Shoshone-Bannock tribal artists & horse riders participate in Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo

Marietta Cortez displays traditional willow creations at the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo.

By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
BLACKFOOT — Shoshone-Bannock artists displayed their work during the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo June 26-27 at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds.

Dillin Diggie demonstrates quillwork at the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo.

Dillin Diggie had quillwork; Bailey Dann was making parfleche; Marietta Cortez was working with willows and Bobette Haskett Wildcat had basketry on display including a salmon skin basket, while doing weaving.

Casey Ball rides in the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo Horse Parade.

Spring Creek Singers sang both days during dance demonstrations in front of the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds and prior to the Ranch Rodeo start.

Fort Hall Jr. Rodeo Queen Arayah Skunkcap in the horse parade.

A horse parade was June 27 prior to the Ranch Rodeo. James Tone, Jesse Tone, Gator Boyd, Casey Ball, Krissy Broncho and Ariana Seymour all participated.

Fort Hall Junior Rodeo Queen Arayah Skunkcap carried the rodeo sponsor flags in during the grand entry, along with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes flag.