* 8/9/2018 *
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is extremely proud of Louisiana native Heather ‘Flash’ Accardo. From Prairieville, LA, Heather is competing in the 2018 Mongol Derby amongst 40 competitors from across the world. This international race is one of the longest races in the world entailing competitors to travel over 600 miles via horseback along the rugged and challenging Mongolian terrain.
For more on Heather’s journey, visit the full article here:
The Advocate.
* Track Heather’s Progress right HERE!
* Show Heather some support by visiting her Facebook and the Mongol Derby Twitter!
Louisiana Horse Tourism wishes Heather the best of luck in the 2018 Mongol Derby!!!
* 7/17/2018 *
Congratulations to all of our Louisiana contestants, who took their talents to South Dakota for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo!
Louisiana ranked 4th overall in National Rankings!!
Photos will be coming soon!
Full List of Contestants:
ALL AROUND COWBOY
2. Luke Dubois, Church Point, La., 1590
ALL AROUND ROOKIE COWGIRL
2-3. Olivia Thibodeaux, Church Point, La., 860
ALL AROUND COWGIRL
5-6. Olivia Thibodeaux, Church Point, La., 860
Girls Team Standings
4. LOUISIANA, 3,315.00
Boys Team Standing
4. LOUISIANA, 3,925.00
Team Standings
4. LOUISIANA, 6,490.00
Barrel Racing Average
94. Camryn Richard, Lake Charles, La., 37.506
95. Anna Marie Pierce, Cloutierville, La., 37.529
145. Rylee Carlin, Walker, La., 44.06
160. Jaden Thomas, DeRidder, La., 16.336
Pole Bending Average
2. Olivia Thibodeaux, Church Point, La., 61.235
130. Mattie Johnson, Choudrant, La., 54.18
153. Jaden Thomas, DeRidder, La., 21.331
Bareback Steer Riding Average
34. Trevor Hebert, Prairieville, La., 86
36. Wyatt Beck, Greenwell Springs, La., 84
43. Waylon Buquoi, Denham Springs, La., 72
Ribbon Roping Average
1. Luke Dubois, Church Point, La., Grace Dubois, Church Point, La., 25.5
36. Bray Aymond, Pine Prairie, La., Mattie Johnson, Choudrant, La., 29.85
41. CJ Covalt, Youngsville, La., Lexi Lege, Duson, La., 32.9
64. Matt Glover, Dry Creek, La., Jaden Thomas, DeRidder, La., 9.81
68. Trevor DeLee, St. Francisville, La., Allee Smith, Poplarville, Miss., 10.18
Boys Breakaway Average
17. Will Boudreaux, Cameron, La., 7.01
37. Justin Plaisance, Cut Off, La., 21.68
40. Bray Aymond, Pine Prairie, La., 2.29
42. Kolby Lasyone, Winnfield, La., 2.56
64. Chase Rambin, Benton, La., 4.7
Saddle Bronc Steer Riding Average
12. Wyatt Beck, Greenwell Springs, La., 133
Boys Goat Tying Average
2. Judd Morrison, Longville, La., 28.27
38. Kolby Lasyone, Winnfield, La., 23.71
68. Luke Dubois, Church Point, La., 27.92
107. Trevor DeLee, St. Francisville, La., 40.79
Team Roping Average
32. Kase Busby, Leesville, La., Will Thibodeaux, Elmer, La., 10.93
Bull Riding Average
16. Trevor Hebert, Prairieville, La., 132
27. Taylor Allen, Glynn, La., 75
36. Waylon Buquoi, Denham Springs, La., 69
Tie-Down Roping Average
5. CJ Covalt, Youngsville, La., 38.86
17. Luke Dubois, Church Point, La., 22.04
44. Kase Busby, Leesville, La., 11.24
76. Matt Glover, Dry Creek, La., 17.22
Chute Dogging Average
4. Luke Dubois, Church Point, La., 10.4
16. Kase Busby, Leesville, La., 20.91
51. Will Harris, Dubach, La., 21.79
67. Wyatt Beck, Greenwell Springs, La., 35.55
85. Trevor DeLee, St. Francisville, La., 5.34
86. Connor Harper, Hineston, La., 6.05
Girls Breakaway Average
1. Josie Conner, Iowa, La., 8.27
44. Olivia Thibodeaux, Church Point, La., 2.88
58. Marcie Mudd, Lake Charles, La., 3.84
Girls Goat Tying Average
13. Meadow Raymond, Oak Grove, La., 27.31
18. Jaden Thomas, DeRidder, La., 29.39
82. Olivia Thibodeaux, Church Point, La., 26.07
92. Katie Schlang, Lake Charles, La., 28.44