We would like to take this opportunity to introduce
to you the new ARCADIA YOUTH RODEO ASSOCIATION. We are most anxious to
offer this opportunity for our youth
to participate in
America’s #1 sport. In our society today, we feel it is
very crucial to guide our young people in a positive direction.
The Arcadia Youth Rodeo Association is dedicated to helping its
youth set goals and work to achieve them through a sport they truly
enjoy…RODEO!
Want more
information on the Youth Rodeo? Access the Rules and Membership Forms by following the
links, or follow the Youth Rodeo link on the left of this
page.
And, for the
younger set, there is a new children's rodeo association that
you can learn more about here.
Photo by 
Oliver
Pioquinto
Junior
Barrel Racing
The Junior
Barrel racing event is for the young barrel racer up to 17 years
old. This continues to be one of our most popular events year
after year.
For more
information on the Junior Barrel Race, please call John McDaniel
at (863)993-4343.
Elizabeth Jamison, winner of the Junior
Barrel race at the 80th Annual Arcadia All-Florida
Championship Rodeo,
with junior barrel racing coordinator Johnny
McDaniel.
Results
for March 7 - 9, 2008:
| Name |
Time |
Prize |
| 1st Place - Elizabeth
Jamison |
17.76 |
$361.80 |
| 2nd Place - Ashley Godwin |
17.88 |
$281.40 |
| 3rd Place - Tica Brucker |
17.96 |
$214.40 |
| 4th Place - Charity
Feagle |
18.04 |
$160.80 |
| 5th Place - Jacey Johnson |
18.07 |
$134.00 |
| 6th Place - Kelsee
Jenkins |
18.51 |
$102.40 |
| 7th Place - Madison Crosby |
18.16 |
$80.40 |
For more information on Junior Steer
& Bull Riding, the Calf Scramble or Mutton Bustin', please
call Elton Langford at (863)993-1606.
Photo by 
Oliver Pioquinto
Junior
Steer & Bull Riding
Junior Steer &
Bull Riding are our newest events for the young rodeo fan.
Ages 10 - 12 (steer riding) and ages 13 - 16 (bull
riding) compete to see who can ride the steer (or
bull) the longest. Each rider is judged and receives points
just like the pro bullriders do, except ride time is 6 seconds
instead of 8 seconds. The winner receives a shiny new belt
buckle and their photo on this webpage.
So if your young
cowboy or cowgirl is interested, please call for complete
details!
Ashley
Robinson, winner of the Junior Steer Riding Competition on July 4,
2007
William
Love, winner of the Junior Bullriding Competition on July 4,
2006
Calf
Scramble
Want an opportunity
for your children to experience being in the Rodeo arena? Then
the calf scramble event is just for you!
Just before
intermission this event is announced. No application is
necessary. Each calf will be decorated with a bandanna. The
winners are those children who "undecorate" the calves. Winners
receive a gift certificate and their photo featured on this
webpage.
This event is open
to children ages 6 through 12. No application is
necessary for this event.
Winners of
the Calf Scramble at our 80th Annual Arcadia All-Florida
Championship Rodeo
Left -
Friday's Winners: Robert Morgan, Bryan Sands, Louis Yacino, Wally
Martin and William Walsh
Saturday's
Winners (not pictured): Christina Vanas, William Walsh, Michael
Dami, Andrew Ugger, Skye Ambrose
Right -
Sunday's Winners: Robert Morgan, Dylan Cantwell, Terry Walkins,
Oscar Alfonso, Joseph Caputo
Mutton
Bustin'
Back by popular demand, this event is the most
talked about children's event of the Rodeo. The contestants are
children ages 4 through 6, with one winner per day of the
Rodeo. The contestant who rides the sheep the furthest in the
arena is chosen the winner. The winner gets a shiny new belt
buckle and their photo posted on this
webpage.
Applications can be picked up at the
following Arcadia locations: Aaron's Sales & Leasing, Beef
O'Brady's, Bryan Farm Supply, DeSoto Sun, Eli's Western Wear and
Wachovia Bank. A limited number of contestants will be chosen
(an entry fee applies). All applications and entry
fees must be at the Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo
office by noon on Rodeo dates. Click here for your
printable application form!
Forms and fees may also be mailed
to:
Arcadia All-Florida Championship
Rodeo
124 Heard St., Arcadia, FL
34266
Fax: (863) 494-2751
For more information on Junior Steer
Riding, the Calf Scramble or Mutton Bustin', please call Elton
Langford at (863)993-1606.
Winners of the Mutton Bustin' at the 80th Annual
Arcadia All-Florida
Championship Rodeo, held March 7 - 9, 2008
Friday's Winner
Saturday's Winner, Ryan
Ledford
Sunday's Winner, Dalton McPherson with
Jace Johnston, who came in
second.
