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[[File:SilverSpursRodeo.jpg|thumb|right|Silver Spurs Rodeo]] |
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The '''Silver Spurs Rodeo''' is a [[rodeo]] held twice per year in [[Kissimmee, Florida|Kissimmee]], [[Florida]]. During the late 1980s, it was one of the fifty largest rodeos in the United States,<ref name=OS3>{{cite news |url= |
The '''Silver Spurs Rodeo''' is a [[rodeo]] held twice per year in [[Kissimmee, Florida|Kissimmee]], [[Florida]]. During the late 1980s, it was one of the fifty largest rodeos in the United States,<ref name=OS3>{{cite news |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/02/14/rodeo-purse-rises-at-kissimmee-silver-spurs/ |title=Rodeo Purse Rises At Kissimmee Silver Spurs |newspaper=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |date=February 1988 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> and is billed as the largest rodeo east of the [[Mississippi River]].<ref name=OS4 /> Since 1994, it has been the official state rodeo of Florida.<ref name=FlStat>{{cite web |url=http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0015/Sections/0015.0391.html |title=Florida Statutes, Title IV, 15.0391 Official state rodeo |publisher=The [[Florida Legislature]] |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1941, the Silver Spurs Riding Club was formed in Kissimmee. In 1944, at the height of [[World War II]], the Riding Club sponsored a rodeo to encourage local citizens to purchase [[war bonds]].<ref name=OBJ>{{cite news |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/1997/02/24/story7.html |title=Silver Spurs Rodeo: Riding high after 53 years |publisher=[[Orlando Business Journal]] |last=Byrd |first=Alan |date=February 24, 1997 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> The first rodeo was held on July 4, 1944,<ref name=OS1>{{cite news |url= |
In 1941, the Silver Spurs Riding Club was formed in Kissimmee. In 1944, at the height of [[World War II]], the Riding Club sponsored a rodeo to encourage local citizens to purchase [[war bonds]].<ref name=OBJ>{{cite news |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/1997/02/24/story7.html |title=Silver Spurs Rodeo: Riding high after 53 years |publisher=[[Orlando Business Journal]] |last=Byrd |first=Alan |date=February 24, 1997 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> The first rodeo was held on July 4, 1944,<ref name=OS1>{{cite news |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/02/14/silver-spurs-rodeo-rides-on-tradition/ |title=Silver Spurs Rodeo Rides On Tradition |last=Carroll |first=Frank |newspaper=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |date=February 14, 1988 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> and in 1951, a February event was added to the calendar.<ref name=OS1 /> The February rodeo is important enough to the region's self-image that it is a school holiday (for teachers and for students) throughout the county.<ref name=OS2>{{cite news |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2010/01/10/a-bargain-to-see-bucking-broncs-at-silver-spurs-rodeo/ |title=A bargain to see bucking broncs at Silver Spurs Rodeo |newspaper=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |last=Abbott |first=Jim |date=January 11, 2010 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> |
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The first rodeo was held on land donated by Henry O. Partin, a legendary rancher in Kissimmee who, at one point in time, owned 60,000 acres of land in Osceola County. In 1949, the Riding Club bought a 15-acre parcel of land (to which they added an additional 7.5 acres the following year), and built a stadium, stands, and a concession area.<ref name=OS1 /> In 2003, the club built a new indoor stadium, the [[Silver Spurs Arena]], which features luxury seats and bar service.<ref name=OS5>{{cite news |url= |
The first rodeo was held on land donated by Henry O. Partin, a legendary rancher in Kissimmee who, at one point in time, owned 60,000 acres of land in Osceola County. In 1949, the Riding Club bought a 15-acre parcel of land (to which they added an additional 7.5 acres the following year), and built a stadium, stands, and a concession area.<ref name=OS1 /> In 2003, the club built a new indoor stadium, the [[Silver Spurs Arena]], which features luxury seats and bar service.<ref name=OS5>{{cite news |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2004/02/20/silver-spurs-rodeo-back-at-kissimmee/ |title=Silver Spurs Rodeo Back At Kissimmee |newspaper=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |last=Berlincke |first=Jeff |date=February 20, 2004 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> |
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During the late 1980s, the rodeo was one of the fifty largest rodeos in the United States, with a purse of approximately US$60,000.<ref name=OS3 /> By 2005, however, attendance at had dropped slightly,<ref name=OS4>{{cite news |url= |
