Rodeo: Most Popular Articles

Rodeo Schedule
A listing of rodeo schedules for the most popular rodeo associations in the world. Includes the PRCA and PBR. Listed month by month and updated for the year 2007!

Barrel Basics
Explains the basics of the rodeo event of barrel racing. Learn the rules and regulations of this exciting event.

May PRCA Schedule
Listing of PRCA rodeos taking place in May. Find exciting May rodeo action near you! The regular May rodeo season is now under way. Find out where the May rodeo action will be and enjoy the Great American Show!

Bull Riding Basics
Details the basics of the rodeo event, bull riding. Offers an explaination of the rules, and regulations of this wild and exciting event.

2008 ProRodeo Tour
Learn about the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour, the top rodeo series of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. The ProRodeo Tour features the best cowboy and cowgirls competing for the ultimate prize in rodeo. Get schedule and result information on the ProRodeo Tour from About Rodeo.

Early Rodeo History
Covering the early years of rodeo history. Rodeo occupies a unique position in modern sports. Rodeo is a window into the past while at the same time offers a unique and fuly modern sport unlike any other. Read about the exciting development of rodeo throughout history.

PBR Schedule
Learn all about the 2008 Built Ford Tough Series, the premier tour of the PBR, including what it is and how it works. Results for the current season of bull riding in the Built Ford Tough Series.

National Finals Rodeo Coverage
Get full coverage of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Get the results and more from the National Finals Rodeo round by round. The National Finals Rodeo is the World Series of professional rodeo.

PRCA Rodeo Schedule
Monthly list of current PRCA rodeos going on across the country. Find where the rodeo action will take place during the current rodeo season with these rodeo schedules.

Rodeo 101
Discover what About Rodeo is all about and what it offers for those interested in rodeo and the rodeo experience. Rodeo explained for beginners and discussed in depth for experts. About Rodeo covers professional rodeo and touches on rodeo of all levels.

FAQ Bulls
How do they make the rodeo bulls buck? Find the answer to this frequently asked question of rodeos bull riding event. All your rodeo questions reliably and honestly answered.

Manifest Destiny
Definition of the term Manifest Destiny as it applies to the history of rodeo.

PBR World Finals
Full coverage of the 2007 Professional Bull Riders World Finals live from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Team Roping Basics
Explaination of the basics, rules, and regulations of the professional rodeo event of team roping.

Circuit System
An explanation and list of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit system.

May PBR
Listing of PBR events taking place in May. This schedule contains May information from all four of the PBR event tours. Find out where the bull riding action is and enjoy the show!

PBR Top 10
Discover who the top 10 bull riders are in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) during the 2007 PBR World Standings.

Top 12 Rodeos
If you’re looking for a fantastic rodeo experience you have come to the right place. This is a list of top 12 rodeos that every serious rodeo fan should see. Saddle up and take a whirlwind tour through the most exciting and action packed top 12 rodeos on the planet.

Bareback basics
Provides information on bareback riding basics in professional rodeo. The rules and regulations of bareback riding are explained with links to rodeo sites, events, personalities, and equipment.

Best of Rodeo
Showcasing some of the exciting and informative features that About Rodeo has to offer. Enjoy!

Tie-Down Roping
Explains the basics, rules, and regulations of the professional rodeo event known as tie-down or calf roping.

Beginners Guide to Rodeo
A beginners guide to rodeo. A lively introduction to the sport of rodeo. Includes information on rodeos basic rules and regulations. Profiles each of rodeos seven events and scoring procedures. Learn about rodeo and how it has developed into the sport it is today.

Rodeo History3
Covering the modern era of rodeo history. Rodeo occupies a unique position in modern sports. Rodeo is a window into the past while at the same time offers a unique and fully modern sport unlike any other. Read about the exciting development of rodeo throughout history.

PBR Results 4
Bull Riding results from the fourth set of five events in the 2008 season of the PBR. The Des Moines Classic live from Des Moines, Iowa is the 19th stop on the big tour. About.com's Rodeo website offers the latest news, information, results and a great community for fans of all things rodeo!

