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<title>Cowgirls With Crowns</title>
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<description><![CDATA[To compete for the crown in the rodeo world is very exhausting, but it is rewarding also. There are several different areas that qualify a cowgirl to compete in this event. To name of few: A willingness to be in the spotlight.]]></description>
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<title>What Happens to Bulls After Their Days in the Rodeo?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:44:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bulls, like all other rodeo rough stock are considered to be elite athletes in their own right. They are thousands of pounds of muscle and bone that is admired and respected by the cowboys who ride them, stock contractors who secretly wish they owned them and by the fans who follow their career and statistics.]]></description>
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<title>Rodeo Forty Years Ago</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:32:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The trailer is unhooked and parked at the edge of the field in the trees. The horses have been unloaded, brushed down and are tied in the shade where they can relax until they are needed.]]></description>
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<title>Recommended Software for Arena Management</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:25:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When there is a little over a month left to enter the data for a thousand plus cattle penning teams into a fickle spread sheet software program that was built by good intentioned volunteers; the last thing anyone should be doing is looking for replacement software. However, as any event/entry secretary or producer knows this is sometimes the lifeline that is needed to get the job done.]]></description>
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<title>Get to Know Team Cattle Penning</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:24:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are those who have sat in the stands watching team cattle penning thinking it would probably be more exciting watching paint dry. This is a thought that can encompass a lot of different activities if knowledge of what you are watching is minimal or non-existent.]]></description>
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<title>Bucked Off</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:58:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has owned or been around horses more than likely has been bucked off - at least once. Now if you fell off, you would never admit it unless, yes, unless it was during a time that you were doing something daring or outlandish or there were witness that could not wait to tell everyone else.]]></description>
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<title>Let Consistency Guide You</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:51:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every event you are involved in will be different; however by consistently following your own rules of executions in preparing for them, life will be easier to live. How do you make up this list of guidelines?]]></description>
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<title>Disgruntled Participants</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:45:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A few disgruntled and belligerent participants are almost a certainty at any event. Unfortunately for the staff in the office they are usually the first people who will come in contact with this person.]]></description>
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<title>Is Riding a Mechanical Bull Similar to Riding a Rodeo Bull?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can ask any bull rider in the Rodeo, and they will say the mechanical bulls are quite fun, and they do pretty well on them. However if you ask someone who is an expert in riding a mechanical bull to get on a real bull, they're going to have quite a few challenges. They aren't the same.]]></description>
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<title>Bull Rider Chaps - What Are They For?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:50:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what the heck bull rider chaps were for? I get this question all the time. Here I will explain why bull riders wear them and wear the tradition came from.]]></description>
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<title>Professional Bull Riding - Sports Center</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 16:02:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Professional Bull Riding has grown tremendously over the past 10 years. My dream is to one day turn on ESPN Sports Center to see highlights from the latest PBR Built Ford Tough Series event. The thought of that 15 years ago would have been insane. Today I think I can see a little light at the end of the tunnel but my opinions may be a bit skewed on this subject due to the fact I am engulfed with this amazing sport.]]></description>
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<title>Can I Get Paid to Rodeo at School?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 15:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article is about the different scholarships available to rodeo competitors in Alberta and the surrounding western Provinces in Canada. Many people might not realize what's out there and I want to help! Some might not even know they can go to college in The United States on a full athletic scholarship.]]></description>
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<title>Cowboys Are Athletes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 15:48:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bull riders, bronc riders, calf ropers and steer wrestlers are all athletes. Rodeo isn't sometimes thought of as a sport in that sense. As far as fitness most of us are pretty fit to begin with when we start our rodeo career. When beginning rodeo it can be much more difficult when you are not physically in shape. Once you figure out a system, it gets much easier. I see more young contestants being more successful in rodeo in the future when fitness, flexibility, and eating well become more deeply valued.]]></description>
