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Book Synopsis: Rodeo in America celebrates a great national pastime and tradition. Taking the reader "behind the chutes," Wayne Wooden and Gavin Ehringer reveal the essential character of rodeo culture today and show why it retains such a strong hold on the American imagination.
As the authors detail, contemporary rodeo has evolved into a much publicized big-time phenomenon even as it strives to stay close to its fundamental cowboy roots. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) now sanctions 750 to 800 annual rodeos worth more than $22 million in prize money, attended by nearly 20 million spectators, and watched by millions more on ESPN and TNN. The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) alone offers more than $2 million in prize money and is attended by 170,000 spectators every December in Las Vegas.
Filled with telling anecdotes and insightful observations, the authors highlight rodeo's glamour and glory, hazards and hardships, while clarifying its many dimensions as sport, profession, business, community event, family tradition, and pop cultural icon. Bareback and bull riders, calf ropers and steer wrestlers, barrel racers and saddle bronc busters, bullfighters and arena clowns, stock breeders and local organizers, judges and journalists, the famous and aspiring, winners and losers—all are given their due in a work that reflects the enormous allure and demands of rodeo life.
Based on research and interviews conducted at the National Finals, as well as at rodeos large and small in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Cheyenne, Calgary, Dodge City, Pendleton, and Prescott, among many others, Rodeo in America provides an entertaining and highly readable guide for aficionados and novices alike.
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If you're a fan of the wild, unpredictable world of rodeo, then you won't want to miss out on the gripping pages of Rodeo in America: Wranglers, Roughstock, and Paydirt. With an inside look into the heart and soul of rodeo culture, this book captures the essence of a great national pastime. From the adrenaline-pumping action of bareback and bull riders to the thrilling roping and wrestling competitions, this book leaves no stone unturned in showcasing the glamour and glory of rodeo.
But Rodeo in America goes beyond the rodeo arena. It delves into the multifaceted aspects that make up the rodeo industry—a sport, profession, business, and a cherished community event. From the awe-inspiring National Finals Rodeo, offering over $2 million in prize money, to the hundreds of annual rodeos sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, there's no denying that rodeo has cemented its place in American culture.
Through interviews and research conducted at some of the most celebrated rodeos across the country, Rodeo in America provides an entertaining and captivating guide for both rodeo enthusiasts and newcomers. Learn about the hardships and hazards faced by these incredible athletes and gain insight into the determination and resilience that drives them forward. From the legends of the sport to the up-and-coming contenders, this book gives credit where credit is due.
If you're ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of rodeo, don't miss your chance to get your hands on Rodeo in America: Wranglers, Roughstock, and Paydirt. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of cowboys, adrenaline-fueled action, and the enduring tradition that continues to capture the American imagination.
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