Double Sanctioned Rodeo Big Weekend Endeavor For Circleville Saddle Club
Circleville’s always been kind of “a horsey community.” With annual horse shows, “raceos,” and occasional team roping jackpots, and the like, the Circleville Saddle Arena has hosted horse events for decades.
Congenial Flint Hills Cowboy Best Tie-Down Roper At National High School Finals Rodeo
“Yes Sir. Thank you Sir.” That’s a true gentleman talking. Actually, a humble teenage cowboy on the phone about noon driving from calf roping the night before at Indianola, Iowa, to the Thursday evening rodeo in Lennox, Iowa.
Humble, ‘Handy’ High School Cutting Horse Champion Is All-Around Cowboy
There’s no chip on this cowboy’s shoulder. Never any question that he knows his business, but getting him to tell you about it is like pulling teeth.
No Rest For Top College Breakaway Roper, With Busy Rodeo Life
Riding eight barrel racing prospects every day keeps a college cowgirl busy. That’s even after school has been dismissed for the summer. Let alone when classes are in session, and she’s competing in some kind of rodeo event more than half of the days in a year.
Dedicated Practice Readies Cowgirl For Kansas High School Rodeo Finals
“Nobody has to make me practice. I love to rope. I’m always ready and anxious to practice to be the best I can be, so I can win.” That’s paid off for Michaela Peterson of Council Grove, who was recently named to attend Garden City Community College on a rodeo scholarship and be a member […]
‘Showmanship Is The Art Of Showing Your Horse,’ Equine Seminar Clinician Explains
“Showmanship is often the most important class at a horse show.” Of course, that is not the opinion of many horse owners and exhibitors. “But, the basics of horse training begins on the ground where horses learn to respond to a variety of cues including pressure on the halter, body position and voice commands. The […]
Twelve-Year-Old Cowgirl Sets Sights Well Beyond Runner-Up Rodeo Rookie Award
Cowboys better watch out. This 12-year-old cowgirl is nothing to be taken lightly as she backs into the roping box. Well, every cowboy or cowgirl of any age or level of rodeo competition has learned they must take heed whenever the name Caxton Martin shows up on the entry list. Without exception, if the Alma, […]
‘Old’ Lindsborg Cowboy Makes Younger Bronc Riders Take Back Seat At Pro Rodeos
“I have two goals for my rodeo career these days, and they’re pretty simple. I intend to always try my hardest, and to have fun while I’m doing it.” Then, the bareback bronc rider contended, “If I win something along the way, that’s just a plus for trying hard and enjoying myself while I’m doing […]
Kansas girl looks to home court advantage at international competition for unique paralympic sport
“I’m really excited about playing for my team mates and my country, and of course the individual competition.” Elizabeth Flora-Swick, 19, Gardner, is anticipating the 2013 Boccia Americas Cup, August 2-9, at the New Century Field House near Gardner. “I practice about four times a week for an hour-and-a-half at a time. I get pretty […]
Oklahoma Team Champion with local ranches ranking high at Santa Fe Trail Rodeo
Buford Ranches of Welch, Oklahoma, went home with the championship title out of a dozen teams competing at the 27th annual Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo in Council Grove. By winning the rodeo, the working cowboys on the Craig County team earned the right to compete at the 18th annual Working Ranch Cowboys Association World […]