TV Listings
Television schedule listings for rodeo and bull riding. Find the rodeos you want and watch them on TV. The list includes many great show that should interest the rodeo fan in you. Enjoy!

barrel measurements
Learn the answer to frequently asked questions about rodeo. Find out the standard pattern distances between barrels in the exciting rodeo event of barrel racing.

Rodeo History2
Covering the early organizations of rodeo history. Rodeo occupies a unique position in modern sports. Rodeo is a window into the past while at the same time offers a unique and fuly modern sport unlike any other. Read about the exciting development of rodeo throughout history.

Rodeo Cowboy Instructions
Ready to join the ranks of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls? This article will tell you how. Filled with helpful and pracical information and everything you need to know.

Bronc Basics
This article covers all the basics of the classic event of rodeo, Saddle Bronc Riding.

June PRCA Schedule
Rodeo schedule of PRCA rodeos taking place in June. Find exciting June rodeo action near you! The June rodeo season is an exciting run up to cowboy christmas. Find out where the June rodeo action will be and enjoy the show!

Cloverdale Rodeo Ban
The Cloverdale Rodeo, Canada's fifth-largest rodeo and event stop on the Canadian ProRodeo Tour has decided to drop steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping and wild cow milking from its future performances. The announcement came one day after animals rights activists stormed the arena and had to be removed.

Rodeo Movies
Rodeo movies are few and far between, so check out this viewing list of the rodeo movies available. See if your favorite rodeo movie is listed. From the About guide to rodeo.

Steer Wrestling
Explains the basic rules and regulations of the rodeo event, steer wrestling. Also known as bull dogging. Steer Wrestling takes strength and agility, not to mention the courage to jump off of a perfectly good horse.

Cowtown Rodeo
Learn about this great rodeo event from Pilesgrove, New Jersey. The Cowtown Rodeo is a weekly rodeo and offers astounding rodeo action in America's original frontier. A must see rodeo tradition from your Guide to Rodeo: Ralph A. Clark

PBR World Champions
List of the Professional Bull Riders World Champions. About.com's Rodeo website offers the latest news, information, results and a great community for fans of all things rodeo!

PRCA World Records
Rodeo keeps its own set of world records and statistics just like other sports. Find out who set the standing world records in rodeo. Learn the fastest times and highest scores in each of the seven major events. Each event has their own times and scores that stand as testaments to the skills and competitiveness of the modern cowboy and cowgirl.

Xtreme Bulls Results
Learn about the Dodge Xtreme Bulls Tour, including what it is and how it works. Includes an event listing and results for the current tour season.

Turn And Burn Review
TURN AND BURN: Inside the World of Barrel Racing brings the rodeo timed-event to life with this thrilling documentary from filmmaker David Wittkower. Read the review provided by About Guide to Rodeo, Ralph Clark.

Guymon Rodeo
Get the results from the Guymon Rodeo held in Guymon, Oklahoma. Guymon is the thirteenth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 21-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

Reno Rodeo
Learn about this great rodeo event from Reno, Nevada. The Reno Rodeo is the "Wildest, Richest, Rodeo in the West" and offers exciting rodeo action. A must see rodeo from your Guide to Rodeo: Ralph A. Clark

2007 National Finals Rodeo
Get Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Round 1 Results and Highlights. We've only just begun the toughest 10 days in rodeo. Get results from the National Finals Rodeo round by round. The National Finals Rodeo is the World Series of professional rodeo.

FAQ Bareback Horses
How do they make the bareback horses buck? Find the answer to this frequently asked question of rodeos bareback riding event. All your rodeo questions reliably and honestly answered.

July PRCA Schedule
Listing of PRCA rodeos taking place in July. Find exciting July rodeo action near you! The July rodeo season features cowboy christmas and the hard and fast run to qualify for the NFR. Find where the July rodeo action will be and enjoy the show!

