No no, not just the beer. And it's not because of the beer either. But with the Billings trip, then Bucking Horse Sale, a branding, then Travis and Stephanie's rainy visit here, I'm glad I took the photos last weekend. Here's how it went:
Arrived in Miles City to stay with Karla's family- who were VERY welcoming and gave us a beautiful bit of backyard to pitch our tent in. We settled in, and headed out to watch Bull Riding at the Bucking Horse Sale. Ever seen Bull Riding on TV? It's just like that, but we were farther away, and the rides didn't last very long. These are not professional riders, just local guys, riding bulls that are for sale to other rodeos. As soon as the rider falls off, the auction starts and people sitting on either side of the arena begin to buy them. Bulls sold from $700-$2000. This is the same process for bucking broncos (which can be either male or female, and pregnant!). After a few hours of selling bulls, came the...
Wild Horse Race: 6 wild horses who have never been ridden before are sent out of chutes all at the same time. Teams of 3 men attempt to hold down the horse to saddle it for the first time ever, then one gets on and rides the wild horse around the track. If three men make it out, it's a good time. If no horses die, it's a good time. If none of the men break any bones, it's a great time.
After the sale is the Street Dancing. Three trailers of bands, a street of food vendors, every bar in town is open, and the beer is $2.00 a can. Don't pee in a port-a-potty because someone may tip it over while you're in it. Hold your beers at all times, just put your trash anywhere , or here . I think we were out until 2am. On the entrance ticket it says, "Cowboy Mardi Gras". It seriously is like all of Miles City is on a blind date.
The next day we went to a 2 hour parade, with bagpipes and horses as far as the eye could see, and steam engine tractors. Breakfast out- then some shopping for chaps, more Bucking Horse Sale , and then a movie, instead of the drinking.
It was a long weekend. Fun, interesting, educational, and exhausting. If you're interested, give us plenty of notice before next year's sale and we'll all go together!
3 comments:
Next year, will you please make sure to let me know when this beloved event is, and I will strap Tyler down to the front of his truck and be there! Sounds like our kind of fun for sure!!! And when events like this in our neck of the great state of Montana come up, you'll be the first to know. Love you!
I sure will- we'll have to figure out where to stay- I would like to visit the "Miles City Botanical Gardens" again, but not sleep in their back yard.
This is great info to know.
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