Rodeo as Alberta’s official sport?
While Alberta seeks to make the sport its official local sport, there are oppositions to such move on the ground of its correlation of modern-day ideals, values and practices.
Bull rider killed in ‘freak’ accident’ during competition
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A Brazilian bull rider was killed Sunday when his spur got caught in a rope, pulling him under the bull, and the animal stepped on his chest in California, according to the Professional Bull Riders touring group. Amadeu Campos Silva, 22, was competing at a bull-riding Velocity Tour event at the […]
Athletes from across the country compete in various rodeo events in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The spirit of the West is alive as athletes from across the country compete in a traditional rodeo in Wyoming.
Lawton hosts Xtreme Bulls event
This past weekend, the LO Ranch Arena hosted an Xtreme Bulls event. Riders like Jeff Aksey were there to compete for a spot in the National Finals.
Bull rider Nicholas Jackson, 12, looks ahead after dominating 2020 Junior World Finals
At 5-foot-9, Nicholas Jackson stands tall as the Junior World Bull Riding champion. When he’s old enough to qualify, the 12-year-old hopes to win multiple Professional Bull Riding (PBR) World Championships.
A brave equestrian in a small package
Ella Lund, 12, taught herself to be a rodeo trick rider by watching YouTube videos. In addition to trick riding, Lund is a steer rider and a member of Rodeo Royalty.