Kids become true cowgirls and cowboys during Rodeo 101 at Caldwell Night Rodeo Grounds

Floods push Caldwell's Rodeo 101 indoors, but spirit of rodeo remains strong

Heavy rainfall flooded the arena at the Caldwell Night Rodeo Grounds, but the Rodeo 101 event rode on, transforming adversity into educational opportunity.

Kids become true cowgirls and cowboys during Rodeo 101 at Caldwell Night Rodeo Grounds

The Caldwell Night Rodeo is a 102-year-old tradition for Canyon County, and year-round volunteers are working to make sure the youngest members of the community are in on the action.The Caldwell Night Rodeo Foundation puts on "Rodeo 101," an event designed to teach kids confidence performing rodeo events and an appreciation for agriculture.Kids move from station to station testing their skills with events like steer wrestling and bareback riding…