2nd Annual Philip Invitational Matched Bronc Ride
This coming weekend, Philip will host the 2nd Annual Matched Bronc Ride. Some of the top saddle bronc riders in the nation will be pitting their skill against fifty of the toughest saddle broncs around. There will be three rounds. All twenty-five cowboys will ride the first round with the top 12 advancing to the second round. Six cowboys will compete in the final round.
Some of the cowboys participating are:
J.J. Elshere (Quinn, SD) - 2006 Wrangler NFR Saddle Bronc Riding Average Winner
Jeff Willert (Belvidere, SD) - 2005 Wrangler NFR Saddle Bronco Riding World Champion
Chad Ferley (Oelrichs, SD) - 2006 Wrangler NFR Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion
Jesse Bail (Camp Crook, SD ) - 9 Time Wrangler NFR Qualifier
Tyler Corrington (Hastings, MN) - 2006 PRCA Resistol Saddle Bronc Riding Rookie of the Year
Red Lemmel (Faith, SD) - 3 Time Dodge Badlands Circuit Champion
These cowboys and nineteen Badlands Circuit and Montana Circuit riders will compete for the title, prize money and belt buckle made by Montana Silver. Five livestock contractors will also be competing for prize money. A $1,000 prize will go to the contractor with the five best performing horses during the first round. The five contractors are: Longbrake, Larsen, Meeks, Gifford and Morrison. Korkow’s Wild Ride Pen will be used during the second round. Korkow’s NFR stock will be used for the final round.
Before the rodeo, there will be a free buffalo feed. The cowboys will be signing autographs under the tent beginning at 5:30pm with the rodeo starting at 7:00pm. Advance tickets for the Friday, June 20th event are available for $8 at several business around town. Tickets at the gate are $10.