Rodeo season concludes with missing prize
A calf narrowly escapes being lassoed during the season finale of the Riding on Faith Rodeo at Mansfield Park last Friday. BULLETIN PHOTO/Chuck McCollough
The Riding on Faith Rodeo champion belt buckles were made by Hyo Silver and valued at $350 dollars. Courtesy Photos
The Riding on Faith Rodeo concluded its 2021 season by crowning its champions, but a missing belt buckle complicated those celebrations.
Bandera County Chief Deputy Matt King says that a police report was filed for the missing buckle, which was made by Hyo Silver and valued at $350 dollars.
“We are asking that whoever needed a belt buckle they didn’t earn to please do the honest thing and return it,” read a Facebook post on the rodeo’s Facebook page.
Despite the alleged theft, the rodeo’s champions were still recognized:
Pee Wee Bullriding
Jessen Bruinsma
Jr Mini Bull Riding
Sterling Huitron
Sr Mini Bull Riding
John Galloway
Jr Bull Riding
Kelson Shoonover
Novice Bull Riding
Gavan Hauck
Open Bull Riding
Lorenzo Lopez
Breakaway Roping
Shanni Hernandez
Tie Down Roping
Cade Osborn
Open Barrel Racing
KD Cortez
Junior Barrel Racing
Chloe Simms
Open Team Roping Header
Shanni Hernandez
Open Team Roping Heeler
James Ellis
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Shanni Hernandez
#10 Team Roping Heeler
James Ellis