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From bullfighter to volunteer

North Platte man is a former rodeo bullfighter, now volunteer with the Buffalo Bill Rodeo

May 16, 2021
May 16, 2021

Bullfighter Reinert 1.jpg — Rich Reinert, a former rodeo bullfighter, volunteers his time at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. A former educator, he loves helping with the show, making sure it runs smoothly.
Submitted photo by Dott’s Shotts

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Rich Reinert has a part in the Buffalo Bill Rodeo that fans never see.

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Bullfighter Reinert 2.jpeg — The Reinert family: Rich and Chris, and their daughters Amanda Reinert and Andrea and Ryan Hayes, plus grandchildren Ashyln and Logan, share a family moment. Rich volunteers at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte.
Photo courtesy Amy Minchel, A Moment Photography

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