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The show comes to an end
And our show now comes to an end. But is it really the end? If you know me then you know that it hasn’t ended yet. Jenny has suggested that we create a poll and let you guys choose the winner of today’s talent show. What do you guys think? Should Elsa type the ending now or do you think Jenny has a good idea? If you…
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Olivia wants to be a cowgirl
Not too long ago Olivia asked the studio to create a new outfit for her. They asked her what she’d like but she had no clue so the graphic artists said they would surprise her. Today is the day that she meets up with them and she can’t wait to see what they created for her. On the way to meet the graphic artists she bumps…
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Cowgirls In The West
Back at home Olivia calls Tiffi but her buddy is not home so she leaves a message to call her back. She is now a cowgirl! But is she? She decides to go online to do some googling on cowgirls. Cowgirls In The West catches her eye so she begins to read it. ‘Ask someone to name a symbol for the American West and before long…
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History of the Rodeo Cowgirl
‘Born of necessity on Old West homesteads and tempered by decades of competition, the rodeo cowgirl comes from a long lineage of pioneering women. 1890s–1910s While their urban counterparts were restricted to more traditional female roles, women of the American West were roping and riding broncs. Wild West Shows featured…
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History of the rodeo
She finds an interesting article A brief history of rodeo in the United States. Just as she is about to read it her phone rings and it’s Tiffi. “Tiffi, you’re not going to believe the outfit that the graphic department created for me!” exclaims Olivia. “I’m going to be a cowgirl and you should see my cowgirl boots! They…
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History of the rodeo continued ….
‘A Sport for All - Initially, rodeo was a fairly nondiscriminatory sport, often including Hispanic, African American, Native American, and female contestants in an era when race and gender discrimination were commonplace. Women competed in many events at mixed-gender rodeos well into the 1930s. During this time, ladies…
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What does it take to become a rodeo cowgirl?
‘Rodeo is no longer a sport confined to people who live on ranches and lead a rural lifestyle. It is now open to anyone with a competitive spirit and love of excitement. If you think that rodeo is in your blood, and you would like to become a rodeo cowboy or cowgirl, there are a few things you must keep in mind. Becoming a…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Rodeo
As Olivia looks for more information on rodeos she begins to daydream of herself as a cowgirl with lasso in hand. Now that’s a great dream! She is getting very excited at the thought of learning all about the rodeo. ‘Head to any small county in Texas, South Dakota, Wyoming, New Mexico, or basically anywhere in the West and…
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Tiffi finds some information about rodeo camp
Tiffi starts googling to help her friend. She finds some information about rodeo camp. ‘Young Riders Rodeo Camp - Led by World Champion Steer Wrestler, Rope Myers, Champions Rodeo Camps & Clinics combine world class instruction, outstanding facilities, and character-building messages with a goal of developing champions in…
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Olivia wants to learn about the different rodeo events
TIE-DOWN ROPING - Like many rodeo events, tie-down roping is practiced on the working ranches of the American West. The roper begins his run from a “roping box,” with a barrier rope across the open front. The box is adjacent to a chute, containing the calf. One end of the breakaway barrier is looped around the calf and…
