Hennings finishes fall season in high school rodeo

RITZVILLE – Lind Ritzville High School freshman Harlee Hennings competed in four rodeos this fall with the Washington State High School Rodeo Association.

Hennings competed in barrel racing, pole bending, and breakaway racing at rodeos in Longview, Bickleton and two in Basin City.

Hennings, who has been riding horses since she was three years old, said she competed at the junior high level in 7th and 8th grade, but this was her first year in high school rodeo.

"My biggest challenge is consistency in my runs," Hennings said. "There are so many different aspects of each event, including position...