National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Mourns the Passing of former RHS President Sharon Shoulders Details Written by National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Sharon Shoulders, a longtime supporter of the Rodeo Historical Society (RHS) and National Cowboy Museum, and wife of 16-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) World Champion Jim Shoulders, passed away from complications of COVID- 19 at her home in Henryetta, Oklahoma, on Saturday, January 30, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.
“The West has lost a true ambassador with the passing of Sharon Shoulders,” said Museum President & CEO Natalie Shirley. “She was the epitome of a hard-working Western woman who cared tremendously for her family, friends, community and lifestyle. I’m sure Sharon and Jim are happy to be reunited again.”
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Jan 25, 2021 10:59 AM
The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) and Sanford Sports Science Institute (SSSI) are excited to have Miss Rodeo America and South Dakota Beef Rancher, Jordan Tierney as the latest endorsee of the Build Your Base with Beef program. This comprehensive sports nutrition program developed through a collaborative partnership between the SDBIC, SSSI and Sanford Health utilizes Beef as the premier protein.
Tierney an Oral, South Dakota rancher, learned first-hand the importance of Beef at a young age and recently started her own herd in 2019. “I am fully invested in the Beef industry and want to be part of the promotion and longevity of it.” Tierney continues, “Families such as mine are stewards of our land and cattle, and we want to produce quality Beef for the public. Cattle are amazing animals and provide a wonderful protein source for us. It is important for us to get correct information out there, and I want to help in a
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“Livestock is the lifeblood of rodeo,” says Douglas Corey, DVM, of Pendleton, Oregon, who has played a central role in crafting animal welfare rules for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for more than 30 years and is a PRCA Hall of Fame inductee. The organization adopted its first livestock policy in 1947, and today it has 70 rules governing animal health and safety. Keeping horses and livestock injury-free has been and will continue to be a PRCA priority, he told attendees during the 2020 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention, held virtually.
Data collected during the last five years show animal injuries occur in just one of every 1,000 runs at PRCA events a safety record of 99.9%. This statistic is based on approximately 355,000 “animal exposures” during a single year, Corey explained. Specific PRCA requirements, along with detailed action plans, make personnel better prepared to respond when emergencies do occur.
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Students remained on distance learning to start the new school year, the holidays looked decidedly different and COVID-19 continued to impact every aspect of people’s lives as the second half of 2020 unfolded. Here are excerpts from some of the top stories from The Oakdale Leader, July to December.