I'd heard great things about the 2011 Bareback Riding Horse of the Year, Frontier Rodeo's Full Baggage. On Saturday night...
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His form is championship caliber
I always enjoy talking with two-time steer wrestling world champion Dean Gorsuch. He's articulate, intelligent and one of the best...
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I feel like a Schneeberger
Jerome Schneeberger didn't quite make the cut for the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, finishing the regular season 22nd in...
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That’s a loaded question …
Let 'Er Rip is an excellent saddle bronc horse from Frontier Rodeo, and Tyrel Larsen was tickled to have the...
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A dance across the arena
I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people, telling new stories. That happened Thursday night at the American Royal Rodeo when Cole...
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Elshere all the way
J.J. Elshere is an NFR-qualifying saddle bronc rider. His cousin, Cole, is hoping to be there soon. He put together...
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The Star of the show is rodeo
To read the Thursday advance story about the American Royal Rodeo in the Kansas City Star, go HERE.
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Bulls night out
The opening night of the PBR World Finals was all about the bulls. In fact, just nine cowboys scored qualified...
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Money made in the Heartland
The first two rounds of timed events are complete at the American Royal rodeo in Kansas City. Because the space...
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Kansas City rodeo: It’s more of a marathon than a Sprint
This week is supposed to mark five years I’ve covered the American Royal rodeo in Kansas City. In that time,...
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Kansas City has the best in ProRodeo
The American Royal rodeo will feature some of the greatest contestants in the sport, from world champions to regular qualifiers...
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He’d just as Suhn be a champion
How consistent is Todd Suhn? He’s finished in the top 15, qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, 15 times...
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Missed opportunity doesn’t mean missed work
Wade Sumpter’s goal, as it always is, was to qualify for the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and battle for...
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Prognosticating protocol
I visited today with Brandon Westphal, president of www.PlayRodeo.com. He's getting ready for his fantasy contest associated with the Wrangler...
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Far-reaching issue
One of my regular assignments is as the rodeo correspondent for the Kansas City Star. A week ago, I got...
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All American finale to be in Waco at least three more years
By the PRCA WACO, Texas – The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has signed an agreement with the Heart O’ Texas...
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Sister Act
Vickie Shireman and Dollie Riddle do a lot of the same things in the world of rodeo. Both are secretaries...
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Oklahomans proud to have finale in home state
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Oklahomans are a proud bunch; they’ll especially be proud during the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, which...
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Atchison wants to test his skills against the best
How much does Ty Atchison love being a true all-around hand in rodeo? Atchison mentioned to me Friday that he...
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Atchison is all about the all-around
Ty Atchison carries a king-sized grin every place he goes. It gets even bigger when he’s in the rodeo arena...
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Dreams stay with a long time
J.P. Wickett of Sallisaw, Okla., is the steer roping representative in the PRCa. He’s also qualified for the Clem McSpadden...
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