p.m. 3 Entry Categories: Best Professional Best Amateur Best Hot Salsa Enter your fresh HOMEMADE salsa and let the people of Eagle County decide who really has the best around! Enter Three - 1 quart jars of your best freshly made salsa! The salsa must have been made within 72 hours of entry. All entries will be inspected prior to the contest. There will be separate divisions for Amateur and Restaurant. Anyone who enters salsa in one division is unable to enter salsa in the other division.

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RODEO RO Y A L T Y FAIR & RODEO QUEEN

KELLY ADAMS

Kelly Adams grew up in Eagle County and has been riding horses her whole life. She is 18 years old and graduated from Vail Christian High School. Kelly will be attending Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado this August, and plans on getting a degree in Entrepreneurship. She competes in barrel racing all over the state and will be taking her horses Kiddo and Deuce to college to be on the NJC Rodeo Team. In her free time, she also enjoys snowboarding, dancing and gymnastics.

FAIR & RODEO PRINCESS

SARAHBAKKEN

Sarah Bakken is the Princess for the 2009 Eagle County Fair and Rodeo. She is fourteen years old and is attending Eagle Valley High School this fall as a freshman. She enjoys being with animals, and has been a member of the Wolcott Cross Roads 4-H Club for seven years. Sarah has sold steers, goats, swine and turkeys. She loves to ride horses and is also a member of the Freedom Riders drill team. Sarah spends her time training her new mustang that she adopted from the Wild Horse Adoption Program.

FAIR & RODEO QUEEN ATTENDANT

AN GELADOWNS

Angela Downs is the Queen Attendant for the 2009 Eagle County Fair and Rodeo. Angela was born and raised in Eagle County, along with her four older brothers. She is fourteen years old and is attending Vail Christian High School. She spends her time riding horses and training her colt and mare. Angela hopes to continue being royalty for 2011 as the Queen for the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo.

FAIR & RODEO PRINCESS ATTENDANT

B ETHANYROOF

Fourteen-year-old Bethany Roof just finished the eighth grade. An active member of 4-H, Bethany participates in the dog club and the sewing club. She also competes in various livestock and horse projects. Bethany travels around the state showing her Palomino horse, Mac, and works for her horse trainer, learning all of the aspects of horse care and management. In addition to 4-H and her duties as rodeo royalty, Bethany is the state champion of her division in Tae Kwon Do.

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B AR E BA CK RID IN G

Bareback riding is one of the wildest and most physically demanding events in rodeo. Contestants must ride a bucking horse for eight seconds, holding nothing but a single-handhold rigging cinched around the horse’s girth. A rider is disqualified if he touches his equipment, himself or the animal with his free hand, or if he is bucked off before eight seconds. Half of the cowboy’s score comes from his spurring technique and “exposure” to the strength of the horse; the other half is determined by the bucking strength of the horse.

JUSTIN MCDANIEL

2008 WORLD CHAMPION

P E R S O NA L

HOMETOWN

Porum, OK.

CA R E E R

PRCA MEMBERSHIP

2005

HEIGHT

WORLD TITLES

WEIGHT

2008 EARNINGS

5’ 8”

130 lbs.

DOB

October 10, 1986

FAMILY

Single

OTHER INTERESTS

Hunting, playing baseball, basketball, and football

One (2008) $216,967

CAREER EARNINGS

$479,755

WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS

2 (2007- 2008)

2008 WRANGLER NFR EARNINGS

$126,292

ST E E R W RE ST LIN G

The concept seems straightforward enough–drop from a horse, grab a steer by the horns and wrestle it to the ground, stopping the clock as quickly as possible. Easily said, not easily done. In fact, steer wrestling is so difficult that no champion has won consecutive world titles in the sport since Ote Berry captured back-to-back crowns in 1990-91. Timing, technique, strength and the horsemanship of the hazer, who guides the steer in a straight path for the cowboy, are the primary necessities of this popular event.

LUKE BRANQUINHO

2008 WORLD CHAMPION

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P E R S O NA L

HOMETOWN

Santa Maria, CA.

CA R E E R

PRCA MEMBERSHIP

2000

HEIGHT

WORLD TITLES

6’ 0”

Two (2004 & 2008)

WEIGHT

2008 EARNINGS

235 lbs. DOB

September 17, 1980

FAMILY

Wife - Lindsay OTHER INTERESTS

Training horses, fishing, hunting, playing golf

$242,018

CAREER EARNINGS

$1,198,035

WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS

7 (2001-04, 2006-08) 2008 WRANGLER NFR EARNINGS

$111,238

2008 WORLD CHAMPION

MATT SHERWOOD

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E A D E R

P E R S O NA L

HOMETOWN

Snowflake, Ariz.

