From Upstate New York to Rodeo Glory: Mike Swearingen’s Journey

Aug 30, 2023

From Upstate New York to Rodeo Glory: Mike Swearingen’s Journey
From Upstate New York to Rodeo Glory: Mike Swearingen’s Journey

Join us for an unforgettable episode as we sit down with Mike Swearingen, a versatile 4-event cowboy hailing from upstate New York. Mike regales us with captivating memories from rodeos like the Attica Rodeo, J Bar J’s Nightmare, and the renowned St Tite Rodeo, painting a vivid picture of the thrilling world of rodeo in the East. From heart-pounding events like the Greased Pig Race and the Cowhide Race to the adrenaline rush of skiing in the Cowboy Downhill, Mike shares his experiences with humor and nostalgia. Listen as he reflects on the honor of being inducted into the St Tite Rodeo’s Hall of Fame and recounts unforgettable encounters with legendary figures on the slopes of Colorado. Don’t miss this exhilarating journey through the Wild West of the East with Mike Swearingen

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Resources:

Attica Rodeo

https://www.atticarodeo.com/event.html

St Tite Sept 8 to the 17th

https://www.festivalwestern.com/en/

ProRodeo Hall of Fame

https://prorodeo.com/news/2023/7/15/general-prorodeo-hall-of-fame-inducts-star-studded-2023-class

Cowtown Rodeo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYSsO1JNTw

J Bar J Rodeo Company

https://westernhorseman.com/culture/flashbacks/flashback-j-bar-j-rodeo-company/

Steamboat’s Legendary Cowboy Downhill

https://blog.steamboat.com/steamboats-legendary-cowboy-downhill/

Larry Mahan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Mahan

Billy Kidd

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Kidd

New York State Rodeo Museum

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159615314694489

Beyond the Chutes Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093822821241

Beyond the Chutes Webpage

https://beyondthechutes.show/

ParaSight Systems

https://www.parasightsystem.com/

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