Even thou long cattle drives have almost been entirely replaced by roads, and horses and covered wagons by pickup trucks and trailers, real, honest-to-goodness cowboys and cowgirls are not going away anytime soon.
They are still getting up before the sun even thinks about rising to do their day’s chores, care for their animals, and to keep the western traditions alive.
They don’t have to deal with all the hustle and bustle.
The life of the cowboy persists despite most people’s assumption that its been relegated to western films. It endures because it is not just a job that rewards a lot of hard work, it is a guide for living that is learned from an early age and seared into them like their brand on their calves hide. The calling teaches cowboys and/or cowgirls how to be self-sufficient, hard working, and appreciative for the things they have and the things they can do for others.
This is Why:
It is a rewarding lifestyle. Living the life of the American cowboy is very rewarding. Everyone has different reasons depending on what they do with their time but they all come back to their love for the lifestyle.
It is a great mentor-ship. Cowboys are great teachers from braiding rawhide to leather work, to sewing wild rags to repairing machinery. Learning the trade is something that is pass on to the little ones just started out.
It has old traditions. Even thou technology has taken over, old traditions have been improved.. but has not changed them. Technology hasn’t changed the spirits of the cowboy, it just helps keep in touch. Technology has crept into the cowboy lifestyle in many way, but cowboys still prefer to minimize the reliance on all modernity. Ranches still utilize cattle drives to move cattle from place to place. They use technology to share their stories, to educate, and to communicate.
The life also requires a particular spirit of determination and courage — a drive to be the very best at something many people don’t even realize still exists.
The “posse” of cowboys are strong. They stick together. They have the same spirit of never giving up, of hard work, spirit and a love for animals and a desire to make a difference. Their courage of life is unique. They are not afraid to go for their dreams. They are tough. They have determination and courage. They have a drive in them to be the very best at something many people don’t even realize still is around.
Cowboys are not going away anytime soon, I see at least one a day!!
The fourth Ranch Bronc Riding Bash was a success! Thirty five cowboys/cowgirl came from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho,Nebraska, Arizona, Canada, Nevada and South Dakota to ride a ranch bronc in front of 450+ spectators. The cowboys/cowgirl and horses put on a western show for the crowd. This event was sanctioned by the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association and is an 8 Seconds Whiskey +40 point ranch bronc riding!
3rd Place Split: Chris Laucomer from Scottsbluff, Nebraska/ TJ Camblin from Cody, Wyoming/ Donalad Papp from Oakley, Idaho/ Chase Thrall from Austin, Nevada
These cowboys split a pair of handmade spur straps donated by Cow Camp Saddlery.
A homemade cinch made by Hatch Tack and a saddle blanket & cap donated by Buck This Brand.
Announcer/Announcer Help:
Cody Nusbaum, Ashtyn Shrewsbury, Jenny Klein
Thank you Cody, for keeping the audience informed and for helping me with all the contestant books.
Thank you Ashtyn, for our your help with the keeping records and for everything in between.
Thank you Jenny, for saving me. You are a great friend and I owe you for all your help.
Flag Carriers: Calli Klein & Rylee Mattrews
Thank you Calli and Rylee for carrying our American flag and all the WSRRA Flags. You both did a good job.
Thank you Jared & Jenny Klein for helping the girls.
Judges: Jimmy Gebauer and JD Williams
Thank you Jimmy and thank you JD for being our Bash judges.
Arena Help: Lisa Williams & Allison Williams
Thank you Lisa and Allison for being willing to help me. You both are awesome.
Stock Contractors: Bad Medicine Rodeo and H & H Rodeo.
Thank you Stock Contractors for bringing all your great broncs. Your hard work really shows when they crack the gate. All I can say is thank you for sharing your horses so we could watch a western show.
Behind the Scenes Help: Cody Loomis, Ty McBride, Aaron Vivion,Dusty Hartmann, Jodi Larsen, Jared Klein, Rachel Kelly, Josh Rinker, Clayton Williams, Decker Anderson and everyone else that was behind the scenes helping.
Without all of your help the show would not go on! Thank you, Thank you!
