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Mutton Bustin’

Mutton Bustin’

a wild ride, Mutton Bustin Mutton Bustin' is an event held at rodeos similar to bull riding or bronc riding. It is the kid's version of bull riding. Open to girls and boys, youngsters attempt to ride the unpredictable sheep for six seconds. During the event, a sheep will be caught and held still while a child is placed on top in a riding position. Once the child is seated atop the sheep, the people holding the sheep let go and the sheep then starts to run in an attempt to get the child off. It is an exciting event for the boys and girls who want to experience the excitement of what riding in a rodeo could be like. Children are on occasion injured by the sheep. Height and weight restrictions on participants generally prevent injuries to the sheep. Parents are often asked to sign waivers to protect the rodeo from legal action. The safety of the children and the sheep is of course important. Proper gear helps and consists of a protective vest and a helmet. There is also an age restriction usually children age 4 to 9. There is also a weight restriction; children can weigh no more than of 55 lbs. Weight restrictions protect the sheep. Mutton Bustin' has grown to be one of the most popular and entertaining extra attractions at the National Western Stock Show in Denver during January.Like the cowboy bucking events, time and score count, but all the contestants receive trophies from the sponsor Children get confidence from doing this event. Sometimes a cowboy or a rodeo clown helps to show them how. The little cowboy or cowgirl learns the proper way to mount the sheep, and hold on for the six seconds or so the ride lasts. The child who holds on for that long without falling off and has a good ride is the winner. Mamas if you don't want your babies to grow up to be Cowboys, you best keep them away from Mutton Bustin'. Sure, it looks innocent enough, but does anybody know how many Cowboys got THEIR first real taste of rodeo riding from a sheep? . I

By |2024-02-27T09:56:03+00:00September 5th, 2009|Children, Contests, Muttin bustin, Rodeo, Sheep|2 Comments
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Hadley Barrett, Rodeo Announcer

the 2002 PRCA Announcer of the Year. His back yard is all over the country. Hadley has been a rodeo announcer for a long time. He started riding in the rodeo but found it didn't agree with him. He used to run a band. He has spent a big share of his life entertaining people in one form or another. Coming from a meager, ranch-raised beginning, his first association with the rodeo was as a contestant. As a singer and guitar player, Hadley led his own dance band- Hadley Barrett and the Westerners- for 34 years. The band was very popular throughout the Midwest. His busy schedule in recent years has not allowed the band to continue, but the rodeo and ranching career has. In 1964, Hadley joined the PRCA, combining these talents to become one of the country's premier rodeo announcers, and radio and television personalities. When he was asked what the most important thing in rodeo is, Hadley's response was: "I believe that the rookie is as important as the champion- the animal is as important as the contestant- the clowns and specialty acts are as important as the announcer- but none of these would mean anything without the fan."

By |2016-10-23T11:34:51+00:00September 5th, 2009|Colorado, Cowboy, Hadley Barrett, Podcast, Rodeo, Rodeo Announcer|1 Comment
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Mike Schikora

Front Range Records recording artist Mike Schikora is back with a new single, “What’s Old Is New Again.” This is the perfect summer wedding song to follow-up his debut single, “Dance Angelina,” which captured his gritty classic country style. Anticipation for the new single has music reviewers already showing their support. The Follow-up Single for Colorado Cowboy Mike Schikora - the perfect wedding song for 2009 “As soon as I heard Mike’s CD…we had to add it to our playlist…Our listeners and everyone here at TMTR loves his music!” - Gary Barton / TMTR Internet Radio “Mike is one of those gifted artists that hits a high mark with his authentic Texas country music. Close your eyes and you’re around the campfire on a starry night.” - Ed Spacek / TX radio promoter “…this country music up-and-comer is driven to find success on his own terms.” - Joanna Nasar / Contributing Writer to American Cowboy “I’m blown away by Mike Schikora, what a good singer, and a fine songwriter.” - Ken Murray / Program Director / KTEX Brenham , TX . “What’s Old Is New Again,” highlights a love that grows stronger with time while examining a couple’s promise, commitment, encouragement and devotion. This song is the title track from Schikora’s critically-acclaimed debut CD currently available on CD Baby, iTunes and Rhapsody. “I wrote this song as a gift for my friend’s wedding. I let this cook for months since I could not think of what I wanted to write. Then, I literally wrote the song two days before the wedding,” says Schikora. Schikora is the real deal – a dying breed of ranchers/cowboys and a rustic Rocky Mountain horseman. A day well spent includes working in the pasture, training new born foals, riding, and mending fences. Mike has rode his horse twice over the Continental Divide, started a Half Arabian Sport horse breeding business and continues to write songs for his publishing company, Tuck And Go Music. He has been featured in several media outlets including American Cowboy, The Nashville Musician, OutFront Colorado , Kootenai Valley Record, New Music Weekly, Lexington Broadcasting, among others. He is currently in the studio working on his sophomore release, which will be available this fall. To stay updated on everything he is doing or to hear his single, visit MySpace,   and  on Facebook ******************************* For more information, to request a press kit, CD, mp3 of the single or to set up an interview with Mike Schikora, please contact Nicole [...]