CA R E E R

PRCA MEMBERSHIP

1994

HEIGHT

WORLD TITLES

6’ 1”

Two (2006 & 2008)

WEIGHT

2008 EARNINGS

175 lbs.

DOB

September 20, 1969 FAMILY

Kim, Megan, Jessica, Aubrie, Ashlie, Cody, Logan, Porter OTHER INTERESTS

Playing basketball and roping with his kids

$189,568

CAREER EARNINGS

$515,713

WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS

2 (2006 & 2008)

2008 WRANGLER NFR EARNINGS

$83,834

TE AM R OP IN G

Team roping requires precise timing and anticipation between the header and heeler, making it rodeo’s only true team event. The header’s job is to rope the steer around the horns, neck or horn-neck combination, then turn the steer to the left so the heeler can ride in and rope both of the steer’s hind legs. The clock is started when the ropers leave their respective boxes, and it stops when their ropes are taut and their horses are facing each other. If the heeler catches only one leg, a five-second penalty is assessed; if the header fails to give the steer its allotted head start, the team receives a 10-second penalty.

RANDOM ADAMS

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2008 WORLD CHAMPION

P E R S O NA L

HOMETOWN

Las Vegas, Nev.

CA R E E R

PRCA MEMBERSHIP

2002

HEIGHT

WORLD TITLES

WEIGHT

2008 EARNINGS

5’10”

175 lbs. DOB

November 27, 1955 FAMILY

Engaged Audrey

OTHER INTERESTS

Missionary work

One (2008) $189,568

CAREER EARNINGS

$467,554

WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS

3 (TR 2002, 2006, 2008) 2008 WRANGLER NFR EARNINGS

$83,834

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S AD D LE BRO N C RID IN G Rodeo’s “classic” event–saddle bronc riding–was truly born in the Old West, where ranch cowboys would test themselves against one another and the rankest of unbroken horses. Not much has changed. Today the cowboys are still climbing aboard bucking horses, and the competition between man and man–and man and horse–remains as intense as ever. A bronc rider must begin the ride with his feet placed over the bronc’s shoulders, then synchronize his spurring action with the animal’s bucking style in order to receive a high score after the eight-second trip. 2008 WORLD CHAMPION

CODY WRIGHT

P E R S O NA L

HOMETOWN

Milford, Utah

CA R E E R

PRCA MEMBERSHIP

1998

HEIGHT

WORLD TITLES

WEIGHT

2008 EARNINGS

5’ 8”

145 lbs.

DOB

April 1, 1977 FAMILY

ShaRee, Rusty, Ryder, Stetson, Statler

One (2008) $201,133

CAREER EARNINGS

$1,127,637

WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS

6 (2003-08)

TI E-DO WN RO PIN G

A tie-down roping run begins with a mounted cowboy giving a head start to a 250-pound calf, then giving chase down the arena. After roping the calf, the cowboy dismounts, runs down the rope (which is anchored to a saddle horn), lays the calf on its side and ties any three of its legs together with a “piggin’ string” he carried clenched in his teeth. Needless to say, it requires a great athlete to accomplish the mad dash in a matter of a few seconds. 2008 WORLD CHAMPION

STRAN SMITH

P E R S O NA L

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HOMETOWN

Childress, Texas

CA R E E R

PRCA MEMBERSHIP

1994

HEIGHT

WORLD TITLES

WEIGHT

2008 EARNINGS

6’ 3”

180 lbs.

DOB

July 14, 1970

FAMILY

Jennifer, Stone, and Scout OTHER INTERESTS

Sports and spending time with his kids

One (2008) $181,401

CAREER EARNINGS

$1,539,087

WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS

10 (1995, 1997,-01, 2004-05, 08) 2008 WRANGLER NFR EARNINGS

$181,401

B A RRE L RA C IN G

Barrel racing is simple: A contestant and her horse circle three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern as quickly as possible without knocking over a barrel. For each fallen barrel, judges assess a five-second penalty, a significant levy considering most contests are decided by hundredths of a second. In this event, the name of the game is speed and the margin for error is slim.

