When Lowell Clark moved to Cokeville in 1972, he had many years of rodeo experience, including Saddle Bronc champion of the Rocky Mountain Rodeo Association in 1964 and 1966. Many people who saw him ride bucking horses, both at rodeos and on the ranch, say he was one of the best they ever saw.

At that time the rodeo was still a fundraiser for the LDS Church. Lowell put his experience to work helping put on the rodeo every year. At that time the local people provided stock. Not only did he always bring some of his own stock, but many a beginner changed their mind about being a Bronc rider after trying Lowell’s work horse Clyde. But he would often go to Bear Lake and Star Valley to get stock.

Dennis Anderson tells of a year when a rider drew a horse that just ran. His re-ride just ran as well. When he went to the stripping chute to get his saddle the second time he said, “I wish they’d give me a horse that would buck.” His next horse was a sorrel broodmare of Lowell’s. Dennis said the guy only lasted a couple of jumps and didn’t have anymore to say about horses that don’t buck.

During the years Lowell helped with the rodeo, he spent many hours the week before preparing the arena and finding stock. He always felt it was important that a rodeo ran smooth and efficiently and always strived to make that happen. The day of the rodeo he not only helped put it on but usually judged the rodeo as well.

*Story contributed by Paul Clark, Lowell’s son

Wow. What a wonderful and fitting story shared with us by Lowell’s son, Paul. Lowell continues to leave behind a legacy for his family as well as this community.

Thank you Lowell for many years of service to the Cokeville Rodeo. We Remember your time, your livestock, and your tireless hours given to help make the rodeo a success every year.

Lowell Clark

Doug Prows, Jr.

Stan Thompson

Cokeville Rodeo