2018 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Premier Issue

JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 4, 2018

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Mrnak Hereford Ranch 51st Annual Production Sale

Sunday, February 11, 2018

1:00 p.m. (MST) - Bowman Auction Market - Bowman, ND

SELLING: • 110 Performance Tested 2 Year Old Hereford Bulls • 250 Yearling Black Baldy Replacement Heifers • 5 Ranch Ready Horses LOT 604

LOT 622

MH SPIRIT 604

MH WACHTER622 1ET

LOT 623

MH HOMETOWN 623 1ET

Sire: CHURCHILL SPIRIT 185Y

Sire: BCD 345S WACHTER 998W

Sire: NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

BW: 4.1 • WW: 57 • YW: 98 MM: 32 • M&G: 60

BW: 5.1 • WW: 60 • YW: 99 MM: 28 • M&G: 58

BW: 1.0 • WW: 58 • YW: 89 MM: 37 • M&G: 66

LOT 6100

MH 4119 ADVANCE 6100

LOT 6150

MH HOMETOWN 6150 1ET

Sire: MH 2239 ADVANCE 4119

Sire: NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

BW: 2.7 • WW: 59 • YW: 115 MM: 31 • M&G: 60

BW: 2.9 • WW: 60 • YW: 102 MM: 32 • M&G: 62

Wayne Mrnak • 701.523.6368 • Terry Mrnak • 701.523.6386 Brent Mrnak • 701.206.0604 • Andy Mrnak • 701.206.1095

Mrnak Hereford Ranch: 14501 91st St. SW • Bowman, ND 58623

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PRODUCTION SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018 AT THE RANCH – SELBY, SD Free Delivery • Volume Discounts • First Breeding Season Guarantee Efficiency & 50K tested • Breed Leading Genetics

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DBRG TWISTER 451B GELBVIEH PB94 BW: -1.6 WW: 64 YW: 95 Milk: 29

First progeny indexing 104 at weaning - many sons sell March 3!

Lazy TV iBull E803 Angus • BW 2.6 WW 76 • YW 125 Milk 16

BRIAN & DEDEE 605.649.9927

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HEREFORD & ANGUS GENETICS

Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

Monday, February 12th, 2018 • 1 p.m. cst • at the ranch, Ree Heights, South Dakota

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NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET :: Reg #P43722088 :: Polled

HH Advance 4075B ET x CJH Harland 408 Owned with Harrell Cattle Co., Illinois

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Selling 100 yearling and 2-year-old bulls :: open and bred females Hereford and Angus Genetics :: horned and polled

Keith Fawcett & Family 605-870-0161• 605-943-5664 Dan Fawcett & Family 605-870-6172

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BHSS Staff Ron Jeffries, General Manager Cory Ferguson, Event Manager Mark Kirkeby, Operations Manager Patty Sharp, Finance Manager Kadee Hande, Marketing Manager & Livestock Coordinator Hope Hall, Horse Coordinator Amanda Kammerer, Assistant Livestock Coordinator

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Schedule of Events

20 PREMIUM EVENTS

38 FREE EVENTS

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Silver Spur HOF NANCEE MAYNARD

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Stockman of the Year THOMAS RANCH

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Horse Person of the Year DEAN JOHNSON

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Agribusinessman of the Year SCOTT DIRK

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Suttens Receive Donita Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award

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Cattleman’s Family Legacy Heifer Scholarship DARBY KNOLL

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Suttons On Time at WNFR

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2017 Cattle Champions

100 Then & Now - FACILITIES 106 Junkaholics 112 Then & Now - LIVESTOCK 120 Then & Now - HORSE SALE 126 Young Living Percherons 131 Sutton Rodeo History 136 Rodeo Personnel

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2018 BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW & RODEO® ANNUAL PREMIER EDITION

JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 4, 2018

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COVER ARTIST - DAVID GRAHAM

D A N N U A L

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“Learning The Ropes”

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avid Graham is an emerging Western and Wildlife artist whose depictions of the West spring to life through his creations on canvas. David was born in Miles City, MT during the time his family was operating a ranch in the Powder River area east of Miles City.

His family’s deep roots in the western way of life have greatly influenced David’s art and have nurtured his interest in the land since his very early years. His passion to paint the people, wildlife, and scenery of the West comes not only from the aesthetic beauty that captivates him, but also from his love and interest for the land’s history and culture.

Today David lives in rural eastern Montana.

When he is not at the easel he is enjoying the great outdoors that Montana has to offer. He looks forward the most to his time spent gathering research material. Whether riding horseback in the Badlands, or hiking a quiet, mountain trail, it is his love of the land of the West that drives and motivates him in his work as a painter. David’s faith in God also maintains an important place in his life. He is perpetually swept away by the beauty of God’s creation. He feels blessed to be able to share what he has seen and experienced. It is his goal that others may experience the same enjoyment through his art. www.davidgrahamart.com

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 3:00pm Black Hills Stock Show® Press Social and Ribbon Cutting - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

9:00am Thar’s Team Sorting - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

8:00am McKie Ford Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show, Halter, Cutting, Roping - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 8:00am Best of the West Roping Futurity, Calf Roping and Team Roping classes (to run concurrent with AQHA Classes) - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 9:00am Thar’s Team Sorting - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 9:00am South Dakota Cutting Horse Association Show - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 9:00am South Dakota Cutting Horse Association Show New Event - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 9:00am South Dakota Cutting Horse Association Show - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 12:00pm McKie Ford Winter Classic AQHA, Cutting & Ranch Riding Classes - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 12:00pm McKie Ford NRCHA All-Around Show & NRCHA Bridle Spectacular Non-Pro (herd work) - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 8:00am McKie Ford AQHA Winter Classic, Halter Class, Roping Classes - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 10:00am Best of the West Roping Futurity, Calf Roping and Team Roping classes (to run concurrent with AQHA Classes) - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 1:30pm Black Hills Stock Show® NRCHA All-Around Show, Steer Stopping - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

MONDAY, JANUARY 22 8:00am McKie Ford Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show, Ranch Riding, Reining & Working Cow Horse - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

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8:00am McKie Ford NRCHA All-Around Show, Non-Pro Bridle Spectacular & Winter Spectacular NRCHA Show (run concurrently with the AQHA Working Cow Horse Classes), - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 8:00am McKie Ford Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show, Ranch Riding, Reining & Working Cow Horse - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 8:00am McKie Ford Winter Spectacular NRCHA Show (run concurrently with the AQHA Working Cow Horse Classes) - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 8:00am McKie Ford Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show, Halter & Roping Classes - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 11:00am Hutchison Western Stallion Row Move-In - Rushmore Hall 11:00am Truck Defender Horse Sale Check-In - Kjerstad Event Center Warm-Up, Fairgrounds 5:00pm Hutchison Western Stallion Row Consignor Meeting - Rushmore Hall 5:15pm Truck Defender Horse Sale Consignor Meeting - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:00pm Merck Stray Gathering - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 9:30pm Live Music: Trucker Radio - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 8:00am Truck Defender Horse Sale Preview: Ranch Horse Select Competition - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 5:30pm), CLOSES AT 7:30pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 (CONTINUED)

11:00am Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone 1:00pm Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone 1:20pm Hutchison Western Stallion Row Preview - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 2:00pm Truck Defender 2-Day Horse Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 3:00pm Live in the Zone Talk Show, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 5:00pm Triple R Tack Dummy Roping, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 7:00pm Colt Starting Challenge USA, Rd 1 - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:30pm Rodeo Rapid City, PRCA Xtreme Bulls, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27

8:00am Truck Defender Horse Sale Preview - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 8:00am 4-H Youth Day Activities - Fine Arts Bldg., Fairgrounds 8:00am Jr Queens Autograph Session, Queen’s Corral - Rushmore Hall 8:00am Miss Black Hills Stock Show® interview (closed to public) - Room 206 9:00am Rodney Yost Horsemanship Clinic, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 5:30pm), CLOSES AT 7:30pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am Dakota Junk Market, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby 10:00am First Interstate Bank World’s Smallest Rodeo - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 11:00am 2018 Black Hills Stock Show® Farm & Ranch Tax Seminar presented by Casey Peterson - Room 205 11:00am Rapid City Chamber of Commerce Beef Bust and Scholarship Luncheon - Fine Arts Bldg., Fairgrounds 11:00am Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone 1:00pm Miss Black Hills Stock Show® Speeches & Modeling - Room 206

1:00pm Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone 1:20pm Hutchison Western Stallion Row Preview - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1:30pm Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Rodeo/Military Appreciation Performance, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena 2:00pm Truck Defender 2-Day Horse Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 2:00pm Miss Black Hills Stock Show® Horsemanship - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 3:00pm Live in the Zone Talk Show, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 4:30pm Rodeo Autograph Session, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 5:00pm Triple R Tack Dummy Roping, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 6:00pm Stockman’s Banquet & Ball - Best Western Ramkota 7:00pm Colt Starting Challenge USA, Rd 2 - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:30pm Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Xtreme Bulls, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena 9:30pm Live Music: Silver Street Band - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

8:00am Black Hills Stock Show® AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Competition - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 9:00am Boehringer Ingelheim Commercial Heifer Weigh-In - Bridger Steel Pavilion, Fairgrounds 9:30am High School Rodeo College Fair, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 5:30pm), CLOSES AT 6:00pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby 10:00am Boehringer Ingelheim Cattlemen’s Breakfast - Bridger Steel Pavilion, Fairgrounds 10:00am Quilt Show - Upstairs East Concourse 10:00am Dakota Junk Market, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone 10:00am Cowboy Church with Susie McEntire and Music Host Mark Eaton, The Message - Theatre Stage 11:00am Boehringer Ingelheim Commercial Heifer Show - Bridger Steel Pavilion, Fairgrounds 12:00pm Beefy Chili Cook-Off Tasting, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 (CONTINUED) 1:00pm Rodeo Rapid City 20X High School Showcase Rodeo, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena 2:00pm South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 6:00pm Black Hills Angus Association Banquet - Red Room, Stockman’s Club 7:00pm Colt Starting Challenge USA, Finals - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

MONDAY, JANUARY 29 8:00am Black Hills Stock Show AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Competition, sponsored by SDQHA - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 9:00am Angus Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 5:30pm), CLOSES AT 7:30pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am Quilt Show - Upstairs East Concourse 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby 10:00am Rodeo Rapid City Sutton Ranch Rodeo Preliminary Round, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena 11:30am What to watch out for in the tax changing landscape, by BMS Financial Advisors - Theatre Lobby 1:00pm Angus Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1:00pm Investing in Healthy Aging: Knowing Your Options to Age in Place, by BMS Financial Advisors - Theatre Lobby 2:30pm Long-Term Care: How Will You Finance It,

by BMS Financial Advisors - Theatre Lobby 3:00pm Live in the Zone Talk Show, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 4:00pm Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: The History, Statistics, Facts and Figures, BMS Financial Advisors Seminar - Theatre Lobby 4:30pm Rodeo Autograph Session, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone Trade Show 5:00pm Sutton Ranch Rodeo Calcutta, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Cowboy Bar ®

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5:30pm Passing on the Family Land, Lifestyle, and Legacy, by BMS Financial Advisors - Theatre Lobby 6:00pm Black Hills Gold Rush Cattle Genetics Sale Social - Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, Ballroom 7:00pm Black Hills Gold Rush Cattle Genetics Sale - Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, Ballroom 7:30pm Rodeo Rapid City Sutton Ranch Rodeo Finals, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 10:00am Black Hills Stock Show® Official Ranch Rodeo Qualifying Round - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 10:00am Charolais Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 5:30pm), CLOSES AT 6:00pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby 10:00am Quilt Show - Upstairs East Concourse 10:00am Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Barrel Racing Slack, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena 1:00pm Charolais Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1:00pm Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Timed Event Slack, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA CATTLEMAN’S CONFERENCE

Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn 2:15pm Vaccination Consideration for Calves at the Ranch, Dr. Travis Van Anne 3:00pm The Three Secrets for Increasing Profit, Dave Pratt 4:00pm Grazing for Profit, Dave Pratt

3:00pm Live in the Zone Talk Show, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 4:30pm Rodeo Autograph Session, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone 7:30pm Black Hills Stock Show® Official Ranch Rodeo Finals and Rodeo Dance with Layla and Twenty One 20 - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 8:00am Broncs for Breakfast, Breakfast & Bloody Mary Bar - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 9:00am Rodney Yost Horsemanship Clinic, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena 10:00am Hereford Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 6 pm), CLOSES AT 7:30pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am HIRED, Tri-State Ag Job Fair - Room 205 & 206 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby 10:30am Broncs for Breakfast Bronc Ride Competition - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 1:00pm Hereford Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1:00pm Rodeo Rapid City Saddle Bronc Futurity, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena 3:00pm Live in the Zone Talk Show, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone 3:30pm Girls in Spurs “Ladies Night,” Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Rodeo Zone Trade Show 6:00pm South Dakota Red Angus Social and Banquet - Holiday Inn 6:30pm South Dakota Gelbvieh Association Social (Business Meeting at 5:30pm) - Howard Johnson Hotel 7:30pm Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Xtreme Bronc Match, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8:00am Red Angus Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 9:00am CMSA Mounted Shooting Shoot Out, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena 10:00am Gelbvieh Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 5:30pm), CLOSES AT 7:30pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby

10:00am National Sheep Shearing Championships - Warm-Up Arena, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 11:00am Shorthorn Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 11:00pm North American Sheepdog Trial Preliminaries - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 1:00pm Red Angus Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1:00pm North American Trick Riding Competition, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena 2:00pm Gelbvieh Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 3:00pm Shorthorn Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 3:00pm Live in the Zone Talk Show, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 4:30pm Rodeo Autograph Session, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 6:45pm Touchstone Energy Safety Seminar - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:00pm Mutton Bustin’ Championships - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:30pm North American Sheepdog Trial Finals, National Sheep Shearing Championships - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:30pm Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Rodeo/Freestyle Bullfight/Trick Riding Finals, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 9:00am Limousin Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 9:00am CMSA Mounted Shooting Shoot Out, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 5:30pm), CLOSES AT 7:30pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby 10:00am Maine-Anjou Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 11:00am Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 1:00pm Limousin Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1:00pm Bison Advantage Workshop, presented by Dakota Territory Buffalo Association 101 Seminar - Room 206 1:00pm North American Trick Riding Competition, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (CONTINUED) 1:00pm Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 2:00pm Maine-Anjou Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 3:00pm Live in the Zone Talk Show, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 4:30pm Rodeo Autograph Session, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 5:00pm Central States Fair Past Directors Social - Theatre Lobby 5:00pm Triple R Tack Dummy Roping, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 5:30pm BankWest Western Art Quick Draw Contest - Theatre Lobby 6:30pm BankWest Quick Draw Viewing, People’s Choice Voting and Auction - Theatre Lobby 7:00pm Black Hills Stock Show® Stampede with Aaron Watson & Brandon Jones - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:30pm Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Rodeo/Free Style Bullfight/ Mounted Shooting Shoot Off, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7:00am Team Roping Registration (entries close 8:00am) - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 8:00am Simmental Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 8:00am Jackpot Team Roping - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 8:30am Black Hills Stock Show® Pioneer Breakfast - Fine Arts Building, Fairgrounds 9:00am Black Hills Stock Show® Pioneer Awards Program - Fine Arts Building, Fairgrounds 9:00am Rodney Yost Horsemanship Clinic, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Barnett Arena 10:00am CINCH Trade Show & Rodeo Zone Trade Show Opens (Daily Door Prizes at 5:30pm), CLOSES AT 7:30pm - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10:00am First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo - Rushmore Hall 10:00am BankWest Western Art Show, Public Viewing - Theatre Lobby 10:00am Hay Camp Wood Carvers Demonstration - Upper W. Concourse 10:00am Chi-Influenced Show - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall

11:00am Dr. Holl, Equine Chiropractor Seminar: Benefits of Animal Chiropractic - Room 205 11:00am Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 1:00pm Simmental Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1:00pm Dr. Holl, Equine Chiropractor Seminar: Benefits of Animal Chiropractic - Room 205 1:00pm Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 1:30pm Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Rodeo/Freestyle Bullfight/Bull Teeter Totter, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena 3:00pm Chi-Influenced Sale - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 3:00pm Dr. Holl, Equine Chiropractor Seminar: Benefits of Animal Chiropractic - Room 205 3:00pm Live in the Zone Talk Show, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 5:00pm Triple R Tack Dummy Roping, Produced by Sutton Rodeos - Rodeo Zone 6:00pm Hubbard Feeds Supreme Row Judging & People’s Choice - Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 6:00pm Dakota Territory Buffalo Association Banquet - Best Western Ramkota 7:00pm Boots & Beer Festival, SD Brewery Beer Tasting with Live Music: Ruthless West - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:30pm Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Rodeo/Freestyle Bullfight Finals, Produced by Sutton Rodeo - Barnett Arena 8:30pm Hubbard Feeds Supreme Row Parade, Drawing for Featherlite Trailer (During PRCA Rodeo) - Civic Center Barnett Arena 9:30pm Boots & Beer Festival, with live music by Zeona Road and Brandon Jones - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 All Events at the Fairgrounds 8:00am Black Hills Buffalo Classic Sale Preview - Bridger Steel Pavilion, Fairgrounds 9:00am Cloverleaf Productions Open 4-D Barrel Race, Exhibitions & Jackpot (Jackpot starts at 12:30pm) - Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 10:00am Black Hills Buffalo Classic Sale - Bridger Steel Pavilion, Fairgrounds

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PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour FRIDAY, JAN. 26, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 7:30 P.M.

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER BARNETT ARENA

PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour will feature 30 top PRCA bull riding contestants competing against 30 of the top bulls in the world for over $36,000 in prize money.

Rodeo personnel will include announcer, Will Rasmussen and PRCA three-time Clown of the Year, Justin Rumford, with a special guest appearance by the Young Living Percherons Hitch.

Tickets are available at www.gotmine.com; 1-800-GOT-MINE; Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Box Office, kiosks in the Civic Center, or Silverado in Deadwood, South Dakota.

colt starting challenge

FRIDAY, JAN. 26 THROUGH SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 7-9 P.M. JAMES KJERSTAD EVENT CENTER, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS Using natural horsemanship methods, contestants compete to gentle and ride the horse they have drawn. The horses in this event are halter broke, but have never been saddled, bridled or ridden.

On the first day the trainers have two one-hour sessions to work with their horse in their round pen, with a half-hour break in between. All the trainers are working their horses at the same time. They take a turn to explain to the audience, while they are training, what they are doing and why.

