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Equine Art
[Jul. 11, 2009] These are truly amazing pieces of art, for horses.

Horse virus causes some cancellations at New Mexico Rodeo
[Jul. 11, 2009] FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP)--A recent outbreak of a horse virus in New Mexico has caused some contestants in a Farmington rodeo to pull out, with others seriously considering doing the same.

Salinas Rodeo Carnival has ride from Michael Jackson's Neverland
[Jul. 10, 2009] In December, Butler Amusements purchased seven rides from an auction at Neverland Ranch, including a Lolli Swing that's in Salinas this week."It was ridden by Michael countless times," said Kelsey Lopresto, manager of the Rodeo Carnival and 29-year veteran of the carnival circuit. "It's a beautiful ride. When he bought rides, he got all the extras."

Tainted beef update and other recalls
[Jul. 10, 2009] *Additional recalls of public interest - gravy mixes, shoes, protein drinks, fish *USDA List of stores receiving E-Coli tainted beef from JBS Swift *Concerns about Tylenol and ADHA and ADD medications for attention deficit. Lantus for diabetics and painkillers Darvon and Darvocet.

Agriculture futures drop; Livestock prices fall
[Jul. 10, 2009] CHICAGO (AP) — Agriculture futures dropped in early trading Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Catching up with Renee of Renee's Friends Fund
[Jul. 9, 2009] Are you tough enough to wear pink? That's the theme of tonight's Pike Peak or Bust Rodeo, and some of the gate proceeds are going to benefit Renee's Friends Fund, a local charity that helps women fighting cancer.

Cowboy uses lariat to rescue boy in well
[Jul. 9, 2009] DODDRIDGE, Ark. (AP) - A 7-year-old boy who fell into an abandoned water well in southwest Arkansas was rescued by a cowboy from a nearby ranch who used a lariat to lift the boy to safety.
Miller County authorities said Reed Nations lassoed the boy out of the well before the rescuers summoned by the boy's grandmother could arrive.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awards more than $1 million to Texas FFA Members
[Jul. 9, 2009] The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded 70 Texas FFA members with four-year, $15,000 college scholarships totaling $1,050,000 during the Texas FFA State Convention in Dallas. FFA scholarships are just one facet of the Show’s educational program. In 2009, the Show committed more than $15.9 million to scholarships, research, endowments, calf scramble participants and junior show exhibitors. Also included is support of the Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence™, School Art participants, and other educational and youth programs.

GIT ALONG, LITTLE DOGGIES
[May 14, 2009] Sixty-six head of longhorns will be driven down Route 66, in memory of Clem McSpadden, Oklahoma Legend, Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer, and nephew of Will Rogers.


The steers will be driven twelve miles, from Bushyhead, OK. the home of McSpadden's famous pasture roping to the Will Rogers Stampede arena in Claremore. That section of highway was named for McSpadden several years ago. A chuck wagon feed for drovers and sponsors at the arena will follow at 2 pm. The public can purchase chuck wagon feed tickets at the feed or contact the rodeo association. By Lacey Dale, Express Ranches, Inc.

When rodeos and newspapers collide
[Apr. 20, 2009] The recession has cut down on advertising, reducing the number of pages newspapers publish. But that may create more opportunity for authorities who decide that less space should mean less news. Last week from Redding, Calif. to Chicago, such administrators were hard at work.

Help promote rodeo and bullriding - VOTE HERE
[Apr. 16, 2009] Nominate your favorite sporting event for the Sports Travel Awards.

Mesquite: City to own rodeo if Camelot defaults
[Apr. 8, 2009] After months of negotiations, Camelot Sports and Entertainment LLC has an agreement in place to purchase the Mesquite Championship Rodeo and the Mesquite Arena thanks to efforts by the City of Mesquite.

Hamley Saddlery - Special Saddle Bought by "Hoot" Gibson For Sale
[Mar. 9, 2009] First - we are getting no money for posting this. Second, this is such a unique item we just thought we wanted to tell you all about it. The history of the saddle is so unique!

Texas True Part of Extreme Make Over - Home Edition
[Mar. 1, 2009] Rodeo Attitude Merchant Member, Texas True located at Tyler, Texas was one of the businesses featured on Extreme Make Over - Home Edition Sunday, March 1st. The show helped a family in Austin, Texas and Texas True provided furniture and accessories for the Rodeo Room in the segment. Texas True sells only products makde in Texas and is especially noted for its beautiful line of furnishings and accessories with a true Western flair.