Archive of: Rodeo

A gathering of heroes: Four greatest rodeo champions meet in Ft. Worth

Four living legends of rodeo gather in Ft. Worth to talk about the past, present and future of rodeo

by Jennings Brown

The 36th Annual Cowboy Downhill Ski Rodeo

Pro Rodeo cowboys, fans, and ski bums converge on Steamboat Springs for a wild ride

by Holly E. Henderson

Trevor Brazile's quest for a seventh All-Around title at National Finals Rodeo

He's been called "the world's greatest cowboy," and nine world crowns prove just how much game the guy's got.

by Wolf Schneider

Cowgirls Historical Foundation: preserving Western heritage and our equestrian way of life

Photographer Charles Brooks gives his take on the Arizona-based volunteer organization.

by Charles E. Brooks

Women of the Cowgirls Historical Foundation

Cowgirls Historical Foundation members talk to C&I about horses, riding, and looking good doing it.

Ellise Pierce

The First NFR

A genuine piece of the West made its way into America’s living rooms as the first NFR was broadcast in 1959.

by Jennings Brown

Picturing NFR

The first NFR in 1959 wasn't anywhere near as flashy, but it was just as spectacular.  Here's a look back at past NFR competitions and their winners.

ProRodeo Hall of Famer Paul Tierney on life and roping

The 1980 All-Around World Champion was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame as the 2008 all-around cowboy. Today Tierney raises and trains American Quarter horses on his ranch near Hot Springs, South Dakota, and conducts roping clinics.

by Dawn Faught

World's Greatest Roper winner Preston Williams: Paiute and proud

For some, the 34-year-old Paiute/Shoshone Indian seemed to have come out of nowhere to win the 2009 Word's Greatest Roper title. But for those who have followed the Indian National Finals Rodeo circuit, Williams' win came as no surprise.

by Adrian Jawort

Pendleton: No Oregon town has more Western cachet

Between the Pendleton Woolen Mills and the Pendleton Round-Up, the last century has ensured Pendleton's place on the list of the most iconic Western towns.

by Wolf Schneider