How rodeo clowns have evolved, from funnymen to bullfighters — with lives on the line

For all the ways rodeo clowning and bullfighting have evolved, one thing that remains consistent is the risk. Injuries are ...

If Horses Could Laugh: Rodeo Clowns and Entertainers

Beyond daring rides, discover the wild antics and unexpected talents of rodeo clowns and entertainers who amplify the thrills ...
Rapid City Journal

Rodeo clown reunion: Hear tales of tricks, danger during Days of '76

Contrary to what some may believe, rodeo clowning is serious business. Beneath the makeup, the wigs and the costumes are athletes whose job is to protect the bull riders. Rodeo fans will have several ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Siloam Springs Rodeo clown: Barrelman provides a ‘little island of safety’

SILOAM SPRINGS -- New this year to the Siloam Springs Rodeo is contract act Allan Dessel of Paulina, Iowa. Not to be confused with a bullfighter, Dessel is a barrelman, he said. Barrelmen and ...
LAist

Meet the Arkansas cowboy who found a new life as a rodeo clown

It's an hour before showtime and Rob Gann is running late. He has to get his makeup on, climb into his costume, and build a flash-bang firework that will provide the big noisy finish for his act.
WDIO

Up North: Spooner Rodeo features top clown talent in 70th year

The Spooner Rodeo turned 70 years old this past weekend, and after all that time, was still in the business for some laughs. The man to give them that; Gizmo McCracken. Just weeks ago, McCracken got a ...

2026 SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo begins Thursday

Cody Devers competes in steer wrestling at the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Ector County Coliseum. (Michael Bauer|Odessa American) The SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo rides ...