Mandan, ND
On June 1st, we proudly unveiled the tribute statue to Chad Berger Bucking Bulls’ legendary Little Yellow Jacket in front of the brand-new Dale Pahlke Arena in Mandan, North Dakota. This bronze captures the spirit of one of the greatest bulls to ever compete in rodeo, and it’s a privilege to see it standing at the heart of a venue so deeply connected to the rodeo community.
Working on this piece was an honor, and getting it done in time for the big day was a journey I’ll never forget. There’s something special about turning a moment of rodeo history into something that lasts forever—especially when it’s for a bull as iconic as Little Yellow Jacket.
Thank you to Dakota Community Bank & Trust, the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, and Chad Berger Bucking Bulls for trusting me with this project. It’s moments like this that remind me why I love what I do.
