So you may ask yourself, what could be better than watching a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls (most who have never attempted to ski/snowboard before) race down a mountain full speed and launch off of a professional ski-jump?

Well, for us, this takes the cake.

The Cowboy Lifestyle Network Road Team marks this event on the top of our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Events for the upcoming rodeo season in 2019.

For forty-five years, the Cowboy Downhill in Steamboat Springs, Colorado has been an unbelievable spectacle. Traditional media outlets in the early 1970s (Newspaper/Print, Radio, TV, etc.) exposed this unique event throughout the United States and beyond. Fast forward to 2019; this event has only gotten bigger over the years from a global perspective, along with extraordinary growth from the Web and Social Media.

This PRCA event, hosted by the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, has always coincided with the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (NWSSR) in Denver, Colorado. It has included sponsors from brands like Coca-Cola, GoPro, PRCA, and Wrangler.

Any new cowboys or cowgirls looking to compete in the Cowboy Downhill events will need to enter as a PRCA or PBR contestant in Denver for the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (NWSSR).

What do you get with the entry fee? Lodging on Sunday, January 20th through Monday, January 21st at The Lodge, two-day lift ticket vouchers, two-day ski or snowboard rentals, VIP Pass for all events, and a brand new special edition Wrangler jacket. It’s the complete package for the most fun you’ve ever had at a ski resort, period. Plus, Steamboat Ski Resort is home to the friendliest ski resort staff you will ever meet.

With this all being said, the Cowboy Downhill is hands down one of the top events during the month of January.

Not only does it bring some of the top rodeo athletes in the world together at Steamboat Resort, but it also reunites us with some of the most prominent PRCA Hall of Fame Rodeo athletes in the world. The event schedule is loaded with events other than the race itself, including live music, a VIP BBQ and non-stop entertainment. Here is the full Event Schedule:

EVENT SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019

ALL DAY

Check-in and get ready to party at Bear River Deck with live music and great people.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019

8:30-10:30 AM

Race Registration in Competition Services Office in Gondola Square

11:00-12:45 PM

Cowboy/VIP BBQ on the Timber & Torch deck

12:45 PM

Head up the chairlift. It’s race time!

1:00 PM

45th Annual Steamboat Cowboy Downhill Timed Slalom Event & Stampede

Immediately Following

Free Concert with SAM BUSH in Gondola Square

7:00 PM

Cowboy Downhill Awards and Banquet at the top of the Gondola

9:00 PM

Party continues with entertainment from the band Banks & Shane

Billy Kidd and Larry Mahan had the incredible idea of bringing Western athletes together for a fun-filled event that would entail competing in traditional winter sports combined with western events. The CLN Team has traveled down the road along the side of World Champions and Hall of Fame Bull Riders Charles Sampson and Ted Nuce.

Special thanks to Traci Allen of Steamboat Resort and Jeff Chadwick of Wrangler for making this trip a reality year after year. 

Get social with us here at Cowboy Lifestyle Network and tune in to CLN’s Facebook, Instagram + IG Stories, and Twitter for all the live action as it unfolds on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Since opening in 1941, the Cow Palace has welcomed more than 50 million visitors through its doors. And on October 12th-13th & 19th-20th, it will be showcasing the 2018 Grand National Livestock, Horse Show and Rodeo!

Since its beginning in 1941, the Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace has brought rodeo, agricultural heritage and entertainment to the San Francisco Bay Area. The top cowgirls and cowboys put their skills to the test in professional PRCA rodeo. From the opening ceremony and grand entry to the timed events, rough stock rides and contract acts, the Grand National Rodeo is bound to be pure spectacle.

Contestants will be participating in the following events: bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, women’s barrel racing, and bull riding. The GNR will also be welcoming stars from past events, including Cotton Rosser, Anthony Lucia, Bobby Kerr Mustangs and Justin “Rumpshaker” Rumford. Additionally, guests will have a chance to meet Miss Grand National Rodeo Sydney Frank.

