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first rodeo was held in Deer Trail, CO on July 4, 1869. The historical
significance, and the account of the event was written about by a
reporter in the “Field and Farm” magazine. The area ranches came with
their outlaw horses and best cowboys to the “Bronco Bustin’ Contest”.
The prize was a suit of clothes which was awarded to the Champion Bronc
Buster of the Plains, Emiline Gardenshire of the Milliron Ranch. Emiline
rode fifteen minutes on the back of Montana Blizzard, the worst outlaw
of the bunch.
Deer Trail, Colorado, way out on East Colfax Avenue, has been recognized as the Home of the World’s First Rodeo by the Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame, Colorado State Legislature, the History Channel, Guinness Book of World Records and many other publications.
Deer Trail, Colorado, way out on East Colfax Avenue, has been recognized as the Home of the World’s First Rodeo by the Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame, Colorado State Legislature, the History Channel, Guinness Book of World Records and many other publications.
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Where can I get a copy of the original article describing the 1869 rodeo and a copy of the CO House Joint Resolution No. 1025 which designates Deer Trail as the first rodeo?
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