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INFR rodeo draws fans, friends, family

POLSON -- Rodeo fans got the chance to see another high energy, action-filled, don’t-shut-your-eyes INFR event in Polson Aug. 21 through 23 when the Flathead River Rodeo came to town.

The 39th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo featured free-style bull fighting, ladies breakaway, first and second section bull riding, bareback M3T, steer riding, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, ladies barrel and racing and team roping.

Rodeo riders were competing for $5,000 and $10,000 purses.

The next rodeo on the INFR circuit is Nov. 4 through 8 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, where riders will compete for prizes up to $70,000.

Rodeo fans can watch their favorite Indian National Finals Rodeo star live in person or via a free web feed while the 2014 professional rodeo circuit winds down this November at www.infr.com.

It is the INFR’s mission is to provide, promote and preserve the advancement

of Professional Indian Rodeo by empowering families, youth and

communities through positive role modeling, educational

opportunities, competition, culture and tradition.