Equipment is as important as a cowboy’s ability to become a world rodeo champion.
“As rodeo has changed during the past half century so has equipment used by the contestants,” said Neil Barstow. Continue reading →
Category: Down the Draw
A menagerie of thoughts from a cowboy.
Lifelong Western Showman Takes Exotic Animal Entertainment Nationwide
Never shy with a jive, he forwardly claims to be a “distant cousin of a fellow named Noah who had a big boat.”
It requires a bit of head scratching, but most people can figure out the connection with the prominent Biblical figure. Continue reading →
Contracting Livestock For Youth Rodeos Becomes Council Grove Family Business
A lifetime fascination for rodeo and especially bucking horses has turned into a family profession for one Council Grove cowboy.
“I grew up at Strong City home of the Flint Hills Rodeo and loved everything about rodeo,” Jason Fillmore said. Continue reading →
Bull Riding Group Advances Sport To Higher Level Of Competition And Spectator Appeal
Horse racing could soon take second place behind bull riding as the world’s greatest spectator sport.
Long considered the most dangerous sport participated in by man, bull riding is reaching new heights of popularity. Continue reading →
BlackJack Saddle Club Show Planned
The BlackJack Saddle Club has another point show planned Saturday, Aug. 29th, announced Albert De La Garza, president.
In Cico Park at Manhattan, show starting time is 9 o’clock. Through a different format, advance entries are being taken online for improved efficiency. Continue reading →
Teenage Horse Woman Looks To Career Improving Wild Mustang Habitat
Preservation of national rangelands and maintaining herds of wild horses continue complexing issues.
Correlation between the two concerns initially might seem unrelated yet they have intermingling close ties. Continue reading →
BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Shows
The BlackJack Saddle Club has two point shows planned for the month of August, announced by Albert De La Garza, president.
They are scheduled Saturday mornings, August 22nd and August 29th, in Manhattan’s Cico Park at 9 o’clock. Continue reading →
Kansas Teenager Best High School Saddle Bronc Rider In the Nation
“I got bucked off a lot; landing upside down makes a hard head, costly too with all the crushed hats.”
Still, the school-of-hard-knocks has paid off, according to Cable Wareham, who turns 19-years-old this week. Continue reading →
World Champion Contestants Entered In Record Numbers For Eureka Pro Rodeo
The best professional rodeo contestants in the world are anxious to get back in the arena to compete.
Proof comes with the highest caliber of cowboys and cowgirls entered in record numbers for the Eureka Pro Rodeo this weekend. Continue reading →
Kansans Rank High At National High School Rodeo Finals
Kansas’ high school cowboys and cowgirls have proven to be among the best in the country.
The combined Kansas team placed fifth at the recent National High School Rodeo Finals in Guthrie, Oklahoma, reported James Higginbotham. Continue reading →