Parting Shot — 9.30.10

I published a photo of Gov. Butch Otter in team roping competition Wednesday. So here’s one of challenger Keith Allred rides in a parade in Preston with his daughter, Cate. Allred, a Democrat, and Republican Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter are playing up their cowboy roots to send a message to  Idaho  voters ahead of the Nov. 2 election about their personalities and ties to the state’s rugged history. Otter is a rodeo champion, Allred rides cutting horses and worked on his grandfather’s Utah ranch as a teenager. John Miller/AP describes the race for “cowboy in chief” here . (AP Photo/The Allred for  Idaho Campaign)

Question: Is it kinda cool that both major candidates for Idaho governor know how to throw a leg over a horse?