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Dynamic Duo Brings Home World Championship

Dynamic Duo Brings Home World Championship

ADS World Champion Pole Bender, Kinley Follman. [Photo: Macey Mosset] “Pole bending doesn’t happen overnight. It is work — day in and day out,” said the newly crowned World Champion Pole Bender Kinley Follman. “To get prepared for a second...

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....

Mounted Shooting Bliss: Battle on Betty’s Butte

Mounted Shooting Bliss: Battle on Betty’s Butte

ADS Alexandra Short competing at Battle on Betty's Butte. [Photo: Erik Short] Mounted shooters came from near and far to partake in the Battle on Betty’s Butte this past weekend, June 17-18, 2023, at Flying D's arena in Bismarck, North Dakota....

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,...

Feek Tooke “Bred to Buck” Documentary Makes Debut

Feek Tooke “Bred to Buck” Documentary Makes Debut

ADS [Photo: Cole Howie] Feek’s Vision, the revealing new documentary about one of rodeo’s most influential bucking horse bloodlines, made its debut during the 2023 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale. It is the inspired production of North Dakota born...

The Rodeo Athlete & Shoulder Care

The Rodeo Athlete & Shoulder Care

ADS Rodeo takes its toll on the athlete; proper maintenance keeps the scores coming. [Photo: 4 Bar C Photography] Rodeo athletes possess an unwavering spirit, resilience, and a deep love for their sport. However, the rigorous demands of rodeo...

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...

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...

National Champs: Modern Day Pioneers

National Champs: Modern Day Pioneers

ADS National Champion Paige Delaney [Photo: Craig Maley Photography] A modern-day pioneer from western North Dakota is leaving tracks of history in the books — bringing home a national title that is sure to help nurture the vitality of the land...