Month: September 20, 2012

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A change of seasons

Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo moves event to the end of September STEPHENVILLE, Texas – More people needed more of a chance to see a great event. “We wanted to accommodate our little town, and we want to make a bigger and better rodeo,” said Chad Decker, the chairman of the volunteer committee[...]
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The maker of athletes

I got to interview Jim Zinser today, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m working on a piece about the incredible bloodlines he developed over the course of owning J-Bar-J Rodeo. It’s quite amazing what Zinser has brought to the world of ProRodeo, and it’s hard to believe it’s been four years since he sold the[...]
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Fair is a big show for a small price

Volunteers come out to support the annual event, raise money for scholarships HEMPSTEAD, Texas – The Waller County Fair and Rodeo is an exposition, an exhibition and a great place for affordable family entertainment. It’s also an entity that gives back to the community primarily through scholarships. “The scholarship program means more to the board[...]
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The celebration continues

American Royal brings a fun atmosphere with an after-the-rodeo dance KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The American Royal understands tradition, from its decades of producing championship events to holding tight to its mission for youth, education and agriculture. That’s why many associated with this year’s fall festival are excited about the overall celebration that will surround[...]
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Rangers ready to tackle rodeo season

ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo teams have high expectations. To meet them, they must handle the rigors of the 10-event National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s Central Plains Region. It all starts Friday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Colby (Kan.) Community College Rodeo. “Between the kids returning and the ones who are[...]
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Chasing every dollar

There were numerous great storylines coming out of this season’s Pendleton (Ore.) Roundup, which wrapped yesterday with the short go-round and crowning of champions. The PRCA focused its piece on Bobby Mote, and rightfully so. He’s a four-time world champion bareback rider who is in the top five of the world standings. He won the[...]
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