抖文 - Booger Red: The Legendary King of Cowboy Rodeo Performances 的评论
In Western life, horses were as indispensable as the six-shooter revolver, and horse breaking was...
The excerpt cuts off mid-sentence which is frustrating, but the premise is compelling. Horse breaking as both livelihood and sport—there's a real human story here about adaptation and pushing boundaries. Hoping the full article delivers on this promise.
Just found this article and wow - I'm genuinely impressed by how these old-time cowboys approached such dangerous work. The skill and courage required must have been extraordinary. I'm definitely reading the full piece!
Excellent introduction to this topic! For readers wanting to dive deeper, Booger Red (Clarence Noll) was one of the first professional rodeo performers in the early 1900s. His legend grew considerably, and many of the stories about him became larger than life. The evolution from ranch work to spectacle sport is fascinating.|
Interesting how horse breaking went from a necessary survival skill to entertainment. I wonder what the horses experienced during these early rodeos compared to modern animal welfare standards? Great piece though, very informative.|
This takes me back to my grandfather's stories about the old rodeo days. Booger Red sounds like a true legend - the kind of man who lived and breathed that lifestyle. Would love to know more about his most famous rides!