Western Pen

Back at the Ranch, Thomas McGuane Has a New Novel
[Oct. 20, 2010] Is the only member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters who is also in the National Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame. ...

“CASEY TIBBS” BORN TO RIDE
[Sep. 30, 2010] Casey Tibbs was one of the best roughstock riders that ever entered a rodeo arena.
He was also one of the most charismatic rodeo cowboys of any era. He charmed the
women and... By Rusty Richards and Reviewed By Gail Woerner

Book recognizes legendary cowboys
[Sep. 13, 2010] Shoulders, a 1950s bull riding and bronc riding star, recalled his amazement at the amount of money he received for success at his first rodeo at age 14. ...

Tribute to Vicki Taylor
[Jul. 23, 2010] Vicki's niece put this video together. In life Vicki had a zest for life that filled the hearts of everyone she met. She had a spirit that soared especially when she was in the arena on her horse! Enjoy this tribute.

July issue of trueCOWBOYmagazine available now featuring Shayla Wilson
[Jul. 9, 2010] July issue of trueCOWBOYmagazine available now featuring Shayla Wilson... By truecowboymagazine.com

Ariat “Lends A Hand” to Al Roker and the Today Show!
[Jun. 22, 2010] The donation was made through “Lend a Hand,” a program with Al Roker NBC’s Today Show, whose mission is to help small charities across the country that work towards improving conditions in their communities... By Ariat International

Art of West Texas Women: A Celebration
[Jun. 4, 2010] The Texas Tech University School of Art will host a reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 4 for a special exhibition featuring artists in Art of West Texas Women: A Celebration...

BOOK REVIEW: THE LAST OF THE WILD WEST COWGIRLS
[Jun. 4, 2010] Goldie Griffith Cameron was one of the early day cowgirls and lady bronc riders that ‘almost’ got lost in time, if it hadn’t been for Kay Turnbaugh’s interest in her neighbor Goldie’s past... By Gail Woerner

Recycled dirt a key rodeo ingredient
[Feb. 4, 2010] Wranglers, barrel racers, clowns, horses and bulls all bring the crowds to their feet during the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo that started Thursday, ...

Final Plans Made for Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo
[Jan. 5, 2010] RAPID CITY, S.D. --- When the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center opened in 1977, few would have guessed that the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo would become one of the premiere events of the entire region attracting more than 300,000 fans.

Just a few months after opening their doors they played host to a rodeo produced by the Sutton family from Onida, S.D. The already established Black Hills Stock Show became part of the festivities in the early 1980’s. By Susan Kanode

Mike Donnell Live on Spurradio.com
[Dec. 29, 2009] Rodeo Attitude's corporate sponsor, Mike Donnell of Donnell Rodeo Marketing, will be appearing live on www.SpurRadio.com today at 10 AM MT. Mike's interview will center around the Women's Ranch Rodeo Association, one of the fastest growing associations in the world of rodeo and western sports. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall Named ‘Venue of the Decade’ in Their Respective Categories by Billboard Magazine
[Dec. 22, 2009] NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSG Entertainment announced today that both Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall were named ‘Venue of the Decade’ within their respective categories, by industry trade leader Billboard Magazine in its ‘The Year End/Decade in Music’ December issue. The Garden (20,000 plus capacity), which has remained the highest-grossing venue in the world for nine consecutive years, has generated a total gross of $776 million, followed by Radio City (5,901 capacity) with $804 million. Results were compiled by Billboard Boxscore, from December 11, 1999 through November 21, 2009.

Rodeo Legends Gather in Fort Worth
[Dec. 21, 2009] Fort Worth, Texas – December 21, 2009 – It’s unlikely that the four greatest all-around champions in rodeo history will ever be in the same room again.

That’s why journalists congregated to hear every word on Dec. 15, when Larry Mahan, Tom Ferguson, Ty Murray and Trevor Brazile offered up their thoughts on how they became rodeo’s all-stars and what they see in the sport’s future. It was the first time all of them had been together and in fact, prior to the event, Murray had never met Ferguson. By Julie Mankin For Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Tough Enough To Wear Pink(TM) Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
[Dec. 15, 2009] NAPA, Calif., Dec. 14/PRNewswire/ -- Tough Enough To Wear Pink(TM) (TETWP), the grassroots cowboy campaign to fight breast cancer, celebrated its fifth anniversary at the signature Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (Wrangler NFR) in Las Vegas. While pink is not typically associated with rough-and-tumble rodeo cowboys, the support of the western industry and rodeo fans was unmistakable as the sold-out crowd sported pink shirts, hats, bracelets and more.