I LOVE BUCKING HORSES!
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A recent
conversation got the gears turning about love…relationships…. and flirting.
That piece of a person that wants to “Know that they’ve still got it” Grabbing
the opposite sex’s attention is still as easy for you as you
remember.
It is easy to grab someone’s attention for the night.Can you grab "Your Person’s" attention everyday?
Dance with the one that brought you….It’s making that person WANT to go home
with you everyday.It’s flirting, and
courting, and putting out that effort like the 1st time….everytime.It’s proving you still got it…..with the
person that knows you past the 1st cheesy line and still winning
their heart.
Fallining in love many times…all with the same person
Dirty Rotten Buckers 2014
Dirty
Rotten Bucker's is the ORIGINAL BUCKING HORSE FUTURITY!!! Celebrating
the 8th annual Dirty Rotten Bucking Horse Futurity!!!
What is a DRB Bucking Horse Futurity?
Dirty Rotten Bucker's Inc. Mission Statement:
Our mission statement at Dirty Rotten Bucker's is to produce
a Bucking Horse contest to find out what young horse in the country is the
best. This contest will consist of Bareback horses that are 4 years and
younger, and the Saddle Bronc horses are 5 years or younger. In this contest we
will also be determining what cowboy can ride these horses the best. While doing
this, we will bring people and families together to have fun and enjoy the
contest.
Who has the BEST HORSES IN THE NATION????
2014 Dirty Rotten Buckers Champions(Horses are judged on a scale from 1-50, 50 being most points possible)
1. Leavin Home #I9, owned by Daniel Beard ~ 44 points, DIRTY ROTTEN BUCKER - SADDLE BRONC of the YEAR
2.Black Hay #N9, 43.5 points, owned by Daniel Beard
3. Angel Eyes #914, 42 points, owned by Bridwell Livestock
SB~Black Hay
#N9 rocked my world!!!! LOVED this horse! He was a big pretty flashy
black horse that jumped and kicked OUTSTANDING!!!! Really caught my
eye! Definitely looking forward to seeing this Daniel Beard bronc down
the rodeo trail! ***
SB~ Smack Down #04 was a stand out! Jumped and kicked GREAT! Caught big air and was kicking through! Nice horse Bridwell Livestock!
A glimpse of the action ***
SB~ Blazin Guns #98 was a nice bay horse. Jumped and kicked great. Liked Bayes/Jordan horse.
BB~ Diablo Sandwich #015 Jumped and kicked nice. Faded left a little. Good high kick and kicked thru.
Overall,
fun horses and good contest! Dirty Rotten Bucker's is getting better
every year. Impressed with the quality of horses that are competing
every year. Now the only thing better than the bucking horses....the
the Dirty Rotten Bucking Good Time after! Just when you think it can't
get any better...this crew will raise the bar! DRB After Party ~ Donkey Polo!
2014 DRB Donkey Polo Women's Champions!!!!!!!
Photo by Photo Courtesy Nicole Crowley ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PURCHASE Here: http://www.nicholecrowley.com/index2.php#!/HOME
This
was EPIC!!!! So much fun! By the end of the day....everyone old and
young was in the arena in a wild game of soccer/football/something....it
was crazy fun! WATCH the a glimpse of the action right here! :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRRIMSVKnkc&feature=youtu.be
Grateful for a DIRTY ROTTEN FABULOUS TIME with FRIENDS!!!!
Dirty Rotten Fun Havers
Molly, Melina, Mindy, Bri, Jenny, Kristen
A special THANK YOU
to BOB MARRIOTT & the entire Marriott family for the hard work that they
put in year round to produce theDIRTY
ROTTEN BUCKING HORSE FUTURITY!
It is a privilege to work with such amazing friends.
THANK YOU to all the Dirty Rotten Buckers FANS, Contestants, Personnel, and Stock Contractors that travel thousands of miles to compete and enjoy a
Dirty Rotten Bucking Day with us!
Hats Off to You!!
DIRTY ROTTEN BUCKER PRINTS
Want to get a Dirty Rotten Buckers Picture?
Here are a list of amazing and talented photograpers!
James Fain: http://www.jamesfain.com/
Nichole Crowley Portrait Boutique: http://www.nicholecrowley.com/index2.php#!/HOME
WT Bruce: www.wtbrucephotos.com THANK YOU to these talented photographers for the great images
to remember our Dirty Rotten Bucking good time!
Where do ALL the COOL KIDS go after all that Bucking Excitement? The YARROW HOTEL of course!
Hang out with NFR pickup man Bobby Marriott, Livestock Superindent John Wright,
Stock Contractors, Cowboys, and more!
DIRTY ROTTEN BUCKERS HATS, HOODIES, COATS,
T-SHIRTS, STADIUM SEATS & MORE!
