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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…
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Tiffi also finds some information on rodeo events
‘SADDLE BRONC RIDING - Saddle bronc riding is rodeo’s classic event since it derived from the practice of “breaking” or training saddle horses in the early days of the American West. A contestant sits in a standard saddle attached to the back of the horse – but with no saddle horn. For leverage, he holds a thick “rein” or…
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Olivia shows off her new outfit
Olivia has read enough for now. She decides that she wants to go to the community to show off her new outfit. She calls Tiffi to see what she’s doing. “Hey Tiffi, what’s up?” asks Olivia. “If you’re not busy then meet me in the community I want to show off my new outfit.” Tiffi tells Olivia about the information that she…
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Olivia visit the Friends community
When Olivia arrives in the Friends community she overhears some game players talking about a Wild West Splash. She decides to check it out. ‘I can’t wait to start playing this event,” says the first player. “Oh I already started it and have completed the 10 levels and now I’m working on the stars,” says the second player.…
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Tiffi and Olivia check out the Wild West Splash contest
“Olivia this looks like a real cool event for the players to get your new outfit,” says Tiffi. “Look, @Spinnifix already has you dressed as a cowgirl in her game already. That’s fast!” Look at Olivia twirling the lasso! That has to be a great 3D animated program because it looks so real. “Tiffi, I want to learn how to…
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Olivia, Tiffi and Chewy go for rodeo lessons
Tiffi calls Olivia to give her the information about rodeo lessons. “That sounds reasonable,” says Olivia. “I know that Chewy wants to take some lessons with us. Did he say when we can start?” Tiffi gives Olivia the cost and dates. Olivia gets Chewy on the phone and he’s very excited to join them. Olivia calls Tiffi back…