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<title>When Is It Time to Switch to Pro Rodeo?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 15:36:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now that its 2011, we all have had a while off to reflect on the past year and look hard into the future. Deciding what memberships to apply for and what associations to compete in may change, horses may change, and equipment may also change. Most important of all though we change and grow physically and mentally. All of these changes add up to change our desires and goals.]]></description>
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<title>Meet and Exceed Excellence As an Entry and Show Secretary</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:43:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An Entry and Show Secretary, for any event, is usually the first person the participants will come in contact with. This contact, however, is not where the job starts. Becoming an exceptional Entry and Show Secretary does not happen overnight; however, through experience and assisting positions the road to excellence can be attained.]]></description>
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<title>Rodeo in Brazil, My Experience in the State of Rio De Janiero in 2009 Riding Bulls</title>
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<description><![CDATA[At 19 years of age I was asked to go to a rodeo in Campos Dos Goytacazes, RJ Brazil. It was pretty crazy compared to all of the places I have been before. Rodeo and bull riding in Brazil are huge! When I mean huge I mean there are as many bull riders in Brazil as there are baseball players in the United States!]]></description>
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<title>How To Buy Cowboy Spurs - Your Ultimate Cowboy Spur Buying Guide</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:44:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cowboy spurs are an essential piece of cowboy gear. The very idea of the cowboy spur conjures up images of rugged cowboys and western living. In the following article, we will explain the purpose of this western-wear equipment and offer advice for buying cowboy spurs, as well.]]></description>
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<title>Bull Ropes Buying Guide - Top Tips for Bull Rope Purchases</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:39:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Regardless of whether you are in the marketplace for the first set of bull ropes or even on the lookout for a brand new one, there are many essential things that you need to understand The following are a few basic pointers to look for while looking for the correct bull rope product. Pick Your Strand bull ropes comes in varieties of either three strand or perhaps four strand with the most crucial difference being the feel among the two different types. A four strand comprises of four strands of rope entwined and features...]]></description>
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<title>Cowboy Jeans Buying Guide - How to Buy a Great Pair of Cowboy Jeans</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:10:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this day and age, we wear cowboy jeans sometimes only for the awesome way they look. Surprisingly, in the past, cowboy jeans actually served a purpose. Here are some suggestions for finding a wonderful pair of cowboy jeans to have you looking great, feeling rugged and being completely cowboy.]]></description>
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<title>Cowboy Vest Buying Guide - How to Find the Best Cowboy Vests to Purchase</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:46:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following are a few quick tips and economical tricks for getting a fantastic cowboy vest that won't put a massive dent in your wallet. Tip No.1: Pick a Design The very first factor to contemplate is where they will be used, as this will decide the basic style and material most suitable for the event.]]></description>
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<title>Bull Riding Chaps 101 - Your Guide to Buying Bull Riding Chaps</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:59:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying bull riding chaps? Doubtful about which chaps you need to get? Here are a few tips for purchasing, finding and using effective chaps that will keep you protected, comfortable and achieving your best.]]></description>
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<title>The Three P's Of Bull Riding Chaps</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bull riding chaps provide only minimal protection against the dangers inherent with riding on the back of a wild bull. But protection isn't the only reason for wearing these chaps. Actually there are three reasons.]]></description>
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<title>Bull Riding Spurs - Small, Dull and Important</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:04:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bull riding spurs are a lot different than the spurs you see on cowboys on those old western movies. They serve a strict purpose (it's not to inflict pain) and must follow a number of regulations before they can be used in a PBR event.]]></description>
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<title>The Bull Riding Rope - The Cleanest Part of the Rodeo</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:53:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Of all the equipment used in a rodeo, the bull riding rope is one of the most important. It is the lifeline for any cowboy and as such, great steps are taken to make sure the rope is in pristine condition.]]></description>
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<title>The Downside Of Used Gaited Horse Saddles</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:48:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gaited horse saddles need to fit both the horse and rider precisely for the best and safest show experience. Because of this, saving money by purchasing used gaited horse saddles is not always a good idea. Sometimes new is a much better option.]]></description>
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<title>An Introduction To Bull Riding Equipment</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:03:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You wouldn't step on a football field without the proper equipment and you shouldn't get on a bull without the proper bull riding equipment either. Some of the pros might neglect certain protective gear, but that can be foolish. Here's the equipment you need.]]></description>