Box seats for adults, seniors (62+), children (2-12), groups (15 or more) all come in at $45. Dress circle tickets for adults come in at$25, and for seniors (62+) and children (2-12) at $16. To contact the Box Office, call 415.404.4112.

In addition to the rodeo, visitors to the Cow Palace can also avail of the quintessential western experience from October 12th to October 20th, through events like a classic western BBQ, marketplace shopping, livestock exposition, horse shows, exclusive autograph signings, music, dancing, mechanical bull rides and more!

The World Famous Grand National BBQ is held in the South Hall on performance nights from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Tickets for the BBQ can be purchased in Advance through Ticketmaster, at Cow Palace’s Box Office or in person at the BBQ.

 

The job of the beloved rodeo clown may seem like it’s just a bunch of fun and games, but think not. This job involves a lot of risk-taking and is in no way secured safety. The rodeo clown, otherwise known as the “bullfighter,” does not question whether or not he will survive with any injuries every time he enters the arena, but questions more like how many injuries he will end up with when it is over.

Originally, the idea of rodeo clowns emerged in hopes of simply keeping the children and other spectators in the audience entertained between events. Nowadays, therodeo clowns or bullfighters have three jobs: to clown, entertain, and protect the cowboys.

The main priority of the bullfighter, however, is to protect the bull riders from serious injuries or even death. The bullfighters are essentially putting their own lives on the line to save the rodeo cowboy. Protecting the cowboy from a bull is very different from saving them from a horse because in general, a horse will try to avoid stepping on the cowboy.

Some bulls, on the other hand, will go out of their way to attack anything that stands in their way. To keep the bulls from attacking the cowboy, the bullfighter attempts to distract them, so their target becomes them and not the cowboy.

It is clearly necessary that the bullfighters wear their protective gear under the funny clown costumes. Dressed with padded equipment to help prevent injuries to every body part including their chests, ribs, thighs, hips, tailbones, shins, and ankles, these brave bullfighters still suffer from traumatic wounds.

One professional rodeo clown compared his job of getting charged by a bull to that of a car blazing towards you at 20 mph. This same rodeo clown explained that over his 23 years of clowning around, he has suffered from over 24 broken bones, three concussions, a dislocated jaw, internal injuries, and a torn-off ear.

While the bulls and other livestock always leave the arena alive and unharmed, it is the rodeo clowns, cowboys, and cowgirls that are tormenting their bodies for the sake of what they love. We here at the Cowboy Lifestyle Network know that this job is one difficult, courageous, and exciting task, but are truly grateful for the men and women that continue to do it and keep rodeo alive. Read more about one of the most famous rodeo clown’s story, Flint Rasmussen, by clicking here.

If you have been dreaming about becoming a professional rodeo cowboy, you may be wondering how much money a professional in this line of work can actually make. Some professionals who you may know may earn a sizable income, and others may seem to be barely making it. With a closer look at the average earnings of a rodeo cowboy, you may more easily be able to determine if this is a line of work that you want to get started in.

Professional or Amateur Events

Skills are very important, and you must be able to perform well at almost every event you participate in if you want to earn a decent income or better.It is important to note that average rodeo cowboy overall earnings can vary considerably based on skill level and skill type. Generally, cowboys who participate in rodeo events must quality at the amateur level to compete in professional events. This means that they must perform at a certain level before they can even compete for the larger prizes and awards at the professional events.

The reality is that the larger majority of cowboys & cowgirls heading down the rodeo road do not make much money on a consistent basis.

In fact, most are looking underneath their seats for change in order to gather enough gas money to make it to the next town.

Rodeo life on the road is not for the weakhearted, it takes a lot of grit and determination (and I mean a lot). Especially when you factor in the likeliness of being injured. But that is what makes the sport of rodeo so amazing. There is no other sport on this planet that can compare. It is the Wild Wild West out there, literally. Nevertheless, Cowboy Lifestyle Network encourages everyone to find what it is that they love and follow their dreams, because thats what we stand for at CLN.

