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Largest partially enclosed rodeo arenas in the USA

Posted on March 3, 2022 by problogic

This post, the third in this series, contains a list of the largest partially enclosed rodeo arenas in the USA. Partially enclosed generally means the facility is roofed but without side walls. This protects the participants and attendees from the … Continue reading →

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Largest fully enclosed rodeo arenas in the USA

Posted on February 15, 2022 by problogic

The list provided below identifies the largest fully enclosed rodeo arenas in the United States. Not included are outdoor rodeo arenas (posted 2/1/22), semi-enclosed rodeo arenas, and sports arenas primarily designed and built for basketball or hockey. A minimum 2,000 … Continue reading →

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Largest outdoor rodeo arenas in the US & Canada

Posted on February 1, 2022 by problogic

Few sporting events can match a Western rodeo for enhancing the image of true Americana. Just the thought of a summer evening under the lights or a sunny afternoon watching courageous rodeo contestants compete in the dusty arena invokes a … Continue reading →

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A small Oregon town with a huge top-notch rodeo

Posted on January 25, 2022 by problogic

Like me, you may have never heard of St. Paul, Oregon. It is small town of approximately 475 residents located north of the state capital of Salem in Marion County. But to rodeo fans and competitors worldwide, it is home … Continue reading →

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The Old West Personified in a Town’s Iconic Name

Posted on March 21, 2019 by problogic

Frontier Towns, Chapter 2: Pecos, Texas Few names portray a better image of the Old West than “Pecos.” The Pecos River is the natural dividing line between central and western Texas, as to the west of this iconic river the … Continue reading →

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Cultural richness can be dangerous

Posted on July 14, 2012 by problogic

Each year as the running of bulls begins in Pamplona, Spain, much of the world media highlights the mounting list of injuries that take place. In addition, I will occasionally hear people comment on how stupid the participants are. Granted, … Continue reading →

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