Rodeo Film List
Search a chronological rodeo film list and find the rodeo movie you are looking for. This list is arranged by decade from the 1950's to the present. From your Guide to Rodeo, Ralph A. Clark.

Clovis Rodeo
Get the results from the Clovis Rodeo held in Clovis, California. Clovis is the twelfth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 21-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

Barrel Racing Mess
In another controversial move, the venerable PRCA seems to be ready to give the WPRA the boot and start its own barrel racing subsidiary. Get the Rodeo Guide's opinion on this development.

Buying NFR Tickets
Tips on getting your hands on the very elusive National Finals Rodeo tickets. They sell out quickly and can be difficult to get, but with the information in this article you can be headed to Las Vegas quicker than you think.

September PRCA
Listing of PRCA rodeos taking place in September. Fall is fast arriving and the road to the NFR is in sight. Rodeo is still going strong across the country and the world. Find out where the rodeo action will be and enjoy the show!

Rodeo Austin Results
Get the results from Rodeo Austin held in Austin, Texas. Rodeo Austin is the seventh stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 26-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

Buc Days Pro Rodeo
Get the results from the Buc Days Pro Rodeo held in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Buc Days Pro Rodeo is the eleventh stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 21-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

box or roping chute
Definitions of the rodeo term, box or roping chute.

DNCFR Results
The DNCFR is the championship event of the PRCA's circuit system. Find out who the champions where and which circuit can take home the bragging rights to the 2008 Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo.

Cowboy UP DVD Review
A Guide Review of a multiple award winning documentary called COWBOY UP: Inside the Extreme World of Bull Riding. Read the review of this documentary film from the About Guide to Rodeo, Ralph Clark.

Trevor Brazile
Professional Rodeo Cowboy. Read a profile of all-around cowboy, Trevor Brazile. Learn about this cowboys career highlights, statistics, earnings and more!

Matt Austin
Professional Rodeo Cowboy. Read a profile of bull rider Matt Austin. Learn about this cowboys career highlights, statistics, earnings and more!

Rodeo Superstitions
Cowboys and Cowgirls are an interesting bunch. Their superstitions are no exception. Read about 10 rodeo superstitions that are meant to help cowboys and cowgirls with that one uncontrollable aspect, luck. From your Guide to Rodeo, Ralph A. Clark.

Mike Moore
Excellent profile of African American Cowboy Mike Moore. Professional Rodeo Cowboy. Learn about this cowboys career highlights, statistics, earnings and more! Rode through the NFR with multiple injuries and still finished third.

Red Bluff Rodeo
Learn about this great rodeo event from Red Bluff, California. The Red Bluff Round-Up offers exciting rodeo action. See the top cowboys and cowgirls battle for the Red Bluff prize money.

College NFR
2007 Rodeo results from college-level rodeo. The National Finals of college rodeo

High School Finals
Get results from the crowning final rodeo of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA).

PBR Finals Round 1-5
Get the results for Rounds 1 through 5 of the 2007 PBR World Finals from About.com Rodeo page, THE place for all things rodeo.

Grand National Rodeo Results
Get the results from the Grand National Rodeo held in Daly City, California. The Grand National Rodeo is the nineth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 26-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

PBR Finals Rounds 6-8
Get the results for Rounds 6 through 8 of the 2007 PBR World Finals from About.com Rodeo page, THE place for all things rodeo and the serious rodeo fan.

WPRA Lawsuit
After much speculation and a contentious battle of words between the PRCA and WPRA, it has been announced that the Women's Professional Rodeo Association has dropped it's lawsuit against the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. At stake was the sanctioning of the barrel racing event at PRCA rodeos.

San Antonio Rodeo Results
Get the results of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo held in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio Rodeo is the fourth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 26-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

August PRCA
Lists PRCA rodeos taking place in August. The summer rodeo season is under way, with exciting rodeo action happening everywhere. Find out where the rodeo action will be and plan a trip to support your local cowboys and cowgirls.

