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August 2009

Jim Shoulders – Rodeo Star

By | Cowboys

One of the most famous rodeo stars has been Jim Shoulders. He dominated the sport during the 1950s with 16 world titles. Born in 1928, Shoulders won his first rodeo at age 14. With growing success he used the winnings to buy a 400-acre ranch in Henryetta, Oklahoma. From the…

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Cowboys & Indians Magazine

By | Cowboys, Indians, Publications

One of the best high end western magazines is Cowboys & Indians. I’ve been a subscriber and advertiser since 2002 and enjoy every issue. They have feature articles about celebrities and movie stars who are in westerns or in many cases live a western lifestyle. And there is always something…

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Chuckwagon Racing

By | Competitions/Shows

Chuckwagon racing involves four teams each consisting of a modified chuckwagon with four horses, three men, and a outriding horse. It’s really exciting to watch and full of high energy and danger. And both men and women compete in the teams. Chuckwagon racing is an event at some rodeos mainly…

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Three Creeks Ranch

By | Ranches

Chet Vogt’s Three Creeks (Briscoe, Mad and Clover) Ranch in Glenn County, California is a 500 cow/calf operation that successfully integrates environmental and economic sustainability on 5,300 acres of winter rangeland, supplemented by a summer grazing permit. The core of Vogt’s holistic approach is intensive managed grazing, which rotates the…

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