Youth bull riders strap in their boots

American Youth Bull Riders pay their respects to the color guard represented by Bruce LeClaire, Rudley Weaver, and Bruce Heller from the Southern Ute Veterans Association.

Bruce LeClaire, Rudley Weaver, and Bruce Heller from the Southern Ute Veterans Association represented the Southern Ute Indian Tribe at the American Youth Bull Riding finals on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the SkyUte Fairgrounds.

Tribal Chairman Clement J. Frost joins Southern Ute Royalty members Lorraine Watts (Miss Southern Ute) and Dominick Goodtracks (Southern Ute Brave) during the opening ceremonies of the American Youth Bull Riding finals.

American Youth Bull Riding participants are ready to strap in their boots.

The American Youth Bull Riding finals brought in a number of young participants from across the U.S. to SkyUte Fairgrounds on Thursday, Nov. 17

A young participant keeps his balance.

Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum

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Wed Nov 23rd, 2016 , by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum

The American Youth Bull Riding (AYBR) finals made it’s opening on at the SkyUte Fairgrounds on Thursday, Nov. 17 and brought in approximately 100 youth bull riders to Ignacio. Southern Ute Veteran Association members Bruce LeClaire, Rudley Weaver, and Bruce Heller led the flags during the color guard ceremony, followed by a special blessing by Chairman Clement J. Frost and Southern Ute Royalty members Lorraine Watts (Miss Southern Ute) and Dominick Goodtracks (Southern Ute Brave). The American Youth Bull Riding tournament is strictly a non-profit organization and commits to promoting youth rodeo, provide leadership/sportsmanship, and self discipline.