Back then I think they were for local entertainment. Now it's about the money. But I can say they are more concerned about safety and animal abuse. It is a dangerous occupation. One has to take care around large animals. I've seen too many people hurt, 3 just in my immediate family. I think sailing is a lot safer! ;-)

Both towns If I remember right. I lived on this side of the Cascades in Troutdale, OR, close to Gresham. My mother was the vice president of the pinto assoc. So as a teen I had to help out with the horses for the shows. Lots of old memories but fading away.

Howdy! I noticed right off that you were over the mountains. Made me think of the Indian rodeo's I went to as a kid.
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