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History and Rise of Rodeo From Wild West to Pro Sport
The piece traces rodeo origins to Wild West gatherings after trail rides with contests to test roping skills. It notes early cattle and bucking stock, the Calgary Stampede as a famed event, and the Canadian Cowboys Association promoting amateur rodeos in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It lists rough stock and timed events, gender participation, livestock care rules, rodeo clowns, and top earnings records from Ty Murray and Mike White.
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Texas
Pecos
Prescott
Arizona
Calgary
Canadian Cowboys’ Association
CCA
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canada
Ty Murray
Mike White