LINDSAY SEARS

2008 WORLD CHAMPION

P E R S O NA L

HOMETOWN

Nanton, Alberta HORSES

Sugar Moon Express (Martha) FAMILY

Single

OTHER INTERESTS

Golf and breeding horses

CA R E E R

PRCA MEMBERSHIP

2000

WORLD TITLES

One (2008)

2008 EARNINGS

$328,570

CAREER EARNINGS

$498,994

WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS

3 (2006-08)

BU L L R I DIN G

Bull riding is perhaps the easiest event in rodeo to understand. A cowboy tries to ride a bull for eight seconds while holding a simple rope looped around the bull’s midsection. The rules aren’t complicated: don’t use your free hand, don’t fall off. Scoring is based on a possible perfect score of 100 points, with half deriving from the contestant’s efforts and half coming from the bull’s. Sounds simple enough, but it’s not. With angry bulls weighing up to a ton trying to throw their cowboy riders off, it’s one of rodeo’s most unpredictable events. 2008 WORLD CHAMPION

J.W. HARRIS

P E R S O NA L

HOMETOWN

May, Texas

CA R E E R

PRCA MEMBERSHIP

2005

HEIGHT

WORLD TITLES

WEIGHT

2008 EARNINGS

5’ 10”

135 lbs.

DOB

May 30, 1985

FAMILY

Single

OTHER INTERESTS

Raising bucking bulls

One (2008) $208,437

CAREER EARNINGS

$517,899

WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS

3 (2006-2008)

2008 WRANGLER NFR EARNINGS

$96,364

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M U T T O N BUST I N ’

Every rodeo performance includes this not-so-sheepish competition. Kids hop on to the back of a sheep and hang on as it busts out of the chute. Longest hang time before hitting the dirt wins! You’ll bust out laughing at these future rodeo boys and girls testing their nerve in front of the huge crowd.

PLEASE NOTE For the safety of the animal, and to allow as many participants as possible, please note the following guidelines: ENTRY FEE $5 SIGN UP EAST OF THE RODEO ARENA ONE HOUR PRIOR TO EACH RODEO 55 POUND WEIGHT LIMIT AGES 5-8 ONLY NO RETURN RIDERS FROM THIS YEAR’S EVENT PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED 20 RIDERS ARE SELECTED BY LOTTERY NO SPURS ALLOWED SAFETY HELMET REQUIRED

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THANK YOU

THE 2009 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT: Platinum Sponsors Alpine Bank AmericInn Eagle County ECO Transit Jack Daniels Distillery Mountain Beverage LLC NRC Broadcasting PRCA

R&H Mechanical RSC Equipment Rental St. Baldrick’s Foundation Vail Daily/ Eagle Valley Enterprise Vail Valley Jet Center Wells Fargo Bank Whittaker Landscape Services Inc.

Gold Spur Sponsors Castle Peak Ranch Collett Enterprises Inc. Eagle Sinclair FirstBank JLF Painting

Silverthorne Vista Auto Group/Dodge US Bank Vail Resorts Vail Valley Foundation

Silver Buckle Sponsors Boyz Toyz & Sonz Centurytel Columbine Market Comerford Insurance Agency Inc. DJensen Electric Inc. Eagle Ranch Fitness Center Encore Electric Inc. George Shaeffer Construction Co. Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Lone Star Security & Safety Services

National Velvet Dry Cleaners Scott S. Turnipseed AIA Shaw Canter Center Slifer, Smith & Frampton, RE Slifer, Smith & Frampton, Eagle Ranch Town of Eagle Town of Gypsum TV 8 Vail Honeywagon Western Eagle County Ambulance District

Bronze Horse Shoe Sponsors Active Communications Cactus Ropes Caribou Mountain Development, Inc. Down Valley Auto Eagle Valley Events, Inc. Eagle-Vail Animal Hospital Ewing Trucking & Construction Farmers Insurance Agency

Land Title Guarantee Rex Keep Photography Seeding the Rockies, Inc. The Old Gypsum Printer ServiceMaster Clean Signature Signs Inc. Valley Builders, LLC

Lariat Sponsors Climate Control Company Rifle Truck & Trailer

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OLLETT ENTERPRISES, INC. WHOLE SALE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Quality Gasolines and Diesel Fuels Oils and Lubricants for all your needs

Proudly Serving You with Quality Petroleum Products for 50 years

We Excel in Quality Products and Service

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MECHANICAL Radiant Heating Specialists Air Conditioning Humidification 24 Hour Service Free Estimates Call Us Today!

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Call, Click or Come in to Vista Auto Group in Glenwood. Vista Auto Group knows the importance of community – it is part of who we are, not just what we say. We are proud to participate with the Eagle County Rodeo and hope everyone enjoys the Rodeo as much as we do.

