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Paul Martz
Martinsburg West Virginia
Last Updated: ( June 07, 2008 )
Thank you for visiting East Coast Rodeo and Bull Riding Events.
This site is for everyone to come and find local Rodeo events
from the state of Pennsylvania, Maryland,
West Virginia, and Virginia.
****** Links Are at the bottom of the page ******
2008 Eastern Rodeo and Bull Riding Schedule
County Fairs, Rodeo Arena’s And Bucking Bulls
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Our E-Mail - neon4777@yahoo.com
2008 Frederick County Fair in Winchester, Virginia
Twisted K Rodeo - August 2nd 2008 7:00 p.m.
http://www.frederickcountyfair.com/
61st Annual Berkeley County West Virginia Youth Fair
Berkeley County Youth Fair
Thursday August 7th 2008
Bull Riding
8:00 p.m.
West Virginia
Clarke County Fair Berryville, Virginia
Bull Riding August 15th, 2008 8:00 p.m.
890 West Main Street Berryville Virginia
Jefferson County Fair West Virginia
August 17-23rd. 2008
Shenandoah County Fair Woodstock Virginia
Dave Martin's Bullride Mania Rodeo
Bull Riding Friday 7:00 p.m. August 22nd
http://www.shencofair.com/grandstand.html
Twisted K Productions - Bull Riding Events
Saturday June 28th
Chapel View Farm Leesburg, Va
Thursday July 10th
Fauquier County Fairgrounds Warrenton, VA
Saturday August 2nd
Fredrick County Fairgrounds Winchester, VA
Wednesday August 6th - Warren County Fairgrounds
Front Royal, VA
Saturday August 9th
Great Meadow Polo Stadium The Plains, VA
Friday August 15th
Clarke County Fairgrounds Berryville, VA
Thursday August 21st
Page County Fairgrounds Luray, VA
http://www.twistedkprobullriding.com/
TRIPLE B ARENA
CHAMPIONSHIP* 2008 IPRA RODEO
October 11th and Rain Date would be 12th
Gates Open 6:30 pm. Show Starts 7:30 pm.
203 Barbecue Drive Berkeley Springs, WV
For directions or information call or visit us online: 304-258-4178 or www.triplebarena.com
************** Fairs and Cattle Co,Info.**************
Twisted K Productions
19733 Airmont Rd, Round Hill, VA
(540) 554-2225
Bucking B Cattle Co.
Matt DeJohn
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
PH: 724-627-5648 CELL 724-344-2640
E-mail buckinbcattleco@hotmail.com
Jefferson County Fair
Ranson WV
304-724-1411
Clark County Fair
Winchester, Virginia
Chairman Bill Milleson 540-955-2530
Berkley County Youth Fair
Martinsburg, WV
304-229-5968
Warren County Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 1555
Front Royal,
Virginia 22630
(540) 635-5827
*********** Western Tack Shops *****************
Stonewall Trading Post
Clear Brook, Virginia
540-667-6006
301-898-8777
Pitmans Western Wear & Tack
13775 Molly Pitcher Hwy
Greencastle, Pennsylvania 17225
717-597-3094
Total Image Western Store
325 W, Boscawen St.
Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-2263
PRCA Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Merchandise
1175 Western Drive Indianapolis, IN. 46241
317-243-2000
South 40 Western Wear
3487A Hwy D, West Bend, WI 53090
262-334-2240
Humps N' Horns
P.O. Box 1389
Chouteau, OK 74337
info@HumpsNHorns.com
(918)476-8213
J Bar W Ranch
10530 Green Valley Road
Union Bridge, Maryland 21791
301-898-9841
International Bull Riders
10530 Green Valley Rd.
Union Bridge, Maryland 21791 USA
301-898-9841
Sonny Williams
****************** Be a Bull Rider ********************
A bull rider must be 18 years of age to purchase a PBR membership.
After they purchase the PBR membership they receive a riding permit.
This riding permit allows the rider the ability to enter the PBR’s U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Challenger Tour events, as well as the PBR’s Humps N’ Horns events.
Once a rider wins $2,500 in prize money they are upgraded from their permit status to Cardholder status.
The bull rider then has to continue to win at least $2,500 in prize money each year to keep their Cardholder status. Once a rider receives Cardholder status they can work their way towards the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Challenger Tour standings, which can earn them a position on the Built Ford Tough Series.
Additionally, attending a reputable bull riding school may give an individual the edge needed to take advantage opportunities offered by the Professional Bull Riders to win a lot of money riding against the toughest contenders, both man and beast, in the world.
