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The rodeo world has witnessed numerous spectacular performers over the years. A place where many heroes rise frequently has also been a much-loved sport amongst the youth. Many young cowboys and cowgirls have risen to fame recently, and the rodeo has been a place where these youngsters find solace due to the thrill it provides. Along similar lines, a 13-year-old young prodigy is in the headlines for her spell-binding skills.

The girl was performing at the conclusive event of a famed rodeo event, and she left the crowd in awe of her trick-riding skills. The video of this adventurous ride has been shared online and is taking the online community by storm.

Her rodeo future looks bright

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Williston Trending Topics News Radio Live shared the video on their Facebook page, and it perfectly captures the skills of the cowgirl. The video captioned

“These horses do amazing things with there 13 Year old girl Trickrider Handler in the All Seasons Arena Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo 2023” was published on Sunday. The video highlights the girl’s effortless feat of standing on two horses while they maneuver around the rodeo arena, encircling the flaming lamps positioned in the arena’s center. The daring feat that she is attempting is called trick riding, in which a rider performs nail-biting stunts while riding the horses.

In this, the rider has to stand upright on the specially designed saddles equipped with specialized kossak loops for hands and feet mounted on the back of their mounts. Trick riding is a similar maneuver to equestrian vaulting but has its unique way of performing and contains its own risks as well. This is just another example of how fearless and confident these youngsters are. This seamless trick riding performance was witnessed at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo 2023, the event that showcased numerous remarkable performances in the last three days.

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The results and the top performers in the finals

The 2023 Badland Circuit Finals were held at the North Dakota State Fair Center from October 13th to October 15th. The various rodeo events ranged from roping, bullfighting, saddle bronc riding, and barrel racing. In the first round of the competition, Ben Kramer of North Dakota grabbed the crowd’s attention when he scored 81.5 points in the bareback riding, while Shane O’Connell and Chase Yellow Hawk placed second and third, respectively, with 79 and 75 pints.

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In bareback riding, Ben Kramer was declared the winner of both the year-end champion and the finals champion. In bull riding, Mason Moody stood atop the podium as both the year-end champion and the finals champion. He will now represent the Badlands arena at the National Circuit Finals Rodeo, which will be held in July next year.

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