During the late 1980s, the rodeo was one of the fifty largest rodeos in the United States, with a purse of approximately US$60,000.<ref name=OS3 /> By 2005, however, attendance at had dropped slightly,<ref name=OS4>{{cite news |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2005/02/18/back-in-the-saddle-3/ |title=Back in the Saddle: Even As Osceola County Changes Dramatically, Cracker Cowboy Culture Goes On, Epitomized By Silver Spurs. |newspaper=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |last=Jacobson |first=Susan |date=February 18, 2005 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> and as of 2009, the purse had declined to approximately $50,000.<ref name=ONG>{{cite news |url=http://aroundosceola.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4125%3Asilver-spurs-rodeo-takes-center-stage-at-heritage-park-tonight-and-sunday&Itemid=60 |title=Silver Spurs Rodeo takes center stage at Heritage Park tonight and Sunday |publisher=Osceola News-Gazette |last=Pedone |first=Rick |date=June 5, 2009 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> The [[Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association]] does not list the Silver Spur Rodeo in their top 50 rodeo listing for 2009.<ref name=PRCA>{{cite web |url=http://www.prorodeo.com/media/2010pdfs/04Stats243-310.pdf |title=Top 50 2009 Rodeos by committee purse |publisher=[[Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association]] |page=254 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref> As the demographics of the region change, with more Hispanic residents moving into the area, the rodeo has moved to increase its appeal to the new residents; it held its first Latin rodeo in 2005, weaving salsa and hip-hop music into its traditional events.<ref name=OS4 /> |
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In 1994, the Silver Spurs Rodeo was designated as the Official State Rodeo by the [[Florida Legislature]].<ref name=FlStat /> |
In 1994, the Silver Spurs Rodeo was designated as the Official State Rodeo by the [[Florida Legislature]].<ref name=FlStat /> |
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Latest revision as of 05:36, 24 September 2024
The Silver Spurs Rodeo is a rodeo held twice per year in Kissimmee, Florida. During the late 1980s, it was one of the fifty largest rodeos in the United States,[1] and is billed as the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River.[2] Since 1994, it has been the official state rodeo of Florida.[3]
History
[edit]In 1941, the Silver Spurs Riding Club was formed in Kissimmee. In 1944, at the height of World War II, the Riding Club sponsored a rodeo to encourage local citizens to purchase war bonds.[4] The first rodeo was held on July 4, 1944,[5] and in 1951, a February event was added to the calendar.[5] The February rodeo is important enough to the region's self-image that it is a school holiday (for teachers and for students) throughout the county.[6]
The first rodeo was held on land donated by Henry O. Partin, a legendary rancher in Kissimmee who, at one point in time, owned 60,000 acres of land in Osceola County. In 1949, the Riding Club bought a 15-acre parcel of land (to which they added an additional 7.5 acres the following year), and built a stadium, stands, and a concession area.[5] In 2003, the club built a new indoor stadium, the Silver Spurs Arena, which features luxury seats and bar service.[7]
During the late 1980s, the rodeo was one of the fifty largest rodeos in the United States, with a purse of approximately US$60,000.[1] By 2005, however, attendance at had dropped slightly,[2] and as of 2009, the purse had declined to approximately $50,000.[8] The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association does not list the Silver Spur Rodeo in their top 50 rodeo listing for 2009.[9] As the demographics of the region change, with more Hispanic residents moving into the area, the rodeo has moved to increase its appeal to the new residents; it held its first Latin rodeo in 2005, weaving salsa and hip-hop music into its traditional events.[2]
In 1994, the Silver Spurs Rodeo was designated as the Official State Rodeo by the Florida Legislature.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rodeo Purse Rises At Kissimmee Silver Spurs". Orlando Sentinel. February 1988. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c Jacobson, Susan (February 18, 2005). "Back in the Saddle: Even As Osceola County Changes Dramatically, Cracker Cowboy Culture Goes On, Epitomized By Silver Spurs". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ a b "Florida Statutes, Title IV, 15.0391 Official state rodeo". The Florida Legislature. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ Byrd, Alan (February 24, 1997). "Silver Spurs Rodeo: Riding high after 53 years". Orlando Business Journal. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c Carroll, Frank (February 14, 1988). "Silver Spurs Rodeo Rides On Tradition". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ Abbott, Jim (January 11, 2010). "A bargain to see bucking broncs at Silver Spurs Rodeo". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ Berlincke, Jeff (February 20, 2004). "Silver Spurs Rodeo Back At Kissimmee". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ Pedone, Rick (June 5, 2009). "Silver Spurs Rodeo takes center stage at Heritage Park tonight and Sunday". Osceola News-Gazette. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ "Top 50 2009 Rodeos by committee purse" (PDF). Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. p. 254. Retrieved May 20, 2011.