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December 4, 2016 by Susan Kanode - 1 Comment

Elevation Sunday

October 21, 2016 by Susan Kanode - 7 Comments

Which rodeo is your favorite?

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Susan Kanode grew up on a ranch in northeast Colorado. Animals have always been part of her life and that sparked an early interest in rodeo. She loved watching the athletic abilities of the four-legged creatures and became a fan. While in College at Colorado State University she helped put together a media plan for their college rodeo. After graduation she moved to Dodge City, Kan., where she was an associate editor for the High Plains Journal. Her involvement with rodeo continued as she became heavily involved with the Dodge City Round-Up. That led to her full-time commitment that she has today. She started out working for the National Western Stock Show and Bad Company Rodeo, went on to work for national sponsors of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and now is involved with many of their top rodeos as well as the College National Finals Rodeo. With over 30 years of being a rodeo fan and journalist she brings undeniable knowledge and perspective to the table. Susan tells everyone that asks that she has a “perfect life.” When she is not working at a rodeo, she can be found at her home in Paradise, Texas, or the family ranch in Ault, Colo., with her dog and two horses in tow. Follow her on Twitter @rodeowriter.