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...
Youth Perspective: Sydney Weinberger

Youth Perspective: Sydney Weinberger

ADS Sydney and Birdie [Photo: submitted] It’s a family thing; that’s the best way I can describe rodeo. From where and who you learn from to cheering and succeeding, it’s a family thing. From just the age of ten, most kids, including myself, have...
Future Generation Thoughts: Lexi Darr

Future Generation Thoughts: Lexi Darr

Future Generation Thoughts: Lexi Darr [Photo: submitted] How Horses Have Impacted My Life Growing up I’ve always had an interest in horses, but recently I got my very own horse, Cowboy. Katie through TR 4 Heart and Soul connected us with the Peeks family regarding a...
My Favorite Time on a Horse

My Favorite Time on a Horse

My Favorite Time on a Horse Nora Vesey riding Leo a few years ago [Photo: submitted] As I was trying to think of my very favorite moment with a horse, I quickly realized that you can’t define one perfect or meaningful day. There’s always going to be one...
Future Generation Thoughts: Sheridan Bubel

Future Generation Thoughts: Sheridan Bubel

Future Generation Thoughts: Sheridan Bubel [Photo: submitted] What gives you an adrenaline rush? Is it playing a region play-in game for basketball or even a hard kill in volleyball? My adrenaline rush is breakaway roping. Breakaway roping has been a part of my life...
Q and A with ND Junior High Rodeo Contestants

Q and A with ND Junior High Rodeo Contestants

Q and A with ND Junior High Rodeo Contestants North Dakota Junior High Rodeo Flag Carriers [Photo: Nancy Klatt] North Dakota Junior High Rodeo (NDJHR) wrapped up its fall season in Richardton, N.D., this past weekend, August 27-28. The Richardton Saddle Club,...