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n order to reach his full potential,\u201d and described him as someone who loved the outdoors, rodeoing, and spending time with friends.<\/p>\nAce 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, Ashford\u2019s leg got caught, causing him to be dragged by a frightened horse across an open field. Though he was found with head injuries and was alive when first responders arrived, Ashford later died at the hospital.<\/p>\n
Ashford was a talented roper, just weeks away from starting college at Hill College after recently graduating from Rosebud-Lott High School. His obituary noted, \u201cAce would dedicate innumerable hours to roping in order to reach his full potential,\u201d and described him as someone who loved the outdoors, rodeoing, and spending time with friends.<\/p>\n
\u201cAce never met a stranger, and he had an old soul,\u201d remembered those who knew him, reflecting the deep impact he had on his community. His girlfriend, Sydney Boatright, expressed her grief in a heartfelt Facebook post, writing, \u201cI love you forever, Ace Patton.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ashford\u2019s tragic death has left a void in the lives of many who cherished him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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