78 Results for author: Bob Welch
Living in the population boom of Colorado’s Front Range, most of the people I interact with know little to nothing about the ranching lifestyle. They might have had a grandfather who had a small farm, or an uncle who rode a couple bulls, but no real understanding about what agriculturalists do.
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Photo: Gary Bellenfant sorting dries at a Colorado branding on one of his ranch horses.
Perhaps the biggest reason that the ranch rodeo movement began (25 years ago with the WRCA, in fact), and has grown in the subsequent quarter century, is because many of the other performance horse and cowboy contests drifted so far ...
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When I walk through any cowboy trade show—but particularly
the World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo each November—I’m inexorably
drawn to the displays of bits and spurs. And I don’t know exactly why.
I’ve always had a good pair of spurs and more bits than I
use. What do I need with more? Truth is I ...
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How well do you know your world? Here are a few fun questions to test your knowledge on all things “cowboy.”
What famous Country/Western artist played a
Texas Ranger on the television series Miami Vice?Where is Buffalo Bill Cody buried?What model was Gus McCrae’s pistol in Lonesome
Dove?World Champion roper and ...
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The 24th annual World Championship Ranch Rodeo kicks off TOMORROW? With a jam-packed lineup of entertainment, it can feel overwhelming. But we’re here to help you organize your time so you can make the most of your trip to Amarillo.
First thing: Get through the trade shows ASAP. You need a list of what you’re ...
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While I’m aware that all over cow country folks wean their calves at different times and in different ways, there’s no sound I associate more with fall in cow country than bawling calves.
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There’s something about getting the mail. I look forward to
it because each day holds the promise of a mini Christmas—you just never know
what might be in that box.
Recently, my daily anticipation was rewarded when an unexpected package arrived. It was a book, Cowboys Who Rode Proudly, sent to me by my great-uncle ...
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How well do you know your world? Here are a few fun questions to test your knowledge on all things “cowboy.”
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I recently attended a family reunion with my maternal grandfather’s family. As a little background, my maternal great-grandfather and great-grandmother immigrated from Europe and settled in New Jersey where they raised seven sons and daughters. My grandfather, one of them, volunteered for the Air Force during World War ...
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When families come to town for a ranch rodeo, kid watching can be just as entertaining as the action in the arena.
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