Our research tells us that we offer the lowest and most

Do you need to sell your current vehicle? We make selling

competitive prices in the area. We guarantee it. If you find

your used vehicle easy by providing quick and up-front

a better deal on your new vehicle within 4 days/200 miles

appraisals. And, we’ll buy your used vehicle from you,

of purchase, we’ll make good on the difference.*

whether you buy one from us or not.*

We believe in giving back to our local community family. So, we give a portion of each and every sale of a car, truck or SUV to a fund dedicated to helping at-risk children in our community get the most out of their lives and education.

We offer a guarantee on every new and pre-owned vehicle

We believe purchasing a vehicle should be straightforward

that leaves our dealership. If you’re not fully satisfied at

and simple. That’s why our Clear Way Menu provides

any point within 4 days/200 miles after purchase, you can

everything you need to know up-front: monthly payments,

bring your vehicle back. No questions asked.*

taxes, and even your trade-in value.*

Our pre-owned vehicles undergo a 130-point inspection, a rigorous re-conditioning and a comprehensive road test. And, if your pre-owned vehicle needs a repair in the first 60 days/2,000 miles, bring it in. We’ll fix it.* *See your Sales Guide for details.

Convenient Locations Two New Locations Donegan Rd

171 W. 9th St | Silverthorne, CO 70

866.314.4399

Sales: Mon-Fri 8:30-7:30 | Sat 8:30-6:00 Service: Mon-Fri 7:30-7:30 | Sat 9:00-4:00

Mel Ray Rd

Storm King Rd

W 10thSt

Center Dr

Adam

s Ave

W 12thSt

130 Center Dr & 175 Storm King Rd

877.203.8821

Sales: Mon-Sat 9:00-7:00 | Hablamos Español Service: Mon-Fri 7:30-6:00 | Sat 9:00-4:00

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WHITTAKER LANDSCAPING IS A PROUD SPONSOR FOR THE

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Enjoy the Fair and Rodeo! The Town of Gypsum is “Proudly committed to serving and protecting our citizens’ quality of life with strong leadership that supports opportunities for business, recreation and our children.” Gypsum is home to some of the most beautiful public parks in the valley, the ERV Shooting Sports Park, Gypsum Recreation Center, Lundgren Theater, world class fishing,BLM access, great restaurants, renowned golf courses,and some of the most friendly folks in Eagle County! For information about our town visit us at:

www.townofgypsum.com

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THE EAGLE COUNTY

FAIR & RODEO WOULD LIKE TO THANK

OF GYPSUM FOR THEIR SUPPORT From the Tuthill family to yours, we thank you for supporting Columbine Market. For our twelve years we have been a proud sponsor of the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo participants. Columbine Market is just around the corner, with everything you need.

Columbine Market | 524.3663 | Gypsum

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Western Eagle County Ambulance District Professionalism with Confidence www.wecadems.com

Proudly Serving the Citizens of our District and Proud to be a part of the Eagle County Fair & Rodeo

TURNING

MUTTON FLUFF INTO

RODEO BUFF

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Know your

neighbor? ™

I’M THERE Comerford Ins Agcy Inc Will Comerford, Agent 50 Chambers Avenue, Suite D Eagle, CO 81631 Bus: 970-328-4000 Toll Free: 866-949-6600

State Farm – Bloomington, IL

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Think fast. CenturyTel High-Speed Internet Move fast and call now!

1.800.201.4099 www.centurytel.com

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statefarm.com®

Have a great time at the 2009 rodeo and fair!

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“Proudly Giving Back to The Eagle County 4-H” Call Douglas Landin for all of your real estate needs at 970.328.2554

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SECURITY & SAFETY SERVICES

Serving Eagle County for over 10 years Rick Adams Post Office Box 1528 Vail, Colorado 81658 e-mail: [email protected]

phone: (970) 524-5686 fax: (970) 524-5687 website: www.lonestarvail.com

PET/CT at the Shaw PET/CT scans are simple and painless. Physicians quickly receive information to detect and diagnose cancer. PET/CT technology allows precise treatment and monitoring of disease. PET/CT at the Shaw located in Edwards; another diagnostic tool available locally in the fight against cancer.

For more information visit www.shawcancercenter.com or call 970-569-7429

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C ALL DJ OR JOHANNA

FA MILY OWNED & OPER ATED PROUD SPONSOR OF E AGLE COUNT Y FAIR & RODEO

Service, construction & repairs for commercial, agricultural & residential Call DJ or Johanna

970.524.5043 GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

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Established 1979

E Y W N O A G H O L I N A V Rubbish & Recycling Satisfaction guaranteed or your trash back! VAIL HONEYWAGON SERVICES: Residential & Commerical Waste Services, Construction/Demolition Roll-Off Waste Services, Commercial & Residential Recycling Services, and Portable Restroom Services

970-476-3511

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Need a doctor... this weekend?

