Discusses the history of rodeos from the late 1870's to the professional rodeo of today, different types of rodeo horses and the various events in which they participate, and the people who work behind the scenes in rodeos.
When his older brother, a bull-riding champion, returns from the Iraq War partially paralyzed, fourteen-year-old Cam takes a break from skateboarding to enter a bull-riding contest, in hopes of winning the $15,000 prize and motivating his depressed brother to continue with his rehabilitation.
Tells the legendary story of "last go round" taken place at the original Pendleton Round Up in 1911, at where hundreds of riders competed for the first World Championship Broncbusting title.
Text and illustrations describe the rodeo attraction of saddle bronc riding, covering its history, the people who take part in it, and how it is done, and bareback riding is also briefly covered.
Discusses the history of rodeo, covering topics such as roping, riding, racing, wrestling, breeds of horses, equipment, bronc riding, barrel racing, and proper care and handling of the animals.
