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Bobbi Grann - Dickinson State University

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F A C E S O F D S U<br />

Go to dsufamly.com to join the DSU Family<br />

B O B B I G R A N N<br />

decided to give <strong>Dickinson</strong> a try and I am really enjoying it so far!<br />

Now for those of us who aren't exactly “in the know” when it comes to Ro-<br />

deo events, what do you do? Barrel Racing: Its a race around 3 barrels in a<br />

clover leaf pattern. Fastest time wins! Breakaway Roping: This is a very quick<br />

event that takes two to three seconds, all you have to do is rope a calf. Team<br />

Roping: This is a partner event, one contestant ropes the horns of a steer and<br />

then a partner follows behind and ropes the heels. Goat Tying: In this event<br />

you run to the goat high-speed on your horse, jump off your horse when it is<br />

still running and tie up three legs of the goat.<br />

Which is your favorite event to compete in? My favorite event is goat tying<br />

because I have been doing it the longest and it is very thrilling and competi-<br />

tive.<br />

Which is the most challenging? The most challenging event for me would be<br />

either one of the two roping events because I still have a lot to learn about<br />

roping and am not as good at it as I would like to be.<br />

Have you ever had a favorite horse? My favorite horse is my barrel racing<br />

horse named Cooper. He is talented, beautiful, friendly and has a quirky<br />

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