Old Cowboy Learning New Trick
“No beginner’s good luck this time.” Maybe we can blame it on being the 13th, a “bad judge,” or “it’s the horse’s fault.” Never could be lack of ability, or that we’re overstepping the line. Actually, it was our lucky day: We didn’t fall off. And, we received more compliments, well let’s say “comments,” than […]
Entertainment Is Fun Job For Clown-Bullfighter-Barrel Man Coming To Strong City
“He’s the life of the party.” Perhaps, one should say every rodeo becomes a party when Donnie Landis is around. “There’s never a dull moment anytime I’m at your rodeo or bull riding event,” assured Landis.
Ft. Riley Army Sergeant Proud To Serve For His Country’s Independence While Riding Rodeo Bulls As Cowboy Fun Sport
“Freedom is not free.” There are sadly too many seemingly who yet do not understand that frequently quoted statement during Independence Days celebrations throughout the country.
Tough Competition As Rhythmic Recitations Yield Champion Kansas Cowboy Poets
It’s not easy to be a champion cowboy. While there’s always been a romantic sense about the cowboy way of life, there’s nothing that’s ever been easy about the profession. Likewise, it’s plenty hard becoming a champion cowboy poet. Proof is readily verified as tough competition in three qualifying rounds brought the best from three […]
Rodeo Announcer-Music Man Is Truly All-Around Cowboy In The Broadest And Most Diverse Sense Of The Definition
He is truly an all-around cowboy. There are cowboys who compete in all eight sanctioned contest events at rodeos, break and train their own horses, assist with cattle roundups, and even participate in other horse related competitions. Yes, they’re all-around cowboys. This one’s entered successfully in some such rodeo action, but they’re not his most […]
College life even busier for rodeo champion
Taking 17 hours of college classes and competing at a rodeo every weekend keeps a cowboy busy. Consequently finding a spare moment for Jarek Van Petten to visit isn’t easy, but the young rodeo champion’s humility is most obvious. Almost unwilling to talk about his successes, Van Petten is dedicated to meeting challenges of his […]