Gift Suggestions from Your Guide to Rodeo:
I've put together some suggestions for Christmas and holiday gifts with a decidedly rodeo and western theme. I hope I can help a little with the hectic holiday shopping. Here they are in no particular order:
PBR Out of the Chute Video Game for Wii and Playstation 2:
Great new video game from Crave Entertainment that features some of the best bulls and bull riders in the PBR. A great feature of this game is that you can play as either a cowboy or the bull. Try bucking off your buddies as Little Yellow Jacket, Reindeer Dippin, Dr. Procter or try and conquer the savage beasts as Mike Lee, Justin McBride or Guilherme Marchi. You can even unlock Adriano Moraes and Ty Murray as you go through the PBR season. Great game long overdue for rodeo fans who also enjoy video games!
Horses that Buck by Margot Case:
An exciting book about champion bronc rider Bill Smith. Smith started rodeoing in Wyoming and then went down the road and qualified 13 times for the National Finals Rodeo. A must for anyone who wants to know what it was like to run the early rodeo circuit.
Bob Tallman's Ranch Fixin's Seasonings:
Bob Tallman, PRCA Announcer of the Year and ProRodeo Hall of Famer, if you watch rodeo then you've heard his legendary voice. Now Bob is offering some excellent ranch seasonings...Texas Style! I recommend using the Steak Dust on a nice juicy rib-eye. You can thank me later! In addition to providing a great seasoning Bob donates a portion of his proceeds to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund which helps rodeo competitors in times of hardship.
Browse here for Bob's Ranch Fixin's
Hobbled Stirrups by Jane Burnett Smith:
An exciting book from Jane Burnett Smith, a rodeo cowgirl who rodeo saddle broncs in the early days of rodeo. A must for anyone who wants to know what it was like to grow up in rural America and rodeo in the 40's and 50's.
Roy Cooper Roping My Dreams DVD:
Excellent and informative DVD from legendary roper Roy Cooper. You can order the movie by going to
www.roycoopersuperlooper.com and clicking on the STORE button or the old fashioned way by calling 1-866-224-3151.
Make sure you tell them the About Rodeo website sent you!
Cowboy Night Before Christmas by James Rice:
This is a good one for the kids on your ranch. The classic Christmas tale gets reworked as Santa finds himself in a raging blizzard in the American Southwest on Christmas Eve when he has to get a couple of cowboys and a herd of longhorn cattle to help him deliver all of his toys and goodies on schedule. Great little book that will warm your little cowpunchers heart.
Chasing the Rodeo by W.K. Stratton:
I recommend this book as a great slice of life of modern rodeo. Traces the author's firsthand tour of the rodeo scene in 2003, sharing his discoveries about roundup history, culture, and events, in a search for the runaway "rodeo bum" father the author never knew.
Barrel Racing Playset :
Another really cool toy set along the lines of the bull riding set mentioned above. In this barrel racing set you get 2 horses with their tack 2 cowgirls 3 barrels 2 timer tripods 12 fence sections and clips (ages 4 and up).
More exciting gifts to consider for your own special cowboy or cowgirl:
National Finals Rodeo Long Sleeve Shirt-
Official Merchandise of the NFR! Great looking shirt from the greatest rodeo on the planet.
Western First Christmas Wood Ornaments - Personalized
Wooden Cowboy Boot Ornaments that can be personalized for your young one's first christmas!
Original Wrangler ProRodeo Jeans (for Men)-
Who couldn't use another pair of Wrangler jeans?
National Cowboy Hall of Fame Chuck Wagon Cookbook-
Great history, photos, and recipes from the Oklahoma's venerable cowoby institution.
Our Star Horse Ornament - Personalized-
Coose from 6 different horse breeds to customize your own ornament.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!