PeTA Shun Cattle in Need
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the largest and most well-funded animal rights organization in the world, has refused to help cattle in need. If PeTA won't help then the question becomes, what are they good for?

cowboy christmas
Find the answer to this frequently asked question about Cowboy Christmas. Cowboy Christmas is a loose term that describes the time that begins (unofficially) after the Reno Rodeo in Nevada...

June PBR
Listing of PBR events taking place in June. This schedule contains June information from all four of the PBR event tours. Half-way through the year and we're on our way to the PBR World Finals. Find out where the June bull riding action is and enjoy the show!

Inside RANK Movie
Go inside the world of Professional Bull Riding with the new movie RANK. It's now on DVD and is a great movie for all fans of bull riding and rodeo.

Prescott Rodeo
The Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo bills itself as the 'World's Oldest Rodeo' and is one of the PRCA's premier rodeo events. Prescott, Arizona has been the site for this award-winning rodeo since 1888. 2007 will be the 120th running of this awesome Arizona event.

Fried Twinkies PBR Book Review
Read a book review of a book by Josh Peter entitled Fried Twinkies, Buckle Bunnies & Bull Riders: A Year Inside the Professional Bull Riders Tour. Reviewed by the About Guide to Rodeo, Ralph Clark.

National Western Rodeo Results
Get the results of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo held in Denver, Colorado. The National Western is the second stop on the New ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 26-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

New Calgary Rodeo
The Calgary Stampede will become an invitation-only, stand-alone rodeo. The Calgary Stampede has become an innovative model for future rodeo events. Discussion of the changes happening to the Calgary Stampede

FAQ Bareback Injuries
What are some of the common injuries of a bareback rider? Find the answer to this frequently asked question of rodeos bareback riding event. All your rodeo questions reliably and honestly answered.

Oakdale Rodeo
Experience the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo from Oakdale. Learn all about this classic rodeo in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley of California. Gives you information on this fantastic rodeo including special events, ticket information, and more!

dally
Definition of the rodeo term, dally, daly or dallie.

mark out
Definition of the mark out rule in professional rodeo.

College Finals Rodeo
Learn about the College National Finals (CNFR) taking place in June. The CNFR is the crowning and championship event of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Red Bluff Round-Up
Get the results from the Red Bluff Round-Up held in Red Bluff, California. Red Bluff is the tenth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 21-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year. The Red Bluff Round-Up one of my personal favorite rodeos.

2007 National Finals Rodeo
Live from Round 2. Get Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Round 2 Results and Highlights. We've only just begun the toughest 10 days in rodeo. Get results from the National Finals Rodeo round by round. The National Finals Rodeo is the World Series of professional rodeo.

pick up men
Definition of the rodeo term pick up man or men.

March PRCA Schedule
A listing of PRCA rodeos taking place in March. Find exciting March rodeo action near you! The regular March rodeo season is now under way. Find out where the March rodeo action will be and enjoy the Great American Show!

Will Lowe
Professional Rodeo Cowboy. Read a profile of bareback rider Will Lowe. Learn about this cowboys career highlights, statistics, earnings and more!

PBR Results 2
Bull Riding results from the second set of five events in the 2008 season of the PBR. The Albany Invitational live from Albany, New York is the sixth stop on the big tour. About.com's Rodeo website offers the latest news, information, results and a great community for fans of all things rodeo!

FAQ Is rodeo harmful
Rodeo frequently asked questions. Does rodeo harm the animals involved? Reliable and honest answer from the About Guide to Rodeo.

BULLRIDER Film Review
BULLRIDER - A new documentary film about the sport of Professional Bull Riding perfect captures this fascinating world where a band of brothers compete in a sport unlike any other. Given 4 stars out of 5. Read the review provided by About Guide to Rodeo, Ralph Clark.

Crossfire
Definition of Crossfire Penalty used in rodeo as it applies to the team roping event.

