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Celebrate the series winners of the 2023 High Country Stampede Rodeo

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Meg Soyars Van Hauen
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Bronc riding is one of the rodeo's most popular events. Brave participants hold on for 8 seconds. This event is thought to have inspired the earliest rodeos, where cowboys would break wild horses to ride.
High Country Stampede Rodeo/Courtesy Photo

This summer, the High Country Stampede Rodeo in Fraser entertained audiences, thanks to talented participants of all ages. Check out the all-around winners of the 2023 rodeo season. Junior participants and adults worked hard (as did their horses) to become the champions of their category.

Junior rodeo series winners

Little ones compete in mutton bustin’.
High Country Stampede Rodeo/Courtesy Photo

Ages 8 and under

  • Montey Hren
  • Tilden Harthun
  • Pole bending (assisted): Montey Hren
  • Pole bending (unassisted): Tilden Harthun

Ages 9-13

  • Barrels: Quinn Miller
  • Poles: Quinn Miller
  • Goats: Quinn Miller

Ages 14-18

  • Barrels: Haley Miller
  • Pole bending: Taylin Harthun
  • Goats: Gray Barker
  • Breakaway roping: Taylin Harthun
  • Bull riding: Hagen Low

For the Saddle

  • Eight and under all around: Tilden Harthun
  • Ages 9-13 all around: Quinn Miller
  • Ages 14-18: all around: Taylin Harthun

Colorado Pro Rodeo Association series winners

A barrel racer competes in the rodeo – the horses and riders can take a turn on a dime.
High Country Stampede Rodeo/Courtesy Photo
  • Bareback: Tyler Ferguson
  • Tie down calf roping: Cody Redden
  • Breakaway roping: Josie Meyrin
  • Steer wrestling: Cody Pratt
  • Saddle bronc: Taggyrt Moses
  • Mixed team roping: Peyton Crowder
  • Open team roping (header): Gary Haynes
  • Open team roping (heeler): Joe Roderick
  • Ladies open barrels: Dalene Harthun
  • Ladies local barrels: Haley Miller
  • Ladies pole bending: Dalene Harthun
  • Bull riding: Joren Rodriques

For the Saddle

  • Ladies all around: Dalene Harthun
  • Mens all around: Cody Redden
Steer wrestling, also known as bulldogging, requires strength and agility. The horses can get up to 30 mph before the steer wrestler grabs hold of the steer to bring it to the ground.
High Country Stampede Rodeo/Courtesy Photo

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