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This young cowboy kept a careful watch over the grandstand last night as the first Pony Chariot and Pony Chuckwagon races of the 2012 Northwest Roundup and Exhibition got underway.



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The sound of the horn, the thrill of the race and the cheers of the crowd filled the grandstand with excitement.

Kids took advantage of the time between races to kick back and have some fun.

The midway was in full swing and once the riding started, smiles, waves and plenty of laughter followed.