Rodeo is a very misunderstood sport yet it is involves the traditions of our western American heritage. Cowboys.

Life on the ranch led to competition and a sport evolved using actual skills required in a work situation. It still embodies the uniqueness of a cowboy's life ... independence, hard work, steep challenges, traveling vast lands ... all part of a fading American dream and lifestyle.

There is still that "spirit" in the west that gets lost ... or is never known ... with the hustle and confusion of most people's lives. Yet this small group of individuals continue with the customs and culture of their roots. A cowboy doesn't compete at rodeo as much as he lives it.

By following these riders through the rodeo circuit, we plan on showing the demands they face and a lifestyle that most Americans have never seen. You will see the camaraderie that exists among these cowboys even as they compete against each other.

We will attempt to clarify many of the misunderstandings of this sport while exploring the beliefs and attitudes of these riders. We will show the effect this sport has on their bodies, their finances, and most importantly, their families.