Olivia Jones and her horse, Red, are representing Mississippi at Rodeo 250 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., a Facebook post said. The post said Jones is the event’s only trick rider as part of the America250 celebration.
America250 is the national campaign marking the United States’ semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, and includes events across the country. Rodeo 250 is among activities staged on the National Mall to highlight American history, culture and traditions.
Trick riding is a rodeo discipline that combines acrobatics and horsemanship performed on a moving horse, and an appearance on the Mall gives performers national visibility during the semiquincentennial observances. The Facebook post said Mississippi is cheering Jones and Red on.
Details about Jones’s background, schedule and other participants were not provided in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
