Ep.078 New England Rodeo

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Pina - producer, and Shane Rhuda - Bull Fighter for the New England Rodeo.  We learn about how the New England Rodeo started, and some history about some of the events you can see at the Rodeo.  Kelly tells us about how she began barrel racing, and what she loves about the sport.  We also talk about some of the misconceptions about the treatment of animals involved in Rodeos, and how false they really are.  Later in the interview, we are joined by one of the 3 Bull Fighters, Shane.  He tells us how he grew up in the Rodeo world. Besides Bull Fighting, Shane has roping in his blood line, He tells us how his mother was a nationwide champion.  We talk about the extreme risk associated with the sport, and what the payoff is when you walk out of the Arena after saving a cowboy. www.nerodeo.com FB: New England Rodeo