Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame facts for kids

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Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame

Established	1969
Location	Pendleton, Oregon
Type	Hall of fame

Pendleton Round-Up Happy Canyon Hall of Fame

The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame is a special place in Pendleton, Oregon, United States. It's like a museum that celebrates the history of the famous Pendleton Round-Up rodeo and the Happy Canyon show. This Hall of Fame started in 1969. It was the very first Hall of Fame created by a single rodeo event!

Inside, you can see many cool things. There are items from the rodeo, cowboy gear, and artifacts from Native American culture. You might see a full-sized teepee, old saddles, special clothing, and Native American regalia. There are also photographs, trophies, and even old wagons. It's a great way to learn about the history of rodeo and the people who made it famous.

Honoring Rodeo Legends

What is a Hall of Fame?

A Hall of Fame is a place that honors people, animals, or groups who have achieved great things in a certain field. For the Pendleton Round-Up, it means recognizing those who have made a big impact on the rodeo and the Happy Canyon show. These inductees are chosen because of their amazing skills, courage, or contributions.

Who Gets Inducted?

People and animals are chosen for the Hall of Fame each year. They include famous rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, important Native American leaders, and even special rodeo animals like horses and bulls. These inductees are remembered for their part in making the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon show so special.

Recent Inductees (2019-2021)

Here are some of the people and animals who have been honored recently:

• 2020-2021 Inductees:
  • Butch Knowles
  • Jack Shaw
  • Mary Hines
  • Badger (a horse)
• 2019 Inductees:
  • Trevor Brazile (a famous rodeo champion)
  • Marlo & Billy Ward
  • Steve Corey
  • Dean Forth

Early Inductees (1969)

The very first group of inductees in 1969 included many legends:

• Phillip Rollins*
• No Name*
• Long Tom*
• Midnight* (a famous bucking horse)
• War Paint* (another famous horse)
• Yakima Canutt (a stuntman and rodeo star)
• Til Taylor
• Roy Raley
• Lee Caldwell
• Herb Thompson
• Henry Collins
• George Strand
• George Fletcher (a pioneering African American cowboy)
• Gene Rambo
• Clarence Burke

• An animal inductee