By |2023-09-29T16:48:19+00:00August 25th, 2009|Country Music, Mike Schikora, Music|0 Comments
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Fuster Buskins – book out, Klufford’s Holler

Southern humorist Darrell Sroufe brings this delightful little tale about a tiny Smoky Mountain town called Klufford's Holler , a community so far in the backhills, backwoods and backward old time ways that hardly anyone knows or cares it's there at all. Well... hardly anyone until now. A fictional story set within actual historical events, Klufford's Holler tells a witty, creative and heart touching tale about the culture, traditions and religion of mountain people who's lives have always been the same for generations. Then all of a sudden, powerful forces from the outside world come to take the whole region over. Why? Because there's a whole lot more to things than may appear! Klufford's Holler is a story filled with southern culture humor, lovable mountain townsfolk, some evil villains, a heroic town preacher, a mysterious old hermit and a wealth of Messianic imagery. The story not only entertains, but also educates the reader about the intriguing history of the Smoky Mountains in the late 1930's and early 1940's. The very real part the region played in winning WWII is an amazing story all in itself! The town of Klufford's Holler is a place you'll never forget. This wonderful little tale will make you laugh, keep you in suspense and leave you in awe of the God of the universe who cares for even the most common folks. It's a story you'll want to read over and over again, so go ahead and get started. See ya'll in the mountains! Very inspiring! Klufford's Holler is a positively great eye opener! - Keith Evans, Five Time PBS Television Emmy Award Winner Klufford's Holler is a hoot! Very entertaining, thoughtful andinsightful. Here's to good literature! - Bill Glover, Founding Member Of Multiple Grammy Award Winning Recording Artists 'Petra' The book is available at Amazon Klufford's Holler

By |2024-02-27T10:10:56+00:00August 23rd, 2009|Comedian, Darrell Sroufe, Georgia|0 Comments
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The Future of Food

Summer Corn Field The Future of Food Being tired of the computer the other night I was looking for a place to relax. There is a lot online that makes me tense. Well, for one thing, I work a lot online. Technology changes daily now and I am not the only one who feels the thing is alive and thinking. Anyway, I thought I would go to Hulu.com to see what would relax me. Needless to say, I found a program, a documentary I thought would be fun and relaxing. It turned out not to be relaxing but raised my anger and kept me awake for a good part of the night. The documentary The Future of Food is long, about an hour and a half. It is an in-depth investigation into how engineered foods have found their way onto our grocery shelves. Little did I realize that 90% of the variety of our natural foods has disappeared since the beginning of the 20th century. This is a video that is worth watching. It makes me angry. There are big companies that have patents on life. Did you know that? I didn't. I didn't know you could patent bacteria and plants. The subject is corn and Monsanto is an agricultural company. Who says they apply innovation and technology to help farmers around the world produce more while conserving more? They help farmers grow yield sustainably so they can be successful, and produce healthier foods, better animal feeds, and more fiber, while also reducing agriculture's impact on our environment. Well, Monsanto also sues small farmers. They sue small farmers for having a genetically altered corn plant in their crops that they have no idea how they got there. These plants have shown up in Mexico. Not only did Monsanto sue farmers with this corn but they won because the judge said they had a patent on the corn. This is crazy. The average person on the street doesn't know about what is in this video and the Bush administration did not help us know about it either. After watching this video I have a better appreciation of organic food and a high awareness of what is in the grocery store, especially because I am one of these highly allergic people. Our grocery stores are filled with artificial food. It also has made me aware of the damage a big corporation can do just because they have money and all they care about is making more. [...]

