Monthly Archives: September 2012
School tours give kids an ag background
Written on September 18, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Schoolchildren learn how food goes from farm to plate at the American Royal KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Al Davis wasn’t sure what to think. An elementary school teacher had just pointed to a farm animal and told her class it was a camel. The problem was, it was actually a Brahman bull. Yes, Brahman bulls Continue Reading »
Fair is a big show for a small price
Written on September 17, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
The celebration continues
Written on September 17, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Rangers ready to tackle rodeo season
Written on September 17, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Chasing every dollar
Written on September 16, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Royal offers unique opportunity
Written on September 14, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Reigning champs have a chance to win American Royal twice in same season KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Eight contestants have an opportunity to accomplish something that’s never been done in the history of the American Royal Rodeo – they can win two titles in the same season. It’s possible because one month makes a big Continue Reading »
It’s Whitfield vs. Solomon
Written on September 12, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Roping legend will battle young gun again at Hempstead rodeo HEMPSTEAD, Texas – There has to be something in the east Texas water. Whatever it is, the world of rodeo is reaping the rewards. You see, east Texas seems to breed top quality tie-down ropers, many of whom will converge on the Waller County Fair Continue Reading »
Elite contestants ready to return home
Written on September 11, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Anderson, Lowe grew up at the American Royal and hope to win it this September KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jeanne Anderson can’t remember the first time she attended the American Royal. “I grew up as a little kid playing in the stockyard,” said Anderson, a two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from White City, Kan. Continue Reading »
Cannon, Carr bring a history to Hempstead
Written on September 8, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – Whether it’s Window Rock, Ariz., or Eagle, Colo., bareback rider Clint Cannon knows he’s going to do all he can to compete at rodeos produced by Carr Pro Rodeo. It’s a little easier when it happens in his back yard, which is the case at the Waller County Fair and Rodeo, set Continue Reading »
Rodeo clown plans to put on a show in K.C.
Written on September 7, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cody Sosebee knows his silhouette better resembles Alfred Hitchcock than most rodeo clowns. “Some people see me weigh about 150 pounds more than the guy next to me, but that’s OK,” said Sosebee, who will work his entertaining magic during the American Royal Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Continue Reading »
Shada Brazile is dialed in aboard Dial It
Written on September 5, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story appears in the September edition of Women’s Pro Rodeo News, the official publication of the WPRA. When Brittany Pozzi rode Dial It Fast during the Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo in Waco, Texas, this past January, Trevor Brazile saw something he liked in the horse. “I’d like to head some steers Continue Reading »
World titles are what define Brazile
Written on September 5, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Defending champ hopes to add to his gold buckles by repeating at the NFSR GUTHRIE, Okla. – Trevor Brazile is defined by many things, and most of them are gold. In all, the Decatur, Texas, cowboy owns 16 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association gold buckles, nine of which are the most coveted in the sport of Continue Reading »
Peebles making a big move
Written on September 4, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Steven Peebles had a Joe Theismann moment, and it happened on the biggest stage of his chosen sport, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Theismann was sacked by Lawrence Taylor during a 1985 Monday Night Football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants and suffered gruesomely broken leg. It was – and still Continue Reading »
On the mend and on the trail
Written on September 2, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
I see where Clint Cannon has returned to competition. Cannon, a three-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Waller, Texas, leads the bareback riding at the Kendall County Fair and PRCA Rodeo in Boerne, Texas, with a 77-point ride on Bad Company Rodeo’s Easy Lover. It’s a good sign. Cannon, who was working his way Continue Reading »
It wasn’t as bad as it seemed
Written on September 1, 2012 at 12:00 am, by Ted
The frustrations are minor; they really are. But today was one of those days. I intended to focus on interviews today since I had the freedom to do so. I made some calls, but none of them were returned. That happens a lot in the storytelling business; it happens a lot less now that cell Continue Reading »