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County Residents Get a Taste of the West at the Sheriff’s Rodeo

By Alena Gomez, Community Writer
October 3, 2013 at 09:07am. Views: 64

It wasn’t just the glare of stadium lights or the jaunty music coming in from the grounds that brought residents to the three-day-long annual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Rodeo in Glen Helen over the weekend. Focusing on traditional family fun and cultural pastimes that have been part of San Bernardino for well over 50 years, the Sheriff’s Rodeo remains an event that both residents and law enforcement officials look forward to year-round. Aside from the fun and entertainment provided, the Rodeo proceeds benefit various youth organizations in San Bernardino County, such as the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, the California Inland Empire Council, and the Sheriff’s Posse, a volunteer public service organization. The Rodeo also participates in a campaign called “Tough Enough to Wear Pink,” a breast cancer awareness program. The Rodeo will donate a sizeable check to the Loma Linda Breast Cancer Center this year as well. Competing in the rodeo were some of the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls, all qualified for the National Finals Rodeo. They were encouraged throughout the show by cheering spectators—some moments had audience members on the edge of their seats. Featured were bull riders, bareback riders, barrel racers, steer wrestlers and saddle bronc riders. On top of the show, the Rodeo had a number of attractions aimed toward families, including a fun zone, a petting zoo, rock climbing and countless vendors lining the massive grounds. Among the many charities the Rodeo gives back to is the Challenged Children’s Rodeo, a charity that has been helping challenged children for over 25 years, is based entirely on volunteers and is offered at no charge to the families that participate. “It’s the smiles on the kids’ faces at the end of the day,” Public Information Officer Jodi Miller reflected. The children are given the opportunity to go through a simulated rodeo, are partnered with the men and women of the Rodeo or a deputy sheriff, given a variety of awards and walk away with memories that can last a lifetime.

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