Western Pen

Working the ranch no bull for this rodeo family
[Aug. 28, 2008] With the sun barely up, Jim Gay and his crew at the Rafter G Rodeo Ranch in Terrell roll into action. It's a Thursday morning, and it's not long before the ranch hands and the first group of bulls appear across the pasture. This is part of the herd fans will see buck at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo later on Friday and Saturday nights.

"America's Toughest Jobs" Premiers
[Aug. 25, 2008] Did you know rodeo bullfighters have one of the most dangerous jobs in America? Check out the new reality show on NBC to learn more!

Courageous Little Cowgirl Back In The Saddle Again
[Jul. 20, 2008] Five-year old Jaycie West, of Philip, South Dakota, will be rewarded for her fighting spirit and determination after suffering a traumatic brain injury. On Sunday, July 20th, Jaycie and her family will be honored guests of the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo and will meet rodeo champions who have hearts as big as their names. She will then attend the Taylor Swift concert that evening. On Monday, July 21st, she will also attend the Professional Bull Riders performance. By Donnalyn Quintana, Western Wishes

Life beyond rodeo
[Jul. 13, 2008] ...take a closer look at the lives of many of today's professional rodeo athletes, however successful they are in the arena, there is always another side to their lives - oftentimes a pretty interesting one.

Hoffman: Spur's Maben saddling up for another NFR run
[Jul. 11, 2008] Latest rodeo news including - After stuffing her saddle bag with $12,700 during Cowboy Christmas, Kelly Maben is making headway in an attempt to earn her fourth Wrangler National Finals Rodeo berth.

Fatherhood hasn't slowed champion roper Brazile
[Jul. 9, 2008] Trevor Brazile says he's trying to be a world champion dad, just like he is a world champion roper...That might be hard for some, but Brazile has a knack for doing a lot of things at the same time.

WOMEN IN AMERICAN RODEO PROFILED IN LEADING FOREIGN WOMEN'S MAGAZINE
[Jul. 9, 2008] Twoj Styl (Your Style) the leading women's magazine in Poland recently published a four-page article profiling several the women involved in American rodeo and bull riding. Among the athletes and personalities included in the story and photos were Kaila Mussell, the only woman bronc rider in the PRCA, two time NFR barrel racing contestant, Tana Poppino, California woman bull rider Jamie Walker and popular rodeo television personality Pam Minick. The story appeared in the magazine’s May edition

Legends bringing more attention to sport of rodeo
[Jun. 26, 2008] With the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo celebrating its 50th edition and the Professional Bull Riders touting its 15th World Finals this year, it's important to reflect on past legendary competitors.

My Husband the Rodeo Wrangler
[Jun. 18, 2008] Being a cowboy has meant a lot of things in this country. They have established and built cities, constructed and raised the cattle and grains of our lands and the men and women behind being a cowboy stand strong and tough and never allow their sore aching muscles and bones stand in their way of the day to day work that needs to be performed.

Bushwacker's Dance Hall and Saloon to host "Dine With Gary Leffew Night"
[Jun. 16, 2008] On June 21st from 7 PM to 10 PM Bushwacker's Dance Hall and Saloon is hosting rodeo legend and bull riding guru, Gary Leffew in a special "Dine With Gary Leffew Night". Gary will be on hand in the resturant of the famous entertainment spot serves a complete menu along with specials for the evening.. There is no age limit so bing the whole family!

Cassie Whitfield competes in her second marathon
[Jun. 9, 2008] On Sunday, June 1, Cassie Whitfield, wife of eight-time PRCA World Champion Fred Whitfield, competed in her second Rock-N-Roll Marathon in San Diego, Calif., in an effort to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). By Courtesy Ann Bleiker

Gas Prices Hog-Tie Cowboys
[May 28, 2008] While rising gas prices are affecting everybody, perhaps no professional athlete is feeling the pinch more than rodeo cowboys.

It's the cowboy way
[May 24, 2008] Even a galloped gait through the cowboy camps at a professional rodeo gives a hint that these aren't your grandfather's cowboys anymore.

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO AWARDS $4.86 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO HOUSTON-AREA STUDENTS
[May 20, 2008] In Reliant Stadium, Houston-area youth's stars shone bright as the real stars of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Students were honored for their academic and community achievements with a scholarship presentation, totaling $4.86 million on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.