Rodeo 101-ESPN/PRORodeo.com

ESPN/PRORodeo.com – By Troy Schwindt – PRCA Writer As a lifelong educator, Penny Conway felt compelled 14 years ago to go out and teach the nation’s youngsters about the sport of rodeo and Western culture. To date, the “Cowboy Up” program...

Cowboy program teaches local students life lessons

Fort Worth Press – Robert Francis  Connie Sparkman, area representative for the Cowboys & Kids organization, wants students to learn the ropes. Not just about the ropes used in the sport of rodeo, but the ropes of life, too. Holding a rope above her head in...

Students Learn the Cowboy Way

The Kansas City Star – Ling Mae-Wong Scarborough Elementary students got a taste of the Wild West this week from a real Texas cowgirl. “We’re going to talk about being tough, but not fighting tough,” said Connie Sparkman of Waco. “It’s about being tough in your...