Dakota Cowboy-07.02.23

The North Dakota Rodeo Association (NDRA) is in full gear, with events taking place all over North Dakota. Over the past weekend, McCloud, Strasburg, and Blaisedell were the hosts. Our spotlight fell on one of Carrington’s residents, Josey Clark, a seasoned barrel racer who has journeyed from local North Dakota barrel jackpots, through various rodeo associations, all the way to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), training her own barrel horses along the way. She shares insights into the multitude of roles and the sacrifices required for weekend rodeo travels. Tune in as Tisa Peek from Dakota Horse Magazine has a chat with Josey and her horse.

Meanwhile, fans of Prairie Public Radio will get a chance to identify the voice behind the microphone as Wild Bill from the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame meets Merrill Piepkorn at Spirit of The Badlands. Merrill initiated the first-ever radio program for The NDCHF, which is now run by Bill. Their interview is filled with shared anecdotes, independent and rich in content. From Alvin Nelson and his band The Radio All Stars to general history and beyond, Bill and Merrill touch upon a wide range of topics.

The Lansford Ghost Riders, established in the early 1950s, was a club consisting of young boys and girls aged between 6 and 18. The initiator, Jack Sidener, was a young rancher, farmer, and horse enthusiast who envisioned starting a horse club with students from the Lansford area. A former 2nd Lieutenant in the marines during World War II, Jack believed that the young ones could perform marching drills and routines similar to those performed by the Marine Corps drill squad, but on horseback. This week, the Lansford Ghost Riders were honored as the NDCHF inductee of the week.

Also, we recognize our Dakota Cowboy Student Athlete of the Week, Danielle Fladeland of Velva, ND.

<h2>TAKEAWAYS</h2>

- Rodeo and barrel racing are not just sports, but lifelong pursuits and passions.

- The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame's presence in the media began many years ago and continues today.

- The Lansford Ghost Riders hold a significant place in North Dakota's history.

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