By Paige Gurgainers
The temps were hot this weekend, but so were the bulls, broncs and barrels. Thousands filled the stands at the Jack Batton Arena in Minden for the 4th Annual Pete Colvin Memorial Rodeo.
The event was sanctioned by the Tri-State Rodeo Association (TSRA) and produced by Louisiana 4 Ranch owned by Corey and Jordan Colvin. Corey is the oldest grandchild of six that belong to Pete Colvin, the namesake of the rodeo.
“Louisiana 4 and the Colvin Family would like to thank everyone for coming out the support the rodeo,” said Colvin. “We strive to provide a local family friendly event that Minden can enjoy.”
Competitions quite literally kicked-off with a bareback bronc riding competition. Jaxson Thurmon took home first place. Other winners include Dallas Black in the Ranch Bronc category and Jesse Cole in calf roping. Breakaway winners included Audrey Smith in first place, Dora Dawson in second and Darbi DeMoss in third.
Justin Booth and Kade Maroney gave a stand-out performance in the team roping category with Mike Smith and Jacob Dixon finishing in second, followed by Bo Herbert and Kade Maroney in third.
Lindsey Brown finished first in barrels with Cassie Gantt coming in a close second and Katie English following in third. In the bull riding category Seth Prejean won with Justin Shaw in second and Kolten Drury in third.
On Saturday, Landan English took home the win followed by Gabbie Gleason in second and Bradi DeHart rounding out in third on barrels. Baler Raymond won the bull riding category.
Jaxson Thurmon took home the gold for the second night in the bareback category with Dallas Black also taking his second win in ranch bronc. The calf roping winner was Martin Walker.
Darbi DeMoss had better luck Saturday in the breakaway competition, coming in first with Ashley Perkins finishing second and Mikaya Reeves in third. Finishing up the weekend of events was team roping. Justin Booth and Landon Smith had the best time with Tyle McGuffee and Peyton Leflett finishing second and Stran Smith and Jeff Pierce coming in third.
Chris Plants and Billy Dorsey were in attendance to accept their “Hometown Veteran” award.
“Thank you to each person who came out each night to watch and cheer on our local cowboys and cowgirls,” said Colvin. “We are already preparing for next year’s rodeo to be bigger and better than ever.”
Sponsored included: Carroway Pre-Owned, B1Bank, Under Dawgs, Pat Gros Trucking, Andrews Towing & Recovery, Parish Meat Processing, Minden Farm & Garden, Catherine Hunt Realty, Carter Credit Union, Brown Glass, The Waltman Law Firm, Smithys Heat & Air, It’s Sew Monica, and The Branded Range, Gabby Monday- Pampered Chef. Special acknowledgements were given to the production crew, Rockin’ J Rodeo Company, Katie Lynn English, Eric Simmons, Al Bryan, McKenzie Wilder with the Benton Drill Team, and Minden Riding Club.