Get your own DIRTY ROTTEN BUCKERS APPAREL Please email us at dirtyrottenbuckers@hotmail.com to purchase merchandise.
FAVORITE T-SHIRT of ALL TIME! SO CUTE! SO COMFY!
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
AMAZING Dirty Rotten Bucker Sweats!
Long Length, Draw String Waist, Pockets & super cozy material!
Get your own DIRTY ROTTEN BUCKERS APPAREL at the DIRTY ROTTEN BUCKERS FUTURITY, MEMORIAL WEEKEND
THANK YOU so much for traveling the gypsy trail with
me today! It really is impossible to convey how much Dirty Rotten
Bucker fun we had .....so you better put it on your calendar for next
year! See you there! Mindy
Sliced Turkey and Ballard Grilling Cheese smothered Cranberry Salsa all nestled Crispy Romaine Lettuce Leaf!!!! It is a Lettuce Wrap of Grilled Delightfullness!!!!
Ballard GRILLING CHEESE
LOVE IT!!!! Looking forward to trying all kinds of Grilled Cheese Boat combos!
Oh my goodness….I just got a sneak peek tour thru the
AMAZING Brockman Gunsmiths shop!!!!I am
so dang excited!!!!They had brand new
innovations that haven’t even been released yet ….and I get to SHARE them with
YOU today!!!!So cool!!!!
Brockman Rifles ~ Jim Brockman
Ok, back track a second, first….who is Brockman Rifle?Second, how do I rate???Well, I will answer them both for you!!!Brockman Rifle, is a world owned and operated
by talented Gunsmith, Jim Brockman.He
also happens to be my Uncle.(Yes, every
member of my family is ridiculously talented!)
My intention today is to share with you Brockman Rifle and the amazing talents
of Jim Brockman.I hope to be able to
connect those searching for the perfect rifle with skills of this talented gunsmith.
History -
When asked, how Jim got into Gunsmithing…..he jokingly replied that “ I was
allergic to hay”
Jim was interested in guns from a very young age.He received his first gun was a Bolt action
22 when he was 9 yrs old.He got his first
lever action at age 12. It was a family heirloom, his Grandpa Brockman’s 25/35. Brockman is also an avid hunter. When asked about his favorite hunt, he said he liked them all. A few of the hunts we visited about were:
-Alaskan Caribou
-Africa Plains game: Zebra, Kudu, Impala
-Texas: Free roaming audad, deer, pigs, and more
-Idaho:Mule deer, antelope, whitetail
Jim is the youngest, with 2 older sisters Not a gun pic...but seriously....so cute!
Jim graduated college with a Machinest and Gunsmithing degree.Brockman then spent a year in Germany apprenticing in the original Mauser
factory.While there he gained a great
appreciation for the value of a Stock Making.
Brockman's Rifle Stock's Start to Finish Most stocks are walnut, various varieties of American, English,
and Turkish.
Returning to the states, Jim was hired by
the US Importer of Mauser in Segiem, TX as a gunsmith.In
Alpine, Texas, Brockman Rifles would take life in 1992.Brockman moved back to his home state of
Idaho in the mid 90’s.Present day ,Brockman
Rifle is based out of Gooding, Idaho and employs an average of 4
employees. Brockman's Rifles- In the Shop
Brockman Rifle is most know for lever and bolt actions. Here are a few that were in the shop during my visit.
Brockman's Bolt Action
Brockman's Bolt Action
Fluted Bolt Action
Custom Color Case and Engraving
Brockman also refurbishes classic guns like this giant .50 caliber
BIG GUNS ~ Brockman also reburishes classic pieces .50 Caliber
The shop is full of excitement in every corner you turn. The re-load room was awesome! Check out all that ammo!
Brockman's Re-Loading Room
My FAVORITE is the AMAZING INNOVATIONS Brockman Rifle is coming out
with!!!! Look at this! Awesome Brockman's cartridge trap in the stock of the gun!!!
Brockman's Cartridge Trap So genius!!!!!!
Saving the best for last, Brockman's NEW TAKE DOWN MODEL!!!! 308 cal.
Brockman's TAKE DOWN MODEL SO COOL!!!
GIVING BACK - Not only is Jim a bad-a gunsmith, he is a family man and active in his community! He has even started a 4-H Group for Youth Hunters. Gooding, ID produces one of the west's best professional rodeos. Brockman Rifles made a custom rifle for the High Money Winner this year. They also provide and cook a the delicious Cowboy Hospitality Meal for the first night of the rodeo
Jim Brockman presenting CUSTOM BROCKMAN RIFLE for HIGH MONEY WINNER at the GOODING PRO RODEO
As I was visiting with Jim about rifles, his customers, and who he his customers are....It was so cool to hear the passion in his voice as he described why he builds guns and who he builds them for. Most of Brockman's clients are custom ordering personalized guns tailored to them. They are look for quality, hand crafted pieces and appreciate the work that goes into them. They are extreme and they want the best!
