The Left Is Now Targeting Rodeos

Above, from the Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding in New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Left is starting to target rodeos.

A group of eight animal rights activists protested at the Langley Valley West Stampede rodeo in Langley, Canada. Most of the attendees ignored them.

From the Peace Arch News:

A demonstration by animal rights activists greeted ticket holders as the Valley West Stampede got underway in Langley on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3.

Eight protesters set up a sun shade by the entrance to the rodeo grounds, with a sign that read “Animals are not for entertainment. Change my mind.”

They also held placards that read “Don’t lie to your children. This place hurts animals,” “Your fun, their pain,” and “Exploiting animals for entertainment is wrong.”

Members of the group said they were affiliated with “Anonymous for the Voiceless,” an animal rights group.

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National Day of the Cowboy Today

Above, from this year's Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today is National Day of the Cowboy.

What is the National Day of the Cowboy? Here is what the National Day of the Cowboy(.com) says:

Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, marks the 18th Annual National Day of the Cowboy. After the past two years of near non-existence, it is experiencing an exciting and well deserved revival. Not only are many long time celebrations on the calendar once again this year, such as at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, but there are plenty of new events as well. This activity confirms for us that it is extremely significant to have gotten the National Day of the Cowboy bill passed into law in 15 states. In spite of those two years where the pandemic sent everything into a sleep state, recognition of the Cowboy Day has come back with a high level of excitement all over the country. Tomorrow, the 4th Saturday in July, there will be celebrations in California, Texas, Arizona, Utah, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Montana, North Dakota, Kansas, New York, Georgia, Virginia and many other states as well. The events take place at halls of fame, museums, heritage centers, ranches, and on main streets across the country. We sincerely hope that if you can’t find a celebration near you, you will consider starting one of your own.

The idea behind the National Day of the Cowboy work is to permanently protect our cowboy culture and pioneer heritage for all generations to come. Celebrations encourage us to continue our work and are what give meaning to the passage of our bill.

Hats off to the cowboy!

To read more, go here.

While Much of the Country Will Be Roasting...

Above, from last Friday's Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding in Gallup. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

While much of the rest of the country will be boiling in excessive heat, Jamestown, New Mexico will continue to receive thunderstorms of monsoon season.

Last evening, we received a nice thunderstorm that provided me with a lightning display and heavy rains. That's entertainment!

Much of the same will be happening this week, if the National Weather Service forecast is correct.

Today

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding Video Shorts

 

Friday Night At Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding

Above, Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding didn't disappoint. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Text and photos by Armand Vaquer.

Last evening, I attend my first ever Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding rodeo at Red Rock Park. I tried to go last year, but it was sold out by the time I was aware of it. This year, I got my advance ticket a few days ago.

I chose the Friday night show as I heard it was not as crowded at the show on Saturday. I don't know about that as it had a huge turnout of people. 

Above, Red Rock Park rodeo arena had a great turnout. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I got there early so I could find a good seat for photos. It was about 90° out and the sun was brutal until it dipped below the hill. Once it did, it was then bearable. Most there were smart enough to bring umbrellas to shield them.

The event started with a couple of games involving the Thunderbird Supply models. Then, instead of the national anthem being sung or played (I am guessing this was done as the attendees were predominantly Native American, not that they're any less patriotic), we were treated to John Wayne reciting his "America, Why I Love Her" that was an album released in 1973 consisting of patriotic poems written by actor John Mitchum, the brother of Robert Mitchum (best known as Frank Digiorgio in three Dirty Harry movies). It can be heard on YouTube. I have a copy of the album, given to me Christmas 2016 by my late cousin Ralph.

When that was done, the bull riding events commenced. They didn't disappoint! 

I was tinkering with the settings on Canon camera and tried out the sports setting, which allowed me to take multiple photos in rapid succession. I ended up taking over 170 photos. The ones below are just a small sample of them. 

Above, some of the bulls waiting for their turn. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After about and hour and a half, I decided to head on home. The seats were not exactly comfortable after three of hours of sitting. I was reminded again during my drive home on Historic Route 66 of why I don't like driving the Mustang at night. The headlights aren't that bright and idiots coming in the opposite direction had their bright lights on, which were blinding. I had to endure this for about three miles before getting onto Interstate 40 at the McGaffey entrance/exit. The Jeep's headlights are much brighter.

I had a good time at Wild Thing, I may go again if someone else drives or if I use a vehicle with brighter headlights.

Here's the sampling of photos: