Ravalli County Fair & Rodeo
I just can’t explain how good it felt to finally be at my hometown fair and rodeo! Just seeing all of the familiar faces made me feel like a million bucks. Another great thing about being home is knowing every horse trailer parked next to yours, and actually knowing the short way up to the announcers stand without getting lost.
On the way to the parade on Wednesday morning, it felt odd to be towing a trailer. And when I hopped into my old comfy trophy saddle, I definitely knew I was at home. After making my way up to the horse section of the parade, it was great to be able to catch up with all of the girls on how their summer had gone. The queens attending were Ciara Zacha (Miss Rodeo Ravalli County) and Callie Roberts (Jr. Miss Rodeo Ravalli County).
One thing that really made this whole fair special was the people that I hadn’t seen all summer long. I couldn’t even get a few feet down the parade route without seeing a friend or a family member. And when I walked around the grounds I ended up doing more standing and talking than anything. And that feeling of comfort, familiarity, and family was indescribable.
This was the first NRA rodeo I had been to since the finals in February, and it’s a different feel of rodeo compared to the PRCA. But nonetheless, it was a great show and I still saw quite a few competitors that I knew. And for the grand entry, I was honored to carry the American flag along side Ciara.
My hometown fair and rodeo is one that I will never forget, and the chance to come back as MTRM was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
God Bless,
MTRM 2008
Jennifer Marshall
