Dec 12, 2024
In the blink of an eye, life can change in an instant. For one young girl, a single car accident turned her world upside down on April 13, 2023; leaving her with life-threatening injuries that seemed insurmountable. The journey ahead was grueling, filled with...
Sep 20, 2024
Pole bending is one of the most exciting events in high school rodeo- blending speed, agility, and precision into an impressive display of horsemanship. This event challenges riders to navigate their horses through a serpentine course of six poles, testing their...
May 28, 2024
The air buzzed with excitement in Bowman, ND, as cowboys and cowgirls gathered to compete at the North Dakota Junior High Rodeo Division (NDJHRD) State Finals on May 17 and 18, 2024. The talented young competitors arrived ready to battle it out for a spot to compete...
Mar 20, 2024
ADS North Dakota High School Rodeo Association National Director Craig Maley [Photo: Dakota Horse Magazine] Rodeo isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life — rich in tradition, family, and the spirit of the West. Amid this vibrant community are individuals...
Jan 14, 2024
ADS Alexa Carlson, Spiritwood, N.D., competed at the Junior World Finals in Las Vegas last December. She’s the only North Dakotan to have qualified for the event. [Photo: Lisa Carlson] When Alexa Carlson decided to go big, she went big. Last year, the Spiritwood, N.D....
Nov 7, 2023
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. Hailing from Cavalier, North Dakota, in walking distance of the...
