The Heritage Development Group, Inc. would like to thank everyone who participated in the Bull Ball - the first event of the 2009 Heritage Rodeo Series. Please check back for news of our upcoming events scheduled for later this year. December 31, 2008 • Kansas State Fair Expo Center 2000 N. Poplar Hutchinson, KS Doors Open at 5:00pm

Our winner - Jesse Schellhamer -
with Ms. Rodeo America - Amy Wilson
ABOUT THE EVENT
We love to rodeo and thought it would be quite fitting to ride out 2008 as the clock strikes midnight and rope in 2009 together. We invite you, your family, friends and anybody you might want to get-to-know or meet along the way, to come celebrate with us at the “Bull Ball” on New Years Eve. There is agri-tainment, fun and avid festivities for everyone all in one ticket price, including:

• Professional Bull Riding
• “Rocky Mountain Oysters” and all you care to eat BBQ buffet
• Country Cowboy Dance
• Ms. Rodeo America 2008– Amy Wilson
• Mutton Bustin for the youngins
• Mini Bull Riding
• Greased Pig Scramble
• “Goat Ropin”
• Debut of a new American tradition, the “Bull-Buryins” - A flatlands percussion experience
• Free soft drinks and snacks all evening

Adult beverages may be purchased separately from the price of admission.

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING
HDG has accepted entries from some of the best bull-riders in the Midwest to compete in a 2 round competition for a sizeable purse. 30 bull riders will start the event and 10 will make it to the second round. Whoever scores the highest on a 2 bull average will win the coveted championship buckle and monetary prize.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Mutton Bustin: ($10 entry fee) An event that allows children from the ages of 2-6 years old to ride sheep. Riders are scored on how well they ride and how long they stay on. Entries are limited. If you would like your child to participate, click here for details.

Mini Bull Riding: ($10 entry fee) An event that allows children from the ages of 7-12 years old to ride steers and miniature bulls. Riders are scored on how well they ride for 8 seconds. Entries are limited. If you would like your pre-teen to participate, click here for details.

Greased Pig Scramble: (Free with purchase of a ticket) This event allows children of all ages to compete and catch one of several pigs that are let loose in the arena. After catching the pig the winners can either take the pig home or choose the option of trading the pig in for a comparable prize.

GOAT ROPING ($10 entry fee per team)
This event is along the same lines as team roping only without the horses. Each team consist of 1 person heading (roping the head of the goat) and 1 heeler (roping the hind legs of the goat). Team roping rules apply and the team with the fastest time at the end of the night will win the grand prize.

HDG will provide all equipment necessary for the two man teams to enter the roping competition. If you already own equipment you are more than welcome to bring your own.

No Experience Necessary

THE “BULL-BURYINS” A flatlands percussion experience
The Heritage Development Group, Inc.. is pleased to announce a one of a kind country drum line that utilizes non-traditional methods in producing a unique harmonic experience. HDG has enlisted several energetic, talented percussionists to bring you an experience in sound you will not soon forget.

AMY WILSON Miss Rodeo America 2008 • www.missrodeoamerica.com
Kansas cowgirl Amy Wilson is Miss Rodeo America 2008. She captured the coveted crown at the conclusion of a weeklong competition featuring 27 contestants from across the country at the 53rd Annual Miss Rodeo America Pageant, held at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas. Amy is only the second Kansan to be Miss Rodeo America.

During 2008 Amy will represent the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as its official spokeswoman. She is expected to travel 100,000 miles and appear at over 100 rodeos during the next year.

The 22-year-old Colby, Kan., resident graduated from Colby Community College with an Associates of Science degree in Agri-Business and Associate of Arts in Communications. Amy will continue her education and pursue a career in ag-related television broadcasting with the goal to become a broadcaster for televised Professional Rodeo.

Upon completion of her reign, Amy will have the opportunity to further her education using $14,000 of scholarships she was awarded from the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation.

In addition to competing in breakaway roping and barrel racing, Amy also enjoys riding and training horses, raising registered Welsh Corgi puppies, basketball, and helping with all farm and ranch work.

A statuesque beauty at 5'8", Amy has blonde hair, blue eyes and an All-American smile. Amy is the daughter of Lonnie and Lori Wilson and the sister of five siblings.

“As a cowgirl, my love for rodeo lives deep within who I am, and I embrace the western way of life and my faith. I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to serve my home state and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as Miss Rodeo Kansas. Whether I was riding into the arena with Old Glory, assisting the sponsors and cowboys, or getting to meet a young rodeo fan, I wanted to display a smile and attitude that showed my passion for rodeo and the values it represents. As Miss Rodeo America, I will continue being an asset to the sport of Professional Rodeo through serving and working hard while always remaining genuine, showing the grace, beauty, and spirit of our Western Heritage,” Amy said.

You can now hear Ms. Rodeo America's Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday Interviews by visiting our interviews page!

SUN DOME HOTEL Official Hotel of the Bull Ball
The Sun Dome Hotel is the official hotel of the Bull Ball and is offering a special Bull Ball attendee only rate. To researve a room at this special rate, you must call the hotel as the rate is not available through their website.

11 Des Moines Ave.
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
620-663-4444 * 1-800-530-5426