The Number and Type of Events

It is also important to note that the type of events that you participate in as well as the number of events will also reflect on your income. Those who are a member of the (PRCA) Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association or the (WPRA) Women’s Professional Rodeo Association can compete in different events than those in the (CBR) Championship Bull Riding and (PBR) Professional Bull Riders. Some individuals are a member of multiple associations, and they may have skills that range from bull riding to calf roping.

More dangerous or exciting events to watch may have a higher prize or award associated with them. For example, RFD-TV’s The American event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, payout $2 Million dollars to the victors and over $500,000 in prizes last March. However, your take home pay will realistically be based on the number and type of events that you participate in regularly. The CLN, Ak-Chin Indian Community and Earnhardt Auto Road Team even witnessed rodeo cowboys and cowgirls at the 2014 Calgary Stampede win $100,000 for winning their event.

Ultimately, being a rodeo cowboy is similar to many other types of jobs. If you work hard and if you have great skills, you can earn a better income. Generally, amateur rodeo participants may earn the equivalent of a part-time income, which may be close to $10,000 to $15,000 per year while professionals may earn much more.

However, there is considerable variation in this based on numerous factors.

If you want to make more money than the average rodeo cowboy, it is best to develop impressive skills in a variety of events so that you can compete more frequently and with better results at each event.

On February 25th RFDTV The American returns to AT&T Stadiumin Arlington, Texas for its fifth anniversary. Every year there have been twists and turns and this year the American is rolling out special seating sections. World Champion Bull Rider Sage Kimzeyfans can purchase special seating section tickets. The Wrangler endorsee will offer fans a meet-and-greet. The tickets also allow a special reserved section near the bucking chutes and a behind-the scenes tour.

The World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo is the perfect opportunity to check out new Wrangler clothing at your local retailers. For years to come you’ll want to show off your photographs, videos and social media posts wearing the newest in Wrangler fashions.

Wearing the Wrangler label is important. Long Live Cowboys is the battle cry of the brand. Through a unique format the contestants are invited or come up via a qualification system to compete for a million dollars. During this annual event, amateurs compete with a mixture of champions and top athletes from the PRCA, PBR and WPRA. THE AMERICAN is the only time the champions of these professional organizations can be seen at one event all competing in the same format series.

In 2014 the first million dollar cowboy Richmond Champion rode his bareback horse to make history. He came through the qualifications system so he was eligible for the million dollar side pot. In 2015 the million dollars was split between Tie Down Roper Reese Riemer and Bareback Rider Taylor Price. The third year Wade Sundell from Iowa won the million dollars in Saddle Bronc Riding. This was an exception for the million dollars to go an invitee…if he had a three-peat. Sundell won his event in 2014 and 2015. Last year the million dollars was split between Bull Rider Sage Kimzey, Saddle Bronc Rider Cody DeMoss and Barrel Racer Hailey Kinsel.

If there is one thing in the world that cowboys and cowgirls from Austin know well, it is some of the best rodeo action, and they like to keep it weird. These folks sure do love their bull riding, and they’re the people who can tell you how amazing it is when Professional Bull Riders (PBR) comes to town.

If you’re lucky enough to be in Austin, Texas from the 28th of September to the 29th, you’re definitely in for a treat. The Winstar World Casino and Resort is the title sponsor for some of the best bull riding action in the world. You will be constantly on the edge of your seat as you enjoy the action unfold over the course of these two days.

Events

The action is going to start off at 7:00 pm on both the nights of the event. All the fans will want to grab the best seats possible because the 25th PBR has the best adrenaline-packed action you can see. With this 25th PBR event being seen as one of the most intense on this year’s circuit, there will be a lot to keep both the fans and the riders on edge.

