The Greatest Show in the West

Rodeo in the United States is a pure reflection of the spirit of the American West, and it's a tradition rooted in the folklore and culture of the country. And in South Dakota, it's not only the official sport - it's a way of life.   Join us as we go on a wild ride at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo where over 300,000 people from all over the world descend on Rapid City to watch over 120 different events. We join a father and son team at the ranch rodeo, cheer on Gill the border collie at the sheep dog trials, take part in a bachelor cattle auction and watch seven-year-old Kreed hang on to a sheep for dear life in mutton bustin'. - Brian Thacker, presenter Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode: -  Sheepdog handler and dog lover Linda Loulias -  Sheep shearer Mike Por and Loren Opstedahl -  Kreed, our fearless mutton buster -  And the boys from Lakota Funds and the Corn Creek Bandits   Recorded on-location, this audio adventure is designed to do more than just let you hear what it's like to be there; it's designed to let you feel what it's like for real.   Find out more at www.travelsouthdakota.com where you'll find lots of inspiration, ideas and everything else you need to know to plan your great South Dakota adventure.   Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com