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PG10 AT THE RODEO, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Cowboy ers her child, rode it for most of his life. Their younger son Tanner has followed his moth- er's tradition, riding for all of his 17 years. Her husband Chad says that riding horses Continued from page 8. is their family therapy and relieves regular work stresses. Karie Dawn recounts losing parade that's when her life changed. “We turned the corner at Third Street, and her childhood horse as the same as burying a Chad had this banner up at Nagle's that asked family member. if I would marry him. Well, he had clearly al- "We did a full funeral," Karie Dawn said. ready talked about it with my daddy because “That horse was family." Daddy was riding right next to me with my ‘The Elk City Round Up Club disbanded wedding ring in his chaps. So, the rodeo pa- approximately ten years ago as membership rade has really been there for important parts waned. Still, she and her family have always of my life. Then the year after we got married, found a way to ride. when Labor Day weekend came, my husband ‘This year, Karie Dawn, Chad, and Tanner said he wanted me to get rid of my birth con- will ride with the flags of Patriots Roofing trol pills. And I was pregnant with our son the and Windows and Faith + Jo Decor, owned by very next month, Tanner was born in June, Brian and Amber Taylor. and then that September, he rode with me For Karie Dawn, not riding in the rodeo pa- just like I did with my daddy when I was a rade is not an option. newborn. So, this parade is our family tradi- “This is what I love sharing with my daddy tion," Karie Dawn stated. and my kids. This is our family thing," she Forty-one years ago, Donnie Morey rode with his infant daughter Karie Dawnin her ‘Through the years, the parade has remained smiled. "It gave me the best childhood, so we first rodeo parade. All these years later, she has yet to miss riding in one. Courtesy photo. their ritual. Karie Dawn's father pulled her wanted that for our kids. I don't think people son behind a red tractor when Tanner was a realize how lucky Elk Cityis to have this won- toddler. Her stepson Hunter, who she consid- derful tradition." Enjoy the Rodeo this weekend! Kilhoffer Flooring Center DBA Bell’s Carpet Sixth and Main « Elk City Oak creek Residential & Commercial “Quality at Affordable Floral & Gifts Prices” Barbwire & Lace Refurbished Furniture * Home Decoration ¢ Yard Art 580-225-1291 119South Main Street |EkCty 580-225-5683 | www-heartlandfloralicom 3109 W. 20th St., Elk City, OK * 580-303-0674