Pickup Men: Wayne Larsen, Clay Kelly & Sam Rosengreen
Thank you for all you three do for my bronc ridings. Thanks for keeping the arena safe.
Admission Help: Cary Leithead, Shelli Michael
Thank you to all of you. Really, thank you a lot!
Veterinarian: Dr. Grey from Goshen County Vet Clinic
Thank you for being our Vet.
Photographers: Buffy Kelly and Andrea Rosengreen
Thank you for capturing our event! I can not wait to see the photos.
And Thank you, Andrea for all the video!!
VIP: Thank you to the Goshen County Fair Board. Thank you for all your help and for your hospitality. Thank you to Torrington Ambulance Service.
Thank you for providing music for our show and after show dance. Auctioneer: Josh Keller
Thank you Josh, for helping us with the Calcutta, with out any notice. You did a good job and I am thankful that you were there! National Anthem: Riyatta Frye
Thank you Riyatta for singing. You have a beautiful voice.
Office:Jennifer Blanke
Thank you Jennifer for being my right hand lady.
Thank you to our 2018 WSRRA Ranch Bronc Riding Bash Sponsors!
KNEB~Scottsbluff, Nebraska Double A Feeds, Inc ~Bridgeport, Nebraska Four Three Land & Cattle~Lusk, Wyoming Chugwater Chili~ Chugwater, Wyoming Big A ~ Wheatland, Wyoming Allens Part Service~Wheatland, Wyoming First State Bank~Wheatland, Wyoming Brindle Saddle Shop~Wheatland, Wyoming Harnish Vet Clinic~Wheatland, Wyoming Laramie Peak Veterinarian Clinic~Wheatland, Wyoming Wheatland Country Store~Wheatland, Wyoming
R & B Builders~Wheatland, Wyoming Happy Hollow Ranch, Dave McGuire~Chugwater, Wyoming
Buck This Brand~ Nevada
A Huge Thank You to all the Bash SPONSORS! Your help doesn’t go unnoticed. I am very thankful for your support of the bash. Advertising Sponsor: KNEB~Scottsbluff, Nebraska Thank you for always supporting the Ranch Bronc Bash and for getting the word out!! Prize Sponsors: Chaz Mitchell Custom Hats~Newcastle, Utah S & K Boutique Cow Camp Saddlery~Lusk, Wyoming 8 Seconds Whiskey Cureton Western Engraving Wayne & Jodi Larsen~ Chugwater, Wyoming J Bar D Canvas & Leather~Oreana, Idaho Yeti Coolers Hatch Tack Brindle Saddle Shop ~ Wheatland, Wyoming A huge Thank You to all the prize sponsors. Your help is what makes this event a success. Thanks for all your help. Host Hotel: American Best Value~Torrington, Wyoming
Without the help of our sponsors, the Bash would not of happened. Thank you SPONSORS!
2018 WSRRA Ranch Bronc Riders
To all you Cowboys:
Thank you for making our 2017 WSRRA Ranch Bronc Riding Bash a SUCCESS!
What do you think, should we do it again next year?
Thank you to our WSRRA National Sponsors:
Twisted X Boots, Boot Barn, 8 Seconds Whiskey, Yeti, Big Bend Trailers, Ram Rodeo, Performix, Chaz Mitchell Hatz, ECO Socks, Buck This Brand.
Make sure you check out all our great sponsors. Give them a “Like”. Tell them the bronc bash sent you over.
2018 Class of Bronc Bash Ranch Bronc Riding School
Russell Batista, Patrick Burton, Cole Thompson, Tim Rice, Javier Guerrero, Jacob Dalby and Kyler Memmott
Thank you Class of 2018 for attending our first school.
Thank you to Justin Quint, Jim Gebauer, Chris Laucomer, TeJay Fenster, Jesse Callahan and Wesley Rosengreen for helping me with the school. You all did a awesome job.
2018 Bronc Bash WSRRA Official Judges School
Todd Michael, Brad Hall, Shad Wilsey, Ryan Graham
Thank you Jim Gebauer for instructing these cowboys. You did a great job.
