My cousin the professional rodeo cowboy

[RoyGBiv]

Update: My cousin is very likely going to the National Finals Rodeo.. You can do no better in the professional rodeo cowboy world.

Cool stuff
Just looking at that photo makes my back hurt.

A bit OT... I was in Vegas a few years ago during NFR finals. I was trying to sweet-talk the pit boss for some comp tickets. At one point I asked the dealer at my table if it got any extra-rowdy with all the cowboys in town. Turns out the Dealer was a former barrel racer. She said "No. Did YOU ever see a Cowboy with enough money for gambling in Vegas? I've dated lots of cowboys and I can tell you... They're all BROKE"...

[LittleLebowski]

My family has lifetime front row seats to the National Finals. We rotate them out every year amongst the family.

[RoyGBiv]

My family has lifetime front row seats to the National Finals. We rotate them out every year amongst the family.

My family and I enjoy the rodeo... Fort Worth stockyards does a fun interpretation of a rodeo that we go see every now and then. Actually just bought a Groupon for the Stockyards Rodeo yesterday. The more serious rodeo events near here are at the Will Rogers center (coming up in January)and at Resistol Arena in Mesquite. Went to WRC a few years ago. Also have been to several smaller rodeos in NM and CO, just happened to be in the area when they were going on .. Always a good time and family-friendly.

Lesson: Anyone tough enough to (repeatedly) ride a bull or a bronc, or wrastle a steer.... Don't mess with them.

Best of luck to your cousin.

[Dagga Boy]

I ve learned to love Rodeo. When my daughter was riding her trainer was competing in Rodeo queen competitions so we went to a lot of events to watch her compete. She ended up winning Ms. Rodeo USA a couple years ago at the Finals. Spending time with Rodeo fans and people gives you a great deal of inspiration and makes you have a little bit of restored faith in this country. A place where EVERYONE stands and removes their hats for the National Anthem, where people tend to be respectful to each other and are all about wholesome good fun. Truly a great sport with athletes that define TOUGH".

[Shellback]

Lil - Let me know if you're coming out again. We'll definitely have to hook up again this year if you're here.

[Chuck Haggard]

Tough work.

I know a guy who lost his right nut to a bull ride gone bad. Seriously.

[LittleLebowski]

It's official; he's going to the National Finals.

[NickA]

It's official; he's going to the National Finals.

Awesome, best of luck to him.

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[RoyGBiv]

Awesome, best of luck to him.

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Will you be going to Vegas??

[LittleLebowski]

I'm not in Vegas but my cousin won last night's round.