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<title>Bull Riding Gear Buying Guide - 3 Tips for Finding the Bull Riding Gear You Need to Succeed</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:00:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to buy bull riding gear? Not sure what equipment you need? Here are three tips every prospective bull rider needs to have to be safe, successful and looking good.]]></description>
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<title>The Bull Riding Vest - Much More Than a Fashion Statement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:33:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You'll see a bull riding vest on just about everybody who jumps on the back of a bull. Some of these vests look great, but they do much more than make the rider more fashionable. They can save lives and prevent serious injuries.]]></description>
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<title>Take Off Your Stetson And Put On Your Bull Riding Helmet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:27:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ask around and you'll hear a myriad of reasons why many cowboys refuse to wear a bull riding helmet. All those arguments pale in comparison to the one reason why they should; those helmets can save lives.]]></description>
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<title>Hi Ho Silver!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:49:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What sounds like a better time than watching a couple of guys get jerked around on the bucking bronco or see a guy with a rope on top of a horse trying to catch a steer who is running around in the dirt trying to figure out, "what did I do to deserve this?" You would have a better time doing the exact same thing, but then being able to walk over to the Las Vegas strip every night to party your socks off. I think this would qualify as a pretty awesome time, wouldn't you?]]></description>
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<title>Costa Rican Rodeos Embody the Pura Vida Spirit</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:21:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rodeos in Costa Rica are unlike their counterparts in other countries. While American Rodeo tours expand their market into large venues like football stadiums and promote the brand of the athletes, sponsors, and vendors, the Costa Rican rodeo maintains a localized and intimate feel that truly connects spectators to the challenge, dangers and thrills of recreational bull riding.]]></description>
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<title>Bull Riding Basics</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:52:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any way you cut it- bull riding is a sport full of adventure. The objective is for a rider to stay mounted on a bucking bull for at least eight seconds. These savage animals throw their body in crazy seizure-like motions in attempt to get the bull rider off of their back. ]]></description>
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<title>Wrangler National Finals Rodeo</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:34:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you were going to visit Las Vegas anytime of the year, the funnest time would have to be during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo week. The NFR is held every year the first week in December and runs for a total of ten days. Never will you see more big ass cowboy hats, big shinny buckles, cowboy boots and tight fittin' Wrangler jeans anywhere then you will in Las Vegas during those 10 days in December.]]></description>
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<title>The History of the Prescott Rodeo</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:26:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The very first professional rodeo competition in the United States took place in Prescott, Arizona on July 4, 1888. A group of local business men offered cash prizes for the winners of a 'cowboy contest'. The contestants and spectators consisted of local ranchers and their families because it gave them a chance to show off and compete with the skills they developed on the working ranch.]]></description>
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<title>Pro Bull Riding Crash Course</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:11:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article will give you a brief overview of the basics of bull riding. If you are a greenhorn to bull riding, by the end of this reading you will know exactly what is going on and be able to talk bull with the best of them. Included you will find the following with descriptions of each: The Bull Rope, Re-Ride, Judging, Foul, The Flank Strap, Disqualified and the 8-second Ride.]]></description>
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<title>Enjoy Rodeo? You Can Thank Buffalo Bill Cody For That</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:21:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you one of the millions of Americans who enjoys a good rodeo? Have you ever ordered rodeo gear, from saddles and ropes to rodeo wear of all sorts?]]></description>
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<title>Rough and Tumble Rodeos Can Wreak Havoc on the Knees</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 15:52:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has ever watched even a few minutes of a rodeo knows that this is a sporting event where the participants can get badly hurt. There are many injuries common to rodeo athletes, including sprains, torn ligaments and broken bones.]]></description>
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<title>Best Leather Tack Care</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 08:27:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As temperatures warm up and you begin to look forward to riding again, be sure to not overlook the importance of caring for your leather tack. Leather has pores in it, just like your skin. These pores gather dirt, sweat, and moisture that rob it of flexibility, causing cracks rendering the piece useless.]]></description>
