Two McLoud Bull Riders Compete In The IFYR

Local Girls Compete in Barrel Racing and Pole Bending

Brayden Dowdle of McLoud competes in the second round of bull riding at the IFYR on July 12. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Brayden Dowdle of McLoud competes in the second round of bull riding at the IFYR on July 12. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bull riding is probably the most dangerous event at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. So, in most years, the bull riders are few and from other states.

But, this year, there were two brave teens from McLoud who entered.

Ryker Butler received an 84 in his second round and an 83.5 in the final round for a combined average of 167.5 to win the event on July 14. This was only .5 more than the bull ri…