Youth Perspective: Pole Bending

Youth Perspective: Pole Bending

ADS Megan Larson and ‘Izzy’ at the 2023 New Salem High School Rodeo. [Photo: 4-C Photography] Although pole bending is a common event in youth rodeo, it is an event that is often misunderstood. Poles has always been a favorite event of mine. Throughout my time in...
The Heat is On: NDHS Rodeo Finals Light Bowman Up

The Heat is On: NDHS Rodeo Finals Light Bowman Up

ADS Ty Brenna – ND High School Rodeo Finals action. [Photo: 4-C Photography] The heat was on at the Dakota Winds Arena in Bowman, North Dakota this June 7-11, 2023, at the 70th annual North Dakota High School Rodeo (NDHSR) State Finals. Highs, whoas, lows, and...
Top NDJHR Athletes Moving on to Nationals

Top NDJHR Athletes Moving on to Nationals

ADS (left to right) Sam Arndorfer, Cassidy Hutchison, Ashlyn Klatt, Zoey Wagoner, and Randy Hilzendeger [Photo: Craig Maley Photography] Triumphs and the experience of rodeo — wins big or small — was what this past weekend and the North Dakota Junior High Rodeo...
Junior High Rodeo Races to Finish Line

Junior High Rodeo Races to Finish Line

ADS Rowdy Mott, all-around cowboy of Watford City, 8th grader [Photo: submitted] North Dakota junior high rodeo contestants kicked up some dust this past weekend at the Healing Horse Ranch, Parshall, N.D. The Western Wranglers Club hosted the second rodeo weekend of...
Rodeo Season Has Begun

Rodeo Season Has Begun

ADS High School Rodeo action [Photo: Amy Lelm] Valley City hosted the ‘Fargo’ North Dakota High School rodeo to kick off the spring high school rodeo season. This past weekend, April 21-23, families, rigs, horses, and contestants traveled across an icy interstate and...
Bulldoggin’ & Barrels on the Prairie: Diamond S Performance Horses

Bulldoggin’ & Barrels on the Prairie: Diamond S Performance Horses

Bulldoggin’ & Barrels on the Prairie: Diamond S Performance Horses Tyler Schau in action.  [Photo: Annika Plummer Photography] The little town of Almont, N.D. is home to a Dakota treasure worth sharing — a husband/wife duo that has been training not only...