Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo

ANNOUNCER: Scott Allen

STOCK CONTRACTOR: Slash T Rodeo Company

Photographer: WT Bruce Photography

BULLFIGHTERS: Jaime Cox & Bill Hamilton

RODEO SPECIALTY ACT: Clint Selvester

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 and private financial 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 the community the
opportunity to celebrate his life and the sport he so loved.

Proceeds from this rodeo will be donated to community charities.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, June 24
6:00 pm
Rodeo Kick Off Party
Kurly's Sports Bar & Grill
124 E Jackson St., Mtn Home
Join us for
the party before the rodeo.
Meet some rodeo livestock, bull
fighters and cowboys.

Friday, June 25
7:00 pm        Calf Scramble
(Sign Up at 6:45 pm)

7:30 pm        Rodeo Begins

Saturday, June 26
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.