Legends of the Old West Podcast are excited to introduce the last episode in their new season, Red Cloud’s War: End Game. A heroic civilian makes an incredible ride to send news of the battle at Fort Phil Kearny
to the U.S. Army. The army is shocked by the event and quickly makes changes within its ranks. The following spring, Red Cloud resumes his attacks on the outposts in the Powder River Country.
Politicians in the east are stunned by Red Cloud’s ability to keep a multi-tribal coalition in place for two fighting seasons in a row. They see no end to the bloodshed, so they finally agree to Red Cloud’s demands. A Native American army forces the United States to sue for peace for the first and only time in its history. Red Cloud celebrates his victory, but soon realizes it was minor when compared with the unstoppable force of the growing nation.
Make sure to check out the full story on what happens in this episode of Red Cloud’s War: End Game.
To find out how this story begins, make sure to check out Episode 1 on Legends of the Old West Podcast, or listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast app.
You heard it, right folks! Scottsdale, Arizona is getting ready to celebrate 66 years of rodeo history and western legacy as they prepare for the highly anticipated Parada del Sol Rodeo!
March 7th through the 10th, get ready to Rodeo Scottsdale as the PRCA brings the top rodeo athletes to the valley for four days of jaw-dropping action. Held at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Parada del Sol will include professional rodeo, Pro Bull Riding, musical entertainment, food vendors, shopping vendors, and dancing.
Thursday, March 7th- Saturday, March 9th, rodeo action will kick off in the arena at 7pm sharp. Audiences will be drawn to the edge of their seat as they watch the toughest cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, saddle bronc and bareback riding, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing. On Sunday, March 10th, the rodeo performance will begin at 2pm.
However, the fun doesn’t end when the last bull bucks! Make sure to stick around for the post-rodeo entertainment at the Coors Hoedown after party. Throw on those dancing boots because the lineup is killer this year, check it out!
Thursday– Luke Kaufman Friday– Austin Allsup from The Voice Saturday– Scooter Brown Band
March 7th-9th, Bullfighters Only will be kickin’ up some dirt in Scottsdale. Catch the best-of-best bullfighters as they take on some of the most extreme and athletic bulls the industry has to offer. The roster is top notch and features Bullfighter’s Only champions such as Weston Rutkowski. This is something you won’t want to miss! Performances will begin at 7pm.
Not only does the rodeo make an impact during the month of March, but it also continues to impact the community throughout the year. Presented by Parada del Sol, a nonprofit corporation, funding raised by the rodeo is able to provide financial and volunteer support to charities in the community. From breast cancer awareness foundations, local schools and educational programs, to veteran aid, Rodeo Scottsdale continues to promote Arizona’s western heritage and make a positive impact in their community.
Cowboy Lifestyle Network and Parada del Sol would like to welcome you to come on out and Rodeo Scottsdale this March 7th-10th!
David Trujillo, Promotions and Events Manager at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, wore many hats over the years. He started as a dishwasher for 347 Grill when UltraStar first opened in 2012, and by 2013 Trujillo worked in the restaurant’s office, handling all shipping and receiving. In 2014, he took a position in sales and marketing for UltraStar, which ultimately led to his current role as Promotions and Events Manager.
Before his start at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, Trujillo made audiences laugh as a stand-up comedian in the Tucson area. He built a following and later used these connections and experiences to create the DT Comedy Show for the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. The Comedy shows, now hosted by UltraStar four times a year, fill the theatre of 300 with a variety of regional comedians, including Trujillo.
Trujillo uses everyday life to inspire his comedy routines, taking ideas from family, friends and work experiences. He also journals a joke every day, using this material on stage. In addition to the popular comedy show, Trujillo has hosted or coordinated other popular events at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle including car shows and indoor and outdoor concerts. Recently he organized Ringside Unified Fighting Mixed Martial Arts wrestling, presenting 15 fights in one night!
One of Trujillo’s recent proud accomplishments was attending the annual Tejano Music Convention in Las Vegas in 2015 and gaining the reputation as a professional Tejano music broker. Because of this success, renowned Tejano accordionist Ramon Ayala contacted Trujillo, and the two built a professional relationship. Trujillo later booked an outdoor concert showcasing Ayala last year at UltraStar, and it was a huge success, with over 3,000 people in attendance. Trujillo also booked Las Fenix, a popular all-female Tejano band, for a capacity show in spring 2018. The show was so successful they had to turn fans away.
