This year it is Dillon's 100th Year of Rodeo and Fair.  So in honor of the celebration, I looked for pictures! It was common for the Shaffner's to always enter the parade.  On horseback, walking for some other mode of transportation.  I do remember riding my trike in the Parade--what a long way to peddle!

I go fast!

My first parade on a horse was in 1956, aboard, Major, a Morgan stallion of my uncle's.  I don't remember much of the parade, but I do remember my mother being nervous.  I do remember riding him numerous times at my uncle's ranch on Rattlesnake, in order to be "ready".  Perhaps there are pictures, I just could find them!  Many of the pictures came from Grandpa Shaffner's photo album, with no names.  So, enjoy my collection!

Don Shaffner & Helen Lloyd were married on July 14, 1946.  So the 1946 rodeo, was the first for Helen Shaffner.

Helen & Don Shaffner, Rodeo 1946

Don Shaffner & Donnee Rea Shaffner 

Jim Kurtz

Don Shaffner

Estella Melton Shaffner on Pal

George Shaffner on Pal

Estella Shaffner

A clown act.  Look at the crowd.  I wonder if it is the same grandstand?

Not sure, but looks like a Forest Service logo on the pickup truck