Shadbolt will represent Nebraska at PRCA Finals again

Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman won $6,000 at the Dodge City Roundup, where he scored 91.5 points on Gun Fire in mid-August to help him qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas for the second time. He also sustained a concussion when Gun Fire bucked him off just after the 8-second whistle blew. He’s recovered and is ready to ride again. LoneSphoto

Merriman cowboy Garrett Shadbolt didn’t anticipate that he would go to the Wrangler Pro Cowboy’s Rodeo in Las Vegas as the 15th and last qualifier in the bareback riding. But, under the circumstances,…