Trujillo is always looking for new events and twists to bring people to the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle for a good time. Most recently he created a game show in the Luxe Lounge on Friday nights, called “The Answer is” — a Family Feud-style faceoff between two teams of four people. This game show became so popular that on Fridays the Luxe Lounge is packed with guests who come to participate in or watch the show while they enjoy live comedy too!
Las Fenix; Photo credit: Pinal Central
When he’s not working, Trujillo loves to ride his motorcycle, and he enjoys vanilla ice cream with his young daughter plus playing loads of video games with his son. Trujillo was introduced to his wife by Ak-Chin Community Council Chairman Robert Miguel during an interview by the local magazine “In Maricopa.” Planned as it was, it was meant to be for the young couple with the help of a good friend.
Those who know Trujillo personally enjoy his infectious wit. Is he funny all the time, or does he have a serious side? While Trujillo has enjoyed career success, he says he struggles with being serious. While he was raised to respect and be kind to others, heavily influenced by his grandfather, Trujillo says his parents and family were always playing jokes on each other. “It was our way of life,” Trujillo said with a grin.
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – There’s a storm brewing over Little Rock as the PBR Bad Boy Mowdown gets set to be the main attraction this weekend at Verizon Arena. That storm has two-time world champion, J.B. Mauney at its epicenter.
Back around January 26, Mauney snatched his gear bag from the floor of the delivery room after holding Jagger Briggs Mauney, his newborn son, for the first time and jumped a jet to Sacramento, California. After making his season’s best ride of 88 points on Bridwell Pro Rodeo’s Hou’s Bad News, he came off clean but was run down by the bull, suffering a broken fibula and sustaining extensive soft tissue damage.
Cowboy up. J.B. Mauney rode for a season-best of 88 points before Hou's Bad News ran him down from behind and broke his fibula. But that can't stop the dragonslayer, he is slated to come back and compete in Little Rock this weekend.
Since then, the North Carolina native bull rider has made unsuccessful attempts to ride with the injury but has been working relentlessly on rehab and has about 90 degree flexion in the knee going into both The American semi-finals and the Bad Boy Mowdown. He’s been on his old school drop barrel to practice and feels like he’s ready enough.
“Depending on how I do, I’ll rent a car and drive between Fort Worth and Little Rock,” said Mauney. Let’s hope that rental is equipped with long lasting, tough Cooper Tires because that road between the two venues is a rough one.
2019 goals for 32 year-old Mauney include championship runs at the PBR and World Champion Cowboys Association (WCRA). With career earnings at $7.3 million dollars, Mauney says the WRCA opportunity is a rich one for all rodeo contestants and can’t be ignored.
Seven other riders face being dropped from the Unleash The Beast Tour depending on the outcome in Arkansas. Koal Livingston, Emilio Resende, Alex Marcilio, Stetson Lawrence, Keyshawn Whitehorse, Ramon de Lima and Eduardo are all riding for their competitive lives at the Bad Boy Mowdown.
Cowboy Lifestyle Network was lucky enough to catch Bullfighters Only when they passed through Scottsdale the first time, at Barrett Jackson Car Show in January. Now we have the opportunity to see these guys once again come to the Scottsdale Rodeo from March 7-9.
If you were bummed that you couldn’t catch the show at Barrett Jackson, now is the time. Scottsdale Rodeo will be home to BFO for three days during the Parada del Sol celebration at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Colt Oder is here to show you how it's done! Watch his highlights below and get ready to see him live at WestWorld of Scottsdale in less than two weeks
You can plan on seeing some of the best bullfighters in the game such as Weston Rutkowski, who is number one in the standings right now, Kris Furr, who is third in the standings and many more! This is the chance to see the toughest dance on dirt up close and personal.
If you are new to the sport of freestyle bullfighting, here’s how it works. There are three main components to each performance, judging, time, and the bull. Each bullfighter has a possibility of 100 points total, 50 for his performance and 50 for the bull’s performance, much like a bull ride but there isn’t anyone riding the bull. Every competitor will 60 seconds to get the job done with the option to be done after 40 seconds without penalty. Finally, the bull itself plays a huge part in this sport. The Spanish Fighting Bull is specifically bred to be engaged and naturally “charge” the bullfighters. All that stands between the bullfighter and the bull is a thin layer of protection.
