Cowboy Up!!

Our friends Dave and Helen were in Orlando for a week taking in Disney World with their daughter and grandson.  When they were completely played out by Mickey Mouse they came over to Frostproof yesterday.  We had happy hour at our house with the whole gang including our neighbors Jim and Shari.

This morning we were up early to head over to Arcadia.  Today was the 86th annual Arcadia Rodeo and was on our bucket list of things to do here in Florida this winter.  Here is the gang enjoying the activities.

Judy, John, Deb and Gerard

Helen, Tom and David

This rodeo had a full slate of events.  There were about 8,000 people in the stands including a whole lot of Canadians.  Two of the young fellows taking part were from Canada and they received extra cheers from the crowd.

Bareback Riding

Steer Wrestling

Quadrille - Square Dancing on Horseback

Team Roping

Saddle Bronc

Clowning Around - He wanted a horse!!

This little cowpoke got to take the little pony home

Calf Roping

Barrel Racing

Catch that Bull

 I didn't manage to get any pictures of the bull riding or the down roping that turned out very good.  But you get the idea.  They put on a great show and for $20 per ticket you could not ask for better entertainment.

We stopped at Chili's in Sebring for dinner on the way home.  A great day for being a cowgirl or cowboy.  Dave and Helen had never attended a rodeo before so now they can also say "This is not my first rodeo!!".  Until next time - safe travels.