bucking horses

It takes an army to make RODEOHOUSTON happen each year, and one of the key players is Dr. Gregg Knape, the official veterinarian for the famous rodeo. Dr. Knape works hard to ensure that all of the livestock athletes receive the best care in the business. He sure does a great job, partially due to...

RODEOHOUSTON is in full swing, and the Cervi Championship Rodeo Company “Born to Buck” family has been busy stealing hearts! While the rodeo itself is always fun to watch, it’s the behind the scenes moments that are the most memorable. Take a look at the littlest members of the Cervi team as they navigate their...

C5 Rodeo has bragging rights forever. Why? Their horse Virgil, the 2017 Bareback Horse of the Year, is as unstoppable in 2018 as he has ever been. You might have watched a lot of amazing bucking horses over the years, but you’ve never seen a bronc as consistent as this guy. I am sure Mr....

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo has been entertaining thousands of people over the last couple weeks with music performances, attractions, food, and, of course, the PRCA rodeo. The Cervi Championship Rodeo Company provides AMAZING stock for the rodeo, but it’s the newest additions to the Cervi family that have made San Antonio so...

Where are all my rodeo fans at? I traveled to Wickenburg, Arizona, this past weekend for the Gold Rush Days Rodeo, and it did not disappoint! This was my third year working alongside W/A Rodeo’s & Hay, and I have to say…it was one of the best rodeos I’ve been part of! Check out some...

The Cervi Championship Rodeo Company needs your thoughts and prayers, as they, with the help of their great veterinarian, Dr. Espy, continue nursing one of their “born to buck” colts back to health. The colt has had a rough start, but he is receiving the best care possible. The Cervi’s shared that, “The vet thinks...

Does anyone else ever long for the days of old? I sometimes find myself dreaming about the days of outlaw cowboys and cowgirls…back when Buffalo Bill put on his famous Wild West shows that featured some gritty gals who could ride with the best of them. I know that the West was a difficult time...

If you’re familiar with the rodeo world, you may not understand where the stock for a rodeo comes from. The person who provides stock is appropriately named a stock contractor. To start off, there’s usually more than one stock contractor for a rodeo. It’s common for one contractor to bring in the roughstock, the bulls...