Join Western Horseman editor Kristen Schurr behind the lens in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Rain pours down as the scent of damp wood drifts from the historic grandstands that frame the arena. Beyond the chutes, the slopes of Deadwood rise in a patchwork of pines and rugged hillsides, a reminder that the Black Hills have always shaped this town. Once a gold rush camp that drew prospectors, outlaws and fortune seekers, Deadwood carries its frontier history into the present. Horses trot through the mud, warming up to compete and carrying on a tradition that has made the Days of ’76 Rodeo a favorite for generations. Each July, competitors and spectators gather in Deadwood to celebrate a rodeo that thrives against the historic backdrop of the town. Through the lens of editor Kristen Schurr, take a journey down memory lane from the excitement of rodeo action to the tradition of the historic parade.
Beautiful creations.