Daniel Dopps Memorial Ram PRCA Rodeo

ANNOUNCER:
Scott Allen

STOCK
CONTRACTOR:
Slash T Rodeo
Company

Photographer:
WT Bruce Photography

BULLFIGHTERS:
Jaime Cox & Bill Hamilton

RODEO
SPECIALTY ACT:
John Beck

Rodeo was always a big part of Daniel's life. Anyone who
knew Daniel or met him for the first time, soon realized he
was a cowboy in every way.

Daniel died on August 7, 2005 from injuries sustained at a
PRCA rodeo on August 6. He was 19.

The night before he died, he lived one of his dreams. He
had drawn D & H Cattle Company's bucking bull, Crossfire
Hurricane at the Idaho Falls PRCA Rodeo. Just to have the
chance to put his rope on this great bull had him on Cloud
9. Though he did not ride Crossfire for eight seconds, he
sure gave him heck for about five. He told a television
reporter that night while he was being interviewed on
television, “This is what I do. I'm going to keep doing it
until I can't do it anymore.”

After being interviewed, two young boys asked him for his
autograph, a first at a pro-rodeo. Daniel pulled off his
number from his vest, then asked them “What was your
favorite event?” They both replied “Bull Riding.” When
he realized that he need something to sign for the other
young boy, he crawled under the walkway to pickup a
discarded number and signed it. Their faces were
beaming and they were so excited.

This rodeo would not happen if it were not for the
outstanding corporate, private financial and volunteer
support that we have received over the last five years.
This event is a labor of love not only for his family, but for
the committee members, and the countless volunteers, all
of which were friends or family of Daniel.

It is our goal and commitment to continue doing good
things in his hometown and giving our community the
opportunity to celebrate his life and the sport he so loved.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, June 21, 2012
6:00 pm
Rodeo Tailgate Party
at
El Rancho Park
sponsored by
Kurly's Sports Bar & Grill

Come join this family friendly
party as part of RODEO
DAY's in Mountain Home

Friday, June 22
7:00 pm        Calf Scramble
(Sign Up at 6:45 pm)

7:30 pm        Rodeo Begins

Saturday, June 23
7:00 pm        Calf Scramble
(Sign Up at 6:45 pm)

7:30 pm        Rodeo Begins

Dance Following
Rodeo Each Night
The Jeff Palmer Band

Friday is Pink Shirt night. We would
like everyone to wear pink to signify
your support for cancer research.

Saturday is Military Appreciation night.
Please wear your Red, White & Blue to
show your support for our men and
women who
serve our country.