Small Town Rodeo?

[KY Gentleman]

In the summer there are several small town rodeos in this part of Kentucky. As much as I enjoy the regular rodeo competitions the kids events are always the most fun to watch.

 

[Mr.Astor]

Cowtown Rodeo Sharptown New Jersey, every Saturday night May through September. One of the oldest continuous rodeos in the country. 45 minutes from Philadelphia. It is a PRCA sanctioned rodeo. A fun Saturday night with the kids

 

[WesternHatWearer]

I attend nothing but small town rodeos. I have not attended a "big time" rodeo. The rodeos I have attended have the competitors and fans purchasing refreshments at the same vendor stands. I would like to see a "big time" rodeo but if not it is okay.
I will be honest, I would like to attend a rodeo where the rodeo clown is not an annoyance and perhaps can stop taking away from the events on the arena floor.

 

[The Reno Kid]

I grew up in a small town (~1,000 people) in rural Nevada and the rodeo was a primary form of entertainment in the summer. It was wonderful. A number of locals always participated but the level of competition was very high. I never rode in a rodeo but some of my friends did. A friend of mine was riding a bull once and was thrown forward and gored :eeek: just under the ribs. He was laid up for several months but he was back on the bull the next season. Tough kid!

 

[WesternHatWearer]

I grew up in a small town (~1,000 people) in rural Nevada and the rodeo was a primary form of entertainment in the summer. It was wonderful. A number of locals always participated but the level of competition was very high. I never rode in a rodeo but some of my friends did. A friend of mine was riding a bull once and was thrown forward and gored :eeek: just under the ribs. He was laid up for several months but he was back on the bull the next season. Tough kid!

It takes a very different person to ride bulls. Those who have been gored and still ride must be cut from a completely different "cloth."