The sport of rodeo has seven traditional events that all have their own unique terminology. While you soak in all the action, it can be hard to keep up with all the rules and terminology used. Whether you’re a greenhorn, what we call rodeo newbies, or just looking to expand your rodeo knowledge, check out […]

Two thousand pounds of pure muscle paired with centrifugal motion makes for an 8-second challenge as bull riders hang on for a high score and an even bigger check. As cowboys go head-to-head with locally bred-to-buck bulls at the Silver Spurs Rodeo, judges aren’t just looking for them to make the 8; in fact, there’s […]

Christmas is right around the corner, and while everyone loves to break out the ugly sweaters and bake cookies, many people experience stress when it comes to finding the ultimate holiday gift. Shopping for the perfect present when everyone seems to have everything already can make gift-giving extremely challenging. So why not consider giving the […]

It’s the boom of pyrotechnics, the buck of every bull and bronc, and the turn-on-a-dime of every barrel racer. You know them as the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi for their community involvement and a longstanding tradition of wild rodeo action. However, the Silver Spurs Riding Club is more than just a rodeo to […]

The curtain has closed on the first-ever Silver Spurs Southern Showdown. With a weekend dedicated to highlighting locally raised Silver Spurs stock, born-to-buck bulls and wild broncs gave professional cowboys the thrill of a showdown!  The books for the 2022 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) season opened on Friday, October 1st, across the nation. The […]

Unleash the beast, and we don’t just mean the bulls. The Silver Spurs Southern Showdown allows kids to have unlimited fun! Here are 3 things your kids can’t do at home but are actually encouraged to do at the Southern Showdown!  Meet a Real Cowboy. Meeting a cowboy doesn’t have to be a toy story. […]

When you pack for a road trip, what are some of the things you must have? Clothes, a camera, maybe even some snacks for the road? If you're a roughstock cowboy, you're packing all of that plus your gear! It’s like going on a long rodeo trip nearly every weekend of the year. People have [...]

The sport of rodeo is unlike any other. This sport has a unique history that highlights aspects of the working cowboy that most people only see in western movies and tv shows. Like any other sport, each event has its own terminology, equipment, and technique. On the blog, we're sharing how rodeo fans can spot [...]

The dust has now settled from the opening of our 2021 season for the 145th Silver Spurs Rodeo on Friday, February 19th, through Sunday, February 21st, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country competed for their share of a $50,000 purse. Our secretaries have finalized scores, and […]

Summer is winding down and the school year is on the horizon. During the last few weeks of summer vacation, the hunt is on to find new and exciting activities to do with your family. Brush up on rodeo 101, and try these at-home rodeo activities for kids. On the blog, we’re showing you some [...]