Lyle Sankey Rodeo Schools, Bret Leffew Bullriding Schools, and Lancaster’s Schools are among those with information posted at Western Connection. If you are in need of protective equipment before getting on, click on Western Connection where there are several companies listed which offer safety equipment and rodeo gear.
"Lambert’s Quality Rodeo Gear," the company owned and operated by PBR Vice President, Cody Lambert, features the lifesaving Master Pro Rodeo Vest and may be reached by phone at 940-538-5803 of fax 940-538-6088.
Young Bull Riders under age 18 may contact any of the following to get started:
·American Junior Rodeo Association 915-651-AJRA.
·National High School Rodeo Association 303-452-0820.
·National Little Britches Rodeo Association 719-389-0333.
******* RODEO BEHIND THE SCENES *******
STOCK CONTRACTORS:
provide rodeos with the necessary equipment, roughstock (the bucking horses and bulls), and timed event cattle (the calves and steers used for roping or wrestling).
They also supply the horses used by rodeo queens or parade officials.
Because so many timed event cattle are required, a stock contractor often buys or leases these animals instead of raising them.
Roughstock, however, are always a long-term investment for the contractor.
His competitive business revolves around buying, breeding, raising, and supplying top quality bucking horses and bulls to rodeos all over the country.
LABORERS:
works in and around the arena to make sure the ground is well-prepared, the corrals, pens, chutes, and gates are set up and working properly, and that all of the animals are were they’re supposed to be.
A rodeo could not function without the aid of these experienced and interested helpers
THE CHUTE BOSS:
is essential for a smooth-running rodeo.
He makes sure that all roughstock are ready, and that the riders know their sequence.
If a bull or bronc acts up, or if a cowboy isn’t quite prepared to ride, the chute boss decides who will go.
A good judge of men and animals, this person is always concerned for the welfare of the rider and horse or bull.
He remains in constant contact with the judges and announcers to inform them of any changes or delays.
THE BULLFIGHTERS AND CLOWNS:
have the daunting task of protecting bull riders, sometimes by stepping in and sacrificing their own safety in order to save a downed rider.
They also make sure the events run smoothly and that the crowd is entertained.
Aside from possessing and compassion, every man who works in this capacity is an athlete, an animal behaviorist, and a daredevil.
He jokes constantly with the announcer as if in an Abbott and Costello routine, dishing out bits of information and wry humor.
He might bring along a particular specialty such as working on a trampoline or riding a motorcycle when there is a break between events.
THE JUDGES:
work from the arena floor.
In striped vest or western clothes carrying red flags, these men have dedicated themselves to earning the title of Rodeo Official.
They watch the cowboys and the livestock, decide whether the rules were followed or penalties incurred, and what score to award.
BULL ROPE:
A bull rider uses a 16-foot flat braided rope made of manila, hemp, or polyester blend, with a handhold woven into it.
The rider wraps the rope around the bull, pulls it tightly to the handhold, and then wraps the tail of it around his hand and fingers.
DRAW:
A random selection, made via computer or rodeo secretary, that matches a stock animal with a contestant and assigns the order in which he will compete.
RE-RIDE:
An opportunity awarded by the judge for a roughstock rider to have another chance to compete if his first ride was hampered by something not under his control.
A re-ride might be awarded when an animal falls, does not buck to its potential, or if equipment supplied by the stock contractor breaks.
IN THE CHUTES:
Bulls are sorted and moved into the bucking chutes from holding pens, the sight and sound of these huge animals maneuvering their bodies and horned heads through the labyrinth of organized, narrow pathways brings a rush of adrenaline to the cowboys and helpers.
Chutes rattle, gates slide open and slam closed, horns rake along the metal bars--- the sensations are unmistakable to anyone nearby, but muffled for rodeo fans whose attention is directed elsewhere.
From a platform behind the chutes, bull riders and helpers put cinches and flank straps loosely around each bull, using long wires to fish the equipment underneath their bellies.
Next, they look for a spot to get limber, focused, and psyched-up.
They will stretch their arms, backs, and shoulders, or busy themselves by rewrapping their gloves and adjusting vests and neck guards.
A slight weight shift by the bull can crush a rider’s leg against the fence, a lightning quick jerk of its horns could hook someone’s head or arm.
Links
Stonewall Trading Post
Triple B Arena
Humps N Horns
J Bar W Ranch
NABA Bull Riding Dates
TUFF HEDEMAN
Professional Bull Riders Inc.
Championship Bull Riding