On the second day, they have two 45-minute sessions to work with their horse, with a half-hour break in between. During the second session they have the choice to leave the round pen and ride in the arena to prepare their horse for the obstacle course.

The next day the round pens are removed from the arena, and each rider has 12 minutes to ride their horse through an obstacle course in the arena. In the obstacle course, they ride over a tarp, weave thru vertical poles, walk thru zig-zag poles, rope a barrel, and drag a pole. Judges decide the winner, who receives a buckle.

Live music follows the Saturday night event.

Tickets are required and available at the door. $10 for each session or $20 for all three nights.

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dakota junk market SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 10 A.M-5 P.M. SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 10 A.M-5 P.M.

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER RODEO ZONE TRADE SHOW (ICE ARENA) $5 admission at the door

2018 PRCA rodeo SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 1:30 P.M. THURSDAY, FEB. 1, 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 7:30 P.M.

PHOTO BY ROBIN REINHOLT

Hosted by the Granville Junk Aholics the Dakota Junk Market is making its debut in the Rodeo Zone! Our favorite Junkn’ ladies are heading to Rodeo Rapid City stocked with a ton of “JUNK”. For those of you unfamiliar with the Granville Junk Aholics they are a well-known group of junk lovers who gather to restore, refurbish, re-use, re-purpose, reclaim, and re-sell the often discarded and lovingly used items.

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER BARNETT ARENA One of the top PRCA rodeos in the nation, nominated 17 times as PRCA’s “Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year,” winning this award twice! Over 600 top PRCA contestants, including world champions, Wrangler National Finals qualifiers and Badlands Circuit Champions, will compete in all seven rodeo events for over $200,000 in prize money.

Rodeo personnel Jan. 26 and 27 will feature rodeo announcer Will Rasmussen and three-time Clown of the Year, Justin Rumford. Special appearances by the Young Living Percheron Hitch!

Feb. 1-3, rodeo personnel will include sixtime PRCA Announcer of the Year, Wayne Brooks and the most decorated PRCA Barrelman in history, Keith Isley, 22X selected as Clown of the Year, Specialty Act and Coors Man in the Can! Don’t miss the wild specialty events being held during these performances, which include North American Trick Riding Finals, Free Style Bullfight competitions and a special shoot-off with the Rodeo Rapid City Mounted Shooting Champion!

Tickets are available at www.gotmine.com; 1-800-GOT-MINE; Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Box Office, kiosks in the Civic Center, or Silverado in Deadwood, South Dakota.

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Stockman’s Banquet and Ball SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 6 P.M. – SOCIAL

7 P.M. – BANQUET

BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA

Tickets are $65 each, or a table for 8 for $520 The Black Hills Stock Show Stockman’s Banquet and Ball will honor the accomplishments of four individuals at the annual event.

The Stockman’s Banquet and Ball has a tradition of honoring those who have excelled in the agricultural industry as Stockmen and Agri-Business people. A special “Hall of Fame” distinction is awarded to an individual who has been influential in the growth and support of the Black Hills Stock Show®.

New this year is the Horse Person of the Year. We will be honoring an individual or family operation that has excelled in the equine industry.

Those to be recognized are the following: Stockman of the Year: Troy and VeaBea Thomas, Thomas Ranch Agri-Business Person of the Year: Scott Dirk, Tri-State Livestock News Horse Person of the Year: Dean Johnson Silver Spur “Hall of Fame”: NanCee Maynard

The event will feature a banquet, youth scholarship auction, and live music, along with presentations of the four honorees.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. They are available online at www.blackhillsstockshow.com or by calling the Black Hills Stock Show/Central States Fair office at 605-355-3861 or stopping by 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, or at Room 101 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center during the Black Hills Stock Show.

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20X High School Rodeo Showcase SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 1 P.M. RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER BARNETT ARENA The 20X High School Rodeo Showcase features the top three high school rodeo competitors in 10 events from all four regions of the state. Watch the state’s top high school athletes compete for scholarships, team travel funds from Farm Credit Services and the prized Maynard Trophy Buckles.

Rodeo personnel will include announcer Will Rasmussen and PRCA 3X Clown of the Year, Justin Rumford, and special guest appearance by the Young Living Percheron Hitch.

Also available to all high school rodeo athletes on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. is the High School College Fair (free to the public). Held in the South Balcony of the Barnett Arena, this is a great opportunity for any high school rodeo athlete to visit with National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association coaches from South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

Tickets are available at www.gotmine.com; 1-800-GOT-MINE; Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Box Office, kiosks in the Civic Center, or Silverado in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Beefy Chili Cook-Off SUNDAY, JAN. 28, NOON – 2 P.M. RODEO ZONE TRADESHOW, RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER ICE ARENA All-you-can-eat public tasting $3 per person, at the door $1,000 in prizes, $25 to enter a chili. Those wishing to enter can find rules and entry forms at kotaradio.com and myeaglecountry.com Entry deadline is Jan. 25. Sponsored

by Sutton Rodeo, SD Beef Industry Council, Western Buffalo Company. All proceeds go to local charities.

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Sutton Ranch Rodeo MONDAY, JAN. 29, 10 A.M. PRELIMINARY ROUND

MONDAY, JAN. 29, 5 P.M. CALCUTTA FOR THE FINALS TEAMS (COWBOY BAR, UPSTAIRS IN THE CIVIC CENTER)

MONDAY, JAN. 29, 7:30 P.M. FINALS RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER BARNETT ARENA The history of rodeo begins with the local ranch hands and cowboys competing with and against each other for bragging rights. The pride in competition was only surpassed by the quality of the horses they rode to compete on. The format will consist of four man teams competing in three preliminary events, $500 paid to 1st place in each event and the chance to advance to the finals. The top teams will advance to the final round Jan. 29, at 7:30 pm.

The finals will consist of three progressive events with the top three places (1st-$4,000, 2nd$3,000, 3rd-$2,000) being paid out in the overall average. There will be one elite competitor awarded the title of Top Hand and one horse awarded the title of Top Steed. Entries are due January 2nd, 2018. Teams interested in entering can contact Sutton Rodeo at suttonrodeo. com for an entry form, 605-258-2596 or suttonrodeo@venturecomm.net.

Tickets are available at www.gotmine.com; 1-800-GOT-MINE; Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Box Office, kiosks in the Civic Center, or Silverado in Deadwood, South Dakota.

OfficialTUESDAY, Ranch JAN. Rodeo 30

9:00 A.M. QUALIFYING ROUND TICKETS $10 5:30 P.M. CALCUTTA 7:30 P.M. FINALS

TICKETS $19-27 JAMES KJERSTAD EVENT CENTER, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS One of the Black Hills Stock Show’s most popular events is the Ranch Rodeo. Over $21,000 worth of cash and prizes is awarded to teams from the five-state region competing for top honors.

Teams comprised of four people will compete in three preliminary events for the chance to make the finals Tuesday night at 7:30 pm.

Dance to live music by Layla with Twenty One 20 following the finals.

Tickets are available at the door, online at www.blackhillsstockshow.com or by calling the Black Hills Stock Show/Central States Fair office at 605-355-3861 or stopping by 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, or at Room 101 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center during the Black Hills Stock Show.

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Broncs For Breakfast WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31

8 A.M. – BREAKFAST - BISCUITS & GRAVY 10 A.M. – CALCUTTA

10:30 A.M. RANCH BRONC RIDING

(LONG-GO, FOLLOWED BY THE SHORT-GO)

JAMES KJERSTAD EVENT CENTER, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS Tickets $12, includes breakfast The Broncs for Breakfast event will feature 32 Ranch Bronc Riders “Riding as Ride Can Be” for 8 seconds. The Ranch Bronc Ride is different from the rodeo saddle bronc riding, as all contestants must ride in a stock saddle.

The Long-go will include 32 riders with the top eight advancing to the short-go.

A total of $6,000 is up for grabs on Burch Rodeo stock.

The bronc riding is open to everyone to compete and is sanctioned with the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association. WSRRA members will be eligible for National Finals qualifying points.

Tickets are available at the door, online at www.blackhillsstockshow.com or by calling the Black Hills Stock Show/Central States Fair office at 605-355-3861 or stopping by 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, or at Room 101 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center during the Black Hills Stock Show.

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Girls in Spurs Ladies Night WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 3:30-6 P.M. RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER-RODEO ZONE (ICE ARENA) Tickets available at the Rodeo Zone Trade Show Returning to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is the Girls in Spurs Ladies Night! Come pamper yourself at the beauty bar with complimentary mini spa services, sample decadent deserts and savory treats while shopping at our featured fashion vendors. Kick up your heels, have a cocktail and grab a seat for the grand finale; the 2018 fashion runway show featuring looks from our fabulous fashion retailers. And that’s not all, as an added bonus each ticket holder is registered to win one of the amazing retail prizes to be drawn during the fashion style show!

Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with the style show starting at 5 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door or FREE with the presentation of a PRCA Xtreme Bronc Match ticket at the door! The PRCA Xtreme Bronc Match begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Barnet Arena and is the perfect conclusion to a girl’s night out!

PRCA Xtreme Bronc Match and Saddle Bronc Futurity WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31, 1 P.M. RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER BARNETT ARENA Top stock contractors compete with two horse teams made up of the future super star colts of rodeo that are five years in age or younger. Riders also are being scored, with the top three cowboys from the futurity earning a spot in the 7:30 p.m. PRCA sanctioned Xtreme Bronc Match, one of the PRCA’s newest events!

The PRCA Xtreme Bronc Match will feature 30 PRCA bronc riders against 30 of the top PRCA Bronc Horses with a three man, sudden-death short round to determine the champion. Riders will be competing for a $10,000 cash purse, with prize money won counting toward the 2018 World Standings and a trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Rodeo personnel will include five-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, Wayne Brooks and the most decorated barrelman in PRCA history, Keith Isley, 22-time Clown of the Year, Coors Man in the Can and Specialty Act of the Year, plus special guest appearance from the Young Living Percheron Hitch.

Ticket includes free admission to the Girls in Spurs Ladies Night.

Tickets are available at www.gotmine.com; 1-800-GOT-MINE; Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Box Office, kiosks in the Civic Center, or Silverado in Deadwood, South Dakota.

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CowboyTHURSDAY, MountedFEB. Shooting Competition 1, 9 A.M. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC)

FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 9 A.M. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC) FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 7:30 P.M.

(DURING THE PRCA RODEO RAPID CITY PERFORMANCE—TICKETS REQUIRED)

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER BARNETT ARENA Cowboy mounted shooting is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the nation. Mounted shooting contestants compete in this fast-action, timed event, using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. Dressed in 1800s western clothing, they do their best to hit all ten balloons, as any missed balloon is a 5 second penalty.

Cowboy mounted shooting welcomes any level of rider! With ladies level 1-6, and men’s level 1-6, cowboy mounted shooting has a variety of levels of competition for everyone, ranging from novice levels to the seasoned professional.

Tickets are available at www.gotmine.com; 1-800-GOT-MINE; Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Box Office, kiosks in the Civic Center, or Silverado in Deadwood, South Dakota.

2018 North American Sheep Dog Trials & Mutton Bustin’ THURSDAY, FEB. 1

11 A.M. PRELIMINARY ROUND, 7:30 P.M. FINALS

JAMES KJERSTAD EVENT CENTER, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS Tickets $15 for all day, including the finals The North American Sheep Dog Trials is a timed event competition where communication with a companion is of the utmost importance.

The event requires a handler and man’s best friend, a working sheep dog, to herd a group of sheep into a pen. The handler can only give communication to the dog to accomplish this task in the fastest amount of time. A total of $5,000 worth of prize money is available to the top performers.

The sheep dog trials also offers youth ages 3 to 6 years of age a chance to participate in the mutton bustin’. The event is limited to 12 riders and, to ensure the safety of the animals, children need to weigh less than 60 lbs.

Tickets are available at the door, online at www.blackhillsstockshow.com or by calling the Black Hills Stock Show/Central States Fair office at 605-355-3861 or stopping by 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, or at Room 101 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center during the Black Hills Stock Show.

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FreestyleFEB.Bullfighting 1 & 2, 7:30 P.M.

FEB. 3, 1:30 P.M. (SEMI-FINALS) FEB. 3, 7:30 P.M. (FINALS)

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE DURING PRCA RODEOS – TICKETS REQUIRED

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER In 1979, at the 2nd Annual Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo, an event was born never seen before in rodeo. It was invitational freestyle bullfight organized by Jim Sutton. Following the bull riding event, each bullfighter had a set time period to dance, fight and spin his way around a Mexican fighting bull, trying to impress the judges and earn the most points to win the contest.

The crowd loved it. There was a danger factor and thrill that kept people glued to their seats.

And while no one wanted to see a bullfighter hurt, they didn’t mind if they got banged around a little bit.

The Wrangler Jeans Corporation loved it too, and starting in 1980 sponsored the Wrangler Bullfight Tour. After a year of competition at major rodeos across the United States, the top six freestyle bullfighters were chosen to compete for a cash purse at the National Finals Rodeo.

Over four consecutive days each bullfighter battled the most aggressive bulls to see who could come up with the highest score to determine the World Champion. The rankest bulls were put together from all across the nation. The tour lasted 20 years, ending after the 2000 NFR. The popular event has been revived at Rodeo Rapid City. During four PRCA performances, bullfighters each will compete for 40-70 seconds, trying to convince a judge their fight is best. The top scored bull fighters from each performance will advance to finals on Feb. 3rd at 7:30 pm. They will compete and one will be crowned the 2018 Rodeo Rapid City Freestyle Bullfight Champion!

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North American Trick Riding Competition WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1, 1 P.M. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC) THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 1 P.M. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC) THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 7:30 P.M.

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Stampede: Aaron Watson FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 7 P.M. JAMES KJERSTAD EVENT CENTER, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS Tickets $20 in advance, $25 the day of the show Aaron Watson has set records as an independent singer/songwriter. The country artist has gained hundreds of thousands of followers that relate to his western song lyrics and his cowboy way of life. Throughout his 17-year career that spans a dozen albums and more than 2,500 shows throughout the U.S. and Europe, Watson has been proven to be the exception to the music industry rules as a self-governed, cowboy family man who’s found success on his own terms.

In 2015, Watson’s history-making album, The Underdog, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart making Watson the first male singer ever to have independent-released record to reach the top of the music charts. In 2017, his follow up album, Vaquero, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard country and his hit single “Outta Style” is currently charted in the top fifteen on country radio.

“Aaron Watson has performed at the Houston Stock Show, San Antonio Stock Show, Calgary Stampede, Cheyenne Frontier Days, the NFR and now the 60th Annual Black Hills Stock Show, he is a boots and cowboy hat kind-of guy and stock show fans can relate to his music,” said Ron Jeffries, Black Hills Stock Show General Manager.

The event will begin at 7 p.m. with live music including local favorite, The Brandon Jones Band.

Tickets are available at the door, online at www.blackhillsstockshow.com or by calling the Black Hills Stock Show/Central States Fair office at 605-355-3861 or stopping by 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, or at Room 101 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center during the Black Hills Stock Show.

26th Annual BHSS Pioneer Awards Breakfast SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 8:30 A.M. FINE ARTS BUILDING, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS The 26th annual Black Hills Stock Show® Pioneer Breakfast will honor three area individuals who have been pioneers in the ranching industries and strong supporters of the Black Hills Stock Show®.

The Pioneer Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the award program to start at 9:00 a.m. Cost of the tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children and can be purchased at the door or by contacting Dick Bray (605) 521-0472 or Nancee Maynard (605)923-4494.

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Boots & Beer Festival SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 7 P.M. JAMES KJERSTAD EVENT CENTER, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS Black Hills Stock Show® is pleased to bring back the Boots and Beer Festival for the 4th year. The event will feature live music and beer tasting of South Dakota Breweries. The Beer Tasting will begin at 7 p.m. One ticket will get you samples from the best brewers in South Dakota and LIVE MUSIC. Tickets are available at the door, online at www.blackhillsstockshow.com or by calling the Black Hills Stock Show/Central States Fair office at 605-355-3861 or stopping by 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, or at Room 101 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center during the Black Hills Stock Show.

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Merck Stray Gathering THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 7 P.M. JAMES KJERSTAD EVENT CENTER, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS Join us for the Black Hills Stock Show Kick-Off party with the stray gathering and dance to follow.

This event will consist of four-man teams. Each team will break into two pairs and start behind a time line. Two steers will be turned out at the opposite end of the arena.

Time will start when the first team member crosses the time line. Each team pair MUST head and heel the two steers. You can rope only with your designated partner and you can rope only once (you can not help your other teammates rope their steer).

You are allowed to help tie the steer once the other team pair gets the steer roped on both ends. Once you have headed and heeled your steer you have to tie the steer with any three legs. Once both steers have been tied they must stay tied for six seconds. Head ropes must be off in order to call time and no tying on. If either steer or both steers untie in the six seconds the team will be given a no time. There will be a two-minute time limit to complete the gathering.

Live music to follow by Trucker Radio.

Cinch Trade Show FRIDAY, JAN. 26 – SATURDAY, FEB. 3

10 A.M. – 6 OR 7:30 P.M., DEPENDING ON THE DAY—CHECK THE SCHEDULE FOR DAILY HOURS RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER & CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS The Black Hills Stock Show offers a great shopping experience for everyone. With over 200 different vendors, shoppers can browse everything from clothing to livestock handling equipment. The stock show has two areas of shopping, at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center and at the Central States Fairgrounds. The Black Hills Stock Show is the one place where you can buy a horse, trailer, saddle and a new pair of boots under one roof.

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Rodeo Zone Trade Show DAILY, FRIDAY, JAN. 26 – SATURDAY, FEB. 3

10 A.M. TO 6 OR 7:30 P.M., DEPENDING ON THE DAY—CHECK THE

SCHEDULE FOR DAILY HOURS

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER ICE ARENA The Rodeo Zone Tradeshow features vendor booths where you can purchase anything from Dodge pickups, western fashion, livestock and rodeo equipment to a western book to read.

Triple R Tack Kid’s Dummy Ropings are back by popular demand, located in the Rodeo Zone Trade Show! Jackpot format, $5 entry fee, 100 percent payout. Prizes to winners in each age division: 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-13.

Fans can meet and receive autographs from the PRCA rodeo contestants, bullfighters, clowns and queens, and win free daily drawings for great prizes, such as Justin Boots, Wrangler Jeans and Rodeo Tickets and enjoy Beefy Chili Cook-off Tasting (tickets required for the chili cook-off)!

