Congratulations to the Young Ranch, 2018 Utopia Ranch Rodeo Champions!

The 2018 Utopia Ranch Rodeo was a huge success! A record crowd of 1200 people were at the edge of their seats for the 1 1/2 hour action packed show. World Champion bullfighter, Rob Smets, was the brilliant commentator and kept the crowd up to speed.

Young Ranch took the 2018 Championship Title by winning the Bronc riding, placing 2nd in the Penning and Mugging, and placing in the Milking and Branding as well. They won a total of $8,850 and the trophy buckles.

3 Up 3 Down, captained by Will Martin, won second this year and $4500. They won the Penning and Mugging and The Milking. They also took home the coveted trophy breastcollar for Top Horse. It was won by a super athlete ridden by Tanner Green.

Cucaracha Cattle Co., who was the 2017 Champion team, won 3rd place and $5,900.

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