Monthly Archives: June 2023

Award-winning rodeo clown will be back to entertain the fans in Gooding   GOODING, Idaho – At most rodeos he works, John Harrison has a way of impacting many people who pay to see a good event. He’s an entertainer, and a darned good one. Harrison is one of the most sought-after rodeo clowns in  Continue Reading »

DODGE CITY, Kan. – There’s a great deal about Robbie Hodges’ job as a rodeo clown that he adores, but there’s one thing that stands out. “I just love being in that barrel and being a guy the bull riders can count on,” Hodges said, referring to his primary position as barrelman and an island  Continue Reading »

  GUNNISON, Colo. – The lights flicker, the music roars and the smell of goodies fills the air. During Cattlemen’s Days the second full week of July, the carnival attracts hundreds of youngsters – and former youngsters – who enjoy the rides and the cotton candy and funnel cakes that come to town with Colorado-based  Continue Reading »

  GUNNISON, Colo. – For 123 years, Cattlemen’s Days is more than a community get-together, more than a county fair. It’s a celebration and a homecoming, a chance for folks who were raised in this neck of the woods to reunite with family and friends. It’s a chance for neighbors to reconnect, an opportunity for  Continue Reading »

Estes Park’s rodeo repays community support by giving to local non-profits ESTES PARK, Colo. – Over the years, there have been certain constants that are associated with Rooftop Rodeo. One primary fact is the community is the biggest supporter of Estes Park’s annual showcase, and it shows through the excitement that boils across town during  Continue Reading »

  Cowboys, cowgirls always look forward to competition, visiting Estes Park ESTES PARK, Colo. – Many American families will travel halfway across the country just to vacation in this majestic community.   For rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, Estes Park is just a beautiful stop along their winding path to make a living and chase their  Continue Reading »

  Young family acquires 100 percent of Championship Pro Rodeo LEEDEY, Okla. – Rodeo is a peculiar sport, one that was bred by a multitude of proud folks who were excited to show their talents. Born through ranching and raising livestock in the American West, rodeo was founded on the skills used virtually every day  Continue Reading »

  GUNNISON, Colo. – Eighteen years have passed since Hurricane Katrina wrecked theGulf Coast, killing nearly 1,400 people and costing $100 billion in damages. Countless animals perished; hundreds were badly injured. Some livestock stood in floodwaters for days and suffered damage from that. Jerry Thornton learned about one of those, rescued the young stallion and  Continue Reading »

  ALVA, Okla. – Denton Oestmann and Kaden Greenfield feel a bit of a sting, a bit of a loss. Their final days as intercollegiate athletes came to an end without the fanfare both had envisioned at their last College National Finals Rodeo. By the time the national champions were celebrated Saturday night, both Northwestern  Continue Reading »

Rooftop Rodeo’s annual procession returns after a three-year hiatus   ESTES PARK, Colo. – The sounds of horse’s hooves clacking along the pavement on Elkhorn Avenue have been missing. They’ll return this summer. With them will be the return of the Rooftop Rodeo Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6. It will be  Continue Reading »

  BIG SPRING, Texas – The talk of the town in this community of nearly 26,000 folks has been the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. It’s fitting, with the annual rodeo having one of its most successful weekends in years. Hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls made their way to this west Texas city to  Continue Reading »

CASPER, Wyo. – The smile isn’t likely to leave Weston Timberman’s face anytime soon. He’s just 19 years old and has already proven to be one of the best cowboys in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, claiming the bareback riding championship and serving as a major reason why the Clarendon (Texas) College rodeo team won  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – His words were direct, a reflection of the work he’s been doing to not only promote the Cattlemen’s Days celebration but also the service men and women. “Our Patriot Night is going to be amazing,” said Kevin Coblentz, a longtime member of the volunteer committee that produces the annual exposition. “We have  Continue Reading »

Thousands of fans see many great things each year at Rooftop Rodeo ESTES PARK, Colo. – Just hearing the name of the town conjures up incredible memories for millions of people who have found their way to this destination community over the years. Of course, the valley is encapsulated by the majesty that is this  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – The history of the Cattlemen’s Days celebration dates back to 1900, when folks in the Gunnison Valley were looking for a way to gather together to celebrate. Now in its 123rd year, it continues to be a community gathering and so much more. Generation after generation has grown up in Gunnison County  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – In his hometown of Charleston, Arkansas, Cody Sosebee can walk outside in the summertime and begin sweating in just a few steps. The town of 2,300 souls is surrounded by trees and creeks and has a lake on its south side. It’s not far from the Arkansas River and the Oklahoma state  Continue Reading »

Gizmo McCracken to be featured entertainer at this year’s Rooftop Rodeo ESTES PARK, Colo. – For most of his life, Dale “Gizmo” McCracken has been a comedian. He spent some time on stage in Branson, Missouri, then transitioned that into a career as a rodeo clown. It’s carried him to locales all across North America,  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – The foundation for success is surrounding oneself with the very best.   It’s a philosophy used by the local organizers of the Gunnison Valley’s biggest annual event, and it’s paying off. The Cattlemen’s Days celebration will honor its 123rd year this July, and that principle is why its ProRodeo has been honored  Continue Reading »

Schonholtz takes the control as coordinator of longstanding Rooftop Rodeo ESTES PARK, Colo. – There is a bit of a cowgirl in everything Cindy Schonholtz does, and it’s guided her back to the Rocky Mountains. It’s perfectly fitting as she begins her role as the Rooftop Rodeo coordinator, working with the town of Estes Park  Continue Reading »