Tuesday was the 10th annual James Pickens Jr. Foundation Charity Team Roping Event.
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Many of the cowboys in the dirt used the event as an opportunity to take a few practice runs in the arena before Thursday.
Pickens, Jr. says coming to the Clovis Rodeo has become a tradition and a staple of his foundation.
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"It's become a destination for these team ropers. We're able to pigeon hole it into the west coast swing with Red Bluff and Oakdale so we're able to make that happen," he said.
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Proceeds from Tuesday's event will help inner-city and underserved youth learn more about music production and the outdoor cowboy lifestyle.
The Clovis Rodeo officially kicks off Thursday. Tickets are still available.
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