Rodeo: Cowboys, Bulls, and Broncos

Step into the thunderous arena of rodeo - where dust flies, hearts pound, and legends are born. In Rodeo: Cowboys, Bulls, and Broncos, Sam Savitt offers a visceral, visual tour of America's wildest sport. Illustrated with his own richly detailed drawings, this book blends action, anatomy, and passion to bring every buck, every rider, every moment to life.Savitt doesn't just depict the spectacle - he explains it. With readable clarity, he breaks down each of the five main events: bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc, calf roping, steer wrestling, and bull riding. You'll sense the strain in the muscles, the gamble of mounting that bucking beast, and the heartbreak when control slips away. His foreword by legendary cowboy Bill Linderman frames the book as more than instruction - it's a celebration of rodeo culture itself. Every illustration, caption, and commentary reveals not just how it's done, but why it fascinates. View the wild energy of a well-timed ride, the discipline of a cowboy's stance, even the subtle anatomy of a bronc mid-buck.Though published in 1963 Rodeo: Cowboys, Bulls, and Broncos remains widely read today among fans of Western sport, equine art, and Americana. If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to be strapped into the saddle as the crowd roars - this is your inside line.