EDITOR'S NOTE:  The correct dates for the pro rodeo are 
March 2-3. The previous news release stated the dates 
were March 3-4.   

DATE:     2/22/01
CONTACT:  Alan Quinn, (864) 859-4364
WRITER:   Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741

Professional rodeo coming
to Garrison Arena March 2-3

     CLEMSON -- Come see top International Professional Rodeo
Association (IPRA) cowboys and cowgirls at Clemson University's 
T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena on March 2 and 3. They will compete 
for prize money and championship points at the Spring Roundup 2001.
     The main events will be bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling,
saddle bronc riding, cowgirl barrel racing, calf roping, team 
roping and bull riding.
     Rodney "Shotgun" Gaston will be on hand with his two new 
Brahma bulls, trick mule and twin miniature Roman riding ponies 
and a comedy clown car act. 
     Also on hand will be bucking bulls and horses from Ken 
Treadway's champion string of animals.
     You may even get to see 50-year-old Betty Roper of Oktaha,
Oklahoma, 1999 IPRA cowgirls barrel racing world champion. This 
was her fourth IPRA championship for barrel racing.
     There will also be a special patriotic flag grand entry
presentation at both performances.
     "The rodeo last March was our most successful ever with 
great attendance and top contestants," said Charles Williams, 
arena manager. "The IPRA sanctioning will again provide top 
contestants and the promoter, Allan Quinn continues to provide 
quality entertainment acts which are crowd pleasers."
     Reserved seating is $14. General admission is $12 for adults 
and $5 for children 12 years and under.
     Advanced tickets can be purchased at Rogers Stereo Upstate
locations and Duffy's Western Shop in Seneca.
     The event starts at 8 each evening and is being sponsored 
by Easy Bend Farms of Easley. 
     The Roundup is sanctioned by the International Pro Rodeo
Association and operates under its rules.
     For more information contact Allan Quinn at (864) 859-4364 
or at the arena office at (864) 646-2717.
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