Live in the Zone Talk Show (free admission). Get an inside view of the personal lives and backgrounds of our Rodeo Rapid City’s personnel, contestants and special guests at the daily live stage interviews with talk show host Dave Spaulding.

New to the Rodeo Zone this year is the Young Living Percherons Hitch display! Stop by and see these majestic animal athletes up close and personal with their renowned driver Mr. Jason Goodman. Free Admission.

Rodeo Zone Kiddie Korral Children must be accompanied by an adult

DAILY, FRIDAY, JAN. 26 – SATURDAY, FEB. 3 10 A.M. TO 6 OR 7:30 P.M.

DEPENDING ON THE DAY—CHECK THE SCHEDULE FOR DAILY HOURS

RODEO ZONE TRADE SHOW, RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER ICE ARENA Back by popular demand is the 3rd annual Rodeo Zone Kiddie Korral! Located in the Rodeo Zone Tradeshow, this gaming zone is the perfect hangout for kids of all ages. Come check out the jumbo size versions of all your favorite board games, picture boards on bucking stock, coloring area, and burn some energy off your little ones at the activity zone!

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First Interstate Bank Petting Zoo DAILY, FRIDAY, JAN. 26 – SATURDAY, FEB. 3 10 A.M. TO 6 OR 7:30 P.M. (DEPENDING ON THE SCHEDULE)

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER, CINCH TRADE SHOW The First Interstate Bank Barnyard Petting Zoo is a hands-on approach to livestock agriculture in South Dakota. The petting zoo displays livestock animals along with their offspring to educate the public. A group of volunteers from the Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation will be on hand for any questions the public may have regarding the care and the role each animal has in South Dakota.

Best Western Art Show DAILY, FRIDAY, JAN. 26 – SATURDAY, FEB. 3 FRIDAY, FEB. 2 – QUICK DRAW CONTEST

10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER THEATER LOBBY The Bank West Western Art Show showcases the talents and skills of regional western arts.

The art show is unique, as throughout the week you will have the opportunity to shop for western art and meet the artists.

In addition, make plans to see the artists in action at the annual Quick Draw Contest on Friday, Feb. 2. Along with the many socials we have planned in the area to celebrate the 60th Annual Black Hills Stock Show®.

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Back Stage with a Rodeo Clown JAN. 26 & 27, FEB. 2 & 3 11 A.M. & 1 P.M.

RODEO ZONE TRADE SHOW RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER, ICE ARENA 45 minutes of fun! Duane Reichert transforms himself from street clothes to the unique, outlandish costume, make-up, and mannerisms of a professional rodeo clown. With the use of short comedy skits and animals, he shares the dangers, the comedy relief and the suspense surrounding his life.

Reichert has performed before an estimated six million rodeo fans throughout North America in nearly 40 years of experience as a rodeo clown.

Youth Day SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 8 A.M.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BEEF BUST & SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON 11 A.M. FINE ARTS BUILDING, CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUNDS All Youth (non 4-H and 4-H) are invited to enter Youth Day activities. For youth to compete in the Beef Cook-Off, Livestock Judging, Livestockology, Horse Quiz Bowl, Hippology and Dog Show are they must be at least 8 years of age by January 1, 2018 and must not have turned 19 by January 1, 2018. Dress code: All Youth in Action events are as follows: button up shirt, polo or team shirt, can be short or long sleeved, boots (livestock judging & livestockology) or closed toed shoes, and denim/dress pants. Please dress for weather if events are outside.

Individuals may enter a maximum of two events. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of each individual event in the area the event was held. Judging awards will be available at the Stock Show Office at the Civic Center late Saturday afternoon. Entry blanks must be received or postmarked on or before January 15, 2018. Absolutely no late entries will be accepted!

Rodney Yost Horsemanship Clinic SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 9 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31, 9 A.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 9 A.M.

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER BARNETT ARENA Award winning horse trainer Rodney Yost works with a number of horses at different riding levels to show his process of creating a horse that respects the rider. Subjects covered include, handling your horse on the ground to gain control of his body and respect; softening and flexing from the ground and saddle; body control from the ground and saddle; rider safety from the ground and saddle, and advanced horsemanship maneuvers while riding and a bareback/bridleless riding demonstration. Feel free to ask questions throughout the demonstration to ensure you obtain the most from this experience. Free admission.

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High School College Rodeo Fair SUNDAY, JAN. 28 9:30-11:30 A.M.

SOUTH BALCONY, BARNETT ARENA High School College Fair is a great opportunity for any high school rodeo athlete to visit with National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association coaches from South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Oklahoma and Wyoming

Quilt Show SUNDAY, JAN. 28 – TUESDAY, JAN. 30

DEMONSTRATIONS DAILY AT 1:15 P.M. RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER The Quilt Show is back at the Black Hills Stock Show®. Enjoy three days of amazing quilts on display from regional quilting groups. The quilt show is an opportunity to view the quality of work that our talented groups work on throughout the year.

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South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest MONDAY, JAN. 29,

2 P.M.

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER The top five auctioneers will advance to the finals with three winners receiving buckles, plaques and cash.

This year some of the proceeds will be going to the Central States Fair Foundation with the remaining going to the South Dakota Auctioneers Association to help with their yearly events. Anyone may enter this contest and is asked to bring three items to sell.

PRCA Barrel Race & TimedTUESDAY, Event Slack JAN. 30 10 A.M. (BARREL RACING) 1 P.M. (TIMED EVENT)

PRCA Rodeo Rapid City barrel racing event slack will be held at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Enjoy top WPRA contestants competing in the barrel racing event for their share of over $200,000 in prize money, followed by PRCA Rodeo Rapid City timed event slack at 1 p.m. More than 100 top PRCA contestants will compete in steer wrestling, calf roping and team roping events for their share of over $200,000 in prize money. Both events are free to the public.

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HIRED: Ag Industry Job Fair WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

11 A.M. - Employer Workshop by Keep Farmers Farming 1 p.m. – Job Seeker Workshop by South Dakota Department of Labor RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER, ROOM 205/206 Sponsored by Tri-State Livestock News, this workshop brings together employers and employees to help them find the jobs and employees that fit.

For more information call 877-347-9122 or email ksnyder@swiftcom.com, or check out www.tsln.com/hired-jobfair.

Boehringer Ingelheim Cattleman’s Conference WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31, 2:30 P.M.

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CHAROLAIS SALE) 2:45 p.m. Express FP as part of a complete vaccination Protocol

- Dr. Travis Van Anne 3:30 p.m. Understanding the value of MLV Vaccines at the Ranch

- Dr. Trent Fox 4:30 p.m. Understanding the value of MLV Vaccines at the Feedyard

- Dr. Trent Fox 5 p.m. Market outlook, Expected female and calf values

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RUSHMORE PLAZA HOLIDAY INN Join us for the Cattleman’s Conference, an opportunity to learn more about the hot topics in the livestock industry and economic outlook for 2017.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition THURSDAY, FEB. 1, 9 A.M. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC) FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 9 A.M. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC) RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER BARNETT ARENA Cowboy mounted shooting is one of the fastest-growing equestrian sports in the nation. Mounted shooting contestants compete in this fast-action, timed event, using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. Dressed in 1800s western clothing, they do their best to hit all ten balloons, as any missed balloon is a 5 second penalty.

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North American Trick Riding Competition THURSDAY, FEB. 1, 1 P.M. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC) FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 1 P.M. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC) RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER Back in the days of trick and fancy riding, North American cowboys and cowgirls competed for prize money at rodeos and Wild West shows, performing death-defying stunts on the back of galloping horses. Over the past decade trick and fancy riding has evolved into a competitive sport once again! Tricks and stunts from the past are being performed along with new tricks invented by trick and fancy riders from around the world!

Bank West Quick Draw Art Contest & Auction FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 5:30 P.M. RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER THEATER LOBBY Come watch as talented artists in the region compete in the Quick Draw competition.

Each artist will have one hour to complete a western-inspired art piece for a chance to win $500, bragging rights, and the chance to auction off their piece.

The winner is voted on by the public in a People’s Choice voting. The event will start at 5:30 pm on Friday, February 2 and the People’s Choice will be named at 6:30 pm.

Artists will then auction off their pieces and a percentage of the sales will go to the Central States Fair Foundation for educational and scholarships.

You be the judge on this fast-paced, talent-driven competition.

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Silver Spur Hall of Fame

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t began in 1974 when NanCee Maynard worked a gate at the Central States Fair with a five-year-old son running around her legs and a new baby swaddled in the stroller. She had asked what they needed help with and has been asking the same question ever since.

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On January 27, 2018, a day she intentionally goes nowhere, NanCee will be inducted into the Black Hills Stock Show Silver Spur Hall of Fame for her dedication and years of volunteering. It’s also the same day her husband passed away five years ago. It isn’t an anniversary, she said, just another day that she wants to be just her aunt’s birthday once again.

“When Ron Jeffries told me the date, I said, ‘I can’t go on that day, that’s the day he passed away,’” NanCee said. “Ron told me I have to, and I said, ‘Alright I’ll go, I’ll go for him.’”

NanCee was on the board of directors volunteering at the stock show when she received news that Buster Maynard, her husband of more than 40 years, had passed away.

“He’s the one who should be getting

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this award. He just encouraged me to do anything I wanted. I’d say I couldn’t do it, and he’s say, ‘Yes, you can,’ with a hand on my back. I thought we’d be together always,” NanCee said.

NanCee tried to talk about others who deserve the award more, and considers herself fortunate others ask her to do things, grateful for the opportunity and experience. Considering NanCee’s roster of boards, jobs, and positions she’s poured her heart into through the years, everyone she’s touched along the way are the fortunate ones.

Just for BHSS and Central States Fair, she is on the board of directors, Range Days Rodeo Committee for 25 years, the co-creator of Taste of Country, has helped with team roping, mutton busting, sheep dog trials, the parade, superintendent and co-superintendent of horticulture for 15 years, the brisket cook-off, South Dakota Beef Council, the chili cook-off, and the Old Timers Committee Pioneer Breakfast.

“I have no plans to stop helping. I’m looking for a powered chair one of these days. My kids have helped. My husband was on Range Days Committee. Those guys are a wonderful bunch of vol-unteers,” NanCee said. “It’s amazing. I shouldn’t be getduring the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Rapid City! ting this. It should be going to everybody. I just got to join in with the group. When I think of it, I’m just fortunate to be in a place at the time where I could be of help with all these outstanding people.”

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Outside of BHSS and CSF, NanCee has driven a Douglas School District bus for more than 30 years, which she started driving because she wanted to be involved with her two children, Bret and Bart, and see who their friends were. When they graduated, she said, she forgot to retire.

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Nancee has sat on the Deadwood Days of ‘76 Rodeo committee for nearly five years, is a core member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, volunteers for Safari Club International and the Mule Deer Foundation, and belongs to the Ellsworth/Box Elder Lions Club.

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Dakota, but she is a native of Faith, South Dakota, and family friends Jim and Joni Hunt, of Faith, provided of two nominations for NanCee’s hall of fame induction.

“I’ve gotten to observe NanCee involved in her community, which basically is western South Dakota, Dupree, Faith, Eagle Butte, Newell, the Black Hills area,” Jim said. “She has made herself available to the stock show, fair board, and the youth. She just truly gives with a positive attitude and shares that same spirit. She’s so engaged when it comes to stock show activities, especially when it comes to the youth. She’s always available and willing to give everything she’s got. She defines the true meaning of the Silver Spur.”

Another person who nominated NanCee is Lori Maude, treasurer of CSF board and co-coordinator of the open class of Central States Fair, which includes categories like culinary and fine arts, with NanCee. “Nancee is the ultimate volunteer. She has always been very passionate about what committee she serves on for Black Hills Stock Show or Central States Fair,” Maude said. “She’s the kind of volunteer you’d like to clone; she’s so vested in what she volunteers for and wants it to be suc-cessful. She truly cares about growing the events she involved in. I adore her. I think she’s a wonderful lady. She always has a smile and is very upbeat. She’s one you’d love to have a hun-dred of.”

NanCee is one who lives life to the fullest and doesn’t look back. She said she doesn’t have a bucket list because there isn’t enough paper. While losing her husband has left a sore spot on her heart, she has found peace in knowing she loved him with all she had and Buster loved her and their sons completely.

“He spent his whole life loving us. I never knew I had so many people in my corner as when that happened,” she said. “God gives you things you have to deal with, but he’s also given you the tools to work with them. You have them, you just have to put them to work. It’s not always easy but it’s livable.”

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The Thomas family has exhibited cattle at nearly every Black Hills Stock Show since the event started.

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he Black Hills Stock Show Stockman of the Year award recognizes the cattlemen and women who have excelled in the agricultural industry. This year’s recipients, Troy and VeaBea Thomas of Harrold, South Dakota, have certainly made their mark, building a highly recognized brand for quality cattle and prime rodeo horses.

Thomas Ranch was started in 1931 by Alvin and Gebe Thomas with the purchase of 320 acres of land near Medicine Creek in central South Dakota. The second generation, Harry and Kay Thomas, started farming alongside Harry’s parents, and thirty years later, Troy and VeaBea partnered into the business. Today, the Thomas family has welcomed the fourth generation to the ranch, daughter Cally and her husband Clint Kindred.

Together, Harry, Kay, Troy, VeaBea, Cally and Clint run 830 mama cows and sell nearly 400 bulls on their annual sale held at the ranch.

Additionally, Thomas Ranch raises and sells quarter horses, and Cally competes on the national rodeo circuit where she promotes the family’s breeding program. They also host 300-400 hunters each year, complete with guided pheasant hunting trips and home-cooked meals by Kay. With many irons in the fire, the Thomas family has always kept their focus on raising high-quality seedstock. Thomas Ranch has become a fixture at BHSS; they have exhibited stock nearly every year since the start of the event, including cattle, Quarter Horses and even embryos at the Gold Rush Embryo Sale.

“Harry remembers exhibiting cattle at BHSS when it first started, and showing out at the fair grounds,” said VeaBea. “We have shown at BHSS every year since the beginning, with the exception of two years when Cally was in college.

We like exhibiting at BHSS because it gives us a chance to visit with past and prospective customers. It’s a social event for ranchers before spring calving begins.”

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Harry and Kay Thomas; Troy and VeaBea Thomas; and Cally and Clint Kindred run 830 mama cows and sell nearly 400 bulls on their annual sale held at the ranch.

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Over the years, Thomas Ranch has had a successful run at BHSS, and they’ve earned a spot in the Supreme Row every year that they’ve exhibited cattle.

Additionally, they’ve won Supreme Championship honors seven times. This year, Thomas Ranch plans to take 10 head to BHSS, including an Angus bull and heifer, two Charolais bulls and a Charolais heifer, a Hereford bull, two Red Angus bulls and a Red Angus heifer and one Sim-Angus bull.

“We are extremely humbled and honored to receive this prestigious award,” said VeaBea. “We couldn’t be more humbled to be honored with this award the year after Bob Mills did. There are many deserving folks who could have won this award.”

Harry Thomas received the Stockman of the Year award in 2002, and being an industry leader must run in the family.

“I always remember hearing stories of Harry riding the train to Chicago to learn how to artificially inseminate (AI) cows; he was one of the first two people in South Dakota to learn how to AI,” said Chris Effling, a friend of the Thomas family who nominated Troy

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and VeaBea for the award. “Harry put himself through college at South Dakota State University by AI’ing at a dairy near Brookings. Harry, as well as Troy and VeaBea, have always been very innovative and at the forefront of emerging trends in this industry.”

In years past, Troy has served as the South Dakota Angus Association president and a six-year director for American International Charolais Association.

Meanwhile, VeaBea is currently the president of the South Dakota Beef Breeds Councils and sits on the South Dakota Beef Industry Council. Together, they’ve won numerous awards and national championships for their ranch practices, cattle genetics and rodeo horses.

“I nominated both Troy and VeaBea to win this award because it is truly a team effort at Thomas Ranch,” said Effling. “Troy handles much of the day-to-day operations while VeaBea does all of the record-keeping and registrations. They are both very active in the industry.

In the past couple of years, Troy has traveled to Russia with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture to promote South Dakota beef cattle, and VeaBea just visited New York to promote beef to urban consumers

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there as part of the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative. On or off the ranch, they are leaders in what they do.”

Effling credits the Thomas family with being huge supporters of BHSS. “It’s a family affair for them, and they are always ready and willing to support BHSS, whether that’s exhibiting cattle, buying stock or even competing in rodeos,” said Effling. This year, Cally and Clint will both be competing in the 2018 Rodeo Rapid City.

Back at home on the ranch, the Thomas family is working together as a family to continue to raise high quality seedstock. In the last 85 years of operation, they have grown corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, sorghum and sunflowers, with most of the cropland used to raise feed for the cattle. They track the multiple breeds they raise using the Cow Sense Cow-Calf Program, which allows them to keep close records of the different breeds in one place.

“We focus on structural correctness, disposition, performance, fertility and general health,” said Troy.

“The cattle at Thomas Ranch run in big pastures, therefore the ability to travel back and forth to water and feed in all kinds of weather conditions is a must for their survival. We are continually trying to improve the performance of our calves using all of the tools that are available to satisfy our customer demands.”

Thomas Ranch will host its 46th Annual Bull Sale on April 10, 2018 at the Thomas Ranch Sale Facility north of Harrold, S.D. “The opportunities that Troy had presented to him as a young man because his parents, Harry and Kay Thomas allowed him to follow his dreams have helped us in this industry,” said VeaBea. “The networking and friends and acquaintances through shows all around the United States have helped us build our business to where it is today. The future for young people has as many or more opportunities because of social media, online sales and all the technology available today. Of course, hard work and luck are also helpful. Clint and Cally Kindred will hopefully carry out the work on the ranch going into the future.”

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Horse Person OF THE YEAR

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here never really was a “lightbulb” moment for Dean Johnson when he knew that working in the horse industry was where his life was destined, but the Vale, South Dakota business owner, rancher and horseman always knew that he loved horses. From childhood ponies to saddle broncs and to his current interest, reining and cow horses, Johnson has always had a love for the animals. While attending Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, his love for training and showing horses developed and he was struck with a realization.

“I quickly discovered, if you want these events to thrive, you have to be involved,” Johnson says.

“As the population grows older there just doesn’t get to be the younger individuals stepping up to make these events happen. This is a big problem because the health of the industry is very important to what events are out there.”

