Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

Melstone currently has a few rodeo families, Newmans, Grebes, Robinsons, Cates, and Hougens.

After my interview with Sage Newman two months ago, I was referred by a reader to speak with Kierra Hougan. Kierra, though a younger rider, had also qualified to ride rodeo in Las Vegas. Kierra is the daughter of Alan and Mikell Hougen. Alan and Mikell both rode rodeo for many years. Alan in Roping and Mikell in Barrell Racing. Kierra seems to prefer to do both. She is currently racing barrels as well as Breakaway Roping. She is part of the Montana High School Rodeo Association.

Kierra is homeschool...