The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Fun abounds at Phillips County Fair
Classic kids games — from the three-legged race to the egg race — gave children another fun option at this year’s Phillips County Fair.
Sports
She may be small, but this young competitor is a girl in complete and utter control of her massive horse as they quickly round the barrels in the youth division of the July 25 event. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Tight turns, tough cowgirls thrill at Thursday barrel races
Truly impressive horsemanship was at the center of the July 25 entertainment at Phillips County Fair.
The barrelman is in for a wild ride as an American bullfighter puts the barrel to use during a 40-second showdown with an aggressive bull. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Bulls don’t disappoint
Back again at the Phillips County Fair was the ever popular Bulls Gone Wild! show.
After getting a successful ride under his belt, Brody Redding returns for a second attempt at mutton bustin’. For his second ride, he chooses a rather unconventional method — backwards with his legs wrapped around the sheep’s neck. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
In the July 24 ranch rodeo, competitors chase down a steer in the team doctoring and trailer loading event. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Ranch rodeo gets wild and wooly
With cowboys trying their hand at such wild things as bronc riding and kids giving wooly mutton bustin’ a shot, the July 24 ranch rodeo at Phillips County Fair was an exciting kickoff to the we
Horseshoe pitching marks 1 more year
Alvin Schumann of Haxtun not only headed up the horseshoe pitching competition Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, at the Phillips County Fair, but he also claimed first-place honors.