Once upon a time, there was a cowboy named Jack who lived on a big ranch in the Wild West. Jack loved to show off his rodeo skills to anyone who would watch. One day, he heard about a rodeo demonstration that was taking place at the midway of the next town over.

Excited to show off his skills, Jack saddled up his trusty bronc, a wild horse he had tamed himself, and rode to the midway. When he arrived, he saw that many cowboys from all over the range had come to take part in the demonstration.

The rodeo began, and one by one, the cowboys mounted their horses and showed off their rodeo moves. Jack was up next, and as he mounted his bronc, the crowd held its breath. The bronc was known to be one of the wildest horses on the range, but Jack was confident in his skills.

As the gate opened, Jack and his bronc exploded into the arena, bucking and jumping like crazy. But Jack held on tight, his boots dug into the stirrups, his knees bent low and his free hand waving in the air. The crowd cheered as Jack stayed on the bronc for the full eight seconds, the time it takes to show one’s rodeo skills.

After the demonstration, Jack was declared the winner, and he was awarded a shiny trophy. The other cowboys clapped and cheered for Jack, and he was happy to have shown them what he could do. From that day on, Jack was known as the best rodeo rider on the range.

And the people of the Wild West were always excited to see Jack ride his bronc at the next rodeo demonstration.

Reflections

1. Who is Jack in the story and what is he known for?
2. What was the purpose of the demonstration in the midway?
3. How did Jack feel about riding his bronc in the competition?
4. Was Jack successful in the demonstration? How do you know?
5. What did Jack win at the end of the demonstration?
6. How did the other cowboys feel about Jack's performance?
7. Why do you think Jack was confident in his rodeo skills?
8. What lesson can you learn from Jack's story?