Aggie rodeo barrel race is Thursday Monday, March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
For NCTA News by Cassie Bratton
Curtis, Neb. - The rodeo team at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will be hosting a second barrel race in its Jackpot Series on Thursday (March 16) at Mill Park in Curtis.
Prizes are given to top places, with proceeds directed to the Aggie spring rodeo season.
The series includes categories for Peewees (younger athletes) and Open (for all ages). Riders may warm up horses during the open arena at 4:30 p.m., with exhibitions at 5:30 and the run at 6:30 starting with Peewee riders.
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