MANNINGTON —
The rodeo, known for its bucking bulls and broncos, is a pretty dangerous sport.
The animals are frantic, and any cowboys thrown from their seat try to make a quick getaway before they get trampled by the rampaging livestock.
Put simply, it’s not a sport that it’s easy to imagine yourself participating in — but organizers at the Mannington District Fair have found a way to let kids sample the adventure without the danger.
Kids ages 2-8 got to participate in the Mannington Fair Sheep Rodeo on Thursday evening, where the big, dangerous livestock were replaced by antsy but otherwise harmless sheep.
John Rush, who has helped with the event since its inception five or six years ago, said that the kids have a good time with the rodeo.
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Breaunna Marietta holds on for dear life during the sheep rodeo event at the Mannington District Fair Thursday evening. Open to kids ages 2-8, the rodeo offered spills and thrills to the young crowd. PHOTO BY JONATHAN WILLIAMS
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