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\nHis obituary described him as a dedicated athlete who spent countless hours perfecting his skills and loved the outdoors. <\/p>\n
Ace Patton Ashford, an 18-year-old rodeo roper, tragically passed away on August 12 after a freak accident near Chilton, Texas. <\/p>\n
While helping a sick cow, his leg got caught, and he was dragged by a frightened horse. Though first responders found him alive, he later died at the hospital from head injuries.<\/p>\n
A talented roper, Ashford had just graduated from Rosebud-Lott High School and was weeks away from starting college at Hill College.
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\nHis obituary described him as a dedicated athlete who spent countless hours perfecting his skills and loved the outdoors. <\/p>\n
His passing has left a deep void in the rodeo community and among those who knew him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ace Patton Ashford, an 18-year-old rodeo roper, tragically passed away on August 12 after a freak accident near Chilton, Texas. While helping a sick cow, his leg got caught, and he was dragged by a frightened horse. Though first responders found him alive, he later died at the hospital from head injuries. A talented roper,…<\/p>\n