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Starting tonight, Buchert will participate in the Jurupa Rodeo, a PRCA sanctioned rodeo which is celebrating its 30th anniversary by returning to its original home, the Rick Thompson Arena in Glen Avon. Buchert actually became a bull rider at the urging of his wife, Kris, 33, who was his girlfriend at the time. ‘‘She had friends who were bull riders and, for fun, encouraged me to do it,'' he said. ‘‘I love it, it's a blast and the Jurupa Rodeo is special to me, because it's home and I get to see all of my friends and family there.'' This year's rodeo will include bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team Roping, barrel racing and bull riding events. There will be a ‘‘mutton bustin' '' demonstration during intermission on both Friday and Sunday. Bill Cain, who was the rodeo's first announcer, and Tom Mitchell, the rodeo's first stock contractor will participate as grand marshals of the rodeo. The presiding royalty for this year's rodeo will be Jurupa Rodeo Queen Jessica Saenz of Norco; Jr. Queen Rebekah Robinson of Mira Loma; Young Miss McKayla Payne of Phelan; Lil' Miss Jazmine Singh of Hesperia, and will feature Miss Rodeo California Brittany Nuckols of Summit Valley. Longtime rodeo committee member Linda Thompson said she hopes this year, those who recently moved into the Eastvale area will attend the event as a way to make new friends. ‘‘The Jurupa rodeo is a good way to see friend, family and neighbors,'' said Thompson, who has been a volunteer with the committee for more than 22 years. ‘‘It's a fun event and people who have moved away often return home just to visit.'' The arena is named for her late husband, Rick, who died in 1999. She said that each year the rodeo is special, but this year will kick off with ‘‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink'' night. ‘‘It's our way of showing our support of Breast Cancer Awareness by asking everyone to wear pink tonight,'' said Thompson. She added that on Sunday, the annual Cowboy Church starts things off at 10 a.m. and said that the service is open to everyone wishing to attend. The gates open on Sunday at noon with the Special Children's Rodeo for handicapped children at 1:30 p.m. All those wishing to participate must be pre-registered. There will be food and drink available for purchase, including kettle korn and barbecue, snow cones and tacos. ‘‘Everyone in our community gets involved,'' said Thompson, adding that there will be lemonade for sale from the local 4-H club and hot dogs from the Jurupa Parks Department. This year, Thompson said there will also be a Kiddy Carnival for small children. The VFW Post 10267 will be manning the beer booths and the Boy Scouts will be selling soda and water. The Jurupa Rodeo is truly a community rodeo with an all volunteer committee and with the help and support of the Jurupa Parks District, the Jurupa School District, and District Supervisor John Tavaglione, along with many other community clubs and businesses. ‘‘It's just a really good time, and it's designed just for families,'' said Thompson. Buchert said he hoping to stay on his bull, which will be chosen by the luck of the draw. ‘‘It's a good time, and I could win anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000,'' he said. ‘‘So I'm hopeful and excited to participate.'' 30TH ANNUAL JURUPA RODEO
Jurupa Rodeo ropin' up fun for this weekend
Jon Buchert, 40, of Riverside is a bull rider who has for eight years spent his spare time competing on the rodeo circuit.
WHERE: 8621 Jurupa Rd., between Agate and Pedley roads, Glen Avon.
WHEN: June 9, 10 and 11
Gates open at 5 p.m. on June 9 and 10.
On June 11, a Cowboy Church will start things off at 10 a.m. at the arena and will be open to everyone at no charge. Gates open on June 11 at noon.
COST: Tickets purchased at the gate on Friday and Sunday will be $13 and children younger than 11 will be admitted free. Saturday tickets are available for $16 and children younger than 3 will be admitted free.
INFORMATION: (951) 681-6429, (951) 360-3761, or www.juruparodeo.com.
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