SHARK Speaks
The Rodeo Guide responds to a person claiming to be Steve Hindi, president of SHARK (SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness). In 2003 the PRCA was awarded the Lavin Cup which is given by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) for contributions to the health and welfare of the horse. 2004 out of 60,971 exposures at 62 rodeos there were 27 injuries. That’s an injury rate of .0004. The madness continues...

PBR World Cup
Discussing the New PBR World Cup which will pit the the best bull riders from around the world in a team style competition. About.com's Rodeo website offers the latest news, information, results and a great community for fans of all things rodeo!

Reno Cattle Drive1
Take a visual tour of the 2005 Reno Rodeo cattle drive. Cattle drives were the most important part of a cowboys life, driving the beef to market so everyone could get paid. Today they are used to celebrate our western heritage and give people the chance to experience what life was like in the old days.

January PRCA Schedule
Listing of PRCA rodeos taking place in January. It's time for many of the Circuit Finals Rodeos to take place. The regular season begins again! Find out where the rodeo action will be and enjoy the Great American Show!

PBR Results 3
Bull Riding results from the third set of five events in the 2008 season of the PBR. The Ty Murray Invitational presented by the Sandia Resort & Casino live from Albuquerque, New Mexico is the fourteenth stop on the big tour. About.com's Rodeo website offers the latest news, information, results and a great community for fans of all things rodeo!

PBR Year End Awards
Listing of awards handed out at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada.

La Fiesta Rodeo Results
Get the results of La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros held in Tucson, Arizona. La Fiesta de los Vaqueros is the fifth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 26-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

Question - Rodeo
Learn the origin of the word rodeo. Where does it come from? What does it mean? Find out from your guide to rodeo, Ralph A. Clark.

May June Schedule
Details a schedule of rodeo events for May and June of 2004. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association list.

Miss Rodeo USA 08 Interview
An interview with Miss Rodeo USA 2008 - Kristin Scott. The Miss Rodeo USA pageant is held in connection with the International Finals Rodeo.

Laughlin Stampede Results
Get the results from Laughlin River Stampede held in beautiful Laughlin, Nevada. The Laughlin River Stampede is the eighth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 26-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

Miss Rodeo USA 07 Interview
An interview with Miss Rodeo USA 2007 - Candice Carper. The Miss Rodeo USA pageant is held in connection with the International Finals Rodeo.

February PRCA Schedule
Listing of PRCA rodeos taking place in February. Find exciting rodeo action near you! The Circuit Finals are over and the Dodge National Circuit Finals bucks out next month. The regular season is now under way. Find out where the rodeo action will be and enjoy the Great American Show!

NFR Average
The aggregate or average is just what it sounds like, an average of all the rides or runs made in the 10 days of the National Finals Rodeo. The placing winners get a substantial bonus (1st, 2nd, and so on...) that is added to their year-end totals which determine the world champions in each event.

Rodeo Trail 2
Read about the experiences of life on the rodeo trail. Rachel Kelderman writes about her triumphs and troubles as she lives the freedom of being a rodeo competitor. This is the second installment of the series. Enjoy!

FAQ why use spurs
Why do rodeo cowboys use spurs and do they hurt the animals? Honest and reliable answers to your frequently asked questions from the About Guide to Rodeo.

FAQ Rodeo Schools
Ready to rodeo? Want to learn how to be a rodeo cowboy? Find where rodeo schools are located and where you can fill your desire to become a rodeo cowboy.

Greeley Rodeo Results
Get the results from the Greeley Stampede held in Greeley, Colorado. The Greeley Stampede is the fifteenth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 21-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events at the end of the season.

Clark County Rodeo Results
Get the results from the Clark County Fair and Rodeo held in Logandale, Nevada. Logandale is the ninth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 21-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

Reno Cattle Drive
Take a visual tour of the 2005 Reno Rodeo cattle drive. Cattle drives were the most important part of a cowboys life, driving the beef to market so everyone could get paid. Today they are used to celebrate our western heritage and give people the chance to experience what life was like in the old days.

