Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Beau Retzlaff – member of The Rancheros ranch rodeo team – leaps off of his horse in an attempt to take down a cow during the wild cow milking event. After failing to rope the cow, Retzlaff decided to bring down the cow on his own terms. The Rancheros took 11th place overall with a total of 21 points.
Lacey Grann of Sheyenne was awarded the Top Hand award. This award was given to the high scoring contestant who competed in both the barrel racing and ranch rodeo events. Grann received a $200 gift certificate donated by Sharon Whitmer, along with a set of spur straps with spurs and an event jacket from the Sheyenne Rodeo Club.
Eli Young Band frontman, Mike Eli, belts out one of the band's hit songs during the annual Sheyenne Stampede event.
Camee Wangler, Riley Longnecker and Cassie Longnecker sang along during Jason Cross' performance at the Sheyenne Stampede on Saturday, August 17.
Connie Soderholm of Sheyenne rounds the barrel on her horse Wish during the barrel racing event.
This year, there were three contestants vying for the title of Miss Sheyenne Stampede. Here, they are pictured from left to right alongside Miss Sheyenne Stampede 2024 and Miss Sheyenne Stampede 2022. From left to right: Miss Sheyenne Stampede 2022 Jozey Retzlaff, Miss Sheyenne Stampede 2025 Emily Ackerman, contestant Adley Olson, contestant Bailey Hawn and Miss Sheyenne Stampede 2024 Jaylynn Hicks.
Hendrickson Park was hopping on Saturday, Aug. 17. The 4th Annual Sheyenne Stampede brought a record crowd to Eddy County for a day of entertainment.
Early that morning, three contestants fought for the 2025 Miss Sheyenne Stampede crown. Emily Ackerman of Jamestown, N.D. was crowned 2025 Miss Sheyenne Stampede.
The stampede brought in over 80 entries for the barrel racing event, as well as 12 ranch rodeo teams.
Bruner Angus Ranch took home first place in the ranch rodeo with a total of 184 points. On the barrel racing side of things, there were four different events – 1D, 2D, 3D and 4D. Julie Voigt took first in 1D and Ashley Everson placed first in 2D. In the 3D event, Sarah Crimmins and Peggy Holzer each tied for first, and Laura Walter brought home the top prize in 4D.
After the ranch rodeo commenced, country newcomer Jason Cross took to the stage as the opening act, and the Eli Young Band headlined the evening.
These photos and many more from the Sheyene Stampede can be found on transcript.smugmug.com!
