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Community and Kākou: How Rodeo is Staying Alive on Maui

Written on July 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By Lilly Platts | Photos Courtesy of the Miranda Family Every Fourth of July, the Makawao Stampede brings cowboys and cowgirls from around the world to Maui’s Oskie Rice Arena, owned by Kaonoulu Ranch. Ken and Morag Miranda represent the fourth generation that manages and fosters the annual Hawaiian rodeo, which has been a part  Continue Reading »

Raising Rodeo Stars: The Impact of NHSRA and NJHRA

Written on June 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By Charity Pulliam In the heart of America’s rodeo culture, where grit, determination and horsemanship collide, two organizations quietly cultivate the next generation of professional rodeo talent: the National Junior High Rodeo Association and the National High School Rodeo Association. These organizations are more than youth rodeo associations — they are the training grounds for  Continue Reading »

Where Rodeo Meets Rock: The 2025 Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo

Written on May 14, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By McKenzie Frizzell | Photos Courtesy of Bull Stock Media Legendary artist Kid Rock, known for his electrifying musical craft and unique rendition of rock, county, and hip hop, kicks off the PBR World Finals at AT&T Stadium with the 2nd annual Rock N Rodeo to be held on May 16, 2025. The event was  Continue Reading »

Blood, Grit, and Glory: The 2025 PBR World Finals

Written on May 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By Charity Pulliam | Photos by Bull Stock Media The 2025 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals is set to be an electrifying experience that will bring together the best bull riders from across the globe for an action-packed showdown. Bull riding fans can expect to witness the ultimate test of skill, bravery and athleticism  Continue Reading »

The Cowgirl Gathering: Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration

Written on April 3, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

by Lilly Platts | Photos Courtesy of APHA The word “cowgirl” represents more than just boots and a cowboy hat; from the boardroom to the arena, there are women across the country who embody the principles and values of Western culture in their everyday lives. The Cowgirl Gathering was created to offer these women the  Continue Reading »

The 2025 San Diego Rodeo: Through the Lens of a First-Time Rodeo Photographer

Written on February 28, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

Article and Photos by Logan Graham A rodeo to remember through imagery. My experience capturing all angles of this deep Western tradition was like no other. While the photos best tell the story, the writing paints the pictures. I didn’t know what exactly to expect walking into Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, on  Continue Reading »

The Texas Swing 

Written on February 22, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By Charity Pulliam with Clay Noel Harper From January to April, millions of cowboys and cowgirls from across North America will snowbird their way down to Texas for many high-call Western events. Rodeo fans from all sectors of the sport are drawn to the action in the arena. Music lovers come to rock out to  Continue Reading »

111th Silver State Stampede Rodeo

Written on May 9, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

The Silver State Stampede is western entertainment at its best with a rich history of attendance by professional cowboys and cowgirls.  With over $80,000 in added money and growing steadily each year, this is a rodeo you don’t want to miss! Offering PRCA sanctioned events, WPRA Women’s Barrel Racing, Mutton Busting, Mini-Bulls, a trade show,  Continue Reading »

Briggs, Johnson Strike it Big in Houston

Written on March 22, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

PHOTO COURTESY RODEOHOUSTON   RodeoHouston is definitely a bucket list rodeo that every WPRA member would like to win and have on their resume. Before 2022, this dream was only achievable by barrel racers but thanks to the explosion of breakaway roping events and RodeoHouston adding a second female only discipline for the first time,  Continue Reading »