Bates County has something to be proud of….. 15 year old Bentley Gilkey of Rich Hill will be advancing to the 2026 National High School Rodeo finals in Lincoln Nebraska. Bentley is competing in the Bull Riding event.
This 7 day
rodeo competition will be held July 19th through the 25th.
Bentley is a small town kid chasing his dream. Bentley is the son of Rashanda Gilkey
and Brent Morrison of Rich Hill. His motto is to work hard, stay humble, chase
your dreams and make your hometown proud. He needs our help to reach his dream.
If you
would like to be one of many sponsors needed to help Bentley Gilkey reach his
dream , we are asking for donations. There are 4 different sponsor levels from
$500 gold level to $99 dollars, or any cash amount that you feel led to donate.
The donation
dollars will assist this Cowboy pay for travel and lodging expenses, entry fees
and equipment. We are Calling on Rodeo Fans and retired Cowboys to help us,
help Bentley.
There are
several ways to send your donation dollars.
Venmo, Cash
App, Phone or Email , or donations/ checks mailed in any amount will be
appreciated. Donations may be mailed to
Rashanda Gilkey 201 East Oak Street in Rich Hill 64779. The deadline will be
July 10th, as Bentley will hit the road on July 17th for
Nebraska.
Bentley
will be representing the Rich Hill Community on the national stage and our hope
is for Bentley to bring this title back home to Bates County. .
This is
more than a rodeo for Bentley Gilkey of Rich Hill, it’s a dream, a journey and
the opportunity of a lifetime. Every dollar you spend will help this dream
become a reality.
Phone
number 660-227-3368 that number again
660-227-3368
Good Luck,
Cowboy !
