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Written by Lisa McLean   
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 21:42

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"You know its different than any other sport because we don't get million dollar contracts to go and sit on the sidelines if we don't feel like playing ya know its different. These guys do it because they love doing it," said Andy Burelle, a bullfighter of twelve years.

Mark Swingler has also been working in rodeos for a long time—23 years—and says the essence of rodeo is not lost in modern times, rather strengthened through generations.

"It's great, especially since I just got through with the kids rodeo and seeing the tradition staying alive through those ages and watching the kids coming up...I just like it cause you see them working hard at what they want to do and just the whole atmosphere," said Swingler.

One thing is consistent across the board: the passion shared by this family of cowboys.

"The spirit of rodeo is just family ya know...we see these guys every week and you know we're all welcome at each others house and everyone takes care of everyone and if somebody rolls in and needs a hotel room and I got one then they are more than welcome to sleep on the couch there at the room," said Burelle.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 April 2011 21:58
 

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