New Paltz Rodeo Delights Crowds Under Threatening Skies
Emcee Herb Strickland led New Paltz High School’s rodeo closing its two day run despite muddy turf and rain. About 500 fans watched bronco and bull riding steer wrestling and calk roping as contestants from Marlboro New Paltz Tuscan and Oklahoma City competed for a $2,500 purse. Bruce Semeria from The Bronx placed second in bareback bronco riding while 13 year old Deborah Abruzzi of New Paltz won local girls barrel racing with a 53.9 second total. A six member trick riding team led by Montana Red entertained the crowd between events.