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Professional rodeo evolved from a working lifestyle, and the cowboys who compete in today’s events carry on the rugged tradition established by their 19th century predecessors. Life on the cattle trails produced a breed that became a living legend - the American cowboy.

Roping and riding contests were often staged at the nearest available corral or pasture. These friendly competitive matches among ranch hands evolved the images of the early west with its contests between untamed horses and cattle and that independent breed - the American cowboy. During the past century, rodeo has developed from casual, individual contests into a highly organized national sport.

Rodeo Clowns The National Senior Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Collection illustrates the verve and vigor of the everyday life of the cowboy and the Sport of Rodeo. The collection spans over 50 years of famous Rodeo champions and portrays the excitement of its many events.
Among the collection are antique bit and spur displays courtesy of Frank Schultz & Brad Hobbson, current High School Rodeo Association Members in action, the western collection, courtesy of The Holt Heritage Museum, exquisite works in bronze from the collections of Carl & Nancy Fox and of course, our own Ravalli County Museum collection of Western artifacts.
Exhibit on display through September, 2010

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For more information, contact the Ravalli County Museum at (406) 363-3338
Email at rcmuseum@qwestoffice.net