Metropolitan Cowboy

Located in DC-MD-VA 

8314 Bark Tree Court
Springfield, VA 22153
ph: 301-343-7577

Mr. Morris is the Area Coordinator for the

"BILL PICKETT INVITATIONAL RODEO"

Additional information below:


BILL PICKETT INVITATIONAL RODEO

!!!FOR KIDZ SAKE RODEO!!!

I am the Area Coordinator for the Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo, which comes to the Greater Washington, DC metro area annually in September.  I have been working with the rodeo for over 10 years.  As many of you are aware, the Rodeo hosts a special event for kids of all ages called Rodeo for Kidz Sake on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m..  In order for this to be a success, The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo would need a prior commitment from the local schools showing their support for such an event.  The kids are allowed to come down and learn about Bill Pickett and the Rodeo, see the horses and meet their favorite rider.  This event is very educational, informative and exciting for both adults and youth. 

 William Pickett is a true cowboy legend.  He entered the world around 1871 in Travis Country, Texas.  His family tree was a mix of African-American, Caucasian, and Cherokee Native American.  He and four of his brothers found the Pickett Brothers Bronco Busters and Rough Riders Association.  He invented the art of Bulldoggin, or Steer Wrestling, by watching the way his dogs would bring down a runaway steer.  He jumped onto the back of the steer and used its horns to wrestle it to the ground.  Bill Pickett worked along Western greats like Will Rogers, Buffalo Bill, and Tom Mix.  Bill Pickett blazed a path for Black cowboys and in 1971 he became the first African-American to be National Cowboy Hall of Fame.  His name was added to the roster of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1989. 

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is known as The Only Touring Black Rodeo.  They ride into Upper Marlboro, Maryland once a year for an action packed weekend that is not to be missed.  Bill Pickett’s legend is the inspiration for The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo.   The event packs the Prince George’s County Equestrian Center every time the Rodeo comes to town; there are over 3,000 spectators at each show.  It attracts a primarily African-American crowd, but anyone and everyone will have a blast.  It’s especially fun for families.

Last year, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo made history by holding its National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada.  This is a huge accomplishment because it puts the Only Touring Black Rodeo in the arena with legendary rodeos. 

On behalf of The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, I would request that your school consider supporting this worthwhile event.  Ticket costs are 7.00 per child and chaperons are admitted free at the 10:00 a.m. Friday For Kidz Sake Rodeo.  You will be glad that you supported the Best Show on Dirt “The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo.”

Coming to:

WASHINGTON, D.C.
September 20th, 2008
1:30 pm & 7:30 pm

Info:

 

Tickets:
Children
$16.00/advance
$18.00 at the door

Adults
$19.00/advance
$21.00 at the door

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Prince George's Showplace Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Ave.

Upper Marlboro Maryland

Directions:

Take I-95 (Washington Capital Beltway) to exit 11A, Pennsylvania Avenue South/East (Route 4). Follow for seven miles to Upper Marlboro exit. Turn right at the stop sign. From Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take Route 97 to Route 3. Route 3 turns into Route 301. Continue to exit at Route 4 North/West (toward Washington). Take first exit (Upper Marlboro) to stop sign And take a left to the arena.

Tickets:
$22 | $32 | $42 | $62

 Info:
818.429.7228

The South Point Equestian Center
9777 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89189

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Reserve your tickets in advance through Mr. Morris, Area Coordinator, Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. 

Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.  Have a great cowboy/cowgirl day.

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   Bill Pickett 

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A innovative, educational and exciting perspective of the Black American West history

This season marks our 25th year of producing the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo and sometimes it's been a lot like Bull Ridin', we get tossed around and jostled, but we've stayed on top, and the ride has been worth it.

Most of the credit belongs to all the people that make the rodeo the great event it is; the cowboys and cowgirls, the sponsors and the terrific fans who come year after year to see the greatest riders in the world.

The “cowboy mystique” has had strong influence in all of our lives, beginning in childhood and continuing throughout adulthood. Rodeos exemplify this influence and are an important part of our western culture. The black cowboy has been an integral part of the history of the American West from the earliest rodeos to the present.

In fact, Texas was discovered and explored by a Black cowboy named Estavanico, and over 35% of the cattle trail drivers in Texas were Black. Entire Black communities existed on the frontier of the Old West - over one-half million families in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas alone.

The famous Lewis and Clark Expedition was led by a Black scout, and a Black cowboy named Bill Pickett created “bulldogging”, which has become one of the major rodeo events today.

Realizing the historical significance of the Black cowboy, Lu Vason developed the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Series which is the first of its kind. In September, 1984, the first Bill Pickett Black Rodeo drew thousands of spectators and has grown into a series that is witnessed by over 70,000 annually.

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo brings an important element of Black Western Heritage into our present day experience by entertaining audiences all across America.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8314 Bark Tree Court
Springfield, VA 22153
ph: 301-343-7577