Be it a team roping, a barrel racing, a cow horse or reining competition, Johnson says he believes all events are small pieces of the entire industry, and keeping each event healthy will maintain a market for both horses and people. And the only way to ensure that is to get involved.

Today, Johnson is active in the American Quarter Horse Association, the South Dakota Quarter Horse Association and the Black Hills Stock Show. Besides operating their cow-calf operation, he and his wife, Becky, own and manage Truck Defender, a welding and fabricating business, as well as their own horse program where they breed and train horses, show horses and provide training for both horses and customers on the show circuit.

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Because of his continued dedication and support to the industry, Johnson will be recognized as the Horse Person of the Year for the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo during the Stockman’s Banquet and Ball, which will be Saturday, January 27, 2018.

“This is a new award this year, created to help recognize the outstanding horse industry in the Midwest here,” says Ron Jeffries, general manager for the Central States Fair and Black Hills Stock Show.

The committee has recognized outstanding horse persons in the past, but always under the category of Stockman of the Year. This year, Jeffries says that because there are so many outstanding horse and cattlemen in the area, there was a need to distinguish between the two categories.

“Dean is so deserving of this award. He has been a visionary, helping us move toward securing an additional stalling or riding arena,” Jeffries says. “And having shown at so many shows, he knows the kind of investment that the Central States Fair is going to have to make to take on hosting some of these big shows.”

While serving on the horse sale committee, Johnson has been instrumental in tripling the sale numbers over the last five years. Although the number of horses sold remains the same, it is the increase in quality horses that has really taken the sale to the next level.

“The people on the committee, including

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Dean, they know people in the horse industry and they know who to talk to and reach out to get good consignments, to get the right buyers and to do the right advertising to produce a horse sale that has now become one of the premier sales in the nation,” Jeffries says. “The Black Hills Stock Show has been so fortunate to have him on our team.”

Four years ago, Johnson was selected by the South Dakota Quarter Horse Association as a regional director to be a representative to the American Quarter Horse Association. Johnson’s experience in showing and training makes his input invaluable when it comes to issues regarding rules and regulations, animal welfare issues or any issues that arise when running a horse show, according to Jim Hunt, longtime friend and fellow regional director.

“As I sit back and have watched Dean develop these skills over the years, he is so suited, and has the desire to be instrumental in the governance of the AQHA, the SDQHA and the Black Hills Stock Show’s equine division,” Hunt says. “He’s one of the first to jump to the plate and say, ‘What can we do to make it better?’ He’s always there front and center, whether he is chairman of the committee or whether he is the host of the horse show or a working cow horse event, Dean Johnson has the gifts and talents and the ambition to make it happen right.”

His many responsibilities, especially on the national level, require Johnson to travel regularly. For a man who runs a business, a ranch, a horse training program and a family, that can be difficult, but he says he has it all under control thanks to two things: excellent employees and a very understanding family.

heifers because he must attend the national AQHA convention, which falls at the same time. This March though, the Johnsons have decided that they are not doing that again. When the entire family does leave for events, Johnson’s horse training clients are eager to help out.

“They’re a big part of what we do, too,” Johnson says. “There have been times when I’ve been competing, whether it’s at the Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno, Nevada, or at the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City, where it’s a big deal. It’s a lot of money that we’re riding for, and my clients have actually come to the house and stayed and did chores so that so my family could come watch me compete.”

With everything that Johnson has done for the industry, his pride and joy remains his horse program and his ranch. He is proud of the fact that his horses that are trained for longevity, and can still be ridden in the show ring and on the ranch when they are 14 years old. And to him, the best feeling in the world is being horseback on a beautiful day, or even on the not-so-beautiful days, surrounded by God’s creation with his family.

“This award is a wonderful honor, but it is really an honor to my entire family,” Johnson says, “Because what I do would not be possible, financially or economically, without the support system that I have.

It’s as duly owed to my family as it is to me.”

“From the shop to the ranch, I’ve got employees that are wonderful, hard-working and committed people,” Johnson says. “I can pretty much leave at any time, and they’re trustworthy, loyal and in my opinion, second to none. But even still, none of this would be possible without my family support that I’ve got.”

For the last two years in a row, Johnson has left his wife home for five days to calve first-calf replacement

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he Black Hills Stock Show has always been a natural hub for farmers and ranchers to gather in the middle of winter, said Scott Dirk.

Sometimes he can walk across the barn in half an hour, but most of the time it takes him longer because there are so many familiar faces, and he enjoys visiting with every one of his friends in the business, said the director of field services for Tri-State Livestock News, from Vale, South Dakota.

It is his friendliness and deep roots in the industry, and BHSS, that led the selection committee to name Scott Dirk as the BHSS Agri-Business person of the year for 2018.

The BHSS is kind of like a mini National Western Stock Show, but better in many cases, Dirk says. “It’s closer to home, and it’s all under one roof. People come from all over to attend the stock show. And you still know 80 percent of the people in the barn,” he said.

Since his first time working a sale there in the early 2000s, Dirk has watched a lot of quality cattle with impressive price tags walk through the ring.

This year he will work ringside at six to eight sales during BHSS with a quick trip to Calloway, Nebraska, for another bull sale in between. Plus he’ll announce the Commercial Heifer Show, all between Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. Additionally, he’s sending TSLN fieldmen to at least eight other livestock sales throughout the region. “It will be a week with no sleep. Just like a typical week during bull sale season,” he said of the BHSS.

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The excitement of a sale and the lifelong friends he continues to make are the two biggest reasons Scott Dirk continues to put on close to 50,000 miles every year traveling to bull sales in the region.

“I try to hide in the back as much as I can and stay the heck out of the way,” he joked, regarding the secret to his success.

He said he appreciates the recognition from the Black Hills Stock Show. “The Black Hills Stock Show is always a chance to catch up with those producers you talk to on the phone but haven’t seen in a while.”

One of the notable improvements in the BHSS in recent years is the addition of the Events Center at the Central States Fairgrounds which has allowed for significant growth in horse-related events including horse shows, barrel racings, team ropings, cuttings and more, he said.

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Dirk, who provides ring service to about 115 production sales per year, said that the people in the livestock industry are “some of the best people in the world.”

Dirk said in the 22-plus years he’s been in the livestock marketing business, the cattle have improved considerably. “There is more uniformity, more consistency, from top to bottom.”

Improved performance testing, the introduction of and attention to EPDs and more stringent phenotypic culling have all contributed to the overall improvement of cattle in the region, Dirk said. Technology has allowed for genetic

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him since he joined the newspaper’s team in 2009, Dirk said.

One of his most noted memories of BHSS sales is from about 15 years ago two of the top PRCA calf ropers at the time, Blair Burke and Fred Whitfield, were bidding against each other on a horse at the horse sale.

Dirk regrets never getting to work ringside with Billings-based auctioneer Pat Goggins but said he is fortunate to have worked with his son Joe Goggins, as well as several other industry greats, Craig Conover and Al Conover, both of Iowa, and South Dakota auctioneers Lynn Weishaar and Seth Weishaar, Jim Birdwell, Roger Jacobs and many more. “Some of the best auctioneers in the country are here in the Dakotas,” Dirk said.

“Blair Burke won the bidding war that day. I think he gave $12,000 for him,” Dirk remembers.

The good sales at BHSS and beyond provide another kind of high.

“It’s an adrenaline rush,” Dirk said.

“There’s nothing more thrilling and exhilarating than to work with a good auctioneer and a good ring crew,” he said. “When everyone is on and the bidding is there, it works like a well-oiled machine.”

Fellow Tri-State Livestock News ringman and former auctioneer Dan Piroutek “has been extremely supportive and helpful,” to

Humility is not a trait that every livestock ringman possesses, but Dirk is not just any ringman. Purebred cattle auctioneers Craig Conover of Mapleton, Iowa, and Lynn Weishaar of Reva, South Dakota, both remark on his humble demeanor and strong work ethic.

“There were so many of them that thought they knew it all but they weren’t the ones with dirt under their fingernails with the grassroots connections,” Conover said, regarding new ringmen in Dirk’s era.

Dirk stood out as a livestock marketer with integrity

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and without arrogance, and he quickly gained Conover’s respect. Lynn Weishaar agrees.

“He handles the crowd well. Scott comes in low key and common, not cocky. He does as good a job as anybody plus the crowd trusts him. He has a trust element with the customers.”

Weishaar knew Dirk as a young man and said he “worked real hard” to achieve his dream. “He’s pretty modest. He worked hard and tried hard. He learned the hard way. There weren’t other ringmen or newspaper people in his family.” But it is Dirk’s modesty that sets him apart in the field. “There is no bragging in him. He’ll tend to his business,” Weishaar said.

Tri-State Livestock News Publisher Bree Poppe appreciates Dirk’s willingness to go the distance.

“I am elated to hear about this recognition for Scott, and I just want to thank the Black Hills Stock Show for this great honor for him. Going far beyond what he does for Tri-State Livestock News, his commitment to the cattle industry and its producers in general is evident and admirable. Scott exudes an extremely high level of integrity, sincerity and humility in all that he does, both professionally and personally.” The service he provides

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producers is superior, she said. “We are very proud of Scott here at Tri-State, feeling fortunate he hangs his hat here and leads our livestock marketing endeavors.”

Being early to a bull sale is important in his line of work, Dirk said. “The last thing in the world the producer wants to worry about is where his ring help is. He’s got a lot more to worry about on sale day.” In his twenty years of working sales he recalls being late one time, due to a 15-inch snowfall.

Arriving at the sale two hours early and always looking over the cattle beforehand are two of Dirk’s rules of thumb.

Burning the midnight oil and keeping the highway well-traveled would not be possible without a supportive family and Dirk said his is the best. Wife Shannon, sons Austin (18) and Chase (14) and daughter Shaley (14) have given him fantastic support, and now that the kids are growing older, they are able to help keep things in order at home, he said.

Shannon said she and the kids travel to as many sales as they can with Scott. The people they meet at the sales, in a way, have become like extended family. They really enjoy going to the BHSS also. “It’s always kind of a vacation for us. We get rooms, the kids go swimming and they like walking around the trade show, going to the shows and rodeos,” she said.

Dirk grew up on a small acreage at Shadehill, South Dakota, with seven brothers and sisters. He attended Shadehill Country School through the sixth grade and graduated from Lemmon High School in 1984 “Like every other country boy, I wanted to be a rancher someday,” he remembers. “Beyond that I guess I just wanted to make a successful living and keep my bills paid.”

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lifetime of commitment to the rodeo industry has resulted in husband and wife, Jim and Julie Sutton, being named the recipients of the 2017 PRCA Donita Barnes Contract Personnel Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Jim is the patriarch of Sutton Rodeo, and he and Julie have a six-generation family operation still running strong. Sutton Rodeo is based in Onida, South Dakota. Jim and Julie have been married for 64 years.

“This is terrific to be recognized for an award like this at this stage of the game,” Jim said. “The best part of the whole thing is our whole family is involved in our farming and ranch operation.” Julie concurred.

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“We’ve been doing this since we got married and it has been a long time, but it has been a great adventure,” she said. “I was completely surprised when I found out we received this honor, and it is very exciting to get the honor.”

The award was created to recognize PRCA members who have dedicated their lives to the rodeo industry for their commitment, work and contributions. Any active member of the PRCA may nominate eligible contract personnel members for the award.

Nominees must have been a PRCA member for a minimum of 15 years and cannot have won a yearly contract personnel award within 15 years of the date of nomination.

All nominations were reviewed and selected by an external panel. The top five nominees were voted on by any contract personnel members who have participated in at least one rodeo within that rodeo year.

Other winners of the Donita Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award are: Donita Barnes (2011); Art and Linda Alsbaugh (2012); Fred and Norma Dorenkamp (2013); Quail Dobbs (2014); Cotton Rosser (2015) and Karen Vold (2016).

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Sutton Rodeo has had three PRCA Horse of the Year awards: saddle bronc horse Deep Water in 1979, bareback horse Big Bud in 1985 and saddle bronc horse, Chuckulator in 2012.

Chuckulator also was the top saddle bronc horse of the 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Sutton Rodeo stock has been selected to perform at 56 of the 58 National Finals Rodeos.

“We really look forward to the National Finals every year and are proud to be associated with it,” Jim said.

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Jim and Julie took the company to the next level with a focus on production and innovation.

Jim began the Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo—now known as Rodeo Rapid City-- in 1978, a rodeo nominated 15 times for PRCA Indoor Rodeo of the Year, winning the award in 2002-03.

Jim originated the Wrangler Bullfights and the Bailey BailOff. He is famous for his pageantry and colorful rodeo openings, including the openings at the NFR in 1995-96. Jim has been nominated four times as Stock Contractor of the Year.

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Julie, an experienced rodeo secretary and NFR timer, is in charge of publicity and advance promotion. The Suttons’ daughter-in-law, Kim, and granddaughter, Amy Muller, were timers at tthe 2017 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Julie was a timer at the 1970 National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Jim’s son, Steve, is co-owner of Sutton Rodeo and was an NFR pickup man in three decades (1978, 1981, 1986, 1993 and 1995).

The roots of the Suttons being involved in the rodeo business can be traced to 1926 when the Edwin Sutton family – Edwin was Jim’s grandfather – began producing rodeos on the home ranch in Sully County, South Dakota James H. Sutton Sr. took Sutton rodeo to the next stage in the 1950s when he entered into a partnership with Erv Korkow. As one of the first members of the Rodeo Cowboys Association, Sutton/Korkow stock performed at the first National Finals Rodeo at Dallas, Texas, in 1959.

James was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1982.

In 1968, James (Jim) Sutton Jr. became a partner with his dad, forming Sutton Rodeo Company.

“My grandad (Edwin) had the first rodeos, and it has been a way of life for us and it is something we enjoy,” Jim said. “I did play a lot of basketball (growing up). When I graduated from college (South Dakota State in Brookings in 1957), I was drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers. I went to camp and about the time the camp finished, we had our annual horse sale at the ranch (in October) and I knew all along where I was going to end up, so I never went back (to the Lakers’ camp), but I didn’t get cut from the Lakers. I had a real good tryout. Plus, back then, they weren’t getting paid like they are now.”

Sutton was the first South Dakota State player drafted into the NBA, going to the Minneapolis Lakers in the ninth round, the 65th pick overall in the 1957 NBA Draft.

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Darby Knoll will receive a Red Angus heifer from Gran Red Angus as part of the Cattlemen’s Family Legacy Heifer Scholarship.

BY AMANDA RADKE

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The average age of the U.S. rancher today is 58 years old, according to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture. In contrast, producers under the age of 35 who are principle operators or a farm or ranch represent just 6 percent of the nation’s agricultural producers. Meanwhile, 33 percent of the nation’s producers are over the age of 65.

This age gap has resulted in quiet main streets, empty classrooms, shuttered businesses and fewer opportunities in rural America.

However, the reality is that soon the torch will need to be passed on. Yet, with so many young people moving to urban areas in pursuit of other career opportunities, it’s left many wondering, who will the next food producers be?

That’s why the Cattlemen’s Family Legacy Heifer Scholarship was created. The program is sponsored by a partnership between the Western Junior Livestock Show and the Center States Fair Foundation. Its goal is to support youth in agriculture and help them get a solid start in the cattle business. The scholarship isn’t a cash award that should be used to pay college tuition; this one is unique in that the recipient receives a heifer donated by a Black Hills Stock Show exhibitor.

This year’s recipient is Darby Knoll, a high school senior from Platte, South Dakota. The daughter of Dave and Maryann Knoll, Darby recently graduated and has started taking online classes in the pursuit of dual degrees in business and economics.

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“My goal is to one day go to law school and get involved in politics,” said Knoll. “I also love agriculture and promoting this industry to others. I hope to stay involved in the cattle business, and receiving this heifer will be the official start of my herd.”

Knoll will receive a Red Angus heifer from Gran Red Angus. Owned by Larry Gran, the cattle are managed alongside his daughter and son-in-law’s — Katy and Cory Johnson — herd in Veteran, Wyo. The Johnsons operate Flat Iron Red Angus, and collectively, the family has been involved in the cattle industry for 80+ years.

“We’ve raised cattle a long time, and we wanted to find a way to promote the Red Angus breed and the industry as a whole while supporting a young person wanting to get started,” said Cory Johnson. “We want to keep this legacy going and get kids interested in Red Angus, so donating a heifer to this scholarship program seemed like a great way to do just that.”

The heifer was hand-picked from the top end of Gran’s replacement heifer pen. She’s sired by McPhee Trophy 36, and Johnson says she’s from a great cow family that has top production numbers.

“This heifer is one of the top two that Larry had in his pen; she’s a high-performance heifer — not just a show heifer — who should be a great opportunity for a young person getting started,” said Johnson.

Knoll will be awarded the heifer during the 2018 Black Hills Stock Show. In her application, she not only had to write an essay and be interviewed about why she wanted to be part of the Cattlemen’s Family Legacy, but she also had to submit a letter of recommendation from a third party who could vouch that she had the facilities and capabilities to care for and raise a heifer in a proper setting.

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to get her bred and show her in the Futurity Show at the Western Junior Livestock Show, as well as 4-H and jackpot shows across the state in the upcoming year. She will be required to submit to the Central States Fair a progress report on the heifer twice within the first year.

“I hope to stay involved in the cattle business, and receiving this heifer will be the official start of my herd,” said 18year old Darby Knoll, of Platte, S.D.

“I’ve always loved showing cattle — halter breaking, working on hair, fitting and clipping, and competing against other heifers in the ring,” she said. “I’m excited to have this opportunity with another heifer, and I hope to make the donors proud of what we can accomplish together.”

Knoll competed against other students ages 8-17 to win this scholarship award.

In her spare time, she participates in youth trap leagues and the South Dakota Junior Points Show Association. She has three older brothers, Duke, Davey and Dylan, and she says growing up on a ranch has instilled in her a hard work ethic and a passion for the industry.

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“I would love to be an advocate for agriculture one day,” said the 18-year old. “I fell in love with this industry when I was eight years old and won grand champion beef showmanship at my first show. Since then, being around cattle and meeting so many great people has really inspired me to stay involved in this industry.”

Traditionally, the recipient and the donor don’t connect until BHSS, and both Knoll and the Gran/Johnson families are excited to meet.

“We are excited to meet the scholarship winner at BHSS and show her the heifer we chose out of the replacement pen,” said Johnson.