Media Coverage

The 25th PBR events are always going to see some of the most excellent coverage. If you’re not lucky enough to be in town while the event is happening, you can still keep yourself up to date on everything. Look out for full coverage on CBS Sports or check with your local TV provider.

Stay up-to-date by following Cowboy Lifestyle Network on Facebook!

For all the fans who will be able to make it to Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, a lot of excitement awaits for you. Among all the Professional Bull Riders, any PBR event that is leading to the PBR World Finals is by far the most entertaining.

The competition is tough and thrilling. You will constantly be looking for more. Whether you’re rooting for the champions from the past or for an underdog to be crowned the new champion, you won’t leave disappointed.

Will 2018 once again be the year of Bruiser?

Find out this November at the 2018 PBR World Finals >> https://t.co/YIXfKU3iEZ pic.twitter.com/JJawIB9TES

— PBR (@PBR) September 18, 2018

The fans of rodeo all over the world will see themselves gripping the edge of their seats as the action from the Professional Bull Riders U.S Border Patrol events unfold right in front of their eyes. On the 22nd and the 23rd of September, Fairfax, Virginia will be lit up with the action from the Professional Bull Riders circuit coming to the city. This is not one of the Professional Bull Rider events that takes place every year.

This is the very reason why it is so special. It brings together all the good things about the long running rodeo action to Fairfax, Virginia. The fact that it does not happen every year does not mean the event is not popular. In fact, it gets sold out every time so you should better get your family and yourself the tickets because this is just around the corner.

History of the Professional Bull Rider Organization

The Professional Bull Riders organization was established over two decades ago. The manner in which it happened was quite simple. The Midwest has always enjoyed their share of rodeo and bull riding from the days gone by. The culture has always been rich and plentiful. One faithful day, about a couple dozen professional bull riders banded together 24 years ago. They transformed the traditional sport into an international phenomena. Over the course of these two decades, the Professional Bull Riders circuit has amassed over a 100 million fans the world over. There are thousands attending the events themselves and millions more glued to their TV screens. With over $100 million in prize money rewarded to professional bull riders over the two decades, it is safe to say that they are quite successful. It is not just the amount of money the organization is making. Throughout the circuit’s travels in the country for every event, there is a lot of charity work the PBR is involved in as well. They also provide the cities they travel to with opportunities to improve their infrastructure.

This Year’s Event

The Professional Bull Riders U.S. Border Patrol 2018 will bring together some of the best rodeo action in the world to Fairfax. Apart from the rodeo action itself, there will be a lot more for families to enjoy as the event takes place at the Eagle Bank Arena. You can count on some of the biggest entertainers to be there as well.

Go and get your tickets before they run out. You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Professional Bull Riders U.S. Border Patrol event.

 

The Professional Bull Riders Circuit is going to make its way to Atlantic City, New Jersey soon as one of the last few stops before things head on over to Las Vegas for the World Finals.

Among the bulls this time around, you will find some of the most fearsome beasts. They will be taking on some of the best battle hardened bull riders from all over the country and the world.

The determination of the bulls to cause pain to the bull riders can only be matched by one thing. That is the ferocity of the brave (some may say crazy) cowboys looking to tame these behemoths.

Taking place this year on the 15th and the 16th of September, the Atlantic City Professional Bull Riders and Built Ford Tough Series event is going to be one to remember.

With the Professional Bull Riders circuit coming to Atlantic City, the city is abuzz. Everybody is excited as the city will host one of the best rodeo events in the world.

The venue for the event itself will be the Broadwalk Hall. One of the most befitting places to have an event of this magnitude, this will be one of the most memorable nights for Atlantic City, New Jersey.

There will be plenty for everybody to enjoy at the event, as the people from New Jersey will find there is more than just extreme sports action to be enjoyed.

The events and activities will include performances from some of the best entertainers from the country.

For those looking to get updates on the events as they unfold, they can go on to their website to follow things live at www.cowboylifestylenetwork.com.

