WBUR

A no-bull look inside Mass.’s only rodeo — and its cowboy community

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Eight seconds. That’s how long a rider ...
Houston Public Media

In a clown’s shoes: How bull fighters and barrelmen protect cowboys at the Houston rodeo

A cowboy rides a bull at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. At right is Dusty Tuckness, who works as a bull fighter. For a second year in a row, John Harrison has arguably the worst seat at the ...
The Progress-Index

Rodeo in Blackstone with bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, kids mutton bustin'

The Blackstone Bull Blast rodeo event will take place on October 25 at the Longbranch Rodeo Arena in Blackstone. Activities include bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, with gates opening at 4 ...
The Denver Post

With deep rodeo roots, Garrett Uptain’s emerged as promising roughstock rider and college coach

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As kids on their farm in Craig, Garrett Uptain and his older brother Wyatt often played rodeo, going through all the events and giving themselves pretend ...