Horse sale at Belle Fourche, Knuckle bull riding, clinics, BHSU rodeo, ranch sorting

The bit of wet snow we got here has sure made the grass try to grow. I hope there’s more moisture to come as the wind has been relentless and dried the surface out again. April used to be the wettest, rainiest, nearly causing webbed feet, month. I’d like to see that again. Belle Fourche Livestock Market is holding a horse sale on Apr. 16 after the cattle sale. They’re taking both ride ins and loose horses. For more information call 605-892-5951 or 870-518-3453. Having one more salebarn hosting open horse sales is always a good thing. Entries are open now for the Apr. 18 Knuckle Bull Riding at the Knuckle Saloon, Sturgis, S.D. Besides the open bulls, there will also be Jr. bulls for 10 kids. To enter either, call/text Thad 605-381-9166 or Michelle 605-393-7752. The sheep riders can enter there the night of the event. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., the Calcutta is at 6:30 with the event at 7 p.m. If you need to get on some practice barebacks or saddle broncs, be at Chamberlain, S.D. ...