Come, young children, gather around,
And listen closely to the sound
Of cowboys and cowgirls, brave and true,
Who show us what they can do.

At the rodeo, there's much to see,
From broncs to bulls and cowboys free,
To exhibitions of skill and might,
That thrill us all both day and night.

A draft horse pulls a heavy load,
While cowboys show off on the road,
In moccasins, they strut their stuff,
And prove they're made of tougher stuff.

The grandstand fills up, row by row,
As the crowd waits for the big show,
And in the province, far and wide,
The rodeo brings people side by side.

Midway through the rodeo fun,
There's a dude who's on the run,
But with reins in hand and a strong will,
He'll ride that bronc, like he's got the skill.

It's a demonstration of courage and grace,
As the cowboys give it their best pace,
And we cheer them on with all our might,
As they make the rodeo come to life tonight.

Reflections

Here are a few questions that kids could think about after reading "Adventure at the Rodeo: Cowboys and Broncs":

1. What was your favorite part of the story and why?
2. How do you think the cowboys felt when they were riding the broncs?
3. What did the children in the story learn about cowboys and the rodeo?
4. Would you like to attend a rodeo someday? Why or why not?
5. What would you do if you saw a cowboy fall off a bronc during a rodeo?