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The grandstand was packed for a fun filled evening
with the Wooten Rodeo sponsored by Jim Xamis Ford Lincoln Mercury
and Remington Seeds. The Wooten Rodeo, based in Missouri, has
operated since 1996 and has been featured at county fairs and events
throughout the country.
Events included tie down roping, cowgirl barrel racing, steer
wrestling, team roping, cowgirl breakaway roping, bareback and
saddle bronc riding, and bull riding.
Professional rodeo announcer Dillon Gross said he always loves
coming to the Logan County Fair because we have the best fans. He
looks forward to calling Lincoln home for a night.
2023 Logan County Fair Queen Ellyn Martinez welcomed the crowd and
said that the rodeo is her favorite grandstand event.
A word of prayer, Old Glory paraded by a beautiful cowgirl and her
horse, and our National Anthem began the night, then the announcer
told us all to sit back, relax, and go on a journey with him.
Horses, cowgirls, and cowboys alike displayed their skill and
technique in the steer wrestling and team roping events. Riders in
the team event had three minutes to work together to rope a steer.
After several missed opportunities, a team from Missouri got the
fastest time.
An Illinois rider took the victory in the tie down category with an
impressive time of just over 11 seconds. In those few seconds he
roped a calf, got off his horse, picked up the calf and tied its
legs. The tie down had to last more than five seconds for the rider
to receive any points.
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The cowgirl barrel racing was a crowd favorite. Local cowgirl Amy
Davenport competed on her 18-year-old horse named Remmy. This is
Remmy’s last year of competition and Amy was happy that she got to
show him off in her hometown.
The crowd went wild for 7-year-old barrel racer Josie Cotton of
Maroa.
You could feel the excitement as the announcer prepared the crowd
for the rowdy bulls and their brave riders. With each attempt the
gate flew open, and the rider was bucked from the bull almost
immediately.
Young fairgoer Julia Collins said she had a great
time and that it was nice to see so much community support and
excitement.
The crowd roared with excitement and thunderous applause when the
announcer asked if they should bring the rodeo back again next year.
The rodeo provided a great night of fun for fans of all ages.
[Lesleigh Bennett]
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