The boy and I just sat there glaring at each other, neither of us letting up on our grip. The rest of the kids had already left the arena carrying their prizes. My head snapped up and I found myself staring into the eyes of a boy about a year younger than me. Just as I sighed with relief, someone else latched onto my sheep. I grabbed the wool tighter and turned my body so I could get into a sitting position. My fingers latched onto its wool and I held on for dear life. As fast as I could I ran straight toward the sheep I had picked out. The announcer hollered, “Get ready, get set, go!” As I dug my new shoes into the manure filled dirt, I went. Michelle and Tippy (offspring of the sheep caught at the scramble) walk in the Curry County, Oregon, parade. Once I had chosen, I made a vow that absolutely nothing would get in my way. Since it was the only thing left, I decided to go for it. The pigs were definitely out, because honestly, they smell. My family had one before and let’s just say there were no fond memories. The next group they brought out was the large animals. So I waited to see what was coming out next before making the decision on what animal I would go after. They had already set out the chickens, the rabbits, and the ducks. I was determined that this year, the last year I was still young enough to enter, would be different. In all the years I had participated in the Barnyard Scramble I had never caught a single thing without the help of an adult. As the cheering got louder my heart beat faster and I was preparing to bolt. One of the main rules is you catch it, you keep it! So here I was at the starting line and kids were lined up all across the arena. Kids that sign up for the event scramble around running madly ofter the throng of young animals. Each year during our local county fair, one of the best-attended events happens when farm animals, donated by local ranchers, are let loose in the big rodeo arena.
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