OSU to Host Animal Welfare Symposium[Sep. 30, 2009] Animal Animal Welfare at Michigan State University, will examine the differing opinions for self-regulation, legislation or auditing of livestock and ...
Barreling through the turns[Jul. 16, 2009] NBHA competition offers an event for all skill levels
KALKASKA - The twang of country music could be heard wafting over the loudspeakers at the Rocking Horse Arena in Kalkaska this weekend, as riders from all over northern Michigan raced for cash prizes and points in the National Barrel Horse Association District (NBHA) competition.
Country DJ Deano Day to be celebrated[Apr. 15, 2009] Detroit, MI - Deano Day, the longtime voice of country music on the Detroit airwaves, will be laid to rest today. The well-known DJ, 70, died Friday of complications after heart surgery.
Known as Uncle Deano to his listeners, Day was a four-time winner of Billboard magazine's best country disc jockey award and also a winner of the Country Music Association's DJ of the year award.
Mauney Claims First Event Win of the 2008 Professional Bull Riders Season![Sep. 15, 2008] The U.S. Border Patrol Invitational presented by Cooper Tires treated fans to two action packed evenings of the best bull riding in the world. In its ninth consecutive year in Grand Rapids, Mich., the 27th stop of the elite Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS)...North Carolina fan favorite bull rider J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) walked away with top honors, taking his first event win of the 2008 season. By Matthew Garbiso, PBR
Focus Remains On Texas as Richardson Takes Round One Win in Grand Rapids![Sep. 13, 2008] Reigning World Champ surpasses $5 million in career earnings with Grudge Match win - The top 45 bull riders in the world made their way to Grand Rapids, Mich., for the U.S. Border Patrol Invitational presented by Cooper Tires, the 27th stop on the elite Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) tour. By Matthew Garbiso. PBR
Professional Bull Riders Head to the Great Lake State for Two Nights of Non-Stop Action![Sep. 8, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) tour bucks into Grand Rapids, Mich., for the U.S. Border Patrol Invitational presented by Cooper Tires, the 27th stop on the prestigious tour. For two thrilling evenings, the top 45 bull riders in the world will take on the toughest bulls at the Van Andel Arena with action getting underway at 7:30 p.m., on both Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13.
FIVE THINGS: About a rodeo rider[Jan. 18, 2007] Hodgson, who will be 23 next month, grew up in on a farm in Niles, near South Bend, Ind., where she still lives with her parents. She's a lifelong horse rider.
She's a part-time maintenance worker at Toefco Engineered Coating Systems. She also buys, trains and sells horses.
Kent City woman competes for Miss Rodeo America[Nov. 10, 2006] ent City resident Claire Pickup is trying to do what no Michigan woman has done since 1958 and what only one Michigan woman has ever done. By Kelly Hill The Grand Rapids Press
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