Little Britches Rodeo ready to ride in May

Spectators encouraged to wear pink for breast cancer awareness on May 17

Steer riding is one of the events for young competitors at the Lil Britches Rodeo in 100 Mile House, which runs for two days this year, May. 16-17.

Steer riding is one of the events for young competitors at the Lil Britches Rodeo in 100 Mile House, which runs for two days this year, May. 16-17.

The 100 Mile & District Outriders Club grounds will see two days of Little Britches Rodeo action this year.

The 49th annual event runs May 16-17 in 100 Mile House where scores of young riders compete in barrel racing, steer riding, goat tail tying, break away roping, pole bending and other fun rodeo events.

The Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team from Williams Lake will be running a drill both days, while the Wild West Riders from Williams Lake will doing a special drill on May 17 as part of a “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” day.

Spectators are encouraged to wear pink for breast cancer awareness on May 17, and $1 from every gate pass sold will go toward breast cancer research.

“We’re hoping to get the community involved,” says organizer Denise Little. “It should be a lot of fun. We’re looking forward to it.”

A Jackpot Gymkhana is slated for May 18.

 

100 Mile House Free Press