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International Unicycle Competition
Posted November 2008
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Anna Lawler (HMB Sophomore) went to Denmark this summer for the International Unicycle Competition
Check out some interesting statistics from the Slow Race and Obstacle Course timing system
UNICON XIV Results
Competition Results
Placed 3rd MUni Cross Counry, Age Group 14-15 Female
Placed 6th MUni Downhill, Age Group 14-15 Female
Trials
Placed 14th - Age Group 0-15 Female
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Anna sitting in the window watching the street performances.
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Anna riding her unicycle at England's Hammsterly Forest.
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Posted September 2008
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Wetzsteon 's Home - Fire Damaged
A spaghetti supper & silent auction was held on Saturday, September 13th for the Wetzsteon family. Their home was fire damaged and the benefit will help with housing and utilities.
Donations can be mailed to:
HMB School % Dianne Kalberer
Re: Wetzsteon Benefit
PO Box 209, Hazelton ND 58544
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Posted July 2008
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ALEX, HMB FRESHMAN - BULL RIDING
Alex is riding with the Lil' Rowdy Bulls, Western Edge , Roughrider Bulls and Little Bull Rider Series. In the Lil' Rowdy and Little Bull Riders standings he is currently in first place.
Recently at the Mandan rodeo, July 2nd & 4th, he took the overall average with a score of 81 at the Wednesday night performance and a 75 at the Friday night performance. He will be riding in 20-25 rodeos this summer all over the state, a few in South Dakota also.
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Alex bought a yearling bull and bucking chute so he can practice at home in his off time. So far he has won over $425 in prize money.
He's tried getting his sister, Jessica, to ride bulls but after one official practice sessions she said she thinks she'll stick to horses.
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NORTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO
Posted August 2008
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SAMANTHA FETTIG RODEO UPDATE
Samantha Fettig has a rodeo on August 24th at Centennial Park on the strip in Mandan. It starts at 10:00. If anyone would be interested in seeing her perform this is the only rodeo close to us until next spring. The schedule of events and run times will be posted about August 17th on ND High School Rodeo Assoc
RECAP of NATIONAL RODEO:
It was quite the experience for Samantha and her mom and dad (Tony & Arleen) going to National High School Rodeo in New Mexico. It was a long haul, a complete different atmosphere, a big area, a huge crowd, and a dust storm! Out of 180 contestants Sam finished 58th on her first run of barrel racing. On her second run her hat fell off when she entered the arena and she got a 5 second penalty which dropped her down to 138th place (at least she didn't tip a barrel). Sam's parents are so proud of her. When Sam was a Freshman, she asked her parents if she could participate in High School Rodeo. Since she didn't have a horse she wasn't able to participate. Tony & Arleen decided to get her an affordable horse just to make her happy! Never in their dreams did they think she would make it to Nationals. Sam and Snap learned the skills of barrels and poles together. Sam puts in a lot of time keeping her horse in shape which becomes difficult when she's involved with school, volleyball, and basketball. Sam loves her horse and competing. Sam's goal for next season (which begins in August 24, 2008) is to go to State again in barrels and poles, but to take 1st in barrels and win a saddle and place higher in poles. Then onward to Nationals again. Tony, Arleen, and Sam want to thank everyone for their support and donation. It helped them immensely, especially with the fuel prices.
Posted July 2008
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SAMANTHA FETTIG QUALIFIES TO COMPETE AT WORLD'S LARGEST RODEO
After receiving a buckle for placing 3rd in barrels at State High School Rodeo and a buckle for taking the overall average in barrels(being the most consistent in the 3-day competition,) Samantha Fettig, an 11th-grade student at HMB High School has earned a position on the North Dakota State high school rodeo team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Farmington, New Mexico from July 20th-26th to compete at the 60th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the barrel racing competition.
Featuring over 1,500 contestants from 41 states, five Canadian Provinces, and Australia, the National High School Finals is the world's largest rodeo. In addition to competing for over $200,000 in prizes, NHSFR contestants will also be vying for more than $325,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named the National High School Rodeo National Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top twenty after two go-rounds of intense competition before advancing to Saturday night's final championship performance. Check www.nhsra.com for possible schedule changes and other times when the 2008 NHSFR telecast will air on RFD-TV. In addition, you can catch all of the NHSFR action live via Horsecity.com on their audio web cast.
Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NHSFR contestants have the opportunity to represent their team in a volleyball and basketball tournament, enjoy nightly contestant dances including a Cowboy Prom, participate in a talent contest, compete in an NRA rifle shooting competition, test their skills in a Knowledge Bowl competition, the chance to shop the ever-popular NHSFR western tradeshow, and visit the historical attractions of the Land of Enchantment. To follow your local favorites at the NHSFR visit the NHSRA's web site daily for complete results at www.nhsra.org. For ticket information, call 502-324-5573; or call 505-334-4592 for general information.
Donations to help with expenses for Samantha and Snap can be sent to:
Bank of Hazelton
% National Rodeo for Samantha Fettig
PO Box 407
Hazelton ND 58544
Posted June 2008
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Samantha Fettig, HMB senior (Fall of 2008) and her horse Snap are heading to State in High School Rodeo. They compete in barrel racing and pole bending events. State is held June 12-15 in Bowman, North Dakota. The top 24 contestants qualify for State.
In barrel racing, Samantha and Snap are in 3rd place out of 75 contestants. In pole bending, they are sitting 23rd out of 65. The top four contestants in each event go to Nationals at Fairmont, New Mexico. Good Luck Sam and Snap!
Barrel racing and pole bending are timed rodeo events, where the fastest time is what matters most. Cowgirls compete in the arena against each other and the clock. Barrel racing and pole bending is about cooperation between horse and rider. Because of the competition and money involved, finding a good horse is very important to the competitors. A top of the line barrel horse can cost up to $50,000.
For the barrel racing event, the arena is cleared and three barrels are set up at different marked locations. The riders then enter the arena at full speed, quickly rounding each barrel in a cloverleaf pattern and then exiting where they entered. A stopwatch or timer is used registering down to a hundredth of a second.
For the pole bending event, the horse and rider run the length of a line of six upright poles, turn sharply and weave through the poles, turn again and weave back, then return to the start. This could be compared to the Slalom skiing.
Rodeo contestant abide by a very strict dress code. These rules must be followed or contestants are disqualified.
• Contestants must wear western attire at all times during a performance and in any seating area whether competing or not:
*western hat
*long sleeved shirt (must be wrist length sleeved shirt, with collar and cuffs. No sweat shirts, Tshirts or pullover sweaters allowed)
*western boots, and western trousers.
• Contestants must wear numbers on their backs and number must be visible at all times while competing in their events, when at rodeo or rodeo grounds or any rodeo function and at the motel.
• All Contestants must have shirttails tucked in at start of their competition
• While competing, the rider must begin with their hat on. If it comes off during the event, the hat must stay in the arena. If the hat blows out of the area, the contestant is disqualified.
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Samantha & Snap in bole bending event.
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Samantha & Snap competing in barrel racing.
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