 

Stagecoach is the three-day biggest premier country music concert event in the nation. On Friday, April 27, through Sunday, April 29, the festival’s 12th edition will be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, 23 miles from Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley. It will feature a massive lineup of the latest Nashville stars, the hottest names in country music such as Florida Georgia Line, and legends such as Garth Brooks.

 

Performers

The multitude of artists will sing country, bluegrass, alternative country, and folk music. Garth Brooks will be headlining the Festival and will be joined by dozens of other country, classic-rock, and Americana artists such as Florida Georgia Line.

Garth Brooks’ appearance will mark the first time that he’s performed a full set at a genre-focused music festival. Brooks is wrapping up his three-year comeback tour that will be ending in Nashville.

Chart-topping duo Florida Georgia Line is scheduled to perform on Friday from 10:15 PM to 11:45 PM on the MANE Stage. Keith Urban, who has won four Grammy Awards, will be Saturday’s main performer in his first time in eight years playing Stagecoach. Garth Brooks will then close out the event on Sunday.

Tickets

Three-Day General Admission will be $329.00 for a single wristband which will grant access for all three days, which will include wandering from stage to stage and enter into other activities such as the Half-Pint Hootenanny, HonkyTonk Dance Hall, delicious BBQ, and more.

Three-Day General Admission Adding a Shuttle will be $389, and a Three-Day Corral Standing Pit will be $1199. Several of the reserved sections have already sold out.

BBQ experience

This lip-smacking BBQ will come with craft cocktails and craft beer plus more. Pass holders will find an array of choices including the classic ribs, brisket, pork, and other surprises.

Media Team

Cowboy Lifestyle Network, the leading community and online source for all that is Western and Country, will work along with the CLN, Ak-Chin Indian Community, and Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team as the media team.

Indio, California

Before or after the Festival, you would enjoy exploring Indio. Having the nickname “The City of Festivals” and using the motto “The place to be,” the city is known for its cultural events, especially the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. In May 2007, the promoters of Coachella began Stagecoach, and Stagecoach continues to be held the weekend following Coachella. Charities that benefit from Stagecoach are the City of Indio and other local organizations.

Cave Creek Rodeo Days has come to Cave Creek and is celebrating 41 years of preserving western heritage while promoting the sport of professional rodeo. Cave Creek Rodeo Days 2018 takes place March 17-25. Produced by an all-volunteer committee and sponsored by Sanderson Ford in Glendale and The Kiwanis Marketplace of Cave Creek.

Rodeo festivities officially kick off at 9 am Saturday, March 17, with the Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade through the Town of Cave Creek. Immediately after the parade, the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse will host mutton bustin’ for the children beginning at 11:30 am and the kick-off dance beginning at 8 pm.

The Cave Creek Rodeo Golf Tournament takes place Monday, March 19 at Tatum Ranch Golf Course.

The three performances of the Cave Creek Rodeo will take place March 23-25 at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N 28th St. in Cave Creek. Cervi Championship Rodeo is once again supplying championship stock for the Cave Creek Rodeo, with the Cervi family overseeing in every aspect of the rodeo production.

A special Thank You to the Kiwanis Marketplace of Cave Creek for providing the children 10 and younger the opportunity to watch all rodeo performances for FREE.

The colors for the rodeo performances are as follows:

Friday – Wrangler Tough Enough to Wear Pink; Please wear a Pink shirt

Saturday – Man-up Crusade against domestic violence: Please a Purple shirt

Sunday – Patriots Day; Please wear Red/White/Blue shirt or a Red/White or Blue shirt

Please visit Cave Creek Rodeo’s website for more information: www.cavecreekrodeo.com

Updated coverage of the Cave Creek Rodeo Days will be provided by the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, Ak-Chin Indian Community, Earnhardt Auto Centers and the Papa John’s Road Team. Stay tuned for all the action and be sure to follow CLN on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!