Former Bull Rider Finds Rodeo Life Continues As Successful Announcer
It hurts to fall off, but it’s sure exciting describing such action to those watching from the sidelines. Troy Goodridge has rodeo lifestyle in his system whichever direction life takes. Bleacher spectators appreciate the first hand experience style of delivery presented by Goodridge as he announces rodeos and bull ridings throughout the country.
Excitement Builds With Danger For Even Bigger Second Flint Hills Bull Blowout
The most dangerous sport participated in by man is getting even more treacherous. Unlike days of yesteryear, when rodeo bulls from the Southwest rangelands threw cowboys off largely due to shear size, strength and male prowess, today’s bulls are bred with the sole purpose of bucking off cowboys.
Matfield Green Cowboy Recognized As Tough Competitor Ready To Help Another
“A cowboy and a competitor best describe Darwin Bailey.” Those words were eulogized as his ashes were scattered over a Flint Hills pasture not far from where he was raised and lived his life at Matfield Green. The comment was often repeated when acquaintances reflected on the cowboy who made a positive impact with everybody […]
Trick Riding And Roping Put Native Kansan Into Pro Rodeo Hall Of Fame
“I’ve had a great life.” Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee J.W. Stoker summarized 83 years in just five words. Quickly, the Kansas native who was recognized last month with what’s considered the highest distinction in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, added, “To be honest, I haven’t had any problems whatsoever.”
Keeping Western Lifestyle Alive Is Rodeo Queen’s Objective
There’s something about being a cowgirl that’s always in the blood. A yearning that just won’t quit, despite diverse directions a young woman’s lifestyle take. “I grew up on the back of a horse riding at our Burlington farm. I’ve always loved horses,” insisted Miss Rodeo K-State Brande Iseman.
Flood Waters Bring Increased Threat Of Anthrax Disease In Horses
Anthrax is back in the sad horse news. Traveling four states to horse activities in recent days, the Missouri River continued flooding rich farm ground to destroy millions of dollars in crops along with inestimable real estate damage. Twice over the Mississippi River revealed similar destruction, but it has such a large natural water flow, […]
Flint Hills Are Good Life For Cowboy Nutritionist
“Come on in whenever the gate’s open. I’ll be there.” The cattle guard rattled while crossing onto the graveled road through green pasture to the picturesque homestead where Dr. Phil Phar sure enough answered the doorbell.
Real Life Makes Cowboy Poet First Kansas Champion
It was 6:30 in the morning. There was a light mist. His coworker already had a horse in the barn ready to saddle. Trey Allen pulled his pickup into the headquarters yard at the Moyer Ranch he manages south of Junction City in Geary County.
First Kansas Ranch Rodeo Plans Silver Anniversary Party With Great American Cowboy Red Steagall Entertaining
The original ranch rodeo in Kansas is planning its silver anniversary celebration. Ranch rodeos are commonplace throughout the country today, but 25 years ago, they were pretty much non-existent except for a few in Texas. “I saw a story in the Western Horseman magazine about one of those rodeos, and I suggested the idea of […]
Rodeo Set For October In China To Help Spread Good American Culture
Improved international relations is the number one intent of “Rodeo China.” While considerable publicity is being given to the first rodeo in China, “Our main objective is to build a new connection between the United States and Chinese citizens, both rural and urban,” according to John McBeth, 1974 world champion rodeo saddle bronc rider from […]