SALEM, Va. – Dust off your boots and hold onto your hats - the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is back in the saddle and charging through the weekend!
Rodeo spokesman Kevin DeBusk stopped by the studio Saturday to give us a look at the action.
But it’s not just about the rides and roping. Saturday’s rodeo holds a deeper meaning for a young cowboy and his family.
Gabriel, an 11-year-old from Culpepper, will be in attendance on Saturday, and he and his family will get a VIP experience.
Gabriel has been battling heart problems since birth, which have resulted in autoimmune and other underlying health issues. Gabriel has even had to have multiple open-heart surgeries and a transplant.
For more information on the rodeo, and to purchase tickets, click here.