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Young, Carol

Class of 2024

Carol Young, born in Long Beach, CA, lived a life immersed in the world of rodeo and adventure. At age 8, she discovered her passion for riding on her family's farm in Mackay, Idaho, spending summers at the Cottonwood Grove fishing resort. After graduating high school in 1958, Carol pursued her education in Pocatello, ID, and Long Beach State before embarking on her rodeo journey.

In 1959, Carol settled in Fallon, NV, living with and working for Sammy and Anson Thurman at Gallagher's Livestock Sale. This was her real start in rodeo. Carol met her husband Avon Young during this time of her career. They eventually made their home in Blackfoot, ID. A dominant presence in the Intermountain Professional Rodeo Association, Carol's dedication to the sport only intensified over the years.

In 1981, she founded the Barrel Racing Bonanza of Idaho, a barrel racing association she continues to lead today. Carol was an active member of the Oldtimers Association, which evolved into the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association, as well as an active member in the Canadian Senior Pro Rodeo Association.

Carol's remarkable contributions to rodeo were honored when she was inducted into the NSPRA Hall of Fame in 2004. Additionally, she held the titles of Mackay Idaho Rodeo Queen in 1958 and Mackay Idaho Senior Pro Rodeo Queen in 1987. In 1996, she clinched the title of Canadian Senior Pro Rodeo Ribbon Runner Champion, and in 2005, she was celebrated as a barrel racer with numerous championship wins. As a teenager, Carol was a member of three associations spanning Idaho, Nevada, and California.

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