From the Rawhide Ranch – Mike Swearingen’s Journey from PRCA Permits to International Arenas

Feb 27, 2024

From the Rawhide Ranch – Mike Swearingen’s Journey from PRCA Permits to International Arenas
From the Rawhide Ranch – Mike Swearingen’s Journey from PRCA Permits to International Arenas

In this engaging interview with Mike Swearingen, Mike delves into the intricacies of securing a PRCA Permit and strategizing which rodeos to enter, alongside the challenge of navigating the logistics between events. He sheds light on “2 headers”, competing in the chill of winter within indoor arenas, and participating in prestigious rodeos like Longhorn and World’s Toughest. Moreover, Mike shares his international rodeo journey, representing the USA in Australia through the North American Rodeo Commission at the celebrated Royal Easter Show, pitting against Australia’s finest.

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Resources:

Longhorn Professional Rodeo

https://www.outsider.com/news/loretta-lynn-story-country-singers-longhorn-rodeo-company/

J Bar J Rodeo

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

World’s Toughest Rodeo

https://www.worldstoughestrodeo.com/

World’s Toughest Rodeo Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/worldstoughestrodeo/

New York State Rodeo Museum

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

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Beyond the Chutes Webpage

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ParaSight Systems

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