All of this action is going down March 7-9 at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona in conjunction with Scottsdale Rodeo. Which is a show all on its own! To check out their full schedule of events, make sure to visit their website. You can catch live updates by following Cowboy Lifestyle Network on Facebook and Instagram. The whole CLN team is looking forward to seeing you!
An American icon, Cadillac vehicles symbolize luxury, comfort and style. Though today’s high-end automobile market offers several choices, the Cadillac still provides a worthy option. Test drive a Cadillac today at one of two Earnhardt Cadillac dealerships — Earnhardt Chandler Cadillac or Earnhardt Cadillac in Scottsdale. An article in AutoTrader.com, “Should You Consider Cadillac?” highlights some updates Cadillac recently made to some models to help them compete in today’s auto market.
The CT6 is dubbed as the “newest, most advanced and ultimately most impressive new Cadillac on the market.” The sedan features state-of-the-art engineering, according to the article, but with a lightweight platform and body. The car’s interior features “an eye-catching design that won’t be confused for anything from Germany — it’s proudly American and befitting a modern Cadillac.” Similar in size, the CTS offers another worthy option with “exceptional” handling, says the AutoTrader article. The CTS-V high-performance version features a 640 horsepower supercharged V8 at a competitive price.
Other newer models include the Cadillac XT4 and XT5, both provide stylish crossovers. The Cadillac introduced the XT4 for 2018. The XT5 debuted in 2017 and has been a best-seller, according to the article. Both models feature spacious, luxurious interiors, complete with the latest in technology. Available tech features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, on-board Wi-Fi and a customizable menu. The XT4 even offers available massaging seats for the ultimate in driving comfort. To coin a phrase, this is not your father’s Cadillac!
When you’re ready to shop for a new or used Cadillac, visit one of two Earnhardt Cadillac dealerships. Earnhardt Cadillac is located at 7901 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. in Scottsdale, and Earnhardt Chandler Cadillac is located at 1450 S. Gilbert Road in Chandler. In addition to classic American cars, at either Earnhardt Cadillac dealership you’ll find the same No-Bull service that you’ve come to expect from the Earnhardt Auto Centers family. And that ain’t no bull!
If you want to know where weird meets western, get ready for theRodeo Austin 2019 in the Lone Star State, taking place between March 16 and March 30. Cowboys and cowgirls have been gathering for this event since 1938, when it started out as a stock show with animals.
Dust off your boots, Austin, it's almost Rodeo Time! Join us March 16th – 30th for 15 nights of ProRodeo and Concerts and entertainment all throughout our Fairgrounds! Get your tickets now: https://rodeoaustin.com/buy-tickets/
Posted by Rodeo Austin on Tuesday, February 26, 2019
It has since become one of the most anticipated events in Texas, preserving the heritage and rustic lifestyle that includes team roping, mutton bustin’, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, live music, a livestock show.
Rodeo Austin puts the Lone Star State at the top of premiere events for music for any cowboy or cowgirl. Over a hundred artists from around the world of music have shown up in Austin for the concert series in a single event, including Aaron Watson, Flo Rida, Midland, Josh Turn, Martina McBride, and Dustin Lynch. New this year, is Rodeo Austin’s “Kick Open the Chutes” which takes place the night before the fifteen-day fair & rodeo officially opens its gates for 2019! This party on the dirt features two live music concerts, rodeo eats, a cash bar, rodeo-inspired games, and silent auction – all on the arena floor!
Besides the rodeo and concerts, another great opportunity is the fairgrounds. It features the largest carnival in Austin, amazing food, shopping, games, and shows for all members of the family. There’s Kidstown, an expansive petting zoo, the Wild West Show and even pig races! Attendees will also be able to buy everything from furniture to toys to cowboy hats and boots.
Rodeo Austin still has its traditional live animal stock show with exhibitions from all across Texas. Of course, at the end of the day, it’s all about the rodeo. The best-of-the-best will compete in all the classic rodeo events such as team roping, barrel racing, calf roping, breakaway roping, bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding.
If you happen to be in Austin, make sure to check out the event where weird meets western and tag Cowboy Lifestyle Network on Facebook or Instagram.
Ryan Bader, son-in-law of Hal Earnhardt, recently won the Mixed Martial Arts Bellator World Title. The Earnhardt family is proud of Bader and his accomplishments!
