Ride 'em cowboy! Wild Ride tells the story of rodeo, from the earliest vaqueros in Mexico to the mystique of the cowboy and his place in Western folklore of the fast-paced, multi-million dollar sport of today.
With vibrant photographs and vintage illustrations, this book is a rich history and photographic record full of detail and stories of the most important events, broncs, men, and women in rodeo.
Enjoy the story of the early cattle drives, the Wild West shows, the organization of the Cowboys' Turtle Association, and finally the formation of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). The book covers the National Finals Rodeo (the Super Bowl of the sport), the Women's Professional Rodeo Association, the formation of the National Bull Riders Association, and much more. It's jam-packed with information, facts, and interesting lore.
Experience firsthand the energy, electricity, danger, and exhilaration of the rodeo world through this rich and entertaining book that highlights the most important moments and people in rodeo history.
By Joel H. Bernstein
Hardback
176 pages
Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4"