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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, 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 i\"\"<\/p>\n

n 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

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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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