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That’s a Pretty Prairie, and they’re helpful there

That’s a Pretty Prairie, and they’re helpful there

Rodeo people are the greatest in the world. The rodeo committee at Pretty Prairie, Kan., tops my list right now....
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Carr livestock evens the playing field for all contestants

Carr livestock evens the playing field for all contestants

LOVINGTON, N.M. – The terrain that is part of the southeast New Mexico is rugged; so are the cowboys that...
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Tour helps add to the prestige of an already good rodeo

Tour helps add to the prestige of an already good rodeo

LOVINGTON, N.M. – Community is the foundation for the eight-day Lea County Fair and Rodeo. It’s why ticket prices are...
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Closer to home

Closer to home

I just got into the good ol’ USA. It was a good trip to Canada. I have a rodeo Thursday...
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It was quite an experience to say the least

It was quite an experience to say the least

It was 11:15 p.m., dark and raining as I made my way to TeePee Creek, Alberta. I was on the...
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Lerwill excited for his return to Buck Wild Days Rodeo

Lerwill excited for his return to Buck Wild Days Rodeo

SILVERTON, Texas – Some people are always searching for that one thing that will make their lives complete. That’s not...
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Celebrated artists bringing their acts to Lea County

Celebrated artists bringing their acts to Lea County

LOVINGTON, N.M. – When the Eli Young Band announced itself to the music world, it did so with great gusto....
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Temperatures in the 70s in the heat of the day

Temperatures in the 70s in the heat of the day

Since the last week of June, I’ve been to Clear Lake, S.D., back home, to Park Rapids, Minn., for July...
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Roach roping her way to a world title

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story appeared in the July 2011 edition of Women's Pro Rodeo News. It was the cover story,...
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Calgary title on the line today

The Calgary Stampede has been a world-class operation for many years. It might be getting better. Beginning at 2:30 p.m....
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Bringing you news

A big announcement in the world of rodeo is coming soon. I'll keep you posted, but I might be releasing...
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Top animal athletes, great weather draw cowboys to Eagle

EAGLE, Colo. – For a rodeo cowboy, there are few things that can top winning one’s hometown rodeo. Cody Martin...
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Gizmo’s comedy a good fit for Fair and Rodeo crowd

Gizmo’s comedy a good fit for Fair and Rodeo crowd

LOVINGTON, N.M. – There’s a lot to Dale McCracken. The Missouri man has multiple personalities, but it’s not a disorder....
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Sherwood, new partner find Fourth of July fireworks

Sherwood, new partner find Fourth of July fireworks

PIMA, Ariz. – As folks in this region understand, sometimes it takes just a spark to ignite a wildfire. World...
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McCoy in Australian competition

McCoy in Australian competition

SYDNEY, Australia – The last time Cord McCoy was in the picturesque city of Sydney, he and his brother, Jet,...
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If you can’t be there …

If you can't be in Alberta for the Calgary Stampede, you can still catch all the fascinating action livestreaming on...
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Stampeding in Calgary

The Calgary Stampede began its world-renowned 10-day festival Friday. It's been called the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth; it's definitely...
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A flight that didn’t happen

Rodeo bloggers D.V. Fennell and Justin McDaniel talk about a flight that didn't happen, even after it did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_I0DgTAdDo  
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A steep incline

A steep incline

I fought an uphill battle all the Fourth run. I had to turn out a couple good ones due to...
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Runnin’ hot

The Fourth of July rodeo run was plenty lucrative in 2011. In fact, 59 cowboys and cowgirls earned at least...
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Still breaking records

Still breaking records

It's been a few years since Ty Murray was on top of the rodeo world. More than a decade. It's...
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