County teen prepares for ride of his life; Mount Nebo resident set for 54th annual National High School Finals Rodeo

From: Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA | Date: July 4, 2002| Author: Russel Dinnage | Copyright information

Scott Sellers was only 6 months old when he began riding horseback with the aid of his parents.

It proved to be a formative experience for the Penn Manor High School junior, who has made riding and working with horses a large part of his life.

Rodeo was the real draw for Sellers, who was first introduced to the sport by a friend.

"A friend of mine in New Jersey got me interested in bull riding, but when I was younger, my parents wouldn't allow it," Sellers said. "But I dre...

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