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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
13
A multi event horse show lists 17 races and contests with purses from 15 to 900 dollars. Events include Indian races, bucking contests, steer and cowhorse events, a ladies relay, roping and trick riding. Rules cover ponies, saddles, weights and entry requirements across days of competition.
Event No. 18 men’s world bucking contest offers a $700 purse plus a $500 Union Pacific saddle and title to the champion. First place nets $400 plus saddle and title. day money totals $100 for first and smaller amounts for others. Event No. 19 steer roping offers $800 purse with $500 for first and $200, $100 for places. day money and rules noted. Event No. 20 wild horse race offers $750 purse with daily pay. first and second barred after winning once. entry fee $5. Rules and chits provided by committee.
The program lists multiple events for July 25 including Wild Burro and Indian Races with purses from 15 to 50 dollars, a 14 mile cowhorse race, potato race, bareback and cowpony contests, military maneuvers, Sioux war dance, Ladies world bucking contest, rep race with required gear, Indian relay and bulldogging, men's relay, fancy roping, and bucking bulls and horses. Prizes range up to 300 dollars.
Event No 16 the Indian Squaw Race a one mile event with purse details. Event No 17 the Cowgirls Stake Race with $25 purse awarding $15 to first and $10 to second. Event No 18 Fancy and Trick Riding Contest. Event No 19 Denver Post World's Championship Ladies Relay Race one mile with purse identical to Event 17 on first day. Event No 20 Men's World's Championship Bucking Contest with purse as in Event 18 on first day. Event No 21 Men's Steer Roping for world championship with same terms as Event 19 on first day. Event No 22 Wild Horse Race with same terms as Event 20 on first day.
A long list of afternoon and evening events at Frontier Park including cowpony race, nightshirt race, Indian chief race, bull and bucking events, roping contests, relays, and a military showcase. Prizes range from five to seventy five dollars with multiple days of competitions for men and ladies.
At Frontier Park an afternoon card features Event No 1 Wild Burro Riding and Racing free for all. Event No 2 Mens Cowpony Race covers one mile with purses 40 25 and 0. Event No 3 Indian Chief Race offers inch mile with 75 and 50 and 25. Event No 4 Cowgirls Cowpony Race runs one mile with similar stakes.
The program lists multiple events with purses ranging from 10 to 75 dollars including Consolation Race No.2 open to horses未winners, Cowgirls Cowpony Race for non-winning competitors, Indian Race miles, Ladies World Championship Bucking Finals, Indian Relay, 1/4 mile free for all with 1090 dollars total and top prizes, Bulldogging and Men’s Relay Finals, World Championship Fancy and Trick Riding, Riding Bucking Cows and Bulls, Indian Squat Race for full blooded squaws, and Wild Horse Race aligned with previous day events. events held at Fort D A Russell with various eligibility rules and stock requirements.
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