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<title>Learning to Be a Rodeo Clown</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 11:10:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many rodeo clowns learn the trade from a mentor that has been in the business for some time. Those that don't find a mentor are usually graduates of a rodeo school. Either way the life of a rodeo hand is exciting and requires special talent.]]></description>
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<title>Riding Broncos in the Rodeo</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 09:13:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most entertaining and exciting parts of any rodeo is the bronco riding. Everyone loves a rodeo but you can't help being nervous when the cowboys try to ride those bucking horses. It makes you realize how long 8 seconds really is.]]></description>
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<title>Finding the Right Rope For You</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:45:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding the right rope is important to help you be successful in rodeo. Below are some guidelines to help you make that important decision and help you win!]]></description>
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<title>Bull Riding is a Dangerous Sport</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:24:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a lot of talk going on today about football, hockey and boxing being a dangerous sport. The sport of bull and bronc riding has to be a dangerous sport compared to football, hockey and boxing. Why is rodeo bull riding so dangerous?]]></description>
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<title>Rodeo History</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:23:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A rodeo can be a very exciting event for a family or a group of people to go and watch. It captures the imagination and nostalgia of the cowboy era in American history and helps people reconnect with the past. The rodeo's history is interesting and filled with small competitions that pitted cowboy crews against each other in different ways.]]></description>
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<title>Rodeo Pick-Up Riders - Ghosts of the Arena!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:44:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rodeo is the original extreme sport! Of all the rodeo contestants, bronc and bull riders are a breed apart and they like it that way! They live for the thrill of the 8 second ride. However, when they hear the whistle and it's time to climb off, the first thing they look for are the "ghosts of the arena". Everyone has heroes, and to the rough stock guys it's the pick up riders.]]></description>
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<title>Goat Tying Basics</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:54:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Goat tying is an event similar to calf roping requiring skill and athleticism. Dismounting from a running horse, the contestant runs to a tethered goat and ties it in the fastest time possible.]]></description>
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<title>How Calf Roping Works</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:20:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Calf roping is one of the most complicated events in rodeo with the most skill, equipment, and timing coming together to make a perfect run. In no other event is a cowboy so dependent of his equine partner. Calf roping horses are amazing animal athletes.]]></description>
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<title>Being the Best Barrel Racer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:06:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Barrel Racing is the ladies event of rodeo. It is run in a clover leaf pattern and requires a great deal of speed and skill. Practice and equipment are necessary for the best run.]]></description>
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<title>Team Roping Basics</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:53:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Team roping is the only two person event in rodeo and requires skill, speed, and timing. Basic instruction on how to begin in team roping is given for both headers and heelers. The proper swing is described for both ends of team roping. Includes advice on equipment needed.]]></description>
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<title>Star of Texas Rodeo - Austin's Cowboy History Comes to Life</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:26:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Showcasing Austin's proud tradition of rodeo, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo has been in existence since 1938. Originally known as the Travis County Baby Beef Show and held just opposite the Texas state capital building, the rodeo has grown from these humble beginnings to encompass nearly a month's worth of events every year. The Travis County Expo Center was originally built in 1983 specifically to house the Star of Texas Rodeo and provides a perfect venue for the event's array of rodeo-themed events and exhibits.]]></description>
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<title>Star of Texas Rodeo in Austin</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:42:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the time of year when Austin's residents head down to Auditorium Shores for a full, Texan Cowboy Breakfast with all the fixings, the prelude to the Star of Texas Rodeo. Every spring, during the first weekend of March, many Austinites head to the shores of Lady Bird Lake to get a belly full of biscuits and gravy, bacon and sausage, eggs, and various other kinds of grub, including grits and hash browns, and with a full stomach, make plans to attend the rodeo.]]></description>
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<title>Toughness Personified</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:36:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was secretary of a racing club, and our facilities were suited to many different events. It was suggested that we run a rodeo to raise much needed funds. That is how this all started. An annual rodeo at a nearby town was a success story from day one, so my committee thought it could be just as successful at our venue. So my education began. ]]></description>
