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Book Synopsis: When asked in an interview what he most liked about rodeo, three-time world champion saddle-bronc rider “Cody” Bill Smith said simply, “Horses that buck.” Smith redefined the image of America’s iconic cowboy. Determined as a boy to escape a miner’s life in Montana, he fantasized a life in rodeo and went on to earn thirteen trips to the national finals, becoming one of the greatest of all riders.
This biography puts readers in the saddle to experience the life of a champion rider in his quest for the gold buckle. Drawing on interviews with Smith and his family and friends, Margot Kahn recreates the days in the late 1960s and early 1970s when rodeo first became a major sports enterprise. She captures the realities of that world: winning enough money to get to the next competition, and competing even when in pain. She also tells how, in his career’s second phase, Smith married cowgirl Carole O’Rourke and went into business raising horses, gaining notoriety for his gentle hand with animals and winning acclaim for his and Carole’s Circle 7 brand.
Inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1979 and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2000, Smith was a legend in his own time. His story is a genuine slice of rodeo life—a life of magic for those good enough to win. This book will delight rodeo and cowboy enthusiasts alike.
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Experience the thrilling world of rodeo and the life of a champion rider with "Horses That Buck" (The Western Legacies Series) (Volume 5). This captivating biography takes you on a journey with three-time world champion saddle-bronc rider, "Cody" Bill Smith, as he redefines the image of America's iconic cowboy. Smith's determination to escape a miner's life in Montana and pursue his rodeo dreams led him to become one of the greatest riders of all time.
Through interviews with Smith, his family, and friends, author Margot Kahn brings to life the late 1960s and early 1970s when rodeo first became a major sports enterprise. You'll feel the adrenaline rush as Smith competes in the national finals, overcoming pain and pushing himself to his limits to win enough money for the next competition. His incredible journey is a testament to the true spirit of perseverance and passion.
Not only was Smith a legendary rider, but he also made a name for himself in the world of horse raising. Together with his cowgirl wife, Carole O'Rourke, Smith established the iconic Circle 7 brand, known for their gentle handling of animals. This biography delves into Smith's second phase of his career and showcases his admirable skills as a horseman.
Inducted into the prestigious Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Rodeo Hall of Fame, "Horses That Buck" is a genuine slice of rodeo life that will captivate rodeo enthusiasts and cowboy lovers alike. Join Cody Bill Smith on his quest for the gold buckle and experience the magic of the rodeo.
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