Saddle Bronc Riding winner Waitley Sharon of Ordway, Colorado
Bareback Riding winner Blayn Hughston of McBain, Missouri
Bullriding winner Shane Scott of Molalla, Oregon
THIRD ANNUAL Bordertown Showdown was held at the La Salle Youth Rodeo Arena on North Main Street in Cotulla on Easter weekend, April 17-19, and included riders from across the United States. Attendees came to the event from 13 states as well as from Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, England, France, Germany, Poland and Italy. Sponsored by the city of Cotulla and a rake of corporate supporters, the event ranks as the largest roughstock rodeo in Texas and awards over $25,000 in prizes. Contests included barrel racing, bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding. Children’s activities in the arena included entertaining competitions and an Easter egg hunt. A barbecue competition was also held on the arena grounds, featuring teams of local youths.
(Courtesy photos: Ira & Elizabeth Lansford and Cactus Creek Photography)
