Round-Up Results; Thompson Wins Third Straight Bareback Competition

Sonora, Ca — Oregon´s Tyson Thompson carved his way into the Mother Lode Round-Up history books Sunday, becoming the first competitor to win the bareback riding competition three years in a row.

“I´ve always liked this rodeo, it´s been good to me,” said Thompson.I´ve only been here one time and not placed, it has been great. I like the crowds and they have good horses.”

Other winners from the 50th Mother Lode Round-Up:

Bull Riding

-Charlie Barker, Terrebonne, OR.

Saddle Bronc Riding

-Joe Willoughby, Coarsegold, CA

Tie Down Roping

-Mike Johnson, Henryetta, OK

Steer Wrestling

-Sam Willis, Terrebonne, OR

Barrel Racing

-Lita Scott, Carson City, NV

Team Roping

-Troy Murray, Oakdale, CA

-Rhett Kennedy, Chowchilla, CA

All Around Champion

-Stan Branco, Chowchilla, CA

Written by BJ Hansen