One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
Though he was the only steer wrestler, Briar Selvidge of Malott, Wash. did not disappoint. He grabbed his steer and posted a time of 8.09 seconds, earning his buckle. Photo by Julie Simser.
Anna Brown reaches for a five from Lexie Haynes during a trick riding show that included Royce Strobbe and Blake Ozark. Photo by Julie Simser.
Barrel Man Wrangler Jones distracts a mean bull while saving a rider that lost his helmet at the Saco Fun Days Rodeo. Photo by Julie Simser.
The County Line Arena hosted the 2023 Saco Fun Days Open Rodeo last Saturday, September 2.
The stock and the event was provided by Vaira Rodeo. The Announcer was Myron Malnaa, Clown was Rob Matteson, Bullfighters were Ty Murphy and Wrangler Jones, and the Pick-Up Men were Ted Brown and Ken Salveson.
Peyton Mullanix of Miles City is a part of the Montana State University Northern Rodeo team and she won the breakaway event with a time of 2.0 seconds.
"We have been practicing a lot so I have been on my game," Mullanix said.
She graduated from Miles City High in 2020 and her fastest time in breakaway is 1.6 seconds.
"It was a really good turnout," Mullanix said. "We could've gone without the wind but it was a beautiful day for a rodeo. Big thanks for the community that put it on and all the fans that came out to support. It was a good day."
Mullanix was riding her backup horse because her "good horse" was hurt.
"He came out and he did his job today," Mullanix said. "I think I might have to give him a try for college next weekend. He is a good one and he is about as good as they come."
Jill Marcenko of Havre was second in Breakaway with a time of 2.16 seconds.
Marshall Sengar, a member of the Miles City Community College Rodeo team, is from Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. He won the bull riding event with the event's highest score of 74 points.
"The key to any ride for me is keeping my chin tucked and my chest out," Sengar said. "I know if I do that, everything will play out."
Sengar has been riding in roughstock rodeos since he was 12 years old. He is now 18. This is his second year in open bull riding and he has earned five buckles in roughstock events.
He was the only bull rider to score points.
A Phillips County student, Ivan Lefdahl had a special moment as the Malta High School junior was able to win the Saco fun Days Rodeo's Ranch Bronc event with a score of 65, earning him the first buckle of his young career. His first rodeo was at the Phillips County Fair a month ago.
He was asked about his winning ride.
"I just held on and focused up and didn't give up until the whistle blew," Lefdahl said.
He was asked what he thought of the Saco Fun Days Rodeo.
"It was very fun and it was ran pretty well if I had to say so myself," Lefdahl said. "The stock was very good."
Tyrus Ashley of Cherry Creek, S.D. was second in the Ranch Bronc event with a score of 64. Fort Belknap's James Cochran scored 60 points and placed third and Malta's Taylin Johannesen was fourth with a score of 57.
The Steer Wrestling event was won by Brier Selvidge of Malott, Wash. Selvidge had a time of 8.09 seconds.
The Saddle Bronc event was won by Wyatt Hotz of Philipsburg, who had a score of 63. Hunter Haskins of Superior was second with a score of 62.
Kenny Helgeson and Ray Helgeson won the Team Roping event with a time of 13.6 seconds.
The Wild Calf Race was won by the team consisting of Layton Erickson, Chase Albus, and Jake Brown. Second place went to Blake Ozark, Anna Brown, and Royce Strobbe.
Cut Bank's Talissa Lytle won the Barrel Race event with a time of 18.62 seconds. Laura Kleinjan of Chinook was second. Sidney's Hope Dormer was third, and Cecelia Reid of Poplar was fourth.
Malta's Morgan McEwen won first in the Jr. Barrel Race event with a time of 19.86 seconds. Dodson's Anna Brown was second, Glasgow's Blake Ozark was third, and Malta's Maddie McEwen was fourth.
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