Bader is champion in both the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight divisions, and he currently competes with Bellator Mixed Martial Arts. Nicknamed “Darth Bader,” he is ranked as the number two Light Heavyweight and the number eight pound-for-pound fighter in the world by MMAJunkie.com.
Before signing with Bellator, Bader achieved success as a top 5 Light Heavyweight contender with a UFC record of 15-5. Bader wrestled in high school in Reno, Nevada, ranking as high as fourth in the country. He attended Arizona State University and was a three-time Pac-10 Champion, winning titles in 2003-2004 and 2006. Bader began training at Arizona Combat Sports in early 2007.
Bader joined the Earnhardt family with his marriage to Daisy, Hal Earnhardt’s daughter and Tex Earnhardt’s granddaughter. Bader and his wife live in Chandler and have three children.
The Earnhardt team believes in treating their customers like family. With 21 locations in Arizona and Nevada representing 17 brands, Earnhardt Auto Centers is one of the most recognizable automobile dealerships in the Southwest.
Earnhardt patriarch Tex Earnhardt started his first Ford dealership in Chandler at the age of 21. As business grew, Tex gained fame as the straight-shooting cowboy in the “No Bull” commercials. Over the years, Tex’s children and grandchildren joined him in the business.
While the Earnhardt’s have seen great success, they remember the values that helped to build their business. Tex and his family believe in treating everyone like family. As Tex Earnhardt says, “Treat everyone the way you would treat your mama!”
The Earnhardt’s are proud of family member Ryan Bader’s awards, and they congratulate him for his achievements!
Say hello to the pride and joy of The Grand Canyon State, your 2019 Miss Rodeo Arizona, Jordan Ownby!
Born and raised in a state full of sunshine and teeming with desert life, Jordan Ownby is an Arizona Cowgirl through and through. A resident of Chino Valley, Miss Ownby is proud to represent her home state as the 2019 Miss Rodeo Arizona. Following in the footsteps of many former MRAZ’s, Jordan is actively preserving the past, present, and future of rodeo. As a spokeswoman for our beloved sport, she will travel the country representing the western heritage and rodeo history that makes the state of Arizona so special.
Photo courtesy of Dalaney Mason Photography
Jordan’s rodeo queen journey began in 2014 with her first title, the Prescott Frontier Days Senior Court. As her passion for rodeo queening grew she set her sights on more and more titles. In 2017 Jordan was honored to hold the prestigious title of Miss Turquoise Circuit. As a representative of both New Mexico and Arizona, Jordan traveled between states on behalf of the great sport of rodeo. As Jordan says, her title as Miss Turquoise Circuit provided her with the experience, confidence, and know-how that it takes to represent as a state queen. It didn’t take long for Jordan’s hard work to pay off. Before she knew it, the Miss Rodeo Arizona crown was placed proudly upon her head.
Preparing for any rodeo queen title takes a great deal of time, patience, and preparation. From hours studying to hours spent in the arena perfecting horsemanship skills, it is the extra drive and dedication that sets rodeo queens apart. The Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant, held in conjunction with Payson Arizona’s August Doins Rodeo, attracts hopefuls from across the state as they vie for the coveted title of Miss Rodeo Arizona. Months of preparation cumulates in 3 days of tough competition as MRAZ hopefuls compete in areas of horsemanship, speeches, interviews, and modeling.
I was honored to speak with Jordan and get the behind-the-scenes scoop on how she prepared for the 2019 Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant.
“To prepare for the Miss Rodeo Arizona pageant I studied a lot. I participated in numerous clinics to expand my knowledge on rodeo, equine science, interviews, public speaking, and more. If I was not studying, I was videoing myself giving speeches and figuring out what I could improve on. I also had a lot of friends and family ask me questions, whether it be about politics, rodeo knowledge, or even just something random so I could be prepared for anything I might be asked.”
At the conclusion of the pageant, Jordan was crowned the Miss Rodeo Arizona Lady in Waiting. Her official coronation took place in January. Since then Jordan has already been busy making rodeo appearances across the state and beyond. As her travels continue throughout the year, Jordan is proud to share her platform with all those she meets along the trail.
“The platform that I use as Miss Rodeo Arizona is one that I have tried to live by my whole life. That platform is to always be your best self. I think it is important to not only stay true to yourself and your own goals, but to strive to reach your full potential every day.”
