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.”
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.
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 […]
World Champion Cowboy John McBeth Remains Closely Tied To Sport Of Rodeo
“An amateur competes against everyone, but a true professional competes against himself. “You need to approach each ride with the idea you are going to spur one inch higher every jump.” World champion saddle bronc rider John McBeth quoted the advice given to him many years ago by a “great rodeo cowboy.”
Virus Outbreak Raises Caution Of Horse Industry
The United States Team Roping Championship at Hutchinson was canceled. There was discussion about not having several rodeos, jackpots, barrel races, horse shows and horse sales. However, all of those other events in Kansas were conducted as scheduled, unless the cancellation was not widely reported.
Rodeo Clown Buddy Heaton Lived Fantasy As Cowboy In Goat Skin Chaps And 10-Gallon Hat
One thing about Buddy Heaton, he lived his life to the fullest and certainly had a fun time doing it. Yet, there were heavy hearts in all of his cowboy friends, when rodeo clown Harold L. Heaton passed away last month at age 82 in a Ulysses rest home where he had been for seven […]
Injured Cowgirl Recovering As Auction Proceeds Help Defray Medical Costs
Alex Umphenour’s health is improving steadily. That’s the most important and best news that can be reported. Seriously injured in an accident while warming her horse up at Fort Hays State University, where she is a student and member of the rodeo team, Alex Umphenour was in a coma from February 13 until mid-March.