How a Horse Picked her Guy I’ve always believed that, when given the chance, a horse will pick their owner. This is the true story of how Mary picked hers. Back in October, 2007 I was in the Cypress Hills riding on the West Block roundup. That was the first time I saw Mary. I …
Where To Fill Your Belly and Empty Your Wallet In CFR City Every November since 1974, the most talented cowboys, cowgirls, animals, and fans of professional rodeo have been riding into Edmonton for the ultimate showdown at the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Make sure to take a break from the heart-pounding competition of this five-day world-class …
Let’s go see There are some great events for the Western-minded soul in Edmonton during Farmfair and the Canadian Finals Rodeo this fall! We’ve rounded up some of the highlights of this year’s events to help you make your plans to see (and do!) all you can while in the Cowboy Capital! Black Tie Bingo …
Canadian pro rodeo fans are risk takers?—?most of them have held a bronc rein or the suitcase handle of a bareback rigging, had speed tearing up their eyes as they rounded the third barrel or felt the burn of the lariat and the hard stop of a great horse. They know what it’s like to …
Sometimes the injuries that hurt us most are the kind we can’t see. Like the wounded soldier who has seen one too many atrocities against his fellow man, or the teenage girl who has been bombarded with one too many body-image messages. Both scenarios can send those hurt by these things into a dangerous …