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A New Era of High School Rodeo Leadership and Rodeo Photography Begins
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...
DSU Inducts Bobbi Olson into Athletic Hall of Fame
ADS [Photo: Annika Plummer Photography] The 2024 Dickinson State University Cowboys & Candlelight fundraising event was one for the record books! For the first time in the university’s history, a female rodeo athlete was inducted into the DSU...
Heart of the Hoof: Allan Voeller, CJF, APF
ADS Allan Voeller, a community legend. [Photo: Tisa Peek] BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — In the heart of North Dakota, resides a legendary figure in the world of horse shoeing: Allan Voeller, a Certified Journeyman Farrier (CFJ), whose expertise and...
Beyond Borders: John Hovde, a Legendary Horseman
ADS John Hovde [Photo: Sandi Boughton] In the vast and diverse world of horsemanship, there are individuals who stand out, not just for their skill, but for their dedication to mentoring the next generation. Among these luminaries is John Hovde, a...
The Journey of Healing Horse Ranch
ADS Teamwork, a staple at Healing Horse Ranch. [Photo: Kalenze Kraft] Located on the outskirts of Parshall, North Dakota, there exists a haven for healing and transformation known as Healing Horse Ranch. In a recent conversation with Supervisor...
A North Dakotan Legend and his Bull Riding Legacy: Chad Berger
ADS Chad Berger [Photo: Tisa Peek] In the vast expanse of North Dakota, south of Mandan, resides a legendary figure whose impact reaches far beyond the state's borders. Chad Berger, the man behind Chad Berger Bucking Bulls, graciously welcomed...
Barrel Blessings: ND cowgirl loves breeding, raising, running barrel horses
ADS Renae Smith on one of her first three mares she bought, IknowSheknowsIknow, who is out of Game Patriot and by Tres Seis. [Photo: Boaz Elkes] Renae Smith has put a lot of time and energy into her babies – her carefully selected, barrel racing...
Building the WHY Behind ND Rodeo Royalty
ADS Codi Miller [Photo: Robin Wiseman] A rodeo performance is kicked off with a flash of beauty making a fast lap on her trusty equine, catching the eye of the audience with her grace and grit. The decorated ladies of rodeo known as rodeo royalty...
Comanche: Horse Ridden into History
ADS Comanche and soldier [Photo: public domain] From a stable in Dakota Territory to a fateful day in southern Montana Territory, Comanche became one of the best-known horses in history. Comanche was the personal mount of Capt. Myles Keough of the...
Governor of Rodeo: The Rodeo Judge
ADS Chuck Christman [Photo: submitted] The governor of the rodeo arena, known as the rodeo judge, has a mind encrypted with the rule book, a photo finish eyesight, and a fierce focus. Their split-second decisions are backed with experience and...
Rodeo Returning to BSC
ADS [Image: submitted] BISMARCK, N.D. – Saddle up! Bismarck State College (BSC) is adding rodeo to its athletic program and competing in the Great Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Starting this fall, the BSC Men’s...
A True Blessing: North Dakota cowgirl competes at Junior World Finals with ranch-raised horse
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,...
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