APRIL 2012
EP I
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started my year of equine event attendance
early, and with a bang, by attending the National Finals Rodeo in December. The shopping and action are similar, in some ways, to an Expo experience — pumped up on steroids! I saw things in Vegas that were beyond over-the-top: a bronc that sold for $100,000 plus at auction; fashion that included feathers, lace, leather, and fur (in one outfi t); rhinestone medallions the size of salad plates (bullet-proof vest anyone?), and a tractor trailer limo. And that’s the short list. Forget the endless
supply of casino food, for a writer the word “buffet” of interesting names at the NFR was the best. No ordinary handle will do in Vegas and I loved bucking bulls and broncs like Witch Doctor, Night,
Prom Empty Pockets,
Freak Show, and,
my favorite, Pimp My Ride, (defi nitely a Vegas style bull). The impor- tance of an unusual name for a professional athlete shouldn’t be overlooked, either. Cowboys like Tuf, Tate, Taos, and Turtle all passed the unique-name-equals-athletic-excellence test. All in all, it was an experience I won’t soon forget. This month we celebrate Equine Events. Make sure 2012 doesn’t pass by without enjoying the outstanding rodeos, expos, and clinics we have here in the West. There’s something for everyone. In this issue we highlight a top quality expo in Sacramento, CA—The Western States Horse Expo and historic Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY, along with our regular fare of articles devoted to horse care and training. As always, send your thoughts to
editor@nwhorsesource.com.
Ride On!
Editor's Postcard
The Best of the West by Catherine Madera
Equine Events for Everyone
14 April 2012 The Northwest Horse Source
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PHOTO: CATHERINE MADERA
PHOTO: CATHERINE MADERA
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