This Week in the West: Everett Bowman, One of Pro Rodeo's Founding Fathers

This Week in the West · Jul 13, 2026 · 7m

🤠This Week in the West

🎙️ Episode 89: Everett Bowman, One of Pro Rodeo’s Founding Fathers

📢 Episode Summary:

Everett Bowman is remembered as one of the most influential figures in rodeo history, not only for his remarkable success as a competitor but for helping transform rodeo into a professional sport. In 1936, after cowboys went on strike over inconsistent rules, unfair judging and poor treatment of contestants, Bowman became the first president of the newly formed Cowboys' Turtle Association. Under his leadership, the organization established standardized rules, fair judging and higher…