Junior Rodeo Riders

Nichole Fleming is a nine-year-old barrel racer. She has been racing for two years and really enjoys it. She especially likes riding horses. Fleming said "I enjoy barrel racing and want to stay with it for a while, maybe all the way into high school".

Ava Neilan is one of the younger riders. She is only eight-years-old and has been barrel racing for only one year. She started when she was seven and has no intention of stopping. When asked what her favorite part of racing was she said, "Going fast was the best part".

Mesa Faedin was atop her horse Steve when she was interviewed. She had just co...