Jeremy Cossette [email protected] 970-471-9347 PO Box 4987 Eagle, Colorado 81631

24 HR EMERGENCY CARE 6:00 p.m. Friday - Monday 8:00 a.m. 40843 HWY 6, EAGLE-VAIL ACROSS FROM THE VAIL DAILY BUILDING

970-845-2286

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Road Construction Water & Sewer Lines Site Development Heavy Hauling Aggregate Hauling Snow Removal Demolition

970-926-2770

Proudly Serving the Valley Since 1981

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Debbie Debbie Brill Brill Insurance Insurance Agency Agency Avon Avon 845-8910 845-8910

Katherine Katherine Sorensen Sorensen Insurance Insurance Agency Agency Eagle Eagle 328-0714 328-0714

Auto-Home-Commercial-Life Career Opportunities –- Contact Career Opportunities Contact Jim Kinser 524-0704 Jim 524-0704

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Locally Owned Janitorial Cleaning Service Provider Facilities, Buildings, Offices Healthcare, Schools & Special Events Green Cleaning- Capture & Removal System™ Hard Floor Cleaning, Stripping and Polishing Granite, Marble, Terrazzo, Flagstone, Slate Revolutionary Floor Coatings for VCT, Linoleum, etc. (no wax)

Contact Us at 328-4444

Located on the Corner of Eby Creek Rd. & Chambers

970-328-1611

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LET FREEDOM RING Bring this coupon in for $20 off any phone purchase in August.

Stay connected with Active Communications in the Vail Valley. Eagle-Vail 748-9800

Gypsum 524-0503

Vail Daily Building

Across from Columbine

Edwards Corner 926-3811 Next to Colorado Business Bank

offer expires 8/31/09. no cash value. no cash back on free phone.

Good Luck

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DOWN VALLEY AUTO 700 SCOTCH CREEK RD GYPSUM, CO 81637

970. 524.2882

Proud Sponsors of the 70th Annual Eagle County Fair & Rodeo Festival Planning, Production and Management p 970.328.1182

Serving Colorado since 1995

Have a Great Rodeo!

970.328.GRAS(4727)

Rex Keep Photography | Portrait Artistry

Vail, Colorado

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Rounding Up

Service

At U.S. Bank, we’re committed to the communities and customers we serve. Stop by your local U.S. Bank office to learn more about our extensive line of financial products and services. U.S. Bank is proud to support the 2009 Eagle County Fair & Rodeo

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Locally owned, serving the Vail Valley for over 15 years.

JLF Painting, Inc. full painting services Jeff Gill P.O. Box 6307 Vail Colorado, 81658

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Celebrating Eagle County’s western heritage since 1939

Saturday, July 25th

Friday, July 24th - Sunday, July 26th ROCKY MTN.H ORSE EXPO 8:3

S MOO’S & BREW 12:00pm - 6:00pm

0am - 7:00pm Fri & Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm Su n

ADVANCED ADUL T ADULT

CHILDREN (12 & UNDER) SENIORS

G CONTEST SAMPLIN S ADULT & SENIOR DER) CHILDREN (12 & UN LING MICROBREW SAMP

$10 $12 $9

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$9

THREE DAY PASS $30 SAT. RANCH RO DEO & EXPO $2 5

$5 $5

$12

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EAGLE CH WRCS SANCTIONAMPIONSHIP ED RANCH RO DEO 7:00pm - 9:00pm ADMISSION AT GATE $15 SAT. RANCH RO DEO & EXPO $2 5

UNLIMITED

Day Ride Pass

$15 Before July 29th $20 After July 29th

th Wednesday, July 29

- Saturday, August

PRCA RODEO 8:00pm

ADULT/CHILD 13-18 DER) CHILDREN (12 & UN DER) CHILDREN (5 & UN SENIORS ET FAMILY DAY TICK

$16 $10 FREE $10 $40

1st

4-H Night at the Rode

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Wed., July 2 9th

All kids 12 & and All 4-H under members

FREE with 2 non-perish able food items

ILDREN 6-12) (2 ADULTS & 2 CH

JU LY 2 4 - A U GUST 1, 2009 AT THE EAG LE C O UNTY FAI R G RO UNDS