One thing I like about this new community is men in cowboy hats. And they ain't foolin, either. They're the real thing. I can tell the difference.
It's time for the National Western Stock Show in Denver. I'm making plans now to go next year. I haven't been to a rodeo in years, even though it used to be my dream to live that life.
I'm including a video here of Barrel Racing. The barrels don't actually run. They just stand there and try to stay out of the way. The goal, for those of you who don't know, is to get the fastest time. But actual time isn't the only consideration; the closer you come to the barrels, the more points you get, but if you touch one, you get docked. It's very tricky. I know. I used to go around those things at a full trot on my pony (dagnabbit thing wouldn't go any faster than that). She enjoyed scraping my leg on the barrel, too.
I don't like the music on this video, but I couldn't find a one that had western music on it. What's wrong with these modern cowgirls? Selling out to rock like that...
Anyway, you don't get to be Rodeo Queen based on looks alone. Oh no. It requires skills.
I love watching barrel racing. I'm not a very experienced rider, but I enjoy a nice trail ride when I have the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI love rodeos! I will have to try to get my kids to one. I do not think that they have seen one. Goodness!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoyed going to the rodeo in July when I was growing up. We didn't go every year but I always had fun watching when we did go.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoyed going to the rodeo in July when I was growing up. We didn't go every year but I always had fun watching when we did go.
ReplyDeleteKay! The girls & I saw the real life Pro rodeo Queen!! We were leaving WalMart & I saw her in her crowned cowboy hat and sash. I said wow! I went right over and introduced my self & the girls. I was very excited to meet her & she was beautiful & very nice also. My pooper girls really didn't care, so I told them after that she wasn't just pretty, but could rodeo too! She had an awsome truck w/ her picture on the side real big. That got a responce from them. It was all I could talk about on the way home, how she became Miss Rodeo. I said it was like meeting Miss America. She invited me to come out to the rodeo, & gave me a coupon, but I couldn't go. :( I probably have already told you all this at least once. But it was really fun.
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