Monthly Archives: June 2026
Where the Pace Is Fast and the Peace Runs Deep
Written on June 15, 2026 at 6:37 pm, by Rick Bizzell
By Lori Bizzell Feature photo courtesy of Riggin Stewart Photography As an American Hat Company team member, Colee Cox carries more than a name on her hat. She brings a steadiness formed over time, impossible to fake. After a fantastic interview with Keith Mundee, president of American Hat Company, I saw the alignment ~Colee’s quiet Continue Reading »
Historic Venue, Award Winning Rodeo
Written on June 15, 2026 at 11:25 am, by Rick Bizzell
Historic Venue, Award Winning Rodeo Deadwood’s Days of ’76 Rodeo showcases pro competition, history of the area Deadwood, S.D. (June 15, 2026) – There’s plenty of history in Deadwood, and the Days of ’76 Rodeo, too. The 104th annual edition of the Days of ’76 Rodeo stampedes into Deadwood July 19-25, with PRCA rodeo competition, Continue Reading »
Charro Shares Family Passion with Rodeo
Written on June 15, 2026 at 10:56 am, by Rick Bizzell
Charro Shares Family Passion with Rodeo By Ted Harbin / Photo Courtesy of Charro on the Road His silver mane and tail, along with his golden coat, has brightened any arena or stall he has entered. Hollywood is a 24-year-old stallion owned by the Garcilazo family, who showed the beautiful palomino in ways only they Continue Reading »
Kipp’s Turn At The Top May Be Right Now
Written on June 8, 2026 at 11:41 am, by Rick Bizzell
Kipp’s Turn At The Top May Be Right Now By Ted Harbin Photo Courtesy of Tyke Kipp It’s early June, and Tyke Kipp is in unfamiliar territory. If the season were to end today, he’d earn his first qualification to the National Finals Rodeo, something every cowboy dreams of when he dreams of being a Continue Reading »
Pain in the Neck: The Lives of Bareback Riders
Written on June 5, 2026 at 10:27 am, by Rick Bizzell
Pain in the Neck: The Lives of Bareback Riders By Ted Harbin Photo Courtesy of Click Thompson For decades, rodeo fans have been drawn by the danger of the sport. Optics point to bull riding as the most perilous. The beasts are typically massive, with nearly a ton of bucking flesh. The rides can be Continue Reading »
Built in the Quiet Places
Written on June 1, 2026 at 8:39 am, by Rick Bizzell
Built in the Quiet Places Written by Lori Bizzell Myles Nixon: Cavender’s Team Member Photos courtesy of Cavender’s Team and The Nixon Family At seventeen, Myles is already learning how to move with dependable ease. You hear it in his answers and in his pauses before speaking. He talks about rodeo, family, faith, and life Continue Reading »