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Making Magic Happen: Carson Brothers Bring Home World Titles
ADS Cashin and Cannin Carson rope to the top. [Photo: Bull Stock Media] Straight from the majestic Badlands of North Dakota hails a team of brothers making magic happen when it comes to roping horns and feet. Cannin and Cashin Carson of Grassy...
Indian Relay Rock Stars Shine at NDSF
ADS The epic event of Women's Indian Relay Racing hits full stride at NDSF. [Photo: Tisa Peek] “This is just deep rooted in our community. Our family gets excited. Horses bring us all together and stand us right beside each other and back us...
Wire to Wire: World Titles for ND Youth
ADS Carson Hildre rakes to the riggin' for World Bareback Ridng Title. [Photo: 4-C Photography] Three young North Dakotans recently showed the rest of the world they have what it takes. World Champion again— Bringing home a world title doesn’t...
Cowboy Christmas Wrapped Up
ADS Levi Lord lighting up 'Cowboy Christmas'. [Photo: Jackie Jenson Photography] Cowboy Christmas across the Dakotas presented countless rodeos from Mandan Pro Rodeo Days, to the 100th Killdeer Mountain Roundup Professional Rodeo Cowboys...
North Dakotans Heat Up the AQHA Versatility World Show
ADS 'Stylish Reys' and Paige Brummund win Reserve Champion in AQHA Versatility World Show. [Photo: Shane Rux Photography] Paige Brummund didn't dip her spurs into ranch and cow horse versatility events until just about 3 years ago. Having a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...