Some rodeo competitors, particularly women, add sequins, colors, silver and long fringes to their clothing in both a nod to tradition and showmanship.
They are worn by rodeo competitors in "rough stock" events, including bull riding, saddle bronc and bareback riding.
"I've seen too many kids dislocate their knees chasing a $400 jackpot," said Luther Johnson, who has spent 25 years as a rodeo competitor, promoter or teacher.
After spending time as a rodeo competitor, her resumed racing as a hobby in go-karts and off-road racing, before eventually moving up to stock cars.
Herman Linder (5 Aug 1907-18 Jan 2001) was a rancher, rodeo competitor, and rodeo promoter.
Daigle was a geographic consultant and rodeo competitor.
This annual event attracts rodeo competitors and fans, and features a midway and other activities.
Over time, the working cowboy hat of the ranch cowboy, as modified by popular entertainers and rodeo competitors, became an essential part of the cowboy image.
Big 8, a feisty rodeo competitor, is a bitter critter, facing foreclosure on the Wyoming ranch where she rehabilitates injured rodeo cowboys.
