Dear editor,
This past weekend the 33rd annual Sunbelt Rodeo took place at Parsons State Hospital indoor rodeo arena. It was attended by 11 participants, two coaches, and three volunteers from this area.
The Sunbelt Rodeo is a special rodeo that is adapted to people with special needs. It has four levels of events to suit the needs of participants. It is attended by cowboys and cowgirls from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. For several years Canada sent teams until it developed a rodeo of the same type.
The rodeo is each September.
It is a pleasure to see young people from basketball teams, volleyball teams, soccer teams, 4-H, etc., working as volunteers.
If this sounds like something you would enjoy watching, participating in or volunteering for, contact Sheila Ramsey at the Parsons State Hospital, 620-421-6500, or visit the website at pshendowment.org for information.
I also want to mention the beautiful, well-behaved horses — and a mule one year — that make it possible to have this rodeo. They are a delight to watch.
Beth Griffeth,
Iola, Kan.
Letter to the editor — September 24, 2014
