Chris Ledoux Western Art Show and PRCA Rodeo

2010 Tribute Dates are set : November 5th and 6th 2010

If your a Group or Band that may be interested in playing the concert for the Chris Ledoux Tribute Rodeo contact us at : atribute2ledoux@yahoo.com

Also New In 2010  An "After" Party at the Parkway Plaza Old Town Complex - Another opportunity to recognize our sponsors and continue the good times after the Rodeo and Concert. 

LISTENING TO CHRIS

My dear ol dad called one day,
Asked me to come on by
Said he had bought a new one,
I needed to give her a try

This meant he bought one cheap,
A good one never has a low price
Grabbed my tapes of Chris,
Was sure I would need some advice

Before I hung up,
I ask dad about his new mare
He said, no need to worry son,
Y’all will make a good pair

Changed into my old jeans,
Put on a worn out shirt
No need to be dressed up nice,
When your goanna hit the dirt

Pulled on my hat then boots,
As my spurs did clink
Transformed into a bronc rider,
In just a wink

Fired up my ol truck,
Turned up Chris Ledoux
By the time I got there,
I’d know just what to do

Pulled up to his arena, there she was,
The new one he wanted me to ride
Dad came out of the barn,
His blue heeler at his side

Got out shaking my head,
Asked how much he gave for this ugly mare
He said, I got her cheap,
A price that was low and fair

Now this was not my first rodeo,
Cheap ones always ended up here
So I went out to my ol truck,
Listened to Chris, and grabbed my cowboy gear

Saddle, halter, reign, and chaps,
Nothing did I miss
Sure glad I was ready,
After all I’d been listening to Chris

Got my saddle on her,
Tightened up the cinch
So far she hadn’t moved,
She never did even flinch

Time to mount up,
On this cheap one dad had found
Like so many times before,
He had to ear her down

He then said, “Son be easy”
As for the reigns I did reach
Every time I got on one,
Dad would give his little speech

One foot in a stirrup,
About to climb into the saddle
That’s when I heard dad say,
“Wander how she’ll be, rounding up cattle”

Reigns in one hand,
I had a deep seat
Dad spit out her ear,
Then he un-hobbled, old ugly’s feet

Within a matter of seconds,
I wished I hadn’t answered the phone
Remembering Chris singing,
Something about a strawberry roan

Old ugly dropped her head,
And broke and bucked
I thought I heard Chris,
He was still blaring from my ol truck

First jump was bad,
Second was not any better
But I’d been listening to Chris,
I was sure I had what it took to sett’er

She had a duck, a dive,
As the dust filled the arena air
With every single move,
It was like Chris, was right there

After she had given it her all
She began to smooth-out
Heard dad say, “knew she’d be a good one,
I never had any doubt”

You see dad didn’t have any books
Or videos on how to break a horse
He came from the old school
And he had me listening to Chris of-course

By: Bro. Brad Curtis
Vilonia, AR

© 2009, Brad Curtis
This poem may not be reprinted or reposted without the author's written permission.

Bull Riding

Will Farrell - Thermopolis, Wy   87.0 on Twisted T   BN

Team Roping

Britt Williams - Hammond, MT    5.0

Doug Kroeplin - Highmore, SD     

Steer Wrestling

Dustin Bennett - Roosevelt, UT   4.5

Barrel Racing

Co-Champions

Lisa Lockhart - Oelrichs, SD   14.96

Trula Churchill - Valentine NE   14.96

Bareback

Heath Ford - Greely, CO    85.0 on Sadie Kate   TV

Tie Down Roping

Riley Pruitt - Gering, NE   8.2

Saddle Broncs

Townsend Prince - Livermore, Co   79.0 on Red Swan   TV      

A Tribute to Chris LeDoux Western Art Show, PRCA Rodeo and Concert

2009

Casper, Wyoming

November 6                   Platte River Resort        7 p.m.

Showing 60 piece collection of Chris LeDoux’s art and memorabilia (from the private collection of Bill and Dona Vold Larsen).  Invited

are 10 of the finest Western Artists to show with Chris’ collection.  In 2005 over 1000 persons attended:  Nashville song writers, former World Champion cowboys, friends and neighbors from Kaycee, Wyoming.  In 2007 the number increased to 1200 people viewing the private collection, and invited artists.  We anticipated, and got  an even larger crowd in 2008.  2009 looks even bigger.  This event is free and open to the public.  In 2005   Western photographer, Adam Jaheil, designed the first Annual Tribute Fine Art print.  The large print sold out, now only available is a limited edition, smaller 8X10 of the Fine Art Print.  ($20).  In 2006 movie star and artist Buck Taylor did a watercolor of Chris on a bareback horse for the second annual Fine Art Print.  Limited edition  signed and numbered Buck Taylor prints are available. ($100).  Unnumbered Buck Taylor fine art prints ($50).  In 2007 Saddle Bronc rider Will Berg drew a limited edition pencil sketch available for $50.  In 2008 famed western artist Lynn Brown designed a watercolor cowgirl limited edition print ($50) Rowdy Barry will be the feature artist for 2009.

To purchase contact atribute2ledoux@yahoo.com

November 7         Award winning PRCA Rodeo   7 p.m.

          The Arena at Central Wyoming Fairgrounds

A Tribute to Chris LeDoux PRCA Rodeo was named:

     2005 PRCA Small Indoor Rodeo of the Year

2006 Cowboy Choice Award  Mountain States Circuit Finals

Concert to follow Nashville Recording Artist: Dustin Evans and the Good Times Band

Featuring Ned LeDoux

The Bareback riding champion is singled out to win silver mounted bareback spurs, donated by the LeDoux family.  The Champion’s name goes on Chris’ bareback bronze, a traveling trophy that tours with private art collection.

2005 Bareback Champion:   Will Lowe

2006 Bareback Champions:  Ryan Grey and Zack Curran

2007 Bareback  Champion:   Kelly Timberman

2008 Bareback  Champion:   Kelly Timberman

Tickets are available after September 15, 2009

Casper Area Chamber of Commerce

Call 307-234-5311

          866-234-5311

Tickets:  lower level  $30

                 upper level  $20

Concert only $20 (sold only after the event is sold out)

The event has sold out in the past

Contact:  attribute2ledoux@yahoo.com for any information

Rodeo Stock Contractor is Triple V Rodeo Company:

Dona Vold Larsen with help from friends:  sub contractor Burns Rodeo Company

Concert to immediately follow the rodeo

2005-2006 concert performed by Chris LeDoux’s band for 16 years Western Underground

2007 concert performed by Clay Walker

2008 concert performed by Trent Willmon

2009 concert performed by Dustin Evans and the Good Times Band featuring Ned LeDoux

Bill and Dona Vold Larsen’s private collection of Chris LeDoux art and memorabilia is currently showing at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs