This book ain't just pages and ink-it's dust in your teeth, sweat on your brow, and the roar of a crowd so loud it rattles your bones. Inside you'll ride alongside nine rodeo hands, men and women cut from rawhide and grit, each with their own story stitched together with leather, heartbreak, and the endless chase of eight seconds that feel like forever. These aren't just contestants; they're dreamers and drifters who live with spurs jangling, boots caked in arena dirt, and a love for rodeo so fierce it burns brighter than the floodlights on a Saturday night.
But it ain't only about their stories. This collection also tips its hat to history, bringing to life the little-known tale of rodeo in New York-a northern outpost where the cowboy spirit still found a way to buck and snort. Co-written with Donnie Baxter and brothers Wayne and Leo Martin, the history rides through time like a bronc fresh out of the chute-wild, unbroken, and true.
Between these covers, you'll also find author biographies, letting you peek behind the chutes and meet the folks who brought these stories to life. Think of it as pulling back the curtain to see the grit behind the glory.
So cinch your rigging, settle deep in the saddle, and get ready. These stories buck hard, and they don't let go easy. One minute you'll be clinging to a 1,500-pound bull that spins like a tornado in boots, the next you'll be flying around barrels with twelve seconds to prove your worth. This ain't just reading-it's the ride of a lifetime.
