HARRISON COUNTY, TX (KLTV) - If you're into rodeo you've probably heard of Josey Ranch. They have been training barrel racers for half a century, all the while helping children grow into responsible ...
Ever walked into a tack store and been overwhelmed with all the rope options? Here's what the labels mean and how to find the right fit for your needs.
Laughter, friendly competition, and agility define this fast-paced rodeo side event. Discover the fun, accessible sport that sharpens skills and brings families together.
Ask a ranch hand how to tell if someone’s a good cowboy and he’ll say the proof is in his lassoing. The rope has always been “the long arm of the cowboy,” writes Midland native John R. Erickson in ...
LITTLE ROCK — So you think you want to be a cowboy? You’ve listened to all the sad country songs you can find. You’ve bought a pickup, been to the rodeo and even practiced hollering, “Yeehaw.” Heck, ...
With a quick nod, Adam Gray’s world blurs into motion. A 250-pound calf shoots out of a metal gate with Gray and his horse, Tux, close on its heels. When Tux thrusts forward with his back legs, Gray ...
Scoring: The calf gets a 20-foot head start – one of the longest in professional rodeo. Once the cowboy ropes the calf, he flanks it, which is picking it up on its side or its back. After the calf is ...
Perhaps his greatest moment as a cowboy came courtesy of his experimenting with team roping, but for Houston native Fred Whitfield, his heart still lies with tie-down roping. In 1999, Whitfield became ...