About: 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 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 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 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 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 »