Hard Knocks Along The Faithful Cowboy Trail Make Dedicated Roper More Eager To Pay Entry Fees Again
To become a real all-around cowboy takes more heart and stamina than most men have. To overcome near death, drastic life deteriorating illness requires equal and likely more diligent desire. Always a love for the cowboy way, and the essential horse requirement therein, have been and remain keys in the life of DK Hewett.
Childhood Cowboy Video Star Now Professional Kansas Cowboy Moves Up To Third Best Team Roping Heeler In The World At National Finals Rodeo
“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.
Rope In Hand All-Around Rodeo Champion Always A Cowboy
“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.
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.
No Rest For Top College Breakaway Roper, With Busy Rodeo Life
Riding eight barrel racing prospects every day keeps a college cowgirl busy. That’s even after school has been dismissed for the summer. Let alone when classes are in session, and she’s competing in some kind of rodeo event more than half of the days in a year.
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.
Dedicated Practice Readies Cowgirl For Kansas High School Rodeo Finals
“Nobody has to make me practice. I love to rope. I’m always ready and anxious to practice to be the best I can be, so I can win.” That’s paid off for Michaela Peterson of Council Grove, who was recently named to attend Garden City Community College on a rodeo scholarship and be a member […]
Twelve-Year-Old Cowgirl Sets Sights Well Beyond Runner-Up Rodeo Rookie Award
Cowboys better watch out. This 12-year-old cowgirl is nothing to be taken lightly as she backs into the roping box. Well, every cowboy or cowgirl of any age or level of rodeo competition has learned they must take heed whenever the name Caxton Martin shows up on the entry list. Without exception, if the Alma, […]
Dedicated practice makes 15-year-old calf roper champion in major rodeo circuit, as kickoff to professional future
“I rope every day. I like to rope all day. “Sometimes I’ll rope and tie 100 calves a day. Other times I may rope five or ten. Then, I go to rodeos and roping jackpots every weekend.” That sounds like lots of practice and hard work, but it has paid off for rodeo champion Cooper […]
Pratt rancher becomes more liberal to collect his third world champion steer roping title
“I’ve always roped conservatively. That’s how I was taught.” However, the now three time world champion steer roper has changed his philosophy. “It took me a long time to learn to let go and be fast when I needed to. I guess I’ve been around long enough now,” contended Rocky Patterson of Pratt.