By |2024-02-27T10:36:36+00:00August 3rd, 2009|Organic Food|0 Comments
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Horse Shopping Is Easier If You Do This First

Horse Love Top 10 Things to do BEFORE you go horse shopping Buying a horse is a big commitment in both time and money. The emotional energy spent is a large factor as well. With so many horses for sale, how do you choose? If you buy a horse before you lay the correct groundwork, you run the risk of coming home with one that isn't suitable for you. At worst, he could be dangerous, and at best, you could easily spend a thousand dollars or more to get a professional trainer to correct the problems. Make a plan before you look at horses for sale and do these 10 basic steps first. 1. Take riding lessons for at least six months. Horse Shopping riding lessons will teach you the basics of control and the foundation for correct horsemanship. In addition to learning to ride a horse, you’ll also learn how to safely groom and handle one. You'll establish a relationship with a professional horse person in your area who knows you and who you can turn to for help if you need it. 2. Decide on the type of riding you want to do. There are many types of horse-shopping riding styles. The most basic are Western or English. Then you can break down those two styles into many subcategories. You don't have to make one choice exclusive of all others. Many people enjoy riding both styles and compete in both. Decide if you want a horse Shopping to trail ride and just enjoy having him or if you want to be competitive and show. 3. Horse's personality The type of personality you want for your horse depends a lot on the type of riding you want to do and also your personality. Some riders want a horse with a big engine and a lot of fire. Others like a horse Shopping to be quiet and laid back. It’s usually easier to get the laid-back one to rev his engine than to get a hot horse to relax. 4. Decide on what breed of horse you most want. Once you’ve decided on the type of riding you’re interested in and the type of personality you want your horse to have, the breed choice will become easier. Some breeds are associated with certain types of riding. For instance, a Thoroughbred or Warmblood breed is usually thought of for the Hunter/Jumper circuit or dressage. In the past, the Quarter Horse, Appaloosas, and Paints were thought of [...]

By |2024-02-27T10:28:52+00:00August 3rd, 2009|Horse, Horse Boarding Stables, Horse For Sale, Horse Lover, Horse Riding, Horse Show, Horse Supplies, Horse Tack, Quarter Horse|0 Comments
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Kluffords Holler

Fuster Buskins says "Howdy" Fuster Buskins, the character creation of author and southern humorist Darrell Sroufe, comes from a little Smoky Mountain town called Kluffords Holler, which is located so far back in the mountains of Tennessee that hardly anyone knows it's there. Well... hardly anyone until now. In this delightfully captivating story, the origin of Kluffords Holler is told in a fictional tale set within actual events surrounding the first decade of the mountain community. Inspired by the unique heritage and lifestyles of Smoky Mountain inhabitants, Kluffords Holler brings a witty, engagingly creative, and heart-touching tale about the lives, traditions, and religion of mountain people. Kluffords Holler is a story filled with southern culture humor, some lovable mountain townsfolk, evil villains, a sinister plot, a heroic preacher, a mysterious old hermit, and a wealth of Messianic imagery. The story not only entertains but also educates the reader about the intriguing history of the Smoky The mountain region of the late 1930s through the early 1940s and the very real part it played in preserving America's freedom. The town of Kluffords Holler is a place you'll never forget and the story of how it began is a wonderful little page-turner. It will make you laugh, keep you in suspense, and leave you in awe of the God of the universe who cares for even the most common folks. This is a story you'll want to read over and over again, so go ahead and get started. We'll see you up in the mountains! Very inspiring! Kluffords Holler is a positively great eye

By |2024-02-27T10:59:23+00:00July 21st, 2009|Comedian, Darrell Sroufe, Georgia|0 Comments
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