Cowgirls chase Cheyenne berths at Buffalo Bill Rodeo

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Cowgirls chase Cheyenne berths at Buffalo Bill Rodeo

For barrel racers, breakaway ropers, the road to Cheyenne passes through North Platte

Ruth Nicolaus
Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026

Buffalo Bill Rodeo PIC 0601rn — Cedar Jandreau competes in the breakaway roping at last year鈥檚 Buffalo Bill Rodeo. The Kennebec, S.D. cowgirl won the rodeo with a time of 2.5 seconds.
Submitted photo by Clay Guardipee, Rodeo Ready

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Ruth Nicolaus

One way to get to Cheyenne, Wyoming is through North Platte, Nebraska.

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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves the Great Plains and its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. 聽Reach her at聽editorial@midwestmessenger.com.听听