When asked what she is most looking forward to as the 2019 Miss Rodeo Arizona, Jordan shares,
“I am looking forward to meeting new people and sharing with them the sport I love! It is something truly special to be given a platform like this to spread what rodeo and the agriculture life truly mean and how important it is. I love getting to experience all the opportunities that come along with the title of Miss Rodeo Arizona!”
The opportunities that come along with holding a state title are experiences to be appreciated and cherished. One of the many opportunities being the once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete for the coveted title of Miss Rodeo America. If competing for a state title is the Playoffs, then Miss Rodeo America is the Super Bowl of the rodeo queen world. State queens from across the country bring their A-Game to Las Vegas, Nevada during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo as they go head-to-head for the Landstorm’s Original Black Hills Crown during pageant week.
Near the end of her year as Miss Rodeo Arizona, Jordan will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada representing the Grand Canyon State as she competes in areas of horsemanship, interviews, modeling, speeches, and much more. When asked how she plans to prepare for this adventure of a lifetime, Jordan shares,
“Asking questions! There is always more to be learned and to practice. I plan to find a wardrobe that I feel my best in, study to the best of my ability, and find the positive in everything I can! I will be busy working with different coaches and plan to run through a few different practice pageants. I want to make sure I go in as prepared as I can be so I can try to present my best self.”
Photo courtesy of Dalaney Mason Photography
Whether a local rodeo queen, state queen, or Miss Rodeo America, the opportunity to represent the sport of rodeo and the western heritage that keeps it alive is an honor. From long hours traveling, early mornings, late nights, crowded gatherings, and more, it is our rodeo queens who make a lasting impact on our communities. As a representative and spokeswoman, rodeo queens hold their titles with pride. Jordan shares some of the most import aspects of being a rodeo queen she has gathered through her experience thus far.
“I think it is very important for a rodeo queen to be passionate about their job and to understand what they are representing. We represent rodeo and agriculture yes, but also advocate for different things such as finding your passion, chasing your dreams, and getting involved. Also, I will always believe in being kind and compassionate over anything else.”
Photo courtesy of Dalaney Mason Photography
All of us here at Cowboy Lifestyle Network would like to congratulate Jordan Ownby on her title as Miss Rodeo Arizona! We look forward to seeing the many wonderful things you do over the course of 2019 and as you head to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant!
Make sure to follow Jordan’s journey on the Miss Rodeo ArizonaFacebook andInstagram page!
Legends of the Old West Podcast are excited to introduce the second episode in their new season, Red Cloud’s War: Fetterman’s Fight. After months of continuous attacks by Red Cloud’s forces, the besieged soldiers in Fort Phil Kearny reach their lowest point. Crazy Horse argues that the time is right for an all-out assault. It’s winter 1866 and the small army outpost is virtually isolated on the High Plains.
Red Cloud runs a series of tests to see how the army soldiers will react to battle with his warriors. The results are encouraging and he agrees the time is right to destroy the fort. On December 21, 1866, Crazy Horse lures American soldiers into a trap and Red Cloud unleashes his war party…
Hear the full story on what happens in this episode of Red Cloud’s War: Fetterman’s Fight.
To find out how this story begins, make sure to check out Episode 1 on Legends of the Old West Podcast, or listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast app.
Trujillo is always looking for new events and twists to bring people to the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle for a good time. Most recently he created a game show in the 
Those who know Trujillo personally enjoy his infectious wit. Is he funny all the time, or does he have a serious side? While Trujillo has enjoyed career success, he says he struggles with being serious. While he was raised to respect and be kind to others, heavily influenced by his grandfather, Trujillo says his parents and family were always playing jokes on each other. “It was our way of life,” Trujillo said with a grin. 
Bader joined the Earnhardt family with his marriage to Daisy, Hal Earnhardt’s daughter and Tex Earnhardt’s granddaughter. Bader and his wife live in Chandler and have three children.
The Earnhardt team believes in treating their customers like family. With 21 locations in Arizona and Nevada representing 17 brands, 
Earnhardt patriarch Tex Earnhardt started his first Ford dealership in Chandler at the age of 21. As business grew, Tex gained fame as the straight-shooting cowboy in the “No Bull” commercials. Over the years, Tex’s children and grandchildren joined him in the business.
While the Earnhardt’s have seen great success, they remember the values that helped to build their business. Tex and his family believe in treating everyone like family. As Tex Earnhardt says, “Treat everyone the way you would treat your mama!” 
