Behind The Chutes

Rodeo Cowboy Alumni Prepares for Las Vegas!
[Nov. 21, 2007] Preserving rodeo is a job the Rodeo Cowboy Alumni takes very serious, but there is no reason it can't be fun as well!
Also: Rodeo Cowboy Alumni

TallkRodeo.info goes LIVE!
[Nov. 21, 2007] UPDATE - Saturday, November 24th you can listen live and even call in your questions to Kelly Timberman!

PRCA'S Fight to Survive
[Nov. 14, 2007] Western Horseman is known for its great articles. Ed Knocke has long been recognized for his rodeo reporting. Comibine the two and the result is an article worth your time.

Cowboy Crisis Fund - A Hand Up , Not A Hand Out
[Nov. 14, 2007] Priefert Mfg Co and George Strait are teaming up again to help raise money for the Justin's Cowboy Crisis Fund. This year at the 2007 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Priefert will offer a chance for some lucky rodeo/country music fan to win 4 front row tickets & backstage Meet & Greet passes to a George Strait Concert, and the specially custom painted roping chute from the 2007 George Strait Team Roping Championship.

Rodeo Insider - Decatur cowboy stampedes to National Finals
[Nov. 12, 2007] On Aug. 21, this column focused on roper Clint Cooper's attempt to come from behind and qualify for the National Finals Rodeo..

Cowboys making a name for themselves
[Nov. 7, 2007] Besides going for psychiatric counselling, the best advice for anyone thinking of becoming a rodeo cowboy is come up with a good name. Just look at the handles for some of the cowboys who made it to the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which starts tonight at Rexall Place.

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Cowboys, girls prep for Canadian Finals Rodeo
[Nov. 6, 2007] Joe Kusek reports on the competitors and their preparations.

'Crown jewel of rodeo'
[Nov. 2, 2007] The Canadian Finals Rodeo has become the "crown jewel" of the rodeo circuit for both fans and competitors, the president of the national rodeo association says.

VERSUS PBR Sweepstakes
[Nov. 2, 2007] VERSUS is doing such a great job of covering the finals and now they are offering fans a chance to win merchandise used in the finals! Check it out!

Civic center inks 5-year contracts for stock show
[Oct. 31, 2007] A new saddle bronc rodeo, season passes for 10 rodeo performances, an expanded buffalo sale, a Western art show and a cattle embryo sale will be among new features at the 2008 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo.

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO AND HOUSTON TEXANS OPPOSE PROPOSED RELIANT ASTRODOME REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
[Oct. 30, 2007] Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Houston Texans officials announced today that they recently informed Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, Harris County Commissioners, and Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation board members that they will oppose the currently defined redevelopment of Reliant Astrodome.

Meeting the World's Greatest Rodeo Fan
[Oct. 27, 2007] James Phillips walks slow and purposeful, and moves orchestrated as he maneuvers around Kemper Arena. He's also got a couple of extra "legs" to help him along his path, which winds around the sport of rodeo. Passion drives him, and it's obvious to see even below the black felt hat he wears an inch or two above his eyebrows. By Ted Harbin

Royal Wade Kimes Honored
[Oct. 26, 2007] Rodeo Attitude along with the Extreme Bullriding Tour and Frontier Trophy Buckles presented Royal Wade Kimes with a Gold Buckle in honor of his dedication to the preservation of the legacy of the American Cowboy.

Mesquite Service League to host "Cowgirl Christmas" charity drive at Mesquite Rodeo
[Oct. 26, 2007] This Friday and Saturday, the Mesquite Service League will be hosting "Cowgirl Christmas," a holiday market charity event at the Mesquite Rodeo Center Exhibit Hall.