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The rodeo kid: An unlikely teen roper

Raised in horse country, Trenton Kofmehl learned early what it means to fall down and get back up. After a childhood accident nearly ended his rodeo dreams before they could even begin, the 15-year-old found a way to climb back in the saddle and reclaim his place in the arena.

Juan Carlos is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.

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