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Photographs and text describe cowboys participation in various competitive events at a rodeo.

Introduces the rodeo event of barrel racing, including its origins, rules, training, and stars.

Explores the origins and development of bronc riding as a rodeo event, discussing the rules, the training, the judging, and the animal and human stars.

This title focuses on rodeos and gives information related to their origin, fun facts, and worldwide influence.

"In 1911, three men were in the final round of the famed Pendleton Round-Up. One was white, one was Indian, and one was black. When the judges declared the white man the winner, the audience was outraged. They named black cowboy George Fletcher the "people's champion" and took up a collection, ultimately giving Fletcher far more than the value of the prize that went to the official winner. Award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson tells the story...

Discusses the history, events, equipment, and livestock of this extreme sport.