There are two
words that are very much a part of Texas. Although the proper spelling
is “barbed wire,” they are pronounced “bobwahr”
in many parts of the state. Barbed wire is as much a cultural icon
in Texas as the Longhorn and the Lone Star.
From movies
and television, the image of a cowboy life is etched, full of adventure,
glamour and romance. But, truth be told, working cattle is a dirty,
dusty, hard and dangerous way of life.
Reporters on the Magazine
Committee have written the stories of Show activities and interests,
but, beginning with Volume 1, Issue 1 in May 1993, volunteer photographer
Sam Pierson has helped “Bowlegged H” Magazine readers
visualize the heart of the tales.
The biggest,
strongest and most durable horses in the world are coming to the
2003 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.
Letters and comments should
be sent to:
Marketing and Public Relations Division,
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
P.O. Box 20070
Houston, Texas 77225-0070
