No Fright, But Cautiousness Keeps Champion Bull Rider As Winner
What’s the old bronc rider saying? “If bulls were supposed to be ridden, Paul Revere would have come through town on a bull instead of a horse.” “Horses scare me, especially the ones that buck. A person can get hurt trying to ride those rodeo broncs.”
Eureka Rodeo Queen Helping Others Learn More About Horses And Riding
“Horsemanship is a lifetime learning experience.” Instead of talking about her personal achievements with horses, Eureka Rodeo Queen Shayla Lowry insisted on crediting her mount for the titles and accomplishments they’ve had as a working team.
Excitement Builds With Danger For Even Bigger Fifth 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 sheer size, strength and male prowess, today’s bulls are bred with the sole purpose of bucking off cowboys.
Professional Rodeo Returning To North Topeka Featuring Array Of Special Attractions
With a meager beginning, hard work of committee members, combined with outstanding producers, a pen of quality livestock, along with cowboys, cowgirls and spectators alike have made The BIG 94.5 Country Topeka PRCA Rodeo a success in just two years.
Family Obsession Begets Leading Breeder-Owner Awards
Reined cow horses are a passion for Garth Gardiner. Just ask him about Gardiner Quarter Horses, specifically the National Reined Cow Horse Association participation, and the Ashland cowboy’s enthusiastic adrenalin is most obvious as he talks almost nonstop 45 minutes about the home raised horses, their families, the shows, his family, and the incredible successes.
Junior Cowboys And Cowgirls Win At Morris County Youth Rodeo
Nearly 60 cowboys and cowgirls, 19 years of age and under, from eight counties participated in the 35th annual Morris County Youth Rodeo, sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, Saturday evening at Council Grove. Top four contestants in the rodeo events, divided into age groups for juniors, intermediate and seniors, received working prizes.
Lifetime Cowgirl Finds Perfect Fit As Newly Crowned Junction City Rodeo Queen
“I just love horses. I always have. I’ve been riding in horse shows ever since I was two years old. I was born into it, actually, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ll always be involved with horses.” Affection for horseflesh and the Western way of life is most obvious in a brief […]
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.
Stringent Practice Ethic Yields Big Cash Payoff For White City High School Cowboy
Roping 40 steers a day seven days a week 52 weeks a year has paid off. While the philosophy “practice makes perfect” is an admirable one, it’s never quite a reality for even the best. And, this humble young cowboy admits that despite dedicated effort he’s not faultless either.