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On the Road to the NFR with Pro Steer Wrestler Bridger Anderson
ADS [Photo: Fernando Sam Sin]The road to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is not for the faint of heart, requiring intense focus, steadfast dedication, and immense skill. Each athlete’s journey is unique from strapping on the first set of spurs to...
Volunteer of the Year
ADS Linda Melchior, Volunteer of the Year [Photo: TR 4 Heart & Soul]The significance of the title ‘Volunteer of the Year’ bears as much importance as gold buckles and trophy saddles to the riders and their families at TR 4 Heart and Soul and...
The Race Is On
ADS Rookie of the year Gracee Thorlakson, Cavalier, N.D. [Photo: Tim Zeltinger]Chariot racing goes back to ancient times, the Roman Empire, and was a prominent feature of the ancient Olympic games. Haling from Cavalier, North Dakota, in walking...
Horses Selected as Award Winners in the Badlands Circuit
ADS Jason Schaffer, Broadus, Mont., aboard the Badlands Tie-Down Horse of the Year Sheer Can Do “Jewels.” Schaffer rode the five-year-old mare at this year’s Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo. [Photo: Alaina Stangle Photography]MINOT, N.D. — The...
Home On The Range Employees Add Certifications
ADS HOTR employees pictured left to right: Morgan Williams, Amber Schwartz, Robin Ferren, Les Barnhart, and Courtney Wilson [Photo: submitted]SENTINEL BUTTE, N.D. — Five Home On The Range employees were recently certified in EAGALA (Equine...
The World Needs More Bulldoggers
ADS A crew full of grit [Photo: submitted]On an October fall weekend in the little town of Almont, North Dakota, there was a lineup of National Finals Steer Wrestlers, including a World Champion. Jacob Edler, Bridger Anderson, Cameron Morman, and...
Woodbury Excelling in the Danger Zone
ADS Layton Woodbury [Photo: Rock n' Daisy Photography]Bull Riding is one of the fan favorite events at a rodeo, encompassing athleticism and skill all wrapped up in a high adrenaline danger zone. The protector of the unscripted event is one of...
Badlands Circuit Finals Determines Champs, Qualifiers for the NFR Open
ADS South Dakota saddle bronc rider Cash Wilson won both the year end and finals titles at the 2023 Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo. [Photo: Alaina Stangle Photography]MINOT — The gold buckles are on their winners’ belts, the championship saddles...
Badlands Circuit Finals 2nd Round
ADS Bareback rider Clay Jorgenson wins the second round of the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in Minot on Oct. 14. [Photo: Alaina Stangle Photography]MINOT — A North Dakota man bested the bareback field in the second round of the RAM Badlands...
Badlands Circuit Finals 1st Round: SD Siblings Compete, Watford City Man has Good Night
ADS Rickie Fanning wins the first round of the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo breakaway roping. The Spearfish, S.D. cowgirl had a time of 2.3 seconds. [Photo: Alaina Stangle Photography]MINOT — It’s a family affair for the Engesser family of...
Through the Lens with Cody Noble
ADS Cody Noble [Photo: Randy Taggart] Rodeo produces an action-packed storyline in each event, with the characters performing their role in split second intervals. The fast-paced beauty of rodeo is hard to capture in its full glory with the naked...
Ropin’ It In: Youth, Adult Dummy Ropings to be Held at Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo
ADS A young girl ropes at the 2021 dummy ropings held at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in Minot. This year’s ropings are Oct. 14, with registration starting at 12 noon. [Photo: R. Nicolaus]MINOT — Ropers of all ages can get in on the action at...