“Rope ’im. Jump down and rope ’im.”
That was the sideline advice.
Then: “I got ’im. Heel ’im.”
A second loop thrown, and: “I got ’im.”
Lariats were stretched tight, as the steel steer roping dummy came off the ground, while standers-by applauded.
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Positive Mindset Keeps Veteran Cheney Bull: Riding Champion In The Winner’s Circle
“It’s really a mental game.”
Contrary to what’s likely a more general philosophy about the sport of bull riding, Lucas Dick of Cheney makes that personal analysis of his specialty event in the rodeo profession.
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.
Bull Bash To Draw 30 Top Cowboys For Head To Head Clash With Outstanding Bucking Bulls
Top cowboys from throughout the Midwest will verge on Manhattan this weekend to compete in the most danger sport participated in by man.
“It’s the annual K-State Invitational Bull Bash, Friday and Saturday evenings, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, 7 o’clock, sponsored by the K-State Rodeo Club at Weber Arena on the Kansas State University campus,” announced Beth McQuade, rodeo club sponsor.
‘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 it.”
Certainly, Justin Lindquist of Lindsborg must be having a good time, and his effort is obvious by the winning record achieved in Midwest rodeos this season. Continue reading →
Renowned announcer ‘Mr. Rodeo’ optimistic for future of sport
“The next generation of rodeo is coming on strong, and the sport of rodeo with its Western tradition will continue to grow and prosper.”
That’s the prediction of one as close to rodeo as anybody could be. Yet, that optimism has its cloud.
“It’s a tough, tough deal,” admitted Mike Mathis, announcer at more than 160 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) performances annually. Continue reading →