National Champion Chuckwagon Races Oklahoma Land Rush

This driver is 7 years old. His parents (or other responsible adult) tends to hold him on the line until the others have left and then he races. His ponies go only so fast. There is an adult in the wagon holding the end of the lines so he isn't in a great deal of danger.

Yes, this did not end pretty....

Opening Ceremonies

The Opening Ceremonies includes a group of local youth horse riders participating in a drill team. This year, as many others, they performed to a Toby Keith song. On Friday, a team of uniformed officers present the flag to the crowd. It is very moving. The kids always do a fantastic job and I am always impressed by the practice they have put in to the number.

Getting ready for the race

Brianna DeMoss, another saddle mule racer, from Iowa and Cole getting ready for the race.

Jeff Smith, Brianna and Cole at the start line

Brianna was the winner of the saddle mule race on the second day.

Chuckwagon Racing Fans

You are never sure what you're going to see at the races.

We stand between these two trees at the start line. This is a group of horse and mule riders from central Missouri.

More clinic shots

This was a mule that a spectator brought to the clinic. Robert Willis of Texas allowed Loren to use JJ, a young mule.
Thanks to everyone who came and participated in the clinic.

Mule Clinic at Chuckwagon Races

Loren put on the Mule Clinic at the National Chuckwagon Races in Clinton, AR. He had a large crowd and I was told that he did a great job. Cole was around to assist with the clinic. The clinic lasted over an hour with Loren spending another hour answering questions from spectators.

National Champion

Cole won his fourth consecutive National Championship for the Saddle Mule Race
at the National Championship Chuckwagon Races in Clinton, AR. He and BB did it again!!!!!!