Police-Firefighters Rodeo Attracts 2,000
From Times Staff Reports
The Old West and all the dirt, spurs and cowboy hats that come with it were alive at Ventura’s Seaside Park on Sunday as 2,000 people gathered for the Country Western Rodeo.
Making its third stop here since it was started about 20 years ago by police officers in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, Sunday’s event was hosted by the National Police Rodeo Assn. The group comprises 100 peace officers and firefighters from throughout the state who like to ride, rope and wrestle livestock.
Like at other rodeos, competitors on the police circuit collect points for each event they complete. The season, which includes eight rodeos in California, Arizona and Nevada, finishes with the finals in Chino later this year.