Adrenaline Cowboy Review
Professional Bull Riders action at its greatest and most honest. Adrenaline Cowboys- 8 Seconds to Glory is a high-energy, action packed documentary from Ardustry Home Entertainment. Read the review of this documentary film from the About Guide to Rodeo, Ralph Clark.

Phelan Rodeo
The Phelan Rodeo in the California high desert is a jewel in the California Rodeo crown. This small rodeo with a big heart is a perfect example of how great a rodeo can be when the community gets involved.

Gold Buckle Dreams Review
Read a book review of a book by David G. Brown entitled Gold Buckle Dreams: The Rodeo Life of Chris LeDoux. Reviewed by the About Guide to Rodeo, Ralph Clark.

Kelly Kaminski
Professional Rodeo Cowgirl. Read a profile of barrel racer Kelly Kaminski. Learn about this cowboys career highlights, statistics, earnings and more!

Pikes Peak Rodeo
Get the results from the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is the eighteenth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 21-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

April PBR
Listing of PBR events taking place in April. This schedule contains April information from all four of the PBR event tours. Find out where the bull riding action is and enjoy the show!

Deadwood Results
Wooden bucking chutes and an Old West feel bar none, Deadwood Days of '76 Rodeo is one of the best in the PRCA.

PBR Results 1
Bull Riding results from the first five events in the 2008 season of the PBR. The Copenhagen Bull Riding Invitational, live from Atlanta, Georgia is the first stop on the big tour. 2008 promises to be a great year for bull riding. About.com's Rodeo website offers the latest news, information, results and a great community for fans of all things rodeo!

Patrick Smith
Professional Rodeo Cowboy. Read a profile of team roper Patrick Smith. Learn about this cowboys career highlights, statistics, earnings and more!

Cheyenne Rodeo Results
Get results from the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Cheyenne Frontier Days, the "Daddy of 'em All" is one of the most prestigious rodeos in the United States.

ProRodeo Playoffs
In a completely new set-up for 2007, the ProRodeo Tour of the PRCA has designated 4 rodeos to be playoff series. The four stops on the ProRodeo Playoffs are the Caldwell Night Rodeo, Puyallup Pro Rodeo, River City Roundup, and the Texas Stampede Championship.

2005 WNFR Highlights
The 2005 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Round 2 Highlights. Round 2 was a shake up of sorts as competitors put the nerves of the first night behind them and looked ahead to the rest of the rounds. The All-Around race is still open but changes in the tie-down and team roping standings show that this is going to be an exciting and interesting WNFR.

HOF Reopens
Rodeo Trail writer Rachel Kelderman, got the chance to attended the re-opening of the ProRodeo Hall Of Fame, in Colorado Springs. Read her exciting account of the dedication and what happened at this historic event!

Summer Tour Results
Learn about the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Summer Series, the second half of the professional tour. Learn all about what it is and how it works. Includes an event listing and results for the current tour season.

San Angelo Rodeo Results
Get the results of the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo held in San Angelo, Texas. The San Angelo Rodeo is the fifth stop on the NEW ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA's premier 21-city series of rodeos that culminates in 4 Championship Events towards the end of the year.

Grand National Rodeo
Learn all about the Grand National Rodeo in San Francisco, California on About Rodeo. Gives you information on this fantastic rodeo including special events, ticket information, and more!

String
Definition of the cowboy slang 'string.'

News Roundup
Rodeo News Roundup focuses on news from the world of professional rodeo in digestible bites. So kick off your boots and sit awhile as we check out the happenings on the rodeo road from the About Rodeo blog archives.

- How Tos
An index of How Tos for the guide site.

Rodeo Cowboy
Definition of rodeo cowboy. From the About Rodeo glossary of rodeo terms and definitions.

RANK Film Review
RANK is a first rate film from IFC. This movie has perhaps the best behind-the-scenes action of any bull riding doc that I've seen recently, giving us an interesting look into bull ridings biggest stars. RANK is a must see.

barrier
Definition of the term barrier as it applies to rodeo.

