The Blackfoot Valley's News Source Since 1980
The Blackfoot Valley's News Source Since 1980
A competitor in the stock saddle event loses his seat as his saddle slips to the side.
A rider named Mandy carries the American flag on laps around the arena as spectators stand for the National Anthem at the start of Sunday's performance.
Kaehl Berg and Tanner McLean of Anaconda go after a calf during team roping.
Sarah Salois of Helena urges her horse to the finish during Ladies Barrel Racing Saturday.
Darren Woldstad of practices his roping skills on Sadie Raucher of Boulder and Sadie Cheff, also of Potomac.
Brey Yore bails off his horse during his winning performance in tie-down roping Saturday.
Seven year old Bronc Demers gets in on some mini bull action
A pick up man wrangles a bronco after a ride.
The 56th Annual Helmville Labor Day Rodeo wrapped up the Northern Rodeo Association season Sept. 6 and 7, with a shift in weather that presaged the coming change of seasons. Sunday saw temperatures in the 80's with a slight breeze throughout the day, but by Monday things turned cold and blustery.
This year's rodeo also saw changes as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests no longer paid an entry fee as they entered to park, but instead paid at a controlled access gate, after a temperature check by medical personnel. Snow fence separated the arena area from the parking areas, yet spectators seemed to have plenty of room to spread out this year, with the new set of bleachers providing nearly as much seating as the historic grandstand.
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