Rodeos on tap for Saturday in Ekalaka

Ekalaka Track and Arena will host its annual youth rodeo this Saturday, July 16 in Ekalaka.

The action begins at 10 a.m. for boys and girls up to age 18. Events include keyhole races, mutton bustin’, pole bending, barrel racing, goat tying, barrel crawling, breakaway roping, flag racing, double mugging, team roping, calf riding, ribbon roping, goat tail tying, steer riding and calf roping.

Trophies will be awarded in each age group. Contestants may move up in age group to compete.

Following the youth rodeo, a ranch rodeo will take place. The ranch rodeo will begin with a calcutta at 4 p.m....