RAPID CITY, S.D. – Local youth are saddling up for the Badlands Little Britches Rodeo. The Kadoka-based organization is back in Rapid City, giving young cowboys and cowgirls a place to hone their skills, train their animals, and compete for national qualifiers.
Contestants between the ages of five and 18 made their way to the James Kjerstad Event Center for barrel racing, roping, and pole bending. The weekend even featured a Halloween costume contest, all with quieter crowds than you might see during major events at schools or stock shows.
Many young competitors prefer the Little Britches Rodeo due to its calm environment and lack of stress…