About CLN Author:
Jodi Erpelding

Author Biography

I grew up on a Midwest farm with dirt under my fingernails and the sound of wind rustling through cornfields. My childhood was all about 4H – raising pigs and horses, learning to bake and sew, and discovering the magic of transforming a garden into jars of summer sunshine. Those years taught me the value of hard work, the thrill of seeing a project through to the end, and the simple joy of creating something beautiful. A country girl with a need for speed and a thirst for adventure. Maybe that's why I love the feeling of wind in my hair – whether I'm cruising down a dusty road on my Harley or tackling a mountain trail on my trusty mountain bike. Some of my earliest memories of rodeo are watching my father compete at small local events. That's also where my love for country music comes in – long car rides listening to 8 tracks. The lyrics and melodies always spoke to my soul. These days, you'll find me cheering