Lineman Rodeo Recap

Hendricks Power linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 21-22 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. 

The rodeo included competitive events for apprentices, journeyman lineworkers, and teams of three. Lineworkers were tested on skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue, and safely changing power line hardware, recognizing and rewarding excellence in safety, skill, and knowledge. 

Hendricks Power sent two teams and one individual participant to the state competition. A total of 35 teams with more than 130 individuals from 26 Indiana electric cooperatives competed in this year’s event.

The following linemen represented Hendricks Power at the rodeo:
Wyatt Berlyn, Third-Year Apprentice
Wyatt Kingery, Fourth-Year Apprentice
Tye Moffitt, First-Year Apprentice
Matt Rickelman, Lineman
Brett VanRensselaer, Second-Year Apprentice
David Wingler, Senior Lineman