FAQ scoring system
How does the scoring system work in rodeo? Get honest and reliable answers from the About Rodeo Guide.

Fred Whitfield
Professional Rodeo Cowboy. Read a profile of tie-down roper Fed Whitfield. Learn about this cowboys career highlights, statistics, earnings and more!

2006 WNFR Highlights Part 2
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Round 9 Highlights and Results. We are now in the final half of the toughest 10 days in rodeo. Get results from the National Finals Rodeo round by round.

PBR All Star Challenge
Get results from the All Star Challenge is where the top 15 riders from the Built Ford Tough Series and 5 fan choice riders (voted in by PBR fans) compete in a special event live from Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Pendleton Results
Get results from the historic Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon. The Pendleton Round-Up is one of the best rodeos in the country.

Ryan Jarrett
Professional Rodeo Cowboy. Read a profile of all-around cowboy Ryan Jarrett. Learn about this cowboys career highlights, statistics, earnings and more!

TRY Book Review
Read a book review of a book by Lily Burana entitled TRY: A Novel. Reviewed by the About Guide to Rodeo, Ralph Clark.

Wilderness Circuit Results
Get the results of the Dodge Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo held in Ogden, Utah (December 29-31). Find out who won the finals rodeo and who came out on top of the year end standings.

Reno Cattle Drive 5a
Take a visual tour of the 2005 Reno Rodeo cattle drive. Cattle drives were the most important part of a cowboys life, driving the beef to market so everyone could get paid. Today they are used to celebrate our western heritage and give people the chance to experience what life was like in the old days.

Reno Cattle Drive 3a
Take a visual tour of the 2005 Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive. Cattle drives were the most important part of a cowboys life, driving the beef to market so everyone could get paid. Today they are used to celebrate our western heritage and give people the chance to experience what life was like in the old days.

Vaquero
Definition of the term Vaquero.

Reno Cattle Drive 2005
Read daily updates brought to you live from the 2005 Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive. Enjoy the scenery as we rediscover a piece of the past with a lucky group who are out riding the trail, bringing in the herd. Day 1 Sunday coverage.

ProRodeo Playoff Qualifiers
The ProRodeo Tour of the PRCA has designated a Rodeo Playoff Series where the top 10 contestants in each event will compete for the ProRodeo Tour Championship to be held at the Texas Stampede in Dallas on November 9-11. These competitors are the final 10 in each event who will compete for the ProRodeo Tour Championship.

Reno Cattle Drive5
Take a visual tour of the 2005 Reno Rodeo cattle drive. Cattle drives were the most important part of a cowboys life, driving the beef to market so everyone could get paid. Today they are used to celebrate our western heritage and give people the chance to experience what life was like in the old days.

2005 WNFR Highlights 2
Friday night saw a lot of pink shirts as cowboys and cowgirls stepped up for a good cause to support breast cancer awareness. Matt Austin officially clinches the bull riding title and 16-time World Champion Jim Shoulders paid a visit to check on his sport. It’ll be no time to relax tonight as the roughstock pens are the toughest in the final rounds and only 3 chances remain for the timed-event competitors to make something happen. It was good cause and good rodeo in Round 8.

Best of 2005
2005 was really quite a rollercoaster year for the rodeo industry. This year revealed some apparent shortfalls in the business model of the PRCA while the PBR seems to be able to do no wrong. Take a moment to reflect on the year that was in rodeo by reading what I think were the best moments of 2005. From Rodeo Guide, Ralph Clark.

New Mexico Rodeo Results
Get results from the New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

FAQ 8 Seconds
Frequently asked questions of rodeo. Why ride for only 8 seconds? Reliable and honest answer from the About Guide to Rodeo.

June Schedule
Details a schedule of rodeo events for April and May 2004. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association list.

November PRCA
Listing of PRCA rodeos taking place in November. It's time for many of the Circuit Finals Rodeos to take place. The regular season is almost over but make way for the National Finals Rodeo next month! Find out where the rodeo action will be and enjoy the show!