ranch rodeo

Road to the Rodeo

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With summer in full swing, it’s time to hit the road and experience one of the American West’s most cherished traditions: rodeo. Whether you’re wanting to check out a local ranch rodeo or experience the bright lights of the biggest and richest events, rodeo has something for everyone.

Tugboat Hauls In High Bids

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Blaine Roberts ropes on Tugboat

A ranch-trained pony named Tugboat raises $82,000 for the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation. It’s impressive enough for a horse to attract bidding and then raise his sale price to more than $25,000. A little bay pony named Tugboat did it three times in the same night.  Auctioned off during the evening performance of the World Championship Ranch Rodeo … Read more

25 for 25: Celebrating WRCA’s Anniversary

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I began covering the World Championship Ranch Rodeo in 2008, and it’s always a fun event to photograph, with plenty of action, characters and memorable moments. As the Working Ranch Cowboys Association prepares to host its 25th WCRR in Amarillo, Texas, November 12–15, 2020, I’ve compiled my 25 top photos shot while covering the event.

Zane Davis Wins Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Top Hand Award

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Zane Davis riding a ranch bronc at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Bonds Ranch team member Zane Davis took home the top hand award at the 2020 Best of the West Ranch Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas. If you’ve ever been referred to as “a hand,” then you know it’s a welcome compliment in the horse world. Long used to describe a competent, intuitive cowboy or cowgirl, … Read more