Skyler Doyle, 6, of Vacaville, tries to rope a hay bale after getting some pointers from local cattle rancher Roxane Wellman, at right wearing cowboy hat, during the 18th annual Rush Ranch open house Saturday, April 26, 2008 on Grizzly Island. The free event also offered demonstrations of wheat weaving, wool spinning, wood carving and Native American crafts.

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(Ryan Chalk/The Reporter)