“I’m nervous and excited and glad I get to go,” said 24-year-old Ilene Choal, talking about her first trip to the Ram Circuit Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. “It’s a …

Bob Christophersen has jumped a steer in each of seven decades.The North Dakota man took his first jump off a horse in 1959 when he was nine years old, with …

Shawn Minor has claimed the All Around title for the International Pro Rodeo Association for seven years and will make 2012 his eighth. “Sheer determination,” the 37-year-old said of his …

“Spinning my ropes and smiling at the folks.” That was Dick and Lois Cory’s motto throughout 60 years of rodeo. And spin ropes, smile at folks was what they did …