Southeastern Rodeo Team Visits DIS with "Dolly"

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern mens' and women's rodeo sent 12 members of the 2024-25 teams to visit Durant Intermediate School on Thursday where they were able to introduce sixth graders to some of the key elements of rodeo.
 
"The rodeo team really enjoyed," said head rodeo coach Christi Braudrick, "Getting to share with the DIS students a little bit of the western "rodeo" culture by giving the DIS students an opportunity to learn to swing a rope and catch a roping dummy. Many of the DIS students have never interacted with a horse and the excitement it brings is priceless."
 
Team members first introduced students to a roping horse named "Dolly," allowing them to pet her and interact with the horse.
 
Following the meet-and-greet, team members were able to teach DIS students the art of roping, demonstrating how they practice in preparation for a rodeo.
 
DIS students then got their opportunity to swing a rope and practice catching a roping dummy.