Brockman Rifles - Why are they the best? Making a quality product but innovative enough to make it personalized for our customers. ORDERING YOUR OWN BROCKMAN'S RIFLE There are a number of questions you will need to consider to start your ordering process. *What enviroment are you going to use your rifle in? Hunting or Casual
*Physique of the person ( a lot like fitting a saddle) *Cartridge you plan on using Women’s Hunting Rifle – usually much different fit than a man. Typical base price is $2500 to $3,500 There are a lot of serious factors to consider. Brockman's rifles are in high demand with a wait list of about 3 years right now. If you are lucky, on occasion they do have limited show rifles available to purchase. LEARN MORE HERE: Brockman's Custom Gunsmithing: http://www.brockmansrifles.com/index.asp Contact Information: Jim and Jessica Brockman
2165 South 1800 East
Gooding, Idaho 83330
208-934-5050
brockman@brockmansrifles.com
Thank You so much for stopping by the Rodeo Tales and Gypsy Trails! It was my pleasure to share Brockman Rifles with you!
See you again soon,
Mindy
Christmas 1990 was fast approaching.Apparently,
my brother Eric and I were starting to doubt Santa Clause.Well, this Christmas Eve would change all
that.As we were tucked in our beds
downstairs….we heard a sound coming from outside.Sleigh bells were ringing!!!!A flash of red light from Rudolph’s
nose!The next morning we would see
Santa’s large man foot prints coming up to our window outside to see if we were
in bed.No foot prints lead away….he
most have flown with his team of reindeer!
When we saw Grandma……we would never doubt again!GRANDMA got RAN OVER by a REINDEER!!!!
Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer
All a mess, hoof prints all over her clothing!She looked like a rodeo bull had got her down in the alley and really
worked her over!After seeing what a
rouge reindeer could do, we never doubted Santa again!
December 26, 2014…..Grandma would have her final reindeer run in and return to
her heavenly home.
Today, I am going to share with you some Grandma Stories.
Grandma used to have cute magnents on her fridge.A few I remember were…
* If Momma ain’t happy aint no
body happy
* House Rules
1. Mom is always right
2. If Mom is wrong, refer to rule 1
This rang true thru all areas of Grandma’s life.She knew what she wanted and she got it.Everyone was usually better for it too….Here
are some prime examples of her will power & determination Pictures……
There isn’t hardly a group picture I can remember that wasn’t Grandma’s
mandate.Even with an entire rodeo crew
full of big tough cowboys….if Grandma wanted you to get a group picture….that
is what you did.Same with our family
photos too.Seems like we wouldn’t have any
pictures without her orchestrating them.Now those pictures serve as one of the greatest gifts she has ever given
us.Time
spent and capturing those moments in time to have for years to come.
Nursing…..
The stories that have poured in the last couple days are overwhelming &
such a testimant to the life that Grandma lived.Just yesterday, a family friend was telling me about how
Grandma had helped their family.They
were new to the area and didn’t speak much English.He said that if it hadn’t been for Elaine, we
wouldn’t have got our shots.She cared
and made sure we got what we needed.I
will always hold a spot in my heart for her.
I am hearing more stories like this all the time.Grandma
really did CARE and made sure that people got the care they needed. We
could spend days just recognizing all the good that Grandma accomplished &
services thru her nursing career.I would like to invite anyone who would like
to comment below and share their
stories.
Here are some prime examples of “
Because Grandma Said”…..Packing flags,
leading mini bulls in parades.....
***** Rodeo Queen… Island Park Queen –
Grandma was very proud of carrying the title of Island Park Rodeo Queen from
the early years of the rodeo.At the 50th
year anniversary she was honored again with the title and proudly took a lap
around the arena on her stick horse, waving to the crowd as she went!
Grandma and Mindy Marie
Erickson Jay Hoggan and Grandma Elaine
TIME SPENT….Grandma
made each one of us feel like we were her favorite.They many throughout the community &
rodeo world that called her Grandma Hoggan were a testament of that.
Here are some special traditions that Grandma shared with us.
Sunday Tea Party….Grandma would get out her fanciest red
crystal dishes and host the funnest tea parties gathered around the kitchen
table.Dressed up in her fancy tea party
hats too!Grandma was animated, full of
energy and fun!You always believed you
were at the best tea party ever held!Sunday Tea was a simple mixture of Evaproated Milk, hot water, honey,
sugar to taste and love.
