Gene, Burbank, Clark earn titles at Kayenta July 4th rodeo
By Sunnie R. Clahchischiligi
Navajo Times
KAYENTA, Ariz., July 10, 2014
(Times photos – Sunnie R. Clahchischiligi)
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Steer wrestler Brandon Bates wrestles his draw to the ground during the Kayenta 4th of July Rodeo held July 2-5. Bates took first place in the event and earned a trophy saddle. It was his first time winning the event at that rodeo.
BOTTOM: Spud Jones holds on during the last few seconds of his ride during the finals of the saddle bronc event in the Kayenta 4th of July Rodeo. Jones finished with a 65-point ride to finish in the top five.
During the rodeo this year, held July 2-5, the two ended their long wait as Gene took home the trophy saddle in the ladies barrel-racing event and Burbank left as the saddle-bronc champion.
"It is everyone's goal to win this rodeo," Gene said. "To win a big Indian rodeo like the 4th of July rodeo, I'm just very proud."
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