A Christian County family was among several area families that competed at the National Little Britches Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma.
Ryan, Riley, and Preston Bailey competed in their respective competitions from June 30th through July 6th at Lazy E Arena in Oklahoma. Ryan Bailey says he competes in two events.
click to download audioRyan says he they had a good showing, but didn’t move to the second round.
click to download audioSister Riley Bailey says she competes in three events.
click to download audioShe wasn’t initially interested in rodeo, but the Covid pandemic changed that.
click to download audioBrother Preston Bailey says they did well at the national level in the team roping event but did not qualify for the finals.
click to download audioPreston said he enjoys working with his horse.
click to download audioTheir parents are Josh and Teresa Bailey. Josh says he never competed in rodeos when he was growing up, but horses have been a part of their farm for several years.
click to download audioBailey says they meet great people from across the country through the Little Britches rodeo circuit.
click to download audioBella Brunson from Hopkinsville won the first round of breakaway roping. Others competing from the local area include the Gates, Wadley, and Freeman families.
