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Show In Lehi, Roundup means Excitement! By BETTY FOWLER The Lehi Roundup? That't the spine tingling, thrill-a-minute rodeo action in Lehi, Utah, on June 23, 24 and 25! Rodeo clowns ana vicious iiranma bulls eyeball each other around the Lehi Rodeo Arena until, pawing the dirt with writhing anger, the beast charges. The clown uses nothing but agility and speed in defending himself against the impossible odds. A rodeo clown is the crown price of action as he whirls, zigs and zags, now running, now ducking, racing at breakneck speed for the safety of the fence surrounding the arena. The screaming audience welcomes his rapid exit! Every rodeo fan relaxes, wilting with the tension, as they realize they could have just witnessed mayhem! A gangling, good-looking dude, clad in worn Levis and old leather boots, settles his Stetson on his brow, hitches up his pants, takes a deep breath and mounts the kicking two-ton terror on hooves. He smiles grimly to himself; he got the tough luck draw, Hell Whoopin' Joe, the meanest, toughest critter on Cotton Rosser's team of bucking cayuses! Oh well, he'd give it his best shot. He'd make it till the horn sounded. He'd maintain his reputation as the best cowpoke in the world! As he twists the rope around his hand, the chute door opens and he is catapulted into the arena, half on-half off the furious bronc! The wild piece of horse flesh goes straight up on all fours and he comes down on all fours, jolting, snorting, while the courageous man on his back tries to stay with the animal. After what seems like hours, the horn sounds, but the bronc refuses to heed the signal. The cowboy looks for pick-up men, grabbing for anyone, anything that will save him from being thrown and trodden under the two sets of sharp hooves. He is rescued by a buddy on horseback. Jumping down, he wearily wipes the sweat from his brow, dusts off the seat of his pants, and limps back to the sidelines, all to the cheers of the hungry crowd. Beautiful girls, wearing suits of every" color, enter the arena. They are the 1983-84 Lehi Roundup Rodeo Royalty! Their beauty and poise is apparent as astride their own favorite pony, they circle the field, waving, smiling, enjoying. The audience appreciates this delightful change-of-pace event. You'll never be bored at the Lehi Roundup! Besides the bull and bronc riding, there is the exciting grand entry, where patriotism is the key. The exciting added attractions are always a hit with Lehi Roundup fans. Thanks to the Roundup's Roun-dup's great producer, Cotton Rosser, and the work of the Civic Improvement Association, Lehi is the place to be when the last weekend in June rolls around. As he twists the rope around his hand, the chute door opens and he is catapulted into the arena, half on-half off the furious bronc! Lehi's city fathers originated the rodeo many years ago and each succeeding generation of Roundup workers has been committed to the success of the celebration. Morris Clark, president of the Civic Improvement Association, extends a handshake and a hearty invitation to everyone. Horse parades, miniature parades, beard-growing contests, dances, melodrama, all have highlighted the celebration in past years, and the Roundup and special events committees are holding up the tradition again in 1983. Lehi maintains it's rich pioneer heritage by extending friendship and appreciation for your attendance at the rodeo and your visit to the community. Make the Lehi Roundup your number one entertainment priority this summer. |
