Rodeo success was all in the family for Karlee Boots and her cousins, Kodi and Kamdon Barnett.
The three were named All-Around Champions for their respective age divisions as part of the Top Hand Youth Rodeo Series, which wrapped up its 2023 season in September.
Boots took the top honors in the Senior Girls Division, ages 15-18. Boots was the top finisher overall in breakaway, goat tying and pole races for 2023 as well. She’s the daughter of Karla Laver and Justin Boots.
Kamdon Barnett, competing in the Junior Boys Division, ages 7-10, also brought home the Steer Breakaway overall crown.
Kodi Barnett, in the PeeWee Girls Division, 6 and under, was named overall champion in dummy roping, goat untying, poles and barrels.
Kamdon and Kodi’s parents are Kristen and Barney Barnett.
All three earned an assortment of belt buckles and other prizes at individual rodeos across the state. The season opened in May.
Each received a saddle for their overall championships.
