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Ropes, Reins, And Rawhide: All About Rodeo
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Heart Pounding, Blood Pumping, The Cowboy Nods, Chute Gate Opens, And His World Begins. Eight Seconds Of Adrenaline Rush. Eight Seconds Of Gripping, Pulling, And Holding On. The Animal Under Him Bucks And Twists Attempting To Dislodge The Cowboy'S Seat But The Rider Sticks Like Glue. The Buzzer Sounds, The Cowboy Dismounts, Tips His Hat To A Cheering Crowd, And Nods At His Proud Fellow Riders. Just Another Day At The Office.From Ropes, Reins, And Rawhidemelody Groves, A Native New Mexican And Former Bull Rider, Examines The Sport Of Rodeo, From A Brief History Of The Ranchbased Competition To The Rodeos Of Today And What Each Event Demands. One Of The First Topics She Addresses Is The Treatment Of The Animals. As She Points Out, Without The Bulls Or Horses, There Wouldn'T Be A Rodeo. For That Reason, The Stock Contractors, Chute Workers, Cowboys, And All The Arena Workers Respect The Animals And Take Precautions Against Their Injuries.Groves Writes For The Rodeo Novice, Explaining The Workings And Workers (Stock Handlers, Veterinarians, Clowns, Pick Up Men, Event Judges, Etc.) Seen In The Arena And Behind The Scenes. She Then Describes The Rodeo Events: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tiedown Roping, And Barrel Racing. Interviews With Rodeo Legends In Every Event Round Out The Feel For This Breathtaking Sport. Over Ninety Photos Depict What Is Described In The Text To More Fully Explain The Rodeo, With Its Ropes, Reins, And Rawhide.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ropes, Reins, and Rawhide: All About Rodeo'? A: The book examines the sport of rodeo, covering its history, various events, and the respect for animals involved in the competition.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Melody Groves, a native New Mexican and former bull rider.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 183 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Ropes, Reins, and Rawhide' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2006.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photos? A: Yes, there are over ninety photos included that depict various rodeo events and elements.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the treatment of animals, the roles of various workers at rodeos, and detailed descriptions of events like bull riding and barrel racing.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to rodeo? A: Yes, the book is written for rodeo novices and explains the workings and workers seen in the arena.
- Q: Does the book provide interviews with rodeo legends? A: Yes, it includes interviews with rodeo legends from different events to provide insight into the sport.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is illustrated.