“This is such a great way to support area youth, and we hope the recipient has great luck with this heifer.”

“Winning this is such a huge honor, and to actually receive a heifer is just so exciting,” added Knoll. “I went out on a limb when I applied, so I was extremely surprised and thankful the committee chose me to win. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and look forward to growing my herd with this heifer.”

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Amy Sutton Muller (on the left) poses with her mother, Kim Sutton, as the two time a rodeo together.

They work about thirty rodeos a year together, and this year, worked the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo together.

PHOTO BY WT BRUCE.

Suttons on time at WNFR

Mother-daughter duo run the clock at the world championship of rodeo

BY RUTH NICOLAUS

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im Sutton and her daughter Amy Sutton Muller are at the top of their profession.

The mother-daughter duo, part of the Sutton Rodeo Company of Onida, South Dakota, were selected to time at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2017.

It was Kim’s fifth time and Amy’s third to be selected for the honor. It is thought they are the first

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mother-daughter duo to time the WNFR in the same year.

Sutton was selected to time the WNFR in 1987, 2011, 2012, 2013, and this year. Muller timed the rodeo in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

The ladies, along with a third timer, Jayme Pemberton, are responsible for running the Daktronics scoreboard, starting the clock when the run or ride

begins, and stopping it when the run is over (or the eight seconds is over.)

It’s a big responsibility at the WNFR, with world championships on the line, and the women do not take their job lightly. Things move faster at the WNFR than at a regular season rodeo, Sutton said, with production times timed to the second and very little time between runs. “Everything moves so quickly,” she said. PRCA timers are trained to watch, in the timed events, the flag at the box to the flag carried by the judge on horseback, starting their watch at the first flag and stopping it when the judge drops the flag. There is so little time between runs, that they have enough time to write the time down, clear the scoreboard digitally, and be ready for the next run.

“There’s a lot of pressure,” Sutton said. But they also realize that whether it’s the WNFR or a summer rodeo in South Dakota, all rodeos are important. “You time the same,” Muller said, “because every run, every dollar has equal importance. You see that at the end of the year, when people make (the WNFR) or break it by a few dollars.”

The three timers take turns working the office every day. The rodeo secretaries (this year Sunni Deb Backstrom and assistant secretary Dollie Riddle) are in the office from about 8 till 11. Then a timer takes over, manning the office from 11 to about 12:30 pm. She is there to answer questions, proof daysheets, make copies, and relay messages.

During the rodeo, one of the timers wears the headset and communicates the contestant, their time and score, to the rodeo secretary, who relays it on to the media room.

At the end of each event, the three women reconcile their sheets before they are sent to the secretary’s office, making sure they have the correct times and scores.

There’s no room for error, Sutton said. In 2011, during the team roping, a steer on the end of a rope in the team roping crashed into the front part of where the timers sit, severing a cord that went from the timing console to the scoreboard computer. The

There’s more to the job than what fans see at the rodeo each night. They are required to be at the rodeo office two hours prior to start time to help with posting information and the draw. After the rodeo, they stay another hour, making copies of times, scores, and statistics needed by the media, announcers, television personnel, and chute bosses, and helping with the next day’s draw.

From left to right: Jayme Pemberton, Amy Sutton-Muller, Kim Sutton.

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timers were working, but the data wasn’t being received on the computer. The rodeo cannot stop; it’s on live television, so the timers kept timing while screen operators scrambled to fix the cord. “We had guys diving under the table, changing cords, and we never quit timing,” Sutton said.

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When they do have time off, Sutton and Muller take care of business at home. Both women are involved in Sutton Rodeo, and even when they’re in Las Vegas, work continues for upcoming Sutton

The entire family goes to the WNFR, several of them with official jobs. Sutton’s son Brent was assistant chute boss and son Brice flanked the Sutton animals that went to WNFR. Kim’s husband Steve was in Las Vegas, taking care of business for the family’s future rodeos, and Steve’s parents, Jim and Julie, are the 2017 Donita Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

They do take a little time to shop, however, hitting the trade shows in Las Vegas and helping out Santa with gifts. The trade shows are “one hundred percent of my Christmas shopping,” Muller said.

Muller’s husband Steven was also in town, with an official job, too – daddy daycare. The couple’s younger child, a six month old daughter, Shally, was his responsibility while Muller worked. Their older child, a four-year-old son, Shaden, stayed with grandparents in South Dakota.

Sutton Rodeo has sent bucking horses and bulls to all WNFRs except one. This year, they had one bareback horse, two saddle broncs, and a bull selected to buck at the WNFR.

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For Sutton and Muller, it’s a real honor to be selected to work the WNFR. “This is our super bowl,” Sutton said, “the top of our game for rodeo. We work together all year long. To get to do it in Las Vegas is a pretty neat experience.”

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THEN & NOW

Building a Legacy

Black Hills Stock Show is still growing after 60 years ®

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n 1958, the average yearly wages were 3,851 dollars, the microchip was invented and the Black Hills Stock Show was born. Sixty years ago, the Central States Fairgrounds was surrounded by pasture, not urban Rapid City. The stock show was called the Black Hills Winter Show and it was run by the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce’s agriculture committee. The show was held in the fairground’s Soule Building, the largest building on the grounds at the time.

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Dan Warren, current committee chair for the fairgrounds building and grounds committee, remembers going to the fairgrounds as a child for the stock show with its wooden grandstands and the Alfalfa Palace, and he says that it was nothing like it is today. Pictures of the old fairgrounds hang in the fair office, offering a glimpse of how far the grounds have come since the early 1960s.

we’re kind of strapped for funds, but the county has been incredibly supportive of the fairgrounds and gives us maintenance money every year to update things.”

“It’s completely changed, been upgraded and improved,” Warren says. “It’s really moved with the times and that’s hard, being a county entity,

Some may think to hold any sort of show in the middle of winter in South Dakota is crazy, but the planning committee did have a method to their madness.

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But holding an event in January has always come with its fair share of challenges. Poor road

conditions, below freezing temperatures and short days would make for a long stock show. One year, Petersen recalls when the show was almost canceled. The Soule Building had no heat in it and it was an unusually bitter winter.

“Someone got the idea of borrowing kerosene or diesel heathers from the air base and they brought those in. So yes, you got warm, but you were almost asphyxiated by the fumes from the heaters,” Petersen says. “We endured many of those kinds of hardships in order to have the show.”

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“It was a perfect time of year to show cattle,” says Lyndell Petersen, who has been active with the Central States Fair and the stock show since the beginning. “They picked that time of year because all the harvest was done, nobody started calving yet and nobody was planting yet, so it was a perfect time for everybody to get together and have a break.”

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The idea rolled around in the 1970s to build an event center, but it was in the late 1990s, while Petersen was chairman of the long range planning committee, that they focused on long term improvements, “instead of just helter skelter adding buildings here and there,” Petersen says. An event center was the first step.

As Petersen and the committee were campaigning to be allowed to build the event center, the National Western Stock Show in Denver was facing a similar situation: grow it or get rid of it.

“They decided to grow it and they added an equine center,” Petersen says. “It nearly doubled the number of events they held at the National Western. That was a prediction in my mind of what would happen here if we had a facility to do so.”

The James Kjerstad Event Center was finished in 2004 and since its completion, the stock show has grown by 33 percent and, according to Central States Fair general manager, Ron Jeffries, it is what helped put them on the map.

“We’re now one of the premier entities for hosting guests to Rapid City all year long,” Jeffries says.

“It also allowed us to go from operating seasonally to be year-round with full time staffing, which has tons of benefits.”

Since then, many other changes have been made around the grounds. A new stall barn, a remodeled grandstand, improvements and remodels in other older buildings, such as a new HVAC system in the Bridger Steel Building and new bathrooms.

“We were also able to put concrete in one of our quonset buildings,” John Kaiser, operations manager for central states fair says. “That may seem like a small thing, but it’s made a huge difference to us, not having to blow off the tables and chairs every time we get them out for an event.”

Even the event center has needed some updates.

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“When we’re just in there cleaning, or doing a set up I can keep the lights at 25 percent we don’t use too much energy and the funny thing is, you’d think that’d be kind of dark, but the LED lights at 15 percent put out the same amount of light as our old metal halide lights did at 100 percent,” he says.

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The fairgrounds are also in the planning phase of designing a new, multi-purpose arena that will connect to the James Kjerstad Event Center. With plans to be completed in December of 2018, the new building will open many doors for the Central States Fair and the Black Hills Stock Show.

“It will enhance our opportunity to attract large, national-type shows that are requiring more space or more stalling space, it will provide a smaller area for our local events when the big event center is already rented and some of these events we are hoping to host need a lot of covered stalling during the winter,” Jeffries says. “When we have these larger national events, there’s horses from the south coming up and if you can only stall them outdoors your ability to attract the short haired horses from the south is somewhat limited in South Dakota.”

never settle for what we have because we’re doing well,” Kaiser says. “We are continuing to grow and our events, especially the Black Hills Stock Show, are continuing to grow, so that’s what we’re going to keep doing.”

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“Despite our facilities being rented as much as they are, we never take our foot off the gas and we

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2018 BHSS® Limousin Show & Sale Friday, Feb. 2, 2018

Selling 41 Lots 34 bulls

(14 Yearlings, 13 Fall Yearlings, 7 Coming 2’s)

7 Females

(6 open, 1 bred)

2017 Limousin & Supreme Champion Bull - L7 Calvados 5035C Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth (918) 533-5587 Sale Day Contacts: Chisum Peterson, Breed Rep: 605-730-4214 Dean Summerbell, HLA: 612-963-3799 Andy Rest, NALF/LW: 406-670-5678

Show at 8 am. Sale at 1 pm.

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, SD Feb 1, 2018: SDLA Banquet/Benefit Auction, 6 pm Social, 7 pm Banquet Headquarters: Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 2111 N LaCrosse, Rapid City, SD 605-343-8550 (ask for Limousin Block) 3 Buck Cattle Co, Bryant, SD ...................................................605-881-4260 Boyer Family Limousin, Weldon, IA .........................................641-340-5963 Bruner Limousin, Winfred SD ................................................ 605-482-8202 DeRungs Limousin, Ramona, SD ........................................... 605-480-2442 JLX Limousin, Elk Point, SD ..................................................605-310-0791 Leih Limousin, New Virginia, IA ..............................................641-814-3338 CONSIGNORS: Leishman Bros Limousin, Blair, NE ..........................................402-651-7211 Ludens Family Limousin, Viborg, SD ......................................605-661-6470 Lura Limousin, Delavan, MN ..................................................605-695-3129 NOLZ Limousin, Mitchell, SD .................................................605-999-0919 Peterson¹s L7 Bar Limousin, Pukwana, SD ..............................605-730-0705 ROMN Limousin, Arlington, SD .............................................605-203-0733 Spring Creeks Cattle Co, Wauzeka, WI .....................................608-553-8070 Symens Brothers Limousin, Amherst SD ..................................605-448-2624 Torgerson Farms, Artesian, SD ................................................530-301-8688 Venner Limousin, Breda, IA .....................................................712-830-8381 Wulf Cattle, Morris, MN .........................................................320-288-6128

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Junkaholics bring repurposed items to Rodeo Zone SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER RODEO ZONE TRADE SHOW (ICE ARENA) $5 admission at the door

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habby-chic,” “retro,” “vintage,” are buzzwords

that have taken over the home decorating world in recent years. The process of taking old things-things that were previously destined for the dump-- and giving them new life is big business for some creative people.

Recycling things like antique furniture, farm equipment parts and the detritus that accumulates in the barn loft has become a trend.

This year, the Rodeo Zone at the Black Hills Stock Show will play host to a “junk show” during the first weekend. “We first saw their show at the rodeo in Minot,” said Kim Sutton, who coordinates the Rodeo Zone trade show. “It was very cool!

They had everything from an old screen door to chicken coop nesting boxes, clear up to completely refurbished furniture.”

“It started as a confession, we sat

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down and decided we had too much stuff, and our requirement was at least one horse trailer load of stuff was to be brought to town,” said the three women behind Granville Junkaholics--Wanda Bachmeier, Kolette Kramer and Melissa Kramer-- on a conference call. “It turned into more like three loads each. It was the birth of our spring sale.”

The purge/sale soon morphed into a spring and a fall sale, held in two rural North Dakota towns, but they quickly outgrew that, so their show moved to the Badlands Circuit finals in Minot, and they are now moving into new territories with the BHSS. The show has been dubbed the Dakota Junk Market. “We decided to call it the Dakota market, because that was the name of the territory before it was divided into states, and it seemed to fit as we are breathing new life into pieces from that era,” they said.

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The three women have shopped together for decades, they have hoarded, and purged, scavenged, laughed, cried, and eaten copious amounts of chocolate on their adventures together in their big red van.

“It is a joy to breathe new life into pieces, and keep them out of the dump for another twenty years or more. It is our therapy. The hope is, that some of the pieces we flip, or completely overhaul, will be around for another hundred years,” says Melissa. Her two cohorts agree.

The beauty of the genre of “junk” is you never know what you are going to see. Or who will fall in love with it.

So this year the BHSS will have a lot of the old favorites on the docket and there will also be the junk market to draw people’s attention. “We hope that BHSS is something that becomes an annual thing, that it just keeps getting better. But this is our first show outside of our home range. So we are just going to do what we can to have an amazing show and see where it goes from there!”

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What do the ladies want those who are planning to come to the BHSS Junk market to know? “Bring a tape measure,” says Wanda while the other two chuckle in the background. “Know how much space you have to work with, so then when you fall in love with something, you know if you can make it work or not.”

“Plan to spend the day, that way you can walk through different directions and see everything at different angles. We really do try to have something for everyone,” adds Kollette.

“It will be worth the trip,” says Melissa. “Everything we do together is an adventure, come join us on our adventure in Rapid City, and have some fun with us!

“We are bringing two 27-foot trucks, as well as what will fit in our personal vehicles, down to the show, we always try to really have something for everyone, for every taste and every budget.”

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n 1958, 12 percent of the population was involved in production agriculture. According to the Black Hills Stock Show’s website, it was that fact, paired with the desire to protect agricultural communities and lifestyles, that spurred planners of what is now the Black Hills Stock Show to gather in a laundromat and make a commitment to protect the western heritage in the state of South Dakota. A South Dakota event second in size only to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Black Hills Stock Show draws livestock exhibitors, rodeo contestants, performance horse enthusiasts and fans.

In the show’s first year, three breeds of cattle were exhibited, numbering a mere 140 head in an unheated barn.

From its beginnings featuring only Hereford, Angus, and Shorthorn, it attracted agricultural producers for a chance to exhibit, visit, and visit vendor booths. In 1961, the Shorthorn World Magazine predicted the show’s success given its locale in the heart of cattle country.

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As the cattle shows continued to thrive and add breeds, the committee added a rodeo in 1978, another draw for attendees. The Black Hills Stock Show is celebrating 60 years in 2018 and while the face of the agriculture industry looks different than it did the day organizers gathered in the laundromat, the event has become a showcase. This year ushers in additional days featuring the South Dakota Cutting Horse Association, a National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) show, and a related Bridle Spectacular. Cattle exhibitors will roll into Rapid City with 10 breeds of cattle, attendees can enjoy the Truck Defender 2-Day Horse Sale, as well as hundreds of vendors, exhibits, and demonstrations.

Amanda Kammerer, BHSS livestock coordinator, grew up exhibiting and consigning cattle at the Stock Show. Originally from Rapid City, Kammerer grew up on her family’s Angus operation. She gained an appreciation for the cattle industry growing up in cattle country and

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with her grandmother and parents. The family exhibited and sold Shorthorn cattle, one of the three original breeds. True to the roots of the show and sale, Maude recalls it attracting local and regional seed stock producers and buyers who were able to attend prior to the start of calving season at home on ranches. She also, quite vividly, recalls the constant cold temperatures of the original facility in South Dakota’s January.

Over the course of the growth of Continental cattle breeds in the United States, what later became known as the Black Hills Stock Show added Continental breeds, including the Gelbvieh cattle Maude’s operation show and sell. Together with her sister, Maude operates CJ & L Livestock and that seedstock operation, as well as Maude’s involvement on the BHSS Board of Directors, leads her to Rapid City each January. now serves the industry through her involvement with the show and sale.

Unlike many livestock shows, the BHSS is a consignment sale for the 10 breeds of cattle. Heifers and bulls are exhibited and then sold in one of the most well-known consignment sales in the region. Kammerer said most consignments come from breeders hoping to reach both new and existing customers and this year will include breeders from South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Breed representatives use the show results to determine sale order.

Though the facilities have changed, and the show and sale have grown, some traditions remain.

Lori Maude, of Hermosa, South Dakota, recalls attending the sale when it was still located in the Soule Building at the fairgrounds prior to moving to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. She remembers going to what was then called the Winter Show

One of the qualities of the BHSS that sets it apart from other shows is the amount of input consignors can offer to sale management. Consignors, through their breed representatives and meetings, are apprised of rule changes and are able to influence rule changes, advertising decisions, as well as proposed changes to the schedule.

“It really allows (consignors) to have input,” Maude said. “What are the things that could improve this event for you as a consignor? Also, as sellers, we try to talk to our buyers from year to year and ask them what would be better from their perspective.”

Consignors are even integral in the selection of the three auctioneers, the individuals who truly play a huge role in the success of the week for both seller and buyer. The 2018 BHSS auctioneers are GGGG. One change the original organizers may never have imagined is the addition of online buyers through DV Auctions. Buyers unable to be there in person are able to see

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the show and sale streamed live online and place their bids. Maude said this has expanded the reach of the sale, her customer base, and has allowed the sale to stay in step with industry trends.

Maude said having a breed champion bull or champion female displayed on Supreme Row is an excellent opportunity for producers to showcase their cattle to other producers as well as the public.

“It has broadened where the cattle are sold,” Maude said. “We still count heavily upon commercial cow calf producers in western South Dakota, eastern Wyoming, Nebraska, Montana, North Dakota. We still count on those folks coming and supporting us in person but the online auction has allowed us to sell quality seedstock to other parts of the country as well.”

Following the tie down roping at the Saturday night rodeo performance, all 10 breed champions of both heifers and bulls are led into the dark arena beneath a spotlight. In front of a full house, the Supreme Champion Heifer and Supreme Champion bull are crowned.

While the judging of the cattle shows takes place in the ring, the Supreme Drive takes place in front of the thousands of fans in the rodeo arena. Both grand and reserve champions are selected, and the grand champions are displayed on Supreme Row.

