Excitement Builds With Danger For Even Bigger Third Flint Hills Bull Blowout
Gray Squirrel, owned by New Frontier Rodeo Company of Roxbury, shows the form that makes him one of the top bucking bulls in both the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Professional Bull Riders events. His offspring will be featured in the draw for the Flint Hills Bull Blowout at Strong City September 8. (Photo by […]
Tradition Continues With 60th Annual Eskridge Labor Day Rodeo
For six decades, cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo enthusiasts have circled the first Monday of September on their calendars for the annual Eskridge Labor Day Rodeo. “This year is no different, and a special 60th anniversary celebration is set for the rodeo, with performances on both Sunday and Monday,” according to Dean Imthurn, president of the […]
Concern For Others Important
“Are you alright? That was the question from drivers of two cars who stopped as we were clipping short locust trees in the brome field north of the ranch headquarters. The first one just rolled down the window and hollered, but the second one pulled off the road, got out and headed our direction.
Highly-Qualified Clown’s Main Job Is Entertaining Professional Rodeo Crowds
He’s a typical rancher. But, there’s “the rest of the story.” He’s a former football standout, seven-event rodeo contestant, champion bronc rider, martial arts specialist, full-contact-fight winner, “Poweriser-Stilt-jumper,” school teacher, bus driver, guitarist, dance student, businessman, TV star, animal trainer, funnyman, bull fighter and barrel man. He’s even “Elvis,” believe or not.
Personal Property Is Private
“No trespassing means stay out.” Even if personally-owned land is not publicly posted to “Keep Out,” it’s still private property. Nobody else has the right to be there unless they have the owner’s permission. The only law-abiding way to know the complete truth of one’s word is if it’s in writing.
El Dorado Team Champion At 26th Annual Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo
It was much like everyday life on a Flint Hills ranch at the rodeo arena just east of Council Grove. But, there were cowboys from the Flint Hills and well beyond gathered for competition at the 26th annual Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo, sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association.
Morris County Youth Rodeo Association Winners Presented Unique Award
Special trophies designed and made by Alexander Artworks of Council Grove were presented to the all-around division winners at the 32nd annual Youth Rodeo, sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, at the arena east of Council Grove. Receiving the unique awards were Casey Hayes, intermediate cowboy, Harveyville; Calvin Coddington, senior cowboy, Allen; Cordon […]
Handshake Tells Life’s Story
“A grip of steel, and a heart of gold.” That’s the only way to describe one’s feeling when shaking hands with certain people. It happened today as we left church, and a friend extended his right hand to ours in cordial acknowledgment.
Ernie Love to Be Remembered Immortally As Rodeo Inductee Into Kansas Cowboy Hall Of Fame
“A Cowboy” is the only way to describe Ernie Love. He’ll be remembered immortally as just that thanks to induction into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame in the rodeo category, personally announced to Love Friday afternoon.
Rain Is In the Forecast
“There’s going to be a wet spell.” When’s that going to be? “Right after the dry spell.” When’s that going to be? “Nobody knows for sure, but it’s always rained sometime, if not sooner, then later.” Well, there’s One who knows, but He’s not made it public.