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PG8 AT THE RODEO, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 me =. - Longhorns part. They like taking them places, and Sander said that a big part of doing it is making people happy. As working with all animals, “I think it gives people a lot of joy Sander said that they must be and pleasure, if it didn’t, I wouldn't aware. He watches the steers, but do it. I wouldn't give it up for any- he also watches the people. He tries thing, but our other cattle is the to spot anyone who may try to do backbone of our ranching business. something he/she shouldn't. They Longhorns are kind of a hobby. I always have to pay attention. don't golf. So I guess I've always told The ranch is a family operation, people I enjoy my hobby, the long- and they work as a family. His wife, horns,” Sander said. Jill, takes care of all the booking. He has names for most of the Although Hughes is not family, he herd and knows them by name. is treated like family among the He said that they all have a differ- Sander’s. ent personality, and their name fits ‘The longhorns, not only appear them. in rodeo’s and parades, they have “| just appreciate people inviting appeared in movies. One film is for us to bring them and coming up the museum in Woodward and one with the funds to pay for the Long- in Duncan, as well as in Abilene, horns to appear at their events, and Texas. I'm proud to do it. We want to put Longhorns are not a huge part of on a really good show, it's safe. To Sander's mother/cow business, but show people what they look like, they pay for themselves. They are and what they can do, is just some- part of the ranch, just not a huge thing,” Sander concluded, Enjoy the Rodeo this weekend! Another Year of:‘.. « Aation Elle City Rodeo of Champions We look forward to watching all the great events Labor Day Weekend! Kilhoffer Flooring Center OF CHAMPIONS DBA Bell’s C: E — ELKCITY,0OK — Sixth and Main ~eGep E SEPT. 1-2-3 Residential & Commercial EF te 8 P.M. NIGHTLY “Quality at Affordable —*= Parade September 2° 10am For more info: 405.317.7161 Downtown Elk City,OK Prices” Tickets on sale online at ElkCityRodeo.com and at Circle A Western Wear. Rodeo ticket office opens Aug. 28. 580-225-1291 www.ElkCityRodeo.com