Wild, Wet & Western!

The 111th Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) is in the record books. It was my busiest Frontier Days to date. I originally had great plans of submitting a blog or two during the rodeo. However, that didn’t turn out to be possible.

Everything is bigger at the “Daddy Of ‘Em All” and there was something for everyone…rodeo, parades, pancake breakfasts, night shows, shopping and the list goes on. I was able to take part in a large majority of CFD happenings this year despite flying to NYC mid-week.

I wrote in my last blog that I would give you more details regarding the TV show I flew to NYC to appear on. Unfortunately, I can’t say much since I had to sign a statement of confidentiality. I will offer this: it has to do with Drew Carey, it airs on CBS and I am still in the running!

When I returned from NYC, the rain followed! In six years of fighting bulls at CFD I don’t recall it being muddier! Wyoming always welcomes moisture so I’m not going to complain. The rain and mud certainly made for entertaining rodeo action and busy Laundromats! But overall, the mud didn’t hinder the riders or animals. We’re all cowboys and a little mud won’t stop us from chasing our gold buckle dreams.

During CFD I was privileged to take part in dozens of interviews for TV, newspapers, magazines and etc promoting Wyoming, the U.S. Air Force and the cowboy lifestyle. One of the interviews that was the most fun would be a show I did with famed New York Chef Ralph Pagano, titled “Pressure Cook” which will air on HDNET. It was a great experience. I taught Ralph to be a cowboy and he returned the favor by giving me a few cooking lessons. Let’s hope my rodeo career works out. If not, I might be a short order cook. I will keep you posted on airtimes and dates.

Denver’s Channel 7 did a live interview with me discussing the toughness it takes to be a rodeo bullfighter. I will post this interview on my website ASAP. I was able to spend a little time with the News 7 Team and give an inside look at the sport of rodeo prior to the interview. They seemed to enjoy our visit and it really showed on air. Thankfully, there were no injuries this week so we had to talk about old news.

There are so many things in the works right now regarding my professional career. It is an exciting time, but I remain focused on my goals from the start of the year - qualify for the Mountain States Circuit Finals and then on to the Dodge National Circuit Finals. It’s easy to get distracted having so many irons in the fire but I find it helps to have my goals listed and read them everyday just to maintain focus and dedication in route to reaching them.

Wyoming Tourism has wrapped my truck with photos and logos. If you see me rolling in your town write down the website listed on it and send us an email.

I am off to Santa Barbara, CA, for a Professional Bull Riders event as well as a PRCA Rodeo. This will be my first time there and I will be sure to write about my experiences in California. I hope to try surfing for the first time. Maybe we can get a few locals interested in the sprit of the Wild West and Wyoming!

Forever West,
Jeremy

Flying Sparks

The summer months are always busy for rodeo cowboys. On top of my rodeo schedule, I have started my new Air Force job, searched for a new home, and have been cast for a new TV show.
Tomorrow is the official start of the 111th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) western celebration. I’m excited! If you have never witnessed the world’s largest outdoor western celebration, it is a must see. The rodeo is action-packed, the live entertainment features the latest and greatest and then there is shopping and the carnival. Did I mention the Indian Village?

I’m excited for Team Wyoming as well. This will be the first event of the year where you can see every member of Team Wyoming perform! So you’re in for a real treat should you be able to attend. I will be performing July 21-23 and 26-29. This will be the first year in several that I won’t be performing everyday. However, when you learn the reason why, you’ll understand. Trust me it is big news and I will report on it after I return on the 26th. I will tell you this much. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I will be in New York City!

After CFD, I will have a day off and then fly to Santa Barbara, CA for the PBR and PRCA rodeo Aug 1-5. It’s going to be a great event and I will be sure to post from CA as well.

On Aug 6, I will fly home, hook-up my camper and head to a couple of rodeos in my very own Mountain States Circuit. Aug 7-8 I will fight bulls in Yuma, CO followed by a performance in Sterling, CO on Aug 9-10.

Hey, do you know how to eat an elephant? One bite at a time! This rodeo run will be exactly like that - one performance and one bull at a time.

Even though my life is running 90mph right now, there are a lot of great things in the immediate future. Be sure to check back often. I won’t make you wait forever to learn more. But for now, it’s Cheyenne Frontier Days…my favorite rodeo in the world!

Forever West,
Jeremy