Sunday Tea with Annie, Grandma, and Mindy
Family Reuinons….Grandma LOVED the Crystal family reuinons.She would load up any kids that wanted to go
and camp for the weekend.Grandma was
the life of the party.She always kept
auctions, water fights, and camp fire meals exciting.
Pippy-ru-hiss….Grandma would always
bring us back a little something from a trip she had taken to let us know she
was thinking of us.It was called a “pippy-ru-hiss”.I could be a souvenier, a rock, a present,
post card, or just a wonderful surprise.Loved when she would call and tell us to come up and see our pippyruhiss
from her latest adventure.
Fruit Cakes…Grandma
and her friend Kathy Taylor had an annual tradition of making fruit cakes for
the holidays.Many family members got to
join in on the fun day of making.Even
tho I didn’t love to eat the fruit cake….time spent together, making food from
scratch and with love was a valuable lesson learned.Grandma loved to make fruit cake and even
more to share it with others.
Riding to Grandmas House….One of the
blessings of being raised in Hamer, ID is that we were riding distance from our
Grandparents.Growing up, the rodeo
stock and loading chute were at Grandma and Grandpa’s house.You saddled up your horses and rode through the
fields to gather, sort, and load stock for the rodeos.
Grandma always kept the freezer stocked with icecream.Sometimes you would just ride up to have an
icecream with Grandma.On a hot day,
there wasn’t anything better than a drink of COLD water from the back porch
sink, ice-cream and sitting in the shade
visiting with Grandma
Riding in Medicine Lodge:
Growing up I was terrified of heights and hated going to the mountains to ride
with my Dad.I would cry and cry and beg
to stay home.One fall I’d came home
from college to help gather the cows in Medicine Lodge.Dad, Grandma, and I went to drop down off the
mountain.I was certain that my Dad
always picked the steepest part to go down….just to torture me.
I wasn’t a little kid anymore andI was
going down the way I wanted! Grandma
was scared of heights too and we decided to find our own way down.We were following a nice little draw down out…..until
we hit a set of rock crevices.It was
steep, tight, and not solid footing.I
had to get off my horse and climb down thru.The horses could barely fit and had to slide sideways through one
spot.Grandma was so scared.( I had got us in a way way way worse spot
than Dad was taking us down ) There was no turning back tho!After we made it to the bottom….I think we
both thought my Dad was a little smarter .
Grandma Elaine in Medicine Lodge, Idaho
Birthday Cakes:As long as I can remember, my Grandma ALWAYS
made such a special day of my birthday!Even
when I went to college, Grandma would make Grandpa drive her to Dillon and
bring me a cake to the rodeo to share with all my friends!It became a tradition of sharing birthday
cake at the college rodeo.
J2, Mindy, Grandma, Kristen Hill
Shopping….
Shopping was one of Grandma’s favorite past times.She was a POWER SHOPPER!She would load up all her grand daughters and
go on grand shopping trips to Salt Lake City, getting us all a new school
outfit. Three Horse Ring: One of Grandma’s proudest shopping finds was a
ring.Grandpa and Grandma were on a trip
in New Mexico.They had went shopping
and she found a beautiful ring.It had
diamonds down the center and stunning opal framing them in on both sides.She loved it but it was so expensive! Grandpa bought it for her anyway.
When she got home and was showing he girls her gorgeous new ring, she said…we
can’t tell the boys how much it was.
Well, how much was it they asked???Grandma replied, It costs as much as THREE really really good
horses.
Dancing & Joyful -----“ I love
you very much!I always have and I
always will” …..Grandma made me promise that I would tell you all this at her
funeral.In her last days, Grandma would
slowly loose her vocabulary and power of speech.One of
the last words Grandma I everheard my
Grandma say was Love....
Unconditional Love – would be one of the greatest lessons Grandma would ever
teach us.
Every week my Aunt would load Grandma up and go to town for prescriptions,
dinner, and groceries. One night I had the opportunity to go in with them. As
we went through out the nights activities Grandma told people I hope you know I
love you...always have, always will and You're so Pretty! From the waitress
down to strangers passing in the grocery isle. It is especially fun to see the
smile on a young woman's face when a stranger tells her that she is pretty. The
only thing better is when she tells one of her burly bearded boys how pretty
they are. :)
Regg said it best, "Grandma doesn't know who you are she
only knows that she loves you"
What an amazing example of
unconditional love!
I don't know that I will tell my
waitress I love her but the next time I go somewhere I will definitely try to
SMILE, give sincere compliments, commend the good in people, and try to live up
to the example set for me.
Mindy, Grandma, Rita at the Dillon College Rodeo
THANK YOU Linda Jacobs ....this sums up Grandma Perfectly!
