Rodeo will forever have my heart, so when we have rodeos literally in my backyard, you better believe I'll be there!
The Tate Shade Rodeo is in Memoriam of Tate Shade, who was killed in a tragic car accident at the age of 19. From this tragedy, the Tate Shade Memorial Fund was developed by his sibling Kami Griffith, Kindsey Redd, his parents Kim and Brenda Shade, sister Kami Griffith, and brother Ryan Shade.
In honor of his memory each year, with the help of family and friends, the Tate Shade Memorial Fund holds a fundraiser with funds raised being donated to the Marion County Jr. Fair as awards for Showmanship in Beef and Swine. Tate was a 10-year participant in the Marion County Jr. Fair as well as an avid Bull Rider throughout his high school years.
Enjoy my favorites from the event!
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**Please note I only photographed this for "fun" and didn't photograph every single exhibitor.