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<title>Mutton Bustin</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:16:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutton Bustin' is an exciting event for the boys and girls who want to experience the excitement of riding in the rodeo arena. The dream of being a cowboy/cowgirl can be lived out in a challenging and fun atmosphere through the sport of mutton bustin..]]></description>
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<title>Breeding Bucking Bulls With a Purpose</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:34:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Breeding bucking bulls must be planned. Simply breeding cows and bulls at random will not produce the benefits that a well-organized, thoughtful breeding system can provide. Although this is not scientifically proven, here are some thoughts that I have on breeding bucking bulls.]]></description>
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<title>Bull Riding in the 21st Century</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:09:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The dust raising, bone jangling sport that pits bull rider against bovine athlete will bring the best in the world together on the professional level in 2009. The event titles are big money on both sides of the bull rope.]]></description>
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<title>Top Rodeo Bulls</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:17:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bull riding is a fascinating rodeo sport: a rider trying to stay mounted on the top rodeo bulls for as long as they can.  But, usually the angry bull bucks off the rider long before it reaches eight seconds.  One may think that it is eight seconds too soon, but when you are hanging by the bull with just one hand tightly fastened around the long braided rope, eight seconds can seem like a lifetime.]]></description>
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<title>Cowboy Etiquette</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:21:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Taking off your hat in the presence of ladies was a given when we were growing up, as well as when you got up to dance with one. But do you know more of the cowboy book of etiquette?]]></description>
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<title>Poster Professional Rodeo Star- Capturing The Essence Of Western Heritage</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 10:15:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a poster of a professional rodeo star should not be very difficult as there are a number of places that sell exciting such items. There are many cowboy posters as well as bronco riding posters as well as bull riding ones to choose from. If you are looking for some very good professional rodeo star posters then you should check out the works of Jack Sorenson who is a renowned Western artist and who also owns Leanin' Tree, which is the largest of America's greeting card companies with a Western theme.]]></description>
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<title>Bandera, Texas: Cowboy Capital of the World</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:08:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you'd like to "cowboy up" for a few days at a dude ranch or just grab some boots and dance to Western tunes along Main Street, Bandera, Texas has plenty of opportunities for you to get in touch with your inner cowboy. Families love the horseback riding and campfire cookouts at the dude ranches while couples enjoy the genuine honky tonks that line Main Street.]]></description>
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<title>Saving Horses</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:14:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you love horses and are thinking about purchasing a new one, consider saving a life, adopt a nurse mare foal.]]></description>
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<title>Rodeo; The Most Dangerous Sport for the Toughest Men</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2006 06:38:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know I have just about heard enough about all these tough football stars who are paid millions of dollars to wear lots of protection pads and bump into each other on the field for 15-seconds at a time? Why? Well, I will tell you why, because the real men ride the rodeo and 15-seconds, hell 8 seconds is a literal eternity on a 6,000 to 8,000 pound bull of pure muscle that wants you the hell off of there. ]]></description>
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<title>Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo in Douglas</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2006 08:46:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's amazing that the small community of Douglas, Wyoming hosts the State Fair each year in mid August. This town usually contains only 5,000 people, but when fairtime rolls around that number swells.  ]]></description>
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<title>Colorado State Fair and Rodeos</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:35:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Pueblo, Colorado there is a State Fair that is filled with Cowboys, and Cowgirls and celebrates Mexican culture in Rodeos and an Annual Fiesta Day.  This fair is held every year from late August to early September. ]]></description>
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<title>The Calgary Stampede and Exhibition</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:25:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's time for the Calgary Stampede and Exhibition!  Getting up with the roosters, pulling on cowboy boots and dusting off hats retrieved from the back of the closet - for thousands of people, these rituals spell the start of the annual 10-day Stampede when everyone is a cowboy or a cowgirl for the duration, whether a counterman at a fast food outlet, a bank president or a multi-millionaire oilman.]]></description>
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<title>So You Wanna Be a Cowgirl?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:41:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's it like to be a cowgirl? Well, if you're only doing it for a week, it's plenty of fun. You can learn to ride a horse and rope cattle then get a massage. Being a cowgirl as a means of making a living is hard work outdoors, usually with cowboys. But that's not as much fun.]]></description>
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