FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:

McCall Linke, Communications Director

Northern International Livestock Exposition

(406) 256-2495

mccall@thenile.org

Youngest, Wildest, Pony Riders at the 2016 NILE Rodeo

Billings, MT--The toughest kids in the west compete in Wild Pony Racing at the NILE rodeo October 20-22, at MetraPark.

Teams of three must hold on, get on, and stay on a wild pony for a maximum of two seconds. The team that can do that the fastest wins! The anchor holds the end of the lead rope, the mugger holds the pony, and the rider has to get on and stay on the pony. Five teams compete during the rodeos Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21--the top two teams from each night return for the final round Saturday night, October 22.

It wild and hilarious. When even the most seasoned rodeo goers are leaning on the fence watching, it's a good indicator of enrapturing entertainment. This event is in place of mutton bustin.

Three kids 12 and under and weighing less than 150 pounds. Teams must be turned into office with all three teams members forms completed and signed before teams are considered entered. Teams must also pay in full at time of entry to be considered entered and entries close Friday, October 14.

Teams will be drawn but can indicate at entry time whether they have a preference of Thursday or Friday night. Teams will be notified of their draw Tuesday, October 18. Parents must sign liability release $60 entry fee per team.

Ponies provided by Lazy 3S Rodeo Co.

For more information go to thenile.orgEntry form below

To purchase tickets go to the MetraPark Box Office or www.metrapark.com

Ticket Prices:

Ranch Rodeo, Oct. 15

Reserved seating $18

General Admission $12

Cat/Griz Night, Oct. 20

Maroon or Blue level $24

Silver or Gold level $15

General Admission $10

Seniors/Kids $6

Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Oct. 21

Bulls Eye level $35

Gold level $30

Purple level $24

General Admission $14

Seniors/Kids $9.5

Patriot Night, Oct. 22

Bulls Eye level $35

Gold level $30

Purple level $24

General Admission $14

Seniors/Kids $9.5

Group Discounts available

Military discounts available

Ticket prices increase $3 day of show

Questions contact info@thenile.org (406) 256-2495 www.thenile.org

The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is a non-profit organization 501(c)5 established in 1967 that is dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education, and respect of the western tradition. For more information on the NILE call (406) 256-2495 or visit www.thenile.org. The 2016 NILE is October 15-22 in Billings, Montana.