Western Writer Resources

Links to All Things Rodeo, Ranching, and Ag

For specific questions, visit the Facebook Page: Writing Rodeo, Ranching and Everything Rural - https://www.facebook.com/groups/askacowhand/

I also post a lot of day in the life stuff from our ranch on my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/karilynndellbooks/

Search the archives of this blog for ranch/rodeo/rural life stories and information.

Ranching/Farming:

FOR REAL LIFE CONTACTS:

Future Farmers of America- a group dedicated to ag promotion and education, with youth and alumni chapters everywhere. Helping people like writers is part of their mission statement. Find the chapter near you or your fictional location on their website: https://www.ffa.org/

County extension agents- their job is education and they work regularly with farmers and ranchers so they can hook you up. Find your County Extension Service (U.S. Department of Agriculture): http://pickyourown.org/countyextensionagentoffices.htm

Our Wyoming Life (in depth look at day to day ranching life): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDz_dmieFd0neB_VClG8PzA

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (learn about issues that affect the cattle industry) : http://www.beefusa.org/

Red Dirt in My Soul (daily blog of ranch life): https://reddirtinmysoul.com/

Dairy Carrie: http://www.dairycarrie.com/

Agriculture Proud: https://www.facebook.com/AgricultureProud/

Ag Tech/Research: Questions about the politics and science of agriculture: https://www.faceboorurak.com/CamiDRyan/

Major Rodeo Organization and Upcoming Event Sites

ProRodeo.com – official site of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, with news, rodeo schedules, current world standings, cowboy biographies and interviews, plus information on events, animal welfare, etc.

WPRA.com - official site of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, which includes the barrel racers who compete at PRCA rodeos.

http://www.pbr.com – official site of the Professional Bull Riders, similar information to PRCA site.

https://www.rodeosportsnetwork.com/ - upcoming rodeo listings across the country at all levels.

https://rodeosusa.com/rodeos/ - rodeos and jackpots across the US and Canada

https://www.nhsra.com/ - National High School Rodeo Association

https://www.collegerodeo.com/ - National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association

https://wcrarodeo.com/ - one day rodeo shoot-outs held in conjunction with selected PBR events.

http://www.cowboysofcolor.org

Where to Watch:

WranglerNetwork.com – Free international live and on demand streaming of major rodeo events throughout the year, plus interviews and features and special live musical performances.

ProRodeoLive.com – subscription service that provides both live and on demand viewing of major rodeos, including the National Finals Rodeo.

https://www.florodeo.com/ - rodeo highlights from youth to professional, subscription streaming service for full rodeo events throughout the year.

RidePass -paid streaming of many western events including rodeo
https://welcome.ridepass.com/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=cpa&utm_campaign=always20on&utm_content=search&

https://www.rfdtv.com/ - Ag industry news, equestrian events, features on individual producers, innovations, and entertainment. Suggested shows: Farm Her, Cattleman to Cattleman, horse training shows--see channel listings on website. If not available from your TV provider, some shows are available for streaming with a monthly fee. LIVE rodeo coverage of major events.

https://www.thecowboychannel.com/ - classic rodeo replays, cowboy biographies, western lifestyle and history, horsemanship. LIVE rodeo coverage of major events.

http://8secondsradio.com/ News, videos and livestream audio play by play of rodeo action

Sites by rodeo event:

https://teamropingjournal.com/ - excellent behind the scenes stories, personalities, information on tack, feed, horse training and horse care.

Racer's Edge - Barrel racing  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpe-3pNLLd6X5LzUpIBULJQ/featured Day in the life, barrel racing superstars and personal stories.

https://www.trainingbarrelhorses.com/ - in depth info on training, equipment, etc.

Bareback and Saddle Bronc:  https://www.facebook.com/BroncRidingNation/?fref=ts

Rodeo Sports Promotion: Misc rodeo events and personalities:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt5FClF4pb89HF_5wjDoT3w/videos

Ladies Breakaway/Madison Outhier:  https://www.florodeo.com/articles/6394987-i-still-feel-like-i-am-in-a-dream-catching-up-with-madison-outhier

Team roping/breakaway - https://www.facebook.com/fastbackropes/

Rodeo/Western Publications

https://rodeonews.com - find upcoming rodeo listings from Utah to Maine to Florida.

https://www.thefencepost.com/

https://westernhorseman.com/ - one of the classic rodeo/ranch/western magazines

http://diamondsanddirt.com/barrel-horse-classic/ - Barrel racing magazine with features on prominent riders

Rodeo by state:

Ohio: www.midstatesrodeo.com, ohiohighschoolrodeo.org, aprarodeo.com

North Carolina: www.nchsra.com, http://www.srarodeo.com, http://www.hharena.com/

Alabama: https://slerodeo.com/, https://alnbha.webs.com/

New York: https://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-sports/article/High-school-rodeo-growing-in-New-York-6613118.php,

Quebec: https://www.festivalwestern.com/en/

Maine: https://www.sunjournal.com/2017/06/04/learning-the-ropes-in-bethel/

Alaska: http://www.rodeoalaska.com/

Hawaii: hawaiirodeostampede.com/about/

Rodeo/Western Photography

Rodeo Ready:  https://www.facebook.com/RodeoReadyShop/?ref=br_rs

Mark LaRowe:  https://www.marklarowephotography.com/

WT Bruce:  https://www.facebook.com/WT-Bruce-Photography-248070798568554/

Rodeo Stock Contractors/Producers/Personnel

https://www.facebook.com/Flying5BigBendRodeo/

https://www.facebook.com/PeteCarrProRodeo/

Calgary Stampede:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC65-k6eGa2vdlevvDCUpM0A