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“It’s such a cool atmosphere,” she said. “It’s great being able to really showcase your breed.”

Rodeo fans in attendance for the crowning moment are, she said, a mix of rural and urban people so parading the best of each of the ten breeds ties the original organizers’ goals back to that moment beneath the spotlight. Fans are able to see the best

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of each breed, learn about the seedstock cattle exhibited, and be a part of the original mission of protecting the western heritage of the state.

“It’s great to be able to showcase the breed and the breeders who brought excellent cattle,” she said.

To the end of protecting the state’s heritage, Maude said producers have become more aware of the changing dynamic of attendees and make an effort to be consumer focused and to help educate about the cattle industry and the role they play from their ranch. “(They’re) not just representing their breed but the beef industry with every conversation you have,” she said. “People have become much more aware. Each positive interaction is a positive for our beef business.”

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THEN & NOW

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vernight successes do not happen overnight.

In fact, they tend to take years of preparation, planning and very hard work. Take, for instance, the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo’s Truck Defender Two-Day Horse Sale.

The sale began 45 years ago. In the later 2000s, the sale was averaging a total of $300,000 for about 200 head of horses. Last year, the sale surpassed $1 million on 177 consigned horses and drew in 570 registered buyers.

“It’s sure come a long way from the first horse sale we ever held,” Lyndell Peterson says. “It was just a ragtag, very random bunch of horses, really.”

In 1973, the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce’s Black Hills Stock Show committee was looking to expand the stock show and asked the public for input on how they could get more people to attend. Peterson was among the group of young men who, knowing that horse sales always had full seats, went to the committee meetings “every chance we got.” Finally, the committee gave the go-ahead.

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“We had everything from saddle horses to broodmares and ponies. We had people crawling all over their horses, underneath them, standing on their backs, all sorts of things trying to show how gentle their horses were,” Peterson says. “The first sale, well the first and second sales really, were probably more like a circus than anything.”

One horse from those early sales, Peterson recalls well, though. A Leo-bred gelding who had won first place in his class at the Youth Day judging competition, he sold for around $800 to a man from Quinn, South Dakota and became a family horse, teaching many generations to ride.

“He was probably the best horse to come through the sale in those days,” Peterson says.

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The sales have been running since long before the James Kjerstad Event Center was built, first being held in what Dick Bray called the “orange building.”

“I can only describe it as the orange building, because that’s what it’s been known as for as long as I can remember,” he says.

Bray served on the Central States Fair board of directors and worked closely with the horse sale for many years. It wasn’t always the greatest idea, holding a stock show in South Dakota in January and Bray recalls using the big propane heaters that builders use to heat the building, but to no avail.

“They took some of the discomfort off, but was still extremely cold,” he says. “Thankfully, we moved into the Soule Building in later years and held the sale in there.”

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Those first sales averaged around 50 to 60 head of horses with every horse submitted being allowed in the sale. Today, the committee accepts between 160 and 170 head of horses, turning away nearly 125. That switch, according to Peterson, is in large part due to the reputation of integrity that the sale has developed.

“It didn’t used to be there,” he says. “The way horses are represented now and what they turn out to be when you get home is more consistent today than it has ever been, in huge part, thanks to our horse sale committee.”

Six years ago, the committee decided it was time to take the sale to the next level. A typical measure of success of a horse sale is often the final dollar amount, and the committee knew the dollars wouldn’t be available unless quality horses were.

Thus, the selection process was refined and videos

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became a requirement for horses to be considered.

As the sale slowly became more successful on the dollar side, they began getting more, and higher-quality horses.

“I can’t tell you enough the value that our horse sale committee has added to this sale,” says Ron Jeffries, Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo’s general manager. “Year after year they have worked to grow the sale and develop the reputation that makes this sale a fantastic one.”

But that doesn’t mean the selection process is an easy one, especially when the selection committee is looking at the big picture, not necessarily singling out individual horses as “not good enough.”

“They’re all good horses, but what we are selecting for is horses that complement each other.

Then we can put together a group of horses that

we know can get buyers in the stands and that we can get sold for a good dollar amount,” Dean Johnson, long-time horse sale committee member, says. “The sale has gotten so popular because of the quality of horses that are there and the value that we are getting out of those horses.”

Value that indeed speaks for itself. Six years ago, before the push for a higher quality sale, geldings were averaging $4,500 and mares were averaging $2,500. In 2017, geldings averaged $9,700 and mares averaged $8,500.

Just like the committee has changed its approach to putting on a horse sale, the industry has also changed its ideas on what makes a good and desirable horse since the sale began in 1973.

Bray sees a difference in the size of horses, saying that today’s horses are smaller and more

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The horses will be stalled in the Rodeo Zone so everyone will be able to get up close to the beautiful gentle giants to take photos and ask questions. They will be

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hitched up daily so everyone should be able to enjoy their show. The wagon will drive around, weather permitting, and will make appearances during the rodeos as well.

The six horse hitch is made up of black Percherons, with each one weighing about 2,000 pounds and standing 18 hands high. They will be pulling a replica of a historic freight wagon and will give everyone a taste of what life was like back in the freight wagon days. Black horses

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pulling a white wagon with lavender ribbons and accents present a very striking show. Each performance will be about three to five minutes long. The driver will guide the horses in figure eights, will dock the wagon by backing the wagon to the wall and swinging the horses all the way to the right and left, showing how a freight wagon was loaded and unloaded back in the freighting days on narrow streets.

Also, Jason Goodman, the driver will turn the horses in an ever-tighter circles until the rear wheels of the wagon remain in place, an maneuver called “spinning the top.” The team comes out of the last turn at a trot and their pace increases as the hitch and wagon race around the arena, highlighting the speed and athleticism of these powerful horses This hitch is sponsored by Young Living Essential Oils and was created in 2017 for marketing and promotion of their products; the hitch travels the nation performing at fairs and rodeos, travelling about 150-175 days a year.

It’s a much bigger process to get the show on the road, than just hooking up a trailer and heading out. Six people, two semis, eight horses and the wagon along with all

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the other accouterments necessary for each performance, travel together. Only six horses are hitched up but a couple of spares are brought along in case of illness. It also takes a great deal of time and work to ready the horses before and after each performance.

The horses are highly trained and kept in shape by work; for six horses to work as one they are driven regularly together to hone the skills of the driver and the team.

When they are home, the horses are stabled at Young Living’s Whispering Springs Lavender Farm in Mona, Utah. The 1,600 acre farm has a visitor center and heritage park which is open to the public year-round. The farm hosts several events throughout the year, including a PRCA rodeo and draft horse show the last weekend of September. Visitors are always welcome to enjoy a self-guided tour of the farm and horse barns. The farm is home to more horses than just the hitch; they have over 150 equines, more than a 100 of which are Percherons, the rest are other draft breeds, Quarter horses and ponies.

Owners and founders of Young Living Essential Oils, D. Gary and Mary Young, started the global company over two decades ago. Gary Young has always had an interest in horse power, both for farming and logging. In the late 1990s he started showing Percherons, so to have a promotional hitch of Percherons for the company is natural. The farm is developing a breeding program with hopes that one day soon all the horses on the road will be homeraised. Young Living horses also compete in draft horse hitch competitions around the country Jason Goodman drives the hitch and is also the hitch manager. He has been working with draft horses most of his life, and as a child he began driving teams to feed his family’s livestock. He has driven Percheron horses for audiences at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo six times, the Reno Rodeo, the San Antonio Stock Show, the Midwest Horse Fair, Bishop Mule Days, the Quarter Horse Congress, among other major fairs,

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rodeos and horse events across North America. Jason drove for the Preiefert Hitch and this will not be his first appearance at the Black Hills Stock Show. “I’m looking forward to coming back to Rapid City,” said Goodman.

“This hitch is new to the company and we are very excited for the future.”

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Goodman recently returned from the WNFR in Las Vegas, where he and his wife Rose were booking events for the hitch for the coming year. They have a Facebook page, Young Living Percherons Mona, Utah, where people can connect with them and find out where they will be performing.

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In 1926, the Edwin Sutton family began producing their own rodeos on the home ranch in Sully County.

Originally the rodeo was just a pleasant pastime when a group of people got together on a Sunday.

However, Edwin saw a possibility for profit and joined with George Fairbank to begin a touring rodeo.

The Depression shut down the productions and they did not begin again until the mid-40s.

James H. Sutton, Sr. took Sutton rodeo to the next stage in the 1950s when he entered into a partnership with Erv Korkow. As one of the first members of the RCA, Sutton/Korkow stock performed at the first National Finals Rodeo at Dallas, Texas in 1959. The Company won Bull of the Year with “Baldy” in 1961 and had Reserve Champion horses “Snake River” in 1962 and “Yellow Jacket” in 1964. James was the first Stock Contractor to be inducted in the PRCA Hall of Champions in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1982.

In 1968, James Sutton, Jr. became a partner with his dad forming Sutton Rodeo Company and the tradition continued. Sutton Rodeo had three PRCA Horse of the Year awards, “Deep Water” in 1979 and “Big Bud” in 1985 and “Chuckulator” in 2012, Top Saddle Bronc of the World and WNFR. Sutton Rodeo stock has been selected

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nd to perform at 54 of the 56 National Finals Rodeos.

Jim, along with wife Julie, took the company to the next level with a focus on production and innovation.

Jim began the Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo in 1978, a rodeo nominated fifteen times for PRCA “Indoor Rodeo of the Year” winning this award in 2002 and 2003.

Jim originated the Wrangler Bullfights and the Bailey Bail-Off. He is famous for his pageantry and colorful rodeo openings, including the openings at the NFR in 1995-96. Jim has been nominated four times as “Stock Contractor of the Year”.

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James Sutton Sr. Memorial Bronze The top South Dakota saddle bronc rider in the PRCA rodeo takes home the James Sutton Sr. Memorial Bronze, a sculpture made by Spearfish artist, Tony Chytka. The award can only be won one time and to win you must have either been born or live in the state of SD. The 14-inch sculpture is a study of a larger piece commissioned by James Sutton, Jr. The sculpture and the award were developed to honor James Sutton Sr. who died in January, 1991, and the many outstanding saddle bronc riders South Dakota has and continues to produce.

The larger piece, a half life-sized bronze statue, was unveiled at the 1992 Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo. The sculpture depicts longtime friend of James Sutton and former world champion saddle bronc rider, John McBeth, riding “Half Velvet,” a horse that was an NFR competitor numerous times.

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The horse bucked under several names: Indian Sign, Coors Lite, Half Velvet and then One-Eyed Skoal. He was considered a real money horse because he always bucked the way cowboys like ’em.

The first three recipients were three brothers from Ree Heights, Robert, Dan and Billy Etbauer, who received the award for their performance in 1992 and for their overall contributions to the sport of rodeo.

Other past recipients include: 2002 Jesse Bail 2003 Jeffrey Willert 2005 Jake Costello 2007 JJ Elshere 2009 Ty Kennedy 2012 Cole Elshere 2012 Jeremy Meeks

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Jim’s son, Steve, is co-owner of Sutton Rodeo and NFR pickup man in three decades (1978, 1981, 1986, 1993 & 1995). As the fourth generation of Sutton Rodeo Company, Steve joined the PRCA in 1976, and became a Stock Contractor in 1982. He takes great pride in the history of Sutton Rodeo, striving to breed top quality bucking stock and produce top notch rodeos. Steve particularly enjoys producing college, high school and 4-H rodeos. In 2010 Steve was inducted into the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center as “Present Cowboy Great”. Wife Kim assists the rodeo company in the areas of timing, publicity and marketing, and has timed the NFR five times.

the past three years. Son, Brice works with the livestock and rodeo production, joining the PRCA ranks in 2010. All have pursued college degrees in Animal Science and/or Business and use these degrees to continue the tradition of raising 90% of their breeding stock. Grandchildren Shaden James & Shally Rayne, (Amy & Steven) and Ruby Belle (Brice & Alyssa), start the sixth generation of Sutton Rodeo!

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Steve and Kim’s children, the fifth generation of Sutton Rodeo, while reaping the benefit of over 80 years of experience are hard at work, looking at ways to continue the legacy and add their own improvements to the company. Daughter, Amy,is an NFR timer and is the office manager for Sutton Rodeos Inc., her husband Steven Muller works with the livestock and rodeo production. Son, Brent, started his career as a pickup man in 2004, became a PRCA contestant in 2007, and has been the assistant NFR chute boss

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Wayne Brooks ANNOUNCER As a PRCA announcer, Wayne Brooks brings a fresh enthusiasm to the sport enjoyed by thousands across the nation. Like many announcers, his rodeo career began in the arena as a contestant. While competing in the rough stock events, he gained an insight into the sport, which he presents to the audience to make them truly a part of each performance.

His broadcasting background has proven invaluable in rodeo promotion and sponsor recognition. Combining these experiences, Wayne creates an announcing style that is both informative and entertaining. Whether it’s wild and western or polished and professional, it’s excitement at its best!

A PRCA member since 1994, Wayne had the honor of being chosen as the 2005, 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2016 PRCA Announcer of the Year, with seven additional nominations in this category. Wayne was selected as one of the announcers at the Wrangler National Finals in 2005, 2013, 2014 and 2015 after making his NFSR debut in 2000 with the legendary Clem McSpadden. He has announced the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello, Idaho, three times and the Pace Picante ProRodeo ChuteOut five times. Wayne has been the voice at the Canadian Finals Rodeo for the past eight years, as well as the

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Indian Nationals Finals five times.

His resume also includes finals in the Mountain States, Turquoise, Columbia River, and Wilderness Circuits. He announces other such respected rodeos as the Calgary Stampede, Reno Rodeo, Pendleton Roundup, California Rodeo Salinas, Rodeo Austin, Red Bluff Roundup, Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo, and the Clovis Rodeo.

Though he was born in Prescott, Arizona, he was reared on the ranchlands of Wyoming and Colorado.

He believes it was this raising that instilled in him the importance of preserving the heritage of the West.

He continues to give credence to the mystique of being Western at each performance he announces. He says, “Being involved in rodeo has provided me the opportunity to do what I enjoy. It’s the people that make a difference-and rodeo has the best.”

When he’s not announcing rodeos, Wayne serves as a commercial voice talent. He and his wife, Melanie, have two daughters, Taylor and Sheridan, and a son, Ace. Although they travel across the United States and Canada, they make their home in Lampasas, Texas.

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Will Rasmussen ANNOUNCER Will Rasmussen announces some of the biggest and best professional rodeos in the United States. He has been chosen to announce the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo four times, the Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo 19 times and announced the first ever Wrangler Champions Challenge in Redding, California. He was chosen to host the Cowboy Corral show at the Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo by Las Vegas Events. A smooth, easy-listening voice, solid knowledge of rodeo and a style that is both entertaining and informative are the mix of elements that make him one of the PRCA’s most popular rodeo announcers.

The Choteau, Montana native’s love of rodeo stems from his experience as the oldest child of the “Rodeoing Rasmussens,” a family in which just about everyone was involved in the sport of rodeo and recently inducted into Montana’s

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Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. His mother was a timer and his father an announcer. One brother is a competitor, while his youngest brother, Flint, is an eight time PRCA Clown of the Year.

Rasmussen says the thrill of announcing rodeos never gets old. “It’s a great reward to have thousands of people to respond positively to something that’s happened and to know you helped that along,” Rasmussen says.

Rasmussen’s trademark is his enthusiasm for the sport and his ability to involve the entire audience in each of the rodeo events.

His commentary is down-toearth, sprinkled with rodeo facts and trivia that make the show understandable and enjoyable for veteran fans and first-time enthusiasts. “My job is to educate the folks that want to learn about the sport and to inform the folks that are already educated….and to entertain everyone!”

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Justin Rumford BARRELMAN Justin Rumford is not your average rodeo clown... he brings his own brand of comedy to the rodeo arena with nods to his favorite comedic actors, such as Kevin James and the legendary Chris Farley.

Rumford was raised in the family rodeo stock contracting business that was started by his Grandpa Floyd in Abbyville, Kansas. After his college days of bull fighting, riding saddle broncs and steer wrestling came to an end due to a knee injury, he decided to try his hand at being a rodeo clown.

It turns out that providing his style of comedy for rodeo fans, while putting his years of bullfighting to use as a barrelman was just the change he was looking for! He has since been named the Coors Man in the Can for the second time (2015, 2013) and the PRCA Clown of the Year 2012-14, 2016 and is nominated for

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2017! He also was named the 2014 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Barrelman. Rumford says his goal is to make people laugh and enjoy their two and a half hours away from the stresses of everyday life. His motto is, “If you’ve had a good time, then I’ve done my job!”

Justin and his wife, Ashley make their home in Ponca City, Oklahoma. In September of 2013, they became parents to a set of triplets! They have two daughters, Livi and Lola, and a son, Bandy. Now Justin and Ashley travel the country together with their children in their toy hauler trailer.

They love touring the rodeo towns they visit and meeting new friends! So sit back, get ready to laugh...and enjoy the Rumpshaker!

Keith Isley BARRELMAN When Keith Isley steps into the arena as the barrel man at Rodeo Rapid City, he will have an extra spring in his step.

The ever-energetic entertainer has been widely recognized as one of the greatest entertainers in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

He joined the PRCA in 1995 and had just five rodeos booked.

His status in the association grew in 1999 when he received the Specialty Act of the Year award and that became the highlight of his career. He has been nominated and won more awards, but it is going to be hard to top what happened to him in December of 2009, 2010 and 2011. The PRCA took time to honor the sport’s top personnel and rodeo committees at their annual awards banquet.

Isley has left the banquet all three years as the most decorated winner of the night with three buckles – his fifth consecutive Clown of the Year, third Coors Man in the Can and fourth Comedy Act of the Year, 2011 being the third time he won these three awards the same year.

Keith is currently a six-time Clown of the Year, six-time Comedy Act of the Year, five-time Specialty Act of the Year and five-time Coors Man in the Can.

entertainer he has embraced the challenge and developed routines that leave audiences wanting more.

“I was really shy and the audiences were intimidating,” he said. “I finally got comfortable with face paint, and baggy pants put a shield between me and the audience. I started telling jokes and when the audience reacted, I enjoyed that.”

His career in the rodeo arena started as a competitor. He competed in bareback riding and bull riding as a teenager in junior rodeos. A couple years later bullfighting caught his eye. At that time, bullfighters were expected to do comedy as well.

