The Abilene rodeo is recognized for excellent arena

conditions for both horse and rider

The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas has been recognized for providing the best possible arena ground for animal and rodeo contestants.

The rodeo received third place in the Justin Best Footing Awards for the Prairie Circuit, the rodeos in Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. This is the first year for the rodeo to win.

It takes a lot of time and attention to detail to have an arena in good shape, said Matt Farson and Dusty Kuntz, respectively president and vice-president for the rodeo. Both men share the responsibility for working the arena dirt.

It’s important to have good arena conditions, Farson said, “to have stable ground for the horses. They’re running fast and turning quickly, and you do

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