National Finals Steer Roping At Mulvane To Highlight Kansas Father And Son Competing Against Each Other
It’ll be a father and son battle yet a happy reunion when two Kansas cowboys rope this week at Mulvane. The “Top 15” steer ropers in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) will be at the Kansas Star Arena
Counterfeits Always Show Through
“He actually turned out to be a real counterfeit.” The evaluation wasn’t said with harsh feelings, but with sincere honesty. A longtime cowboy friend gave his opinion when asked about a horse he’d purchased. Presented by a young rider in the auction ring, the horse performed well and was credited to be outstanding. When the […]
Ramona Cowboy Finishes Regular Season High While Looking Toward Third National Finals Rodeo Steer Wrestling
“It was a good year yet a different year for sure.” Tanner Brunner of Ramona simply evaluated his best regular season steer wrestling standings in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Corn Crop Overflows Bins
“Neosho River bottomland farmer wins 100-bushel challenge.” That wasn’t a true newspaper headline from the 1960s, but it sure could have been.
Blink An Eye And Fort Scott Cowgirl Is One Of Rodeo Breakaway Roping’s Best
“Nod. Swing. Throw.” Watch stops, rodeo announcer excitedly broadcasts: “1.9-seconds moves Hannah Hughes into the lead in breakaway roping.”
Descendants Continue Farm Tradition
“Just ask Bobby McNeill he’ll be able to tell you.” That was the response when someone wondered about weather, market prices, any information from decades gone by.
Maple Leaf Festival At Baldwin City Goes Virtual This Year
Like many events this year, the Maple Leaf Festival will be in an entirely different format. Officially, the traditional 63rd annual Maple Leaf Festival in historic downtown Baldwin City is cancelled.
Native Kansas Cowboy Preparing For Riding Bareback Broncs At National Finals Rodeo
Making the buzzer is the first requirement of becoming a champion rodeo rough stock contestant. Jesse Pope scored on all but one of 42 bareback bronc rides this year in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
Certain Things Really Unnecessary
“There’s nothing to watch on television.” Frequently the comment is heard in passing, and obviously that’s not true, but it might often seem that way.
Dirt Road Junk Fest In Pasture At Valley Falls
“There’ll be fun for everyone,” according to the Dirt Road Divas. The Dirt Road Junk Fest is Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Belveal Pasture just west of Valley Falls.