The WRANGLER Horse and Rodeo News is an equine and rodeo publication with circulation in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, Utah and Idaho.
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Fresh Additions Fresh Additions The youth of agriculture in America are a vital heartbeat of the industry. The next generation is crucial to the sustainability and growth of everything that our forefathers worked so tirelessly to preserve. Each year the Wyoming State Fair showcases the work and diligence of the state's young western and agriculture exhibitors through livestock shows, static exhibits, and much more. But you won't see just the coveted blue and gold of the FFA, or the four-leaf clover representing 4H. Across the grounds there are youth of other organizations represented, as well. The rodeo arena is very familiar territory for those members of the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association. Believe it or not, there are opportunities at the Wyoming State Fair for them alike. Wednesday night's World Champion Mutton Bustin' event was announced by twelve-year-old Cord Smith of Glenrock. Another WJRA member, Andy Tillard of Douglas, helped to clear the arena during the Steer Roping slack on Thursday morning, while his pal Cord hung out on the microphone calling out names and times for the ropers. The future of rodeo is alive and well in the hearts of young cowboys and cowgirls near and far. Their dreams of one day competing on the big stage and being on big screens are one step closer to reality while participating in the Wyoming State Fair. Not many kids can say that they are the "Wyoming State Fair World Champion Mutton Buster". In fact, only two young individuals claim that right. The Wyoming State Fair held its 2nd Annual World Champion Mutton Bustin' event on Wednesday, August 14th in Douglas, Wyoming shortly before the evening's 7:00pm PRCA rodeo performance. Thirty kids went head-to-head to vie for their chance at that big belt buckle. This year, that coveted title goes to a little lady from Huntley, Wyoming, Camryn Tregemba. The eight-year-old daughter of Adam and Jill Tregemba, held on tight for as long as she could. It was so long in fact, that the arena help finally had to go peel her from her sheep. The newest world champ reported that she had never competed in Mutton Bustin' before her attempt at the Wyoming State Fair. Surrounded by her family, Camryn said she had so much fun that she intends to return next year to defend her title. New to this year's fair lineup was the Ladies Breakaway Jackpot on Tuesday. General Manager, Courtny Conkle discussed the Fair Board's decision to include the event. "The jackpot has been a really fun addition, and that is thanks to Waive Yager and Gay Bolln. They were the spearheads of this. They came forward and proposed the idea to the board. We were all in favor of adding something new and relevant to our event lineup this year. We've heard great things, especially for the first year of production." After a brief three-year hiatus, the Wyoming State Fair Team Roping was also brought back to the action this summer. Conkle mentioned that they are excited to see that grow again. The roping landed on the final Friday morning of the fair in the Stotz Arena, and will become the new home for its return. The momentum and growth seen over the last couple of years at the Wyoming State Fair has rejuvenated interest and relevance in the industry. As they continue to refine, tweak, and expand their offerings, it will surely be a place with something for everyone. By Reba Talbott Left: Cord Smith receives some tips while announcing from the sound contractor during the World Championship Mutton Bustin'. Right: World Champion Mutton Buster & Family, Left to Right: Jill, Adam, Cole, Camryn, and Taylor Tregemba Lots of New Things Are Happening at the Wyoming State Fair. Lots of New Things Are Happening at the Wyoming State Fair.