Rodeo Renegade

    By cowboy rider

    Rodeo Renegade cover image

    12 Jul, 2024

    a man riding on the back of a brown horse in a rodeo arena with other men on horses behind him, regionalism, a digital rendering, Ancell Stronach, western

    Jackson, a seasoned cowboy, loved the rush of the rodeo circuit. The thrill of competition, the cheers of the crowd, it was his life.

    a man riding a horse in a rodeo arena with a crowd watching him from the stands and onlookers, regionalism, a digital rendering, Ancell Stronach, western

    This rodeo was different though, as a new, unfamiliar cowboy had joined the circuit. The competition had just gotten fiercer.

    a man in a cowboy hat sitting at a bar with his hands on his hips and his hands on his hips, american romanticism, a digital rendering, Christian Hilfgott Brand, promotional image

    The newcomer, Riley, had already won a few rodeos. His confidence was intimidating, his talent undeniable.

    a man in a cowboy hat standing at a bar with a glass of beer in front of him and another man sitting at a bar behind him, regionalism, a digital rendering, Christian Hilfgott Brand, promotional image

    Jackson knew he needed to up his game. He welcomed the challenge, his determination unwavering.

    a crowd of people watching a horse show in a stadium with a horse on the ground and a man on a horse, american scene painting, a digital rendering, Darrell Riche, award-winning photograph

    Back at his ranch, Jackson trained harder. He rode the fiercest bulls, practiced roping until his hands bled.

    a man riding a horse in a field with mountains in the background at sunset or dawn with a barn and a barn, american romanticism, a photorealistic painting, Dan Scott, cinematic photography

    Despite the tough training, Jackson struggled to keep up with Riley's winning streak. The pressure was mounting.

    a man in a cowboy hat and jeans standing in front of a horse in a arena with a crowd, american romanticism, a photorealistic painting, Evan Charlton, western

    The final rodeo arrived. It was Jackson versus Riley. The air was thick with anticipation.

    a man riding a bull in a rodeo ring with a crowd watching him from the stands behind him and a bull in the foreground, lowbrow, a stock photo, Daren Bader, western

    As Jackson mounted his bull, he took a deep breath. This was it, the ride that mattered the most.

    a man riding a bull in a rodeo arena with a crowd watching from the stands behind him and a crowd of people watching from the stands, precisionism, a photorealistic painting, Darrell Riche, western

    The bull charged, bucking wildly. Jackson held on, his grip strong, his focus unbroken.

    a man in a cowboy hat and vest holding a gun in front of a crowd of people in a stadium, american romanticism, a bronze sculpture, Byron Galvez, western

    The crowd roared as he completed the ride. He had outperformed Riley. His determination had paid off.