Specialty Acts

Battling bulls is a laughing matter for rodeo clown
[Feb. 18, 2010] The 42-year-old Idaho native, who graduated with a degree in bank business management from Boise State, said his career in rodeo actually kicked off on a ...
 

There's more to lose than your shirt in cowboy poker
[Nov. 15, 2009] A bull breaks up a friendly game of "cowboy poker" at the Canadian Finals Rodeo held at Rexall Place in Edmonton on Saturday. In cowboy poker, if you're in ...

2010 aha moment TV commercials – Jeremy Sparks
[Nov. 2, 2009] The final votes have been cast. Congratulations to our 10 aha moments, who will be included in Mutual of Omaha's 2010 TV commercials.

Rob Smets Availability 2010 Rodeo, PBR Season
[Oct. 30, 2009] It is that time of year again, Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer and FIVE TIME Bull Fighting World Champion, Rob Smets is finishing his bookings for the 2010 Rodeo By Reg Bravo

LIGHTFOOT STIRRUPS MOVE TO IOWA
[Sep. 24, 2009] The Latest Technology in Stirrup Design

PARNELL, IOWA: T.L. Bush announced today the purchase of the Lightfoot stirrup company from the previous owner in Tennessee and is moving the operation to Iowa. By Lightfoot Stirrups
Also: USWranglers.com

Ariat Signs Top Reiner Carol Metcalf
[Sep. 5, 2009] Union City, Calif. September 4, 2009 – Ariat International, the leading manufacturer of innovative performance equestrian footwear, apparel and belts, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Carol Metcalf, world-renowned reiner and Western horsewoman...

YESTERDAY’S ARENA RODEO CLOWNS AT THE REUNION
[Aug. 29, 2009] There is nothing I like better than to gather the senior rodeo clowns and see them entertain and please the fans at a Rodeo Clown Reunion. This summer we were at Deadwood Days of ’76 in beautiful South Dakota... By Gail Woerner

Cowgirls up!
[Jun. 26, 2009] Galloping on horseback in tight quarters with a group of teenage riders was not the type of riding 63-year-old Rita Silva had signed up for.

Swanson earns Studley Award
[Jun. 20, 2009] Mardee Swanson had a good reason for being in the Wild West Arena during Thursday's performance of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. She was riding with the Velvet Spurs, who provide a mounted drill team demonstration prior to the rodeo.

Cowgirl rodeo performers promote cancer awareness
[Jan. 13, 2009] Hey I'm real proud of the life I'm livin'.
We saddle up girls, ah we keep on givin'.
The opening lines of Trish Lynn's song "Rodeo World" capture what she and the rodeo entertainment team she founded and coaches -the All American Cowgirl Chicks - are all about.

Great American Wild West Show Opens Permanent Home Spring 2009 in Branson, MO
[Jul. 11, 2008] Audition Now - Announcing the new permanent home of "The Great American Wild West Show". The new coliseum will be a part of the new Mission Square development located on Gretna Road in Branson Missouri, and is scheduled to open in the spring of 2009. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude
Also: The Great American Wild West Show Website
Also: Hall of fame headed to Branson

Western Music Association Hall of Fame headed to Branson
[Jun. 27, 2008] Western Music Association board members voted Saturday to partner with Silver Saddle Productions to bring the WMA Hall of Fame to Branson and have it housed in the Heritage of the West Museum.

Award winning act to perform at Buffalo Bill Rodeo
[Apr. 22, 2008] ProRodeo's premier specialty act will be featured during the four performances of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo June 18-21 at the Wild West Arena.

The Thurston Gang is a trick riding, roman riding, roping and whip-cracking show featuring three Thurston brothers - Wyatt, 16-years-old, Zeke, 13, and Sam, 12.

Tommy Lucia Review - Whiplash and More
[Jul. 27, 2007] Video of the act that made Whiplash a household name.