Isley found his niche and now entertains rodeo crowds across the country as the barrel man and with his specialty acts. His ability to train animals is well known. He has learned to work the crowd and spends every second in the rodeo arena doing his best to make sure that every audience member has a good time.

The native of North Carolina is quick to give credit to the rodeo committees that hire him, and while he may not be a natural born

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“After being in this business for over 33 years, I still get nervous,” he said. “Then when you see the people react to the things you do, it’s very rewarding.”

He will be gauging the reactions of the fans at Rodeo Rapid City and doing his best to show them why he is one of the most decorated entertainers in the PRCA.

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Cooper Waln BULLFIGHTER Cooper Waln was born and raised on the family ranch on the Rosebud Sioux reservation in South Dakota. He started fighting bulls at the age of 14 for the family rodeo business and joined the PRCA in 2012.

His accomplishments include fivetime Indian National Finals; five-time Badlands Circuit Finals; 2010 Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo Free Style Champion; 2011 North Texas State Fair Cowboy Protection Champion & MVP.

Josh Rivinius BULLFIGHTER Josh Rivinius from Elgin, North Dakota began his rodeo career at an early age, from riding calves and steers, to steer wrestling and bareback riding through high school.

He soon found fighting bulls was his specialty. In 1997 he attended Sankey Rodeo School where he developed his skills. He provides one major job and that is cowboy protection. Rivinius says every time cowboys and bullfighters leave the arena unharmed is a victory. Some of his achievements are; 13-time Badlands Circuit Finals Bullfighter; Rodeo Rapid City; National Western Stock Show; two-time Tour Finale; Ram National Circuit Finals; College National Finals.

When not running around bulls, Rivinius spends his time at home managing a commercial cow operation.

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n 1980, Dr. J Pat Evans and Don Andrews developed the concept of a mobile sports medicine system that would provide medical support services to professional rodeo athletes at arenas where they competed across the country. This innovative new sports medicine system linked a network of selected emergency physicians, orthopedists, trauma specialists, athletic trainers, physical therapists and massage therapists, as well as hospitals and clinics, around the nation to provide comprehensive medical coverage to the professional rodeo contestant.

Recognizing the value of such a program and wanting to return the support of the cowboys who wore Justin products, in 1981 the Justin Boot Company became the only sponsor the program has known in its years of service.

From its modest beginnings at some 10 Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioned rodeos and just 775 contestants treated that first year, the Justin Sportsmedicine Team® currently provides service to over 125 PRCA rodeos annually while treating some 6,000 cases. Services are provided at a permanent facility in Mesquite, Texas, out of stocked medical kits for indoor arenas, as well as from three fully-equipped mobile centers which service outdoor events. The Justin Sportsmedicine Team® also provides medical services at some ten PRCA Xtreme Bulls KiMBall events annually.

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Upon the retirement of the program’s founders in 2010, The Justin Sportsmedicine Team® came under the leadership of new Executive Director, Mike Rich, and Medical Director, Dr. Tandy Freeman. Among the most recent additions to the program include three brand new mobile medicine centers, four laptop computers, and injury-tracking computer software to better service the needs of the traveling rodeo competitor.

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Houston Creek Ranch, borders government land and consisting of 464 acres deeded located just 12 miles west of Sundance, Wyoming.

Elk hunter’s paradise. This bull was taken on October 25, 2017. The Inyan Kara area is known as the beauty spot of Northeast Wyoming. Only $1,375,000.00. Call Pat Donahue

LIVE WATER & 300 +/- acres joining highway 85 only four miles NE of Four Corners, Wyo. Soldier Creek runs thru the entire property. Trout ponds, elk deer and turkey hunting at its best. Two cabins, commercial opportunities, snowmobiling, campsites and unmatched beauty. Priced to sell at $1,125,000.00.

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111.71 acres of hay land and pasture bordering highway 116 just 14 miles SW of Sundance, Wy. Across the highway from Inyan Kara Mountain.

Underground electricity, great access and priced at only $229,000.00

Miller Creek Place. Only five and one-half miles NW of Sundance, Wy. 325 acres. Unbelievable views, great roads for access to all parts of the ranch. Presently surveyed into 40 acre tracts with access to each tract.

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160.29 acres located southwest of Sundance, Wyo. Views of the entire northeastern Wyoming. Only two miles NW of Highway 116. Wooded with electricity to the property.

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Picturesque Southern Hills Custer County Ranch. 540 acres located on Highway 89. This property has a water well, electricity, red canyon walls, privacy, great hunting and 360 degree views of the entire southern Black Hills. This property is ready to be sold at a reasonable price.

Call Pat Donahue at the office or cell: 605-390-0104.

We have these and many other listings throughout Wyoming and South Dakota. We have several ranch buyers for big and small properties. If you are thinking of selling make sure you contact Western Properties, 304 Cleveland St., Sundance, Wyoming or call 888-283-1901 or 605-390-0104.

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RODEO ZONE VENDORS

Alphabetical vendor list

Rodeo Zone............................................................Black Hills Life Flight

Room 102...................................................................Ranch Diva/Scensy

Rodeo Zone........................................................ Black Hills Trailer Sales

South Lobby............................................................. Rancher Tack Shack

Rodeo Zone................................................................Blakes Trailer Sales

Rodeo Zone........................................... Ranchers Livestock Equipment

Rodeo Zone........................................................Branding Stove Candles

Rodeo Zone ..............................................................................Rank Rags

Rodeo Zone............................................................................ Brute Ropes

South Concourse............................................................................... RDO

Rodeo Zone...................................................................Butler Machinery

Outside.............................................................................Rodeo Rigs LLC

South Concourse..........................................................Butler Machinery

South Lobby..................................................................Rodeo Treasurers

South Concourse.........................................................Carl’s Trailer Sales

Rodeo Zone ...................................................................................Rostech

Rodeo Zone............................................................................ Casey Tibbs

Southeast Concourse.................................... SD Beef Industry Council

Rodeo Zone.................................................................. CBH Cooperative

South Concourse..................................................................... SD Lottery

Rodeo Zone.................................................................... Cutting Edge Ag

Rodeo Zone............................................. SDSU Rodeo & Steer for State

Rodeo Zone............................................................... Dakota West Books

Rodeo Zone................................................................Silver Sage Designs

Rodeo Zone......................................................................................Dodge

Rodeo Zone ..................................................................................Surwrap

Rodeo Zone....................................................... Energy Panel Structures

Rodeo Zone..........................................................................Sutton Rodeo

Rodeo Zone................................................................. FMG Feed & Seed

South Lobby.........................................................................Sutton Rodeo

Rodeo Zone..........................................................................Gumbo Lilies

Southeast Concourse..................................................... Sweet Pro Feeds

Rodeo Zone........................................................................................Hefty

Southeast Concourse............................................................Time Rental

Rodeo Zone.............................................. HiQual Livestock Equipment

Rodeo Zone....................................................................Titan Machinery

Rodeo Zone....................................................................... Jack’s Campers

Rodeo Zone..................................................................Top Shelf Western

Rodeo Zone......................................................................... Kiddie Korral

Rodeo Zone........................................................................Tripple R Tack

Rodeo Zone ......................................................... Lazy S Kustom Design

Room 102.......................................................................Turquoise Ranch

Rodeo Zone....................................................... Lonnie Jefferies Designs

Rodeo Zone............................................................................ Verde Vines

Rodeo Zone............................................................................ M & E Sales

Southeast Concourse......................... Western SD Community Action

South Lobby.............................................................................. Nite Shine

Rodeo Zone....................................................................Wind River Tack

Room 102.....................................................................................Pink 629

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E 16............................................................3D EQUIPMENT SERVICES

A/P 4.................................................................... BRISTOL’S HEARING

B 27............................................................................. 3W ENTERPRISES

THEATER LOBBY.............................................BRUCE SPEIDEL ART

B 86.......................................................................... A & A ENGRAVING

B 51-53............................................................. BUCKAROO BUSINESS

OUT 10-11W..............................................AAA SHEDS & SHANTIES

A 131/133/OUT18&19E.................................................. BZ WELDING

A 110................................................................................... ABS GLOBAL

B 77.............................................................................................CABELA’S

B 43/44.......................................................AFFORDABLE EXTERIORS

A 98-100................................................CAMMACK RANCH SUPPLY

C 31......................................................................AJ’S SWEET EXPRESS

A 171...................................................... CATTLE BUSINESS WEEKLY

H 29-32....................................................................................ALL OF US

THEATER LOBBY ............................................. CHRISTIE SANDVIK

A/P 5................................ ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER

E 13....................................................................................... CINCH R UP

A 164/OUT10/19&20E....................................... ANDERSON GROUP

E 39 ................................................................................. CITY OF WALL

F 6/7............................................................................ANDY’S JEWELRY

A 142..................... CLARK & ASSOCIATES LAND BROKERS, LLC.

B 36/37............................................................................................. AQHA

C 9..................................................................................CLEAR CHOICE

A 105...............................................ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALTIES

C 10............................................................CLEARY BUILDING CORP.

C 29/30...........................ARENA WEST TRAILERS-SADDLE TACK

E 43.......................................................................................CLICK HEAT

F 3...............................................................................BARBER DESIGNS

B 74.............................................................................. COLLINS SIDING

F 25/26.............................................................. BEAR LODGE STUDIO

A 180/181&188/189..............................COMMON SENSE MFG, INC

B 85........................................... BH HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

B 76 & 89...........................COMPLETE FAMILY-MED ORTHOTICS

A 182..................................................................... BIEBER RED ANGUS

H 44/45..................................................................... COVEY OF QUAIL

OUT 17E/?............................................BIERSCHBACH EQUIPMENT

A 119/OUT5/15E....................................................... COW COUNTRY

C 18............................................... BIGGERGUN SPORTING GOODS

C 34 .....................................COWBOS (PENNY NEWMAN GRAIN)

H 16.................................................................................BILLIE’S SOAPS

B 3......................................................... COWBOY COMPANY SONGS

A 122......................................................................................... BIOZYME

H 42......................................................................... COWBOYS TOUCH

A/P 7........................................................ BLACK HILLS LIFE FLIGHT

F 21/22........................................................................ COWGIRL STYLE

F 24....................................................................... BLACK HILLS PARKS

C 12/13............................................................. COWGIRLS ATTITUDE

THEATER LOBBY................................................. BLACK HILLS PICS

A/P 8........................................................CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL

A 132...................................................BLACK HILLS POWERSPORTS

A/P 10............................................................... CREAM OF COUNTRY

A 159/160/OUT 1/2 & 11/12E/EC 1......... BLAKES TRAILER SALES

E 32/41..................................................................CRISSCROSS CHAOS

E 40 ............................................................................. BRANDED ENVY

THEATER LOBBY .........................CRISTEN JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

A 153/154.....................................................................BRIDGER STEEL

E 9.....................................................CROSS FIVE CATTLE COOLERS

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C 35..................................................................... CUSTER STATE PARK

E 5/6/OUTW/22W............................. FOUR ACES CONTRACTING

EC 3...........................................................CUSTOM EQUINE DESIGN

F 19......................................................FREEDOM WILD OUTDOORS

E 38............................................................................ CUTCO CUTLERY

LOWER RUSHMORE.......................... FREEMAN LIVESTOCK LLC

E 44................................................................ DADAS WESTERN BABY

A 146 ..............................................................................FURST-McNESS

B 29/30..........................................................DAKOTA LOG ACCENTS

B 1/2..........................................................................G BAR G SADDLES

B 34/35................................................................ DAKOTA SKY STONE

B 28.................................................................GALLOWAY BIT & SPUR

H 18-20.................................................... DALLY O WESTERN WEAR

A 143............................................................... GENEX COOPERATIVE

E 11/12...................................................................DALLY UP DESIGNS

B 87....................................................GENPRO ENERGY SOLUTIONS

F 23............................................................ DARLENE BERGERS GIFTS

B 38/39.............................................................. GENTLY LOVED FURS

THEATER LOBBY ....................... DAVID DORSEY WESTERN ART

F 4/5.................................................GIDDY UP AND GO BOUTIQUE

E 1 ........................................................................... DAZZLE FOR DAYS

A 163/OUT8-11W/5-8W.GLOBAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC

E 14...................................................DEB’S DOWNHOME DELIGHTS

G 1-3/18-22/EC 3......................................................................GO SPUR

EC.............................................DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS

F 29................................................................ GRAMMA’S DELICACIES

A/P 1/2 17/18........................................................DESIGNS BY SUSAN

B 25/26............................GRIMM’S PUMP & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY

EC 6..........................................................................DIAMOND LIVERY

E 45..................................................................... HAYDEN OUTDOORS

A 187............................................................ DOCTOR SCRATCH LLC.

F 14...................................................................HEARTLAND MARKET

F 1............................................................ DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

A 108............................................................. HERSRUD’S OF STURGIS

H 4.................................................................... DRAGONFLY DESIGNS

C 32.......................................................... HEWITT LAND COMPANY

OUT 18-19W.....................................................DURALITE TRAILERS

B 45................................................................ HIGH PLAINS JOURNAL

C 25...............................................................................EDWARD JONES

B 63-66.............................................. HILLS WESTERN OUTFITTERS

F 15..........................................EMU LADY / DERLENE’S CERAMICS

EC 2/7...................................................... HITCH & BUGGY TRAILER

B 19/20....................................EXCLUSIVE HOME PRODUCTS LLC.

C 21/22................................................................................................HMF

H 13........................................................EXIT REALTY BENCHMARK

C 11................................................. HOMES BY SHADRACH HOWIE

A 123/141.................................................... FARM CREDIT SERVICES

LOWER RUSHMORE............................................. HUBBARD FEEDS

C 28...............................................FARMERS NATIONAL COMPANY

E 27....................................................................HUERTA KNIFE SALES

E 42............................................. FISCHER ROUNDS & ASSOCIATES

A 157/158/EC 9............................................HUTCHISON WESTERN

B 54.................................................................... FLAGPOLE COUNTRY

F 12/13................................................. INFINITY MASSAGE CHAIRS

C 2-4................................................FLORAS JEWELRY & GIFTS LLC.

A 137......................................................................... INSURANCE PLUS

A 111/112 & 0UT14E................................................... FOR-MOST INC

H 33..........................................................................................INTHINGS

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A 101/102/OUT 4E/16W/EC 8/9W...............JENNER EQUIPMENT

F 16............................................MARTY JACKLEY FOR GOVERNOR

C 5/6..................................................................JEWELS OF THE WEST

B 15...................................................................... MAYNARD BUCKLES

B 31.................................................... JORGENSEN LOG HOMES, INC

EC 15.................................................................................. MCKIE FORD

F 10........................................................................JOYZ JAZZ JEWELRY

A 129.......................................................MICHELLE WEBER STUDIO

B 4-6..............................................................KATHLEENS BOUTIQUE

E 25/26.......................................MIDWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT

THEATER LOBBY................................................. KATHY SIGLE ART

B 78..................................................MIDWEST OUTDOOR RESORTS

G 36................................................................................KAYE’S KRAFTS

B 62................................................................................... MODA-STONE

A 97.................................................................................... KBHB RADIO

A 109...................................................... MOLY MFG INC / SILENCER

G 34...........................................................KC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

B 83/84...................................................... MORTON BUILDINGS INC

G 35..................................................................KEFFELER KREATIONS

THEATER LOBBY..........................MUD PUDDLE MOON STUDIO

H 36............................................................... KNIGHT SECURITY INC

C 1.............................................................................. MUSTANG SEEDS

H 14/15.......................................................... L & E GARDEN SWINGS

E 24................................................................... NECTAR OF THE VINE

A/P 12............................................................ LEATHER-N-FEATHERS

A 179........................................ NEOGEN-GENESEEK OPERATIONS

A/P 15/16 & 1/2 OF 17...................................... LEMARS TOY STORE

A 177 & 1/2 OF 176........................NEW DIRECTION EQUIPMENT

H 7.........................................................................LEMMEL’S LEATHER

A 107............................................. NIK’S CONSTRUCTION SERVICE

A 93..............................................LESTER BUILDING SYSTEMS LLC.

G 25...................................................... NORTHERN LIGHTS SAFETY

C 8.....................................................................LIECHTY HOMES, INC

E 4...............................................................................................NORWEX

E 33-35.........................................................LIL BIT OF EVERYTHING

H 37-40.................................................................. OAK REFELCTIONS

E 10............................LILLA ROSE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

G 4................................................................. OLDE WESTPORT SPICE

A/P 6......................................... LINDA KAY’S CARAMEL KITCHEN

A 185............................................................................................ ORIGEN

THEATER LOBBY ....................................LINDA MEYER POTTERY

THEATER LOBBY............................................... OUT OF NOWHERE

A/P 14/23...............................................LINDSKOV FUR & LEATHER

B 55......................................................... OUTBACK SURVIVAL GEAR

A 155/156/OUT6/7&16E............. LINN POST&PIPE, CREIGHTON

A/P 9............................................................. OWL CREEK ORGANICS

EC ......................................................LIP SYNC BY AMANDA FRINK

B 23......................................................................................... PEERBUILT

F 36............................................................................LITTLE LUXURIES

C 24..............................................................PELLET TECHNOLOGIES

A 115/116......LITTLE SHELL ENTERPRISES (CATTLE SYSTEMS)

A 130.............................................................. PERFORMANCE HORSE

A 186.................................................................... LONG VIEW RANCH

EC (3 Days)..............................PLAINS AREA CORRIENTE ASSOC.

F 8....................................................... LOVE COSMETICS & HEALTH

G 16/17......................... PONDEROSA SCREEN PRINTING & EMB.

THEATER LOBBY..................................... MARION TOILLION ART

A 175 & 1/2 OF 176.....................................................POWDER RIVER

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A 106.........................................................PRAIRIE INDUSTRIES LLC.

E 31.................................................. RUSHMORE MTN. TAFFY SHOP

A 120................................. PRITCHETT TWINE & NETWRAP, LLC.

