Beautiful horses and young paniolo took the spotlight at the Keiki Rodeo Jan. 12 at CJM Stables in Po’ipu. The free event was part of the Kaua’i Keiki and High School Rodeo Association, made up of youths ages 5-18. The next rodeo is slated for Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the same location, followed by the Waimea Roundup Rodeo Feb. 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. To learn more, contact Charlene Medeiros at 635-9635.
Photos by Amanda C. Gregg
La‘akea (horse), and Kahanu and Kyle Blackstad
Sierra Medeiros and Cowboy
Kiareelei Pavesoares and Nichole Ancheta
Jordyn Blackstad and Kulia Kaleiohi
Brooklyn Andrade and Akasha Youn
Phyllis Wellington, Akasha and Joni Youn, and Aurea Laymon
Chex (horse), and Taylor and Wes Langtad
Shantel Kuhia and Kaily Rose Pavesoares
Ford and Cody Victorino
Karlee, Audrey and Dwight Akita
Bri Matsuyama, Rylee Youn and Tylar Iwasaki
Margo Masada and Makoa Coyaso
Maile Fernandez and Sandy Smith
Rosen, Elitza, Riley and Galya Kehayov
Casera and Joyce Silva, and Wehilani and Lori Blackstad