Sperry/Reid Horse & Cattle Co takes 2011 NILE Championship Ranch Rodeo Title
TOP TEAM—The 2011 Northern International Livestock Exposition Ranch Rodeo Finals Top Team was from the Sperry/Reid Horse & Cattle Co of Poplar, Mont. Pictured (from left to right) are Jason McNally, Wilbur Reid, Robert Sperry, Clint Neshum, Craig McKenzie. (Photo courtesy of WD Photos.)
11This one of a kind rodeo featured working ranch activities including bronc riding, team trailering, team branding, team doctoring, and wild cow milking.
Top three teams were:
1. Sperry/Reid Horse & Cattle Co of Poplar, Mont.;
2. Reid Ranch of Firth, Idaho;
3. Swenson/Martin Horse & Cattle Co of Beulah, N.D.
Additionally, the Top Horse award went to "Purple" ridden by KC Verhelst of the S Ranch, Pryor, Mont. The Top Hand award was awarded to Robert Sperry of Sperry Reid Horse & Cattle Co,, Poplar, Mont. The Top Horse received a custom cowboy hat by Dorer's Hatmaker and the Top Hand received a custom saddle made by Vaquero Saddlery. XXX The NILE is a non-profit organization established in 1967 that is dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education, and respect of the western tradition. For more information contact the NILE office at 406-256-2495 or visit www.thenile.org.
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