G 23/24.................................................. RUSTIC WOOD CREATIONS

A 183.................................................PRO EARTH ANIMAL HEALTH

A 134/135............................................................ S3 DELTA HARROWS

B 88..................... PRODUCERS LIVESTOCK MARKETING ASSOC

C 19/20..........................................................................SCHAEFFER OIL

H 10-12................................................................................. PURSEMAN

EC 13............................................................. SCOOTEM N SHOOTEM

A 113............................................... R & S BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

B 73................................................................................ SD CHIC BEADS

H 22/23......................................................R CLAUSEN ENTERPRISES

C 36..............................................SD ELK BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

F 2....................................................................... RAMBLIN TIN GYPSY

B 17/18......................................................................SD FARM BUREAU

A 161/162................................................. RANCH HORSE SHOE ART

A 190....................................................................SD FARMERS UNION

A 165-167/EC14.................................................. RAPID CHEVROLET

A 117/118...................SD STOCKGROWERS ASSOC./R-CALF USA

B 40................................................................................... RAPID DIESEL

F 18....................................................... SD TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION

B 8-14/EC 4.......................... RAYS WESTERN WEAR & SADDLERY

C 27.............................................................................SD WEED & PEST

C 26...............................................................REAL TIME PAIN RELIEF

C 7................................SDSU COLLEGE OF AG/SDSU EXTENSION

A 138.................................................... REAVES BUILDING SYSTEMS

E 2/3...................................................................... SEIDEL’S SADDLERY

F 33................... REGIONAL HEALTH COMMUNITY RELATIONS

A 172................................................... SELECT SIRES MID AMERICA

F 34/35.................................... REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

A 147-149.........................................................SEYMOUR COW CARE

C 23................................................................................. RENAPUR USA

A/P 3 & STALLION ROW........................................................................ ........................................SGT. COLTON LEVI DERR FOUNDATION

A 150............................................................ RITCHEY LIVESTOCK ID B 21/22/67-72/79-82........................................ RM TACK & APPAREL H 28.......................................................ROADHOUSE ADVENTURES H 6............................................................ROADIE THE RANCH DOG C 17/17A........................................................... ROB’S SHOP SUPPLIES F 11...........................................................................ROCKIN K RANCH EC 5/7A.............................................................................. RODEO RIGS H 26/27.................................................ROGER WAGONER DESIGNS F 9................................................................ ROSTECH ELECTRONICS A/P 24.............................................................................. RUBY RIBBON A 144/145.............................................................................. RUNNINGS

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A/P 1/2........................................... SWEETWRAPS WESTERN GIFTS

A/P 13....................................................... VALENTUS & MULTIPURE

H 34......................................TACCHINO HATS & WESTERN WEAR

A 121/OUT8/9E.......................................................VERN’S MFG, INC

A 124/125/139/140/EC 10/OUT-W/OUT-ECW/12-16W....TARTER FARM & RANCH

A 114/114A....................................................................... VITALIX INC.

G 5-15/26-33.............................................................................. TESKEYS F 27/28............................................................................ THE COW LOT

A 95/96............................................................WARNE CHEMICAL CO B 24.....................................................................WATKINS PRODUCTS

F 31/32............................................................THE HAUGHTY HORSE

A90-92/A168/B16/B32&33/B41&42/B56/E36&37/F30/ H1-3/24&25................................................. WEBSTER ENTERPRISES

B 75................................................................................ TODAYS HORSE

A 136........................................................... WESTERN AG REPORTER

EC South........TOP PERFORMANCE EQUINE SPORTS THERAPY

F 20...........................................WESTERN APPLICATING SERVICES

B 57/58...........................................................TOUCHSTONE ENERGY

H 35...................................................WESTERN DAKOTA INSURERS

H 21..................................................TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS, LLC.

C 14-16.......................................WESTERN HORSE COMPANY, LTD

H 5........................................................TRALMER ENTERPRISES LLC

E 7/8...............................................WHITE OWL CREEK BOUTIQUE

EC 11.............................................................................. TRIPLE R TACK

A 184.....................................................................WIENK CHAROLAIS

A 173/174.......................................... TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS

E 21-23/28/29.......................................................WILD RAGS BY LOIS

H 41.........................................................TUNING ELEMENT BY GAY

H 17........................................... WILDCAT GOLD & SILVERSMITHS

THEATER LOBBY....................................TURNING LEAF DESIGNS

A 126............................... WORKING HORSE MAGAZINE / MORSE

E 15........................................................................ TWO LIPPY CHICKS

E 30.............................................................WRIGHT VISION CENTER

H 43....................................................UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

A 151/152/OUT3&13E/6&7W/1&2W.WW LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS

C 33...........................................................UNIVERSAL SEMEN SALES A 94..................................................... USDA NATURAL RESOURCES

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Amerada Divide Ranch

Rusty Hill Retreat

Casper, WY

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Newcastle, WY

2D Farm

Butte County, SD

NEW LISTING

Hard-grass ranch with 17,147± acres, including 15,540± deeded acres, and a 1,607± acre BLM Permit. Trophy mule deer in the 190+ class range, also excellent antelope habitat. Numerous water sources including 14 wells, several reservoirs, windmills & springs throughout the property. Two sets of corrals and a certified livestock scale. $7,700,000.

Bear Lodge Ranch

Deluxe horse accommodations and a custom home on 82 acres in the western Black Hills. The one level home has an open design with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gas fireplace, jetted tub, and covered patio. Horse barn with box stalls, tack room, wash stall, hay storage and attached guest apartment. Llama shed & horse shelter. $725,000.

Behl Ranch

Sundance, WY

Custer Co, SD

An iconic Black Hills ranch with 880 acres in a scenic and remote setting on the west side of the Bear Lodge Mountains. A high country ranch with landowner elk tags and an incredible mountain landscape including excellent wildlife habitat and panoramic views. The ranch is a well-known landmark which has been in the same family for many years. $2,288,000.

Oak Creek Retreat

402 acres with timbered ridges and open pastures. The ranch is situated in the valley east of Elk Mountain. The headquarters includes a three bedroom double wide home with recent updates, a detached two car garage, RV hookup, corrals, two open front sheds, and a deep water well. Convenient location close to Black Hills recreation. $585,000.

Warner Ranch

Aladdin, WY

Newcastle, WY

Impressive 186 acres with a one of a kind home that combines maximum efficiency with detailed elegance. Many custom features including a deluxe kitchen, custom cabinetry, private den, spacious master suite, spa tub, gas fireplace, hard-wood floors, French doors & much more. Bunkhouse, horse barn & 40’ x 120’ shop. An outstanding find with live water. $1,387,000.

Working ranch between Newcastle and Wright. 1,600 acres in hard-grass country, with some tillable land utilized for improved pasture. Cross fenced into four main pastures. Good water resources with a well and pipeline to several tanks, plus a solar well. Mobile home hook-up, corrals, 2 sheds, & windbreaks. Located in a first-rate antelope area. $960,000.

Irrigated farmland in western South Dakota between Belle Fourche and Newell. 161 acres which includes 119 acres of flood irrigated land with both class three and four soils. Irrigation water is provided by the Belle Fourche Irrigation Dist. Has an electrical drop for RV, Butte-Meade Water line runs along the county road and it has a livestock reservoir. $300,000.

Rocky Elk Ranch Newcastle, WY

In the heart of elk country with 300+ class bull elk. 7,361 deeded acres plus 440 acres of State & BLM. Terrain ranges from creek bottoms to mountain tops with awesome views. Major improvements include new fences, new water tanks, new corrals, and much more after a wildfire in 2012. Black Hills recreational location with trophy elk & live water! $8,100,000.

Wallace Draw Hulett, WY

Secluded ranch in the foothills near Hulett.

1,439 acres including 629 deeded acres, 640 acre State Lease and 170 acre BLM Permit. Cow camp with a well, electricity, shop & corrals. A picturesque landscape with awesome views and privacy. Has Mule Deer and Whitetail. A prime Black Hills recreational holding, hunting camp or private retreat. $1,200,000.

Phone: 307-746-2083 Box 98, Newcastle, WY 82701 Print brochures at ArnoldRealty.com Licensed in WY, SD & MT

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Custom Collection Facility

For All Your Bovine & Equine Reproductive Needs

We are a professional genetics and artificial insemination business located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Conveniently located between Rapid City and Sturgis off the service road north of Piedmont. We offer a WORLD CLASS FACILITY and the highest level of Customer service for livestock customers. Our experience with cattle and horse genetics and breeding programs can give you the dominant edge!

Some of the Services Avaliable for our Cattle & Horse Customers • CUSTOM SEMEN COLLECTION • EVALUATION & PROCESSING • ARTIFICAL INSEMINATION

• EMBRYO FLUSH & TRANSFER • SEMEN STORAGE & SHIPPING • INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL CARE

Consulting Veterinarians Dr. James Myers, Bovine • Dr. W.J. Hines, Bovine Embryo • Sturgis Veterinary Hospital, Equine

Ty Hendrix - General Manager 605-787-4808 • Fax: 605-787-7127 13171 High Plains Place, Piedmont, SD 57769 Email: hpg@high-plainsgenetics.com

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Attend Our 36TH Annual

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Production Sale

Feb 20, 2018 2 PM Stockmen’s West

BULLS THAT KEEP YOU IN THE COW BUSINESS

SELLING YEARLINGS, 2-YR-OLD BULLS, & BRED HEIFERS

CLASSIC ANGUS RANCH

Sires represented: HA Cowboy Up, SAV Resource, S Whitlock,

SAV Ten Speed, Connealy Courage, Windbreak,

SAV Classified

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New Sale ! !

Date

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the ranch, Colome, SD

Selling 250 bulls – 175 Yearlings & 75 coming two’s

Selling the pick of the entire heifer calf crop in the spring bull sale.

SIRES INCLUDE: Basin Payweight 1682, PA Valor 201, Connealy Confidence, Raven Powerball 53, Sitz Superior 10971, Connealy Gold Rush 026E, Musgrave Aviator 542, KM Broken Bow 002, and EF Commando 1366

Sire: Raven Powerball 53 MGS: CAR Efficient 534 Dams: NR 3/107, IMF 12/116, REA 13/103

One of five flush brothers that will definitely headline the Powerball sire group. This flush is calving ease prospects that will maintain muscle and add marbling and will leave a super set of females. Their dam is a daughter of our 315 cow that is leaving her own mark. She has had two prior sons that have been high sellers and been leased to studs.

BW .1

WW 57

YW 100

Milk 31

$W 72.57

$B 157.44

One of four flush brothers that are maternal bothers to Raven Powerball 53. Sitz Angus purchased Powerball in our 2014 sale and has worked really well for them. Here is a chance to get a brother.

You will appreciate the shape these Commandos display.

WW 64

YW 111

Milk 29

One of our new sire groups this year. There are 6 flush brothers that will be appreciated for there thickness and muscle. Their dam is a second generation donor.

BW 2.5

WW 68

YW 118

Milk 35

$W 79.16

$B 132.34

$W 74.70

$B 149.07

One of our top coming two year olds. You will appreciate his length and thickness. His dam has been a mainstay donor cow that has had many top sellers. She is the dam to the great Sitz Superior flush brothers that dominated our group of two year olds last year that topped at $20,000. Also this bulls full brother sold to ABS, in our 2012 sale for $14,000.

BW .9

WW 61

YW 111

Milk 21

$W 58.41

Dams: NR 3/105 REA 11/101 Sire: Raven Power 533 MGS: Hoover Dam

A maternal sire to Powerball. There are three of these flush brothers that will be at the top of our yearling bulls. The sire, Raven Power 533, was the $23,000 top selling bull that sold in our 2014 sale.

This cross really worked well.

BW 1.6

Dams: NR 3/110 Sire: PA Power Tool 9108 MGS: LEMAR Windy 434S

Sire: EF Commando 1366 MGS: Hoover Dam Dams: NR 3/105, REA 11/101

BW 1.1

Sire: Basin Payweight 1682 MGS: CAR Efficient 534 Dams: NR 3/107, IMF 12/116, REA 13/103

$B 169.57

WW 65

YW 109

Milk 36

$W 78.69

$B 161.90

Sire: Raven Powerball 53 MGS: Woodhill Admiral 77K Dams: NR 5/114

If you’re looking to make cows, here it is. These Powerballs out of our 315 cow will do it. If you follow our program, you know what kind of impact the 315 cow has left and will continue to leave.

There are 5 of these brothers and each one looks like the other. They will be sale highlights!!!

BW 1.5

WW 59

YW 110

Milk 32

$W 66.90

$B 147.40

Rod Petersek: (605) 842-2919 | RJ Petersek: (605) 840-1826 | Reed Petersek: (605) 840-1292 32554 287th St., Colome, SD 57528 • ravenang@gwtc.net

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ADVERTISER INDEX Fmg Feed & Seed ............................ 26 Foos Angus Ranch ..............................1 Frey Angus ........................................ 63 Giant Rubber Water Tanks ............ 106 High Plains Genetics ...................... 154 Hutchison Western ........................ 151 Jenner Equipment ..............124 & 125 Johnson-Rose Angus ....................... 51 Jorgensen Land & Cattle .............. 102 Kammerer Livestock ...................... 132 Kennedy Implement ................ 118 & 119 Liechty Homes .................................. 75 Lindskov Implement ............... 50 Lone Tree Red Angus ........... 105 Long Pines Land & Livestock ......31 Martin-Trudeau Insurance .... 109 Mrnak Herefords Ranch ............2 New Direction Media ............. 88 New Generation Feeds...............Inside Back Cover Orwig’s Livestock Supplements Inc. .................... 62 Otte Feeds ............................... 82 Penny Newman/Cowbos ....... 99 Pro Earth Animal Health ......... 61 R & R Cattle Company Inc .... 128 Raven Angus Ranch .............. 157 Sunday, May 13, 2018 - Bowman, North Dakota Real Tuff Inc ............................. 80 Reich Charolais ..................... 160 Sale preview 8 a.m. MST - All Seasons Arena Regional Health....................... 54 Reyes & Russell ....................... 76 All horses must be shown under saddle at the preview.

Rice Honda .................................7 Rice’s Polaris Sale at 1 p.m. MST - Bowman Auction Market of The Black Hills...................... 92 Rockingtree Ranch ................ 155 Schauer Angus ...........................4 Stuart Concrete ....................... 74 Sutton Rodeo ........................ 129 Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus .....3 Triple R Tack ............................. 40 Tri-State Livestock News................. 47, 60, 77, 58, 93 Wagner Herefords .................. 73 Wenzel Construction .............. 33 Western Properties, Inc ........ 142 Western Sire Services ........... 159 Wilkinson Ranch .................... 110 Willrodt Motors ..................... 133 Windy Creek Cattle Co. ........ 111 To request a catalog, contact Bowman Auction Market: 701-523-5922 or email bam@ndsupernet.com For other information contact: Harry Kerr 701-523-6711 Grant DeSaye 406-670-6643 Tressa Dodge 701-440-0094

18 Wheeler Truck & Trailer .............. 84 American Angus Assn ..................... 32 Arena West Trailers........................... 84 Arnold Realty .................................. 150 Assman Implement ........................ 135 Baxter Angus Farm .......................... 72 Benda Ranch Simmentals ............. 141 Bhss Limousin Show & Sale........... 106 Blair Brothers Angus ...................... 143 Boehringer Ingelheim.........................7 Booth Cherry Creek Ranch ............. 68 Bowman Auction Market ............... 158

Bridger Steel ........................................5 Butte Co Equipment ........................ 57 Cammack Ranch Supply ................. 56 Clark & Associates Land ....... Back Cover Classic Angus ................................. 156 Demers Ranch ................................ 117 Divine Concrete ............................. 133 Dvorak Hereford Ranch ................. 103 Farm Credit Services .....Inside Front Cover Farmer & Rancher Exchange........... 69 Farmers National Company ............ 89 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch ................6

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FlaxLic: The Block Everyone’s Talking About

FlaxLic now has a U.S. Product and Process Patent for elevating Lipid Blood Levels in Livestock.

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FA TONGUE RIVER RANCH Miles City, Rosebud County, Montana

16,780± total acres: 14,250± deeded, 700± State 1,830± BLM lease acres. 500 acres of irrigated under 7 pivots. 9 miles of Tongue River frontage.

$14,000,000

Contact Clark & Associates at (307) 334-2025

MULESHOE LAND & CATTLE

FENNO OW RANCH

Lusk, Niobrara County, Wyoming

5,387± total acres: 4,107 deeded, 1,280± State lease with 70 pivot-irrigated acres. 3 miles live water. Elk, deer, antelope, turkeys.

$4,150,000

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

LONG CANYON RANCH

MULESHOE RANCH

Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming 4,161± acres: 839± deeded w/320± irrigated acres & 3,322± BLM acres. Elegant 9,776 sq. ft. home with outstanding features and MORE!

Reduced to $5,500,000

Contact Scott Leach at (307) 331-9095 or Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

WHITETAIL CREEK RANCH

Torrington, Goshen County, Wyoming 6,223± deeded acres. 5 center pivots irrigate 693 acres. 5,530± acres of pasture.

Beautiful 1,060± deeded acres. Elegant 3,575 sq. ft. custom-built home & more. Ideal wildlife habitat.

Fairfield, Billings County, North Dakota 11,320± total acres: 3,680± deeded, 640 State lease, and 7,000± federal lease acres.

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025 or Logan Schliinz at (307) 575-5236

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025 or Ryan Rochlitz at (307) 286-3307

Contact Denver Gilbert at (406) 697-3961 or Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

BR RANCH

CRACKER BOX CREEK RANCH

MELLBERG HOMESTEAD RANCH

$6,350,000

Harrisburg, Banner County, Nebraska

$1,576,000

Newell, Butte County, South Dakota 6,287± total acres: 5,287± deeded & 1,000± BLM lease. Excellent set of steel corrals.

Glendive, Dawson County, Montana 538± irrigated acres, 440± pasture acres and 35± pasture acres for 443± total deeded acres.

Contact Ron Ensz at (605) 210-0337

Contact Denver Gilbert at (406) 697-3961 or Mark McNamee at (307) 760-9510

Reduced to $2,680,000

INDIAN CANYON RANCH Hot Springs, South Dakota

1,450± total acres: 1,000± deeded, 450± BLM lease. 3/4 mile Cheyenne River flows through ranch. Nice set of improvements.

$975,000

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

$3,377,000

HUNSAKER RANCH

Fairburn, Custer County, South Dakota

$6,500,000

Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota

320± deeded acres. 116± acres in alfalfa.

House & outbuildings. First time on market!

Reduced to $1,150,000

Contact Ron Ensz at (605) 210-0337

HAYSTACK BUTTE RANCH

210± deeded acres with excellent set of improvements located at base of the Black Hills

Newell, Butte County, South Dakota 15,427± total acres: 13,795 deeded, 636 State & 996 BLM lease acres. Owner-rated 650 cows. Excellent improvements.

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025 or Mark McNamee at (307) 467-5523

Contact Ron Ensz at (605) 210-0337

Reduced to $1,450,000

$11,500,000