First up, from Wyoming's CowboyStateDaily, July 26:
Bull riders have been coming to Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo for close to a century. But they arrived this year in a moment when rodeo, and the wider Western culture, has never been cooler, as the entire nation appears enthralled with anything to do with the American West.
Bull riders have been competing at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo for close to a century.
But they arrived this year in a moment when rodeo, and the wider Western culture for which it stands, has never been more mainstream, as the nation appears enthralled with anything to do with the American West.
The popular “Yellowstone” television series has triggered spin-offs quicker than a six-shooter. Country music’s influence has boot-scooted into every music genre. Western fashion is trotting down designer runways, and it’s no longer uncommon to see cowboy boots and George Strait hats out for a walk in Brooklyn.
It’s not the first time, but this go-round may be different.
“We saw something like this before, back with ‘Urban Cowboy,’” said Cody Custer, world champion bull rider and 1999 gold buckle winner at CFD. “There was a big surge in Western lifestyle. The honky-tonks got big, bull riding got big, and then it faded out.
“But I don’t think it’s going anywhere this time. It’s not just a fad. I think it’s dang sure here to stay.”....
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He may be good, and he may be young (19), but there's a guy in Mexico who also has some skills.
A repost from May 2024:
The Greatest Athlete In History
No hands.
Never lost his cigarette.
And Kudos to the announcer for maintaining his composure.
