A Greene County favorite is returning on April 19 & 20! Bucking B Cattle Company is bringing in Extreme Bull Riding and Barrel Racing, a benefit being held to support Angel Wings Rescue, an organization that rescues horses from various places, with the goal of placing them into a forever home through adoption.
The fundraiser was quite successful last year. The Friday evening event brought around 900 guests, and on Saturday there were over 1,000 attendees. This is the second year that the event will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds to benefit the rescue.
Guests will see an entertaining show; there will also be other things available for the crowd. There will be food trucks—local favorites, Lexi’s Lemon Aide and Sweet and Salt Popcorn—local musical performers, and even a mechanical bull if you’re feeling daring—and a little lucky.
Proceeds from the event will help with the care of the animals and facilitate the placement of the horses with their future owners. Barbie McMinn runs the non-profit Angel Wings Rescue, and, when asked why she chose a horse rescue, she shared she has loved horses her entire life, and she had finally had the opportunity to be able to help them.
There are a lot of challenges with rescuing animals and the commitment is life changing, the board of directors of Angel Wing Rescue are committed to ensuring the horses they rescue are well cared for, their medical needs are met, and the animals are homed with the best possible match. The board comprises members that have had horses and those who will step in and plan events such as the upcoming Rodeo.
The horses rescued by the group come from many places. Some of the animals in her care now or previously have come from other online rescues and some from auctions. She even gained a horse that had been auctioned off from the Meadows. The horse was unfit for racing. The horse’s owner wanted to treat the animal’s issues. Sadly, it wasn’t possible, so he put the horse up for sale. Barbie bid on the horse and initially lost the bid. A few days after the auction, the trainer from the Meadows that had worked with the horse called her and asked if she still wanted the horse. She did, and the horse was rescued.
She rescued another horse with a broken leg. The horse, much to his previous owners’ surprise, is now thriving. Barbie also shared that it is very difficult to find veterinary services for horses in Greene County.
Events like the Extreme Bull Riding and Barrel Racing raise the necessary funds so that Barbie can continue to rescue horses in need. Attending the event is a great way to support the rescue and have a night out.
So, if you are looking for something to do that second weekend in April, bring your family out to this event. The cost is $18 for adults and $10 for children. All will certainly have a good time!