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The Andy Devine Days Rodeo Royalty…
…Young ladies between the ages of 12 and 23 who symbolize what it means to be a representative of Professional Rodeo. Portraying outstanding moral character and good sportsmanship, these ladies travel all across Arizona visiting communities and educating the public on the world of rodeo. The Andy Devine Days Rodeo Royalty shows extensive rodeo knowledge and is capable of explaining and promoting rodeo to anyone they meet. They are role models for all young ladies who wish to understand and partake in our western heritage. Along with promoting the sport they love, the Rodeo Royalty gives back to their community by participating in local events and activities. Through these treasured experiences the Andy Devine Days Rodeo Royalty is creating a solid foundation for their future.
Want to Be Part of the Andy Devine Days Rodeo Royalty?
The Pageant is open to young ladies in Mohave County between the ages of 12-23 who wish to become representatives for Professional Rodeo.
For more information on our Rodeo Royalty please contact:
Tiffany Leo
Pageant Director/Queen Coordinator
Cell: (928) 715-5920
Home: (928) 715-9800
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Bull riding, which is intentionally climbing on the back of a 2,000-pound bull, emerged from the fearless and possibly fool-hardy nature of the cowboy. The risks are obvious. Serious injury is always a possibility for those fearless enough to sit astride an animal that literally weighs a ton and is usually equipped with dangerous horns.
Regardless, cowboys do it, fans love it and bull riding ranks as one of rodeo's most popular events.
Bull riding is dangerous and predictably exciting, demanding intense physical prowess, supreme mental toughness and courage. Like bareback and saddle bronc riders, the bull rider may use only one hand to stay aboard during the eight-second ride. If he touches the bull or himself with his free hand, he receives no score. But unlike the other roughstock contestants, bull riders are not required to mark out their animals. While spurring a bull can add to the cowboy's score, riders are commonly judged solely on their ability to stay aboard the twisting, bucking mass of muscle.
Size, agility and power create a danger that makes bull riding a crowd favorite everywhere. Balance, flexibility, coordination, quick reflexes and, perhaps above all, a strong mental attitude are the stuff of which good bull riders are made.
To stay aboard the bull, a rider grasps a flat braided rope, which is wrapped around the bull's chest just behind the front legs and over its withers. One end of the bull rope, called the tail, is threaded through a loop on the other end and tightened around the bull. The rider then wraps the tail around his hand, sometimes weaving it through his fingers to further secure his grip.
Then he nods his head, the chute gate swings open, and he and the bull explode into the arena.
Every bull is unique in its bucking habits. A bull may dart to the left, then to the right, then rear back. Some spin or continuously circle in one spot in the arena. Others add jumps or kicks to their spins, while others might jump and kick in a straight line or move side to side while bucking.
Article courtesy of PRCA (prorodeo.com)
Photography Credit | Herberta Schroeder of Windswept Images
Barrel racing is the women's event; it's always a favorite of spectators combining the elements of a race, outstanding horsemanship, and an opportunity to see some of the best Quarter Horses in the country - not to mention some of the prettiest ladies!
The competition is as keen as in any other rodeo event. Naturally the women depend on their own horses because the best barrel racer in the world can't win on a slow mount.
Time starts with the drop of the flag as the rider crosses the score line. The two barrels at the base of the triangle must be turned first, in either order. Then the girl proceeds to the third barrel at the point of the triangle, turns it, and dashes back to the score line to be flagged by the judge.The prize money goes to the firl whose horse can run the fastest and negotiate the sharpest turns without hitting the barrels.
With well-trained, strong-willed horses and fiercely competitive riders, one or two hundreds of a second are often all that separates the final standings in this all-female rodeo event.
This is a timed event. Contestant is allowed a running start. Time begins as soon as horse's nose reaches the starting line, and will be stopped when the horse's nose reaches over the finish line. Start and finish line are one and the same. Contestant will run in cloverleaf pattern, starting either to left or right. Five-second penalty will be added to time for each barrel knocked over. Disqualification will come if designated pattern is broken.
Article Courtesy of PRCA (prorodeo.com)
Photography Credit | Herberta Schroeder of Windswept Images
To stay aboard the horse, a bareback rider uses a rigging made of leather and constructed to meet PRCA safety specifications. The rigging, which resembles a suitcase handle on a strap, is placed atop the horse's withers and secured with a cinch.
Bareback riding has been compared to riding a jackhammer with one hand. Jason Jeter can probably attest to that definition. As the bronc and rider burst from the chute, the rider must have both spurs touching the horse's shoulders until the horse's feet hit the ground after the initial move from the chute. This is called "marking out." If the cowboy fails to do this, he is disqualified.
As the bronc bucks, the rider pulls his knees up, rolling his spurs up the horse's shoulders. As the horse descends, the cowboy straightens his legs, returning his spurs over the point of the horse's shoulders in anticipation of the next jump.
Making a qualified ride and earning a money-winning score requires more than just strength. A bareback rider is judged on his spurring technique, the degree to which his toes remain turned out while he is spurring and his willingness to take whatever might come during his ride.
It's a tough way to make a living, all right. But, according to bareback riders, it's the cowboy way.
Article courtesy of PRCA (prorodeo.com)
Photography Credit | Herberta Schroeder of Windswept Images
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