The 81st Santa Maria Elks Rodeo opened Thursday with an arena full of action and a stage full of talented youths. The Santa Maria Elks/Unocal Event Center
Participants successfully earned their Wrangler University degree by learning about roping, barrel rolling, barrel racing, and saddling a saddle bronc. Other requirements were sitting on a horse while holding up
With fresh paint, new plants and award-winning dirt in the arena, the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is ready to ride for the next four days. The 81st Elks Rodeo,