“The purple team has some bright stars, and it’ll sure make a stout showing in the home college competition.”
That’s the synopsis of outlook for the Kansas State University Rodeo Team from longtime coach Doug Muller as college cowboys and cowgirls were pulling out all stakes in the practice pen last week. Continue reading →
“Everywhere he went; there was a rope in his hand.”
That’s the way people always remember this all-around cowboy today.
“I’ve always been a cowboy,” claimed Troy Kitchener.
Ranch rodeo teams have been extended a special invitation to participate in the Thomas K. Reed Memorial Ranch Rodeo at Council Grove Saturday afternoon, Oct. 25.
“In memory of Thomas K. Reed, a young rancher and enthusiastic ranch rodeo competitor who lost his life in a horse related ranching accident, we are again coordinating the rodeo to benefit the Fallen Cowboy Fellowship Cowboy Church,” according to Jason Gibson, who has been instrumental in coordinating the competition for several years.
Biggest smiles and best ropers are the way everybody thinks of the Alexander brothers at Council Grove.
Actually, it’s probably a flip whether big brother Bob or little brother Wayne are first reflected for never missing with their lariat or always knowing whoever they meet with a giant grin and congenial conversation soon leading to cattle and horses.
“He’s a cowboy photographer, and a whole bunch more.”
That’s a true statement. Yet, clarification and more complete description is required to give adequate and appropriate credit.
“The Foto Cowboy” is likely most widely known for his work in rodeos arenas and livestock events throughout the country and around the world.
Fifty-two cowboys representing 13 Flint Hills ranches from eight counties found that blue skies and enhancive temperatures seemed to expand toughness of competition at the 28th annual Morris County Fall Ranch Rodeo.
It’s rodeo time this weekend at Council Grove.
The 28th annual Fall Ranch Rodeo has been scheduled for Sunday, Oct 5, 1 o’clock, at the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association (MCYRA) arena, located 1½ miles east of Council Grove on Highway 56.
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.”
Fall had set in, and the bulls were sure feeling their oats, but it all added to the excitement making a record topping Flint Hills Bull Blowout at Strong City.
“The cool weather made us concerned whether we’d get a crowd, but people brought their jackets and came in record numbers to our fifth annual jackpot bull riding competition,” said Kim Reyer, event coordinator.
“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.