It’s a brand spanking New Year. I once again partied not at all until 10 p.m. and then slept through the festivities. Not one time has the new year failed to appear while I ...

Fifteen-year-old Cooper Martin, of Alma, spends most of his time practicing his rodeo skills. Martin said he likes “to rope all day.” “Sometimes I’ll rope and tie 100 calves a day. Other times, I may ...

Laughter, friendly competition, and agility define this fast-paced rodeo side event. Discover the fun, accessible sport that sharpens skills and brings families together.

BENTON — With $4 coming to him, Justin Sands contemplated how to spend it. The temperature pushed toward 90 degrees as the sun climbed toward its noon position and Sands thought of buying an ice cream ...

PARTICULAR. PRETTY SOON, FREEDOM HALL WILL HAVE 14,000 SCREAMING RODEO FANS AND WHEN THEY DO, CODY HUBER WILL BE ROPING CALVES. AND THIS IS MORE THAN A FAMILY BUSINESS. IF THERE’S ONE THING CODY HUBER ...

Cade Holman, 12, in orange, has high expectations for his rope tricks, as he makes use of some downtime at the 2015 California Rodeo Salinas. He’s got what seems to be a complicated repertoire, ...