Wild Ride The History of Western Rodeo

Enjoy the story of the early cattle drives, the Wild West shows, the organization of the Cowboys' Turtle Association, and finally the formation of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). The book covers the National Finals Rodeo (the Super Bowl of the sport), the Women's Professional Rodeo Association, the formation of the National Bull Riders Association, and much more. It's jam-packed with information, facts, and interesting lore. Experience firsthand the energy, electricity, danger, and exhilaration of the rodeo world through this rich and entertaining book that highlights the most important moments and people in rodeo history. Joel H. Bernstein has been a college professor, writer, bareback rider, cowboy, and rancher in Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, and Arizona for more than forty-five years. He has been involved in rodeo over those years as a contestant, college rodeo coach, producer, and writer. In addition, he was president of three major western associations. Joel twice judged the Miss Rodeo Montana pageant and served two terms on the New Mexico State Veterinary Grievance Committee. He lives with his wife, Gail, on their ranch overlooking the historic San Rafael Valley near Patagonia, Arizona. Cover photo 2007 Jennifer BlaisWild Ride The History and Lore of Rodeo Joel Bernstein Wild Ride presents a fascinating history of rodeo from its rugged beginnings in Mexico to today's professional circuits. This book captures the mystique of the cowboy and his place in Western folklore, from the early days when groups of cowboys from neighboring ranches met to settle arguments over who was the best at performing ranching tasks to the multimillion-dollar prizes and endorsements awarded to today's professionals all over the world including Canada, Brazil, and Australia."Rodeos" presents a fascinating history of this Western American institution,rom its rugged beginnings on the ranch to today's very lucrativerofessional circuits. This book captures the mystique of the cowboy and hislace in Western folklore, from the early days when groups of cowboys fromeighboring ranches met to settle arguments over who was the best aterforming ranching tasks to the multi-million dollar prizes and endorsementswarded to professionals today. Experience first-hand the energy, electricity,nd exhilaration of the rodeo through stunning colour photography andintage illustrations that tell the stories of these courageous and athleticodeo characters, and highlights of important moments throughout rodeoistory.Bernstein presents a fascinating history of rodeo from its rugged beginnings in Mexico to today's professional circuits. This book captures the mystique of the cowboy and his place in Western folklore, from the early days to the multimillion-dollar prizes awarded to today's professionals.