About: Rick Bizzell
Recent Posts by Rick Bizzell
Celebrating the History of Rodeo
by Ted Harbin In a year that the Unites States celebrates its 250th birthday, it’s only natural to look at history. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to the 1787 Constitutional Convention to the 27 amendments to the Constitution, there’s a patriotic theme that spreads across this land. Rodeo has its Continue Reading »
Mentors almost meant the world to rookie
by Ted Harbin Two seasons ago, Riley O’Rourke was still dipping his toes into ProRodeo. He was in the second year of his PRCA permit, a tryout of sorts. Once a cowboy earns enough money on a permit, he is eligible to become a card-carrying member of the association. During that stretch, the young single Continue Reading »
Any Means Possible: Planes, trucks get players from one short round to another
by Ted Harbin About three hours before the championship round of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, tie-down roper Ty Harris reached out on social media. “Anyone have room on a plane or a rig headed from San Antonio to Tucson short round?” asked Harris, a seven-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier. Saddle Continue Reading »
Audrey Bridges ~ Steady Hands, Sure Confidence
by Lori Bizzell Photos by Primo Morales Photography At sixteen, Audrey moves with a composure often reserved for seasoned riders. She did not rush there. She has learned to tune into her horse, to the voices that matter, and to the quiet insights competition reveals when no one is looking. As a committed member of Continue Reading »
What is rodeo? Is it competition? Is it entertainment?
by Ted Harbin Like all professional sports, rodeo is a combination of both. Fans are drawn to the competitive nature of sports, the drive to excel athletically over an opponent, whether that’s a Seahawks’ enthusiast cheering for Seattle to win the Lombardi Trophy or an old cowboy in New Mexico hoping Stetson Wright adds to Continue Reading »