Cody Webster - Bullfighter   https://www.codywebsterbullfighting.com

Pickup Men - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwqgBSxHNrU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP4hmCrcot4

Trick Roper Rider Kiesner - https://www.riderkiesnerentertainment.com/

Entertainer Flint Rasmussen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p82vaFIxnBM

Rodeo Announcer Steve Kenyon -  https://www.facebook.com/SteveKenyonAnnouncer/

Rodeo Basics:

PRCA Rodeo 101 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XnPYQpwoMA

JR Vezain - life after a devastating injury:

https://ktvq.com/news/montana-news/2019/07/08/j-r-vezain-the-will-to-walk/

https://rodeonews.com/category/articles/jrvezain/

https://www.marriedwithhorses.com/unicorns/2019/1/13/mwh-049-jr-vezain

Jackie Hobbs-Crawford - 17 time world champion women's breakaway & team roping

http://www.jackiecrawfordroping.com/about.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFTNPl6zd1M

https://bfiweek.com/crawford-wins-breakaway-earns-8k-reno-rodeo/?fbclid=IwAR1S63BpTzqKNvQbu18wan7cBEtMQTBXAkn-HTYT4gWoGXtz4wX2WBRu79U

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=492751734864503

Danielle Lowman - Navajo cowgirl:  https://bfiweek.com/robbins-lowman-win-26000-charlie-1-horse-team-roping/?fbclid=IwAR08lWiwgKTgjjrtZMD0VfTShVwsCIuFXaVpVdfCKDxorx4oWv13gWqJshI

The Boisjoli sisters- breakaway roping

https://www.florodeo.com/articles/6508293-boisjoli-sister-duo-heading-to-green-bay-for-wcra-1-million-major

https://www.facebook.com/WCRARODEO/videos/vb.428388230647944/1128611717324493/?type=2&theater

https://www.florodeo.com/video/6515757-queens-of-the-castle-breakaway-ropers-rule-green-bay

Amberly Snyder - recovery and competing in rodeo as a paraplegic

http://www.amberleysnyder.org/my-story/

Netflix movie Walk, Ride, Rodeo - https://screenrant.com/walk-ride-rodeo-true-story-netflix-movie-changes/

Wheelchair Wednesdays:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClpxKhOf_GnXCjW0o70GD0Q

The Ride: music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTwXUsfE3HQ

Derrick Begay, Navajo Nation, team roping:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a0ZuFHqiE8

https://teamropingjournal.com/podcast/the-score-season-1-episode-11-with-derrick-begay

https://www.facebook.com/Derrick2Begay/

Fallon Taylor, World Champion Barrel Racer, former NYC model, rodeo diva (in the best way):

https://fallontaylor.com/

Her story- an awesome interview with life coach Ed Mylett, great for anyone struggling with confidence and fear of failure:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5nydKtTW8Y

Good vlog on how complicated rodeo travel can be: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL0vg8hZNCw

Shad Mayfield - second generation black roper, hot young gun:

https://www.facebook.com/shadmayfield/

Father, Sylvester Mayfield, 64 yrs old:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTQucmEnpfE

Sister, Shelby:  https://today.ttu.edu/posts/2019/02/Stories/shelby-mayfield-balances-professional-rodeo-career-with-academics

The Wright Family - saddle bronc riding dynasty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrBVktGZlvw

https://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/marek-warszawski/article209856084.html

https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/other-sports/article228948144.html

Black Female Equestrians:  https://bfequestrian.wordpress.com/

Jr. Noguiera - Brazil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLvh7mOipQs

County extension agents- their job is education and they work regularly with farmers and ranchers so they can hook you up. Find your County Extension Service (U.S. Department of Agriculture): http://pickyourown.org/countyextensionagentoffices.htm

Our Wyoming Life (in depth look at day to day ranching life): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDz_dmieFd0neB_VClG8PzA

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (learn about issues that affect the cattle industry) : http://www.beefusa.org/

Red Dirt in My Soul (daily blog of ranch life): https://reddirtinmysoul.com/

Dairy Carrie: http://www.dairycarrie.com/

Agriculture Proud: https://www.facebook.com/AgricultureProud/

Ag Tech/Research: Questions about the politics and science of agriculture: https://www.faceboorurak.com/CamiDRyan/

Podcasts:

https://teamropingjournal.com/podcast - in depth interviews with ropers and others associated with the roping industry

https://www.marriedwithhorses.com/ - barrel racing and living a rodeo family life

https://xfactorteamroping.com/x-factor-roping-podcast/ - personal stories of cowboys and cowgirls

7 top farm and ranch podcasts: https://www.fbfs.com/learning-center/7-great-farm-and-ranch-podcasts

Inspirational/entertainment videos:

Silver Lining Herbs - cool videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0BsPJB6Z5s7zk6P6bGxvA

Hooey TV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCif3V_BlXPbvPfxlO5Vlz4Q

Rodeo Video - ranch and rodeo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm9SyLiVfQKHB9ZrgApvXBg

Renowned Horse Production Programs

https://www.dthorses.com/about-the-brand

http://judlittleranch.com/

https://copperspringranch.com/

https://www.fultonranch.com

https://www.potterranch.com/dinero.html

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