Coby Johnson wins Fort Hall Bull Riding Mayhem
A bull rider in Wiley Petersen's Fort Hall Bull Riding Mayhem Thursday, August 8.
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Coby Johnson scored an 85.5 in round two of Wiley Petersen’s Fort Hall Bull Riding Mayhem August 8 to win the event.
He bucked off his first bull in round one, received a re-ride in round two that proved successful as he won $3,000, a pair of Ariat boots and a belt buckle. Taking second was Wesley Pablo who had an 80.5 in round two winning $2,250. Third was Miles Johnson wit a 74.5 in round one earning $1,500. Fourth place went to Garrett Remington who scored a 73 in round one winning $750. Bruin Bradshaw and Wynn Wells also covered bulls in the event. Bradshaw had a 70.5 in round one and Wells a 70 score also in round one.
Wiley Petersen addresses the crowd at the bull riding event.
Bull 413 Ambush of Mann Creek Bucking Bulls owned by Tim Roberts won the best bull so Roberts also received a buckle and a pair of Ariat boots.
The Four Directions Treatment Center was presented with a check for $1,000 as Wiley said they try to give back to the community.
The event opened with the Spring Creek drum group singing as dancers came in and Talon Teton rode around the arena with the U.S. flag while the mare he was riding had a foal running beside her.
The bull riders were introduced prior to the event start. Fritz Harris entertained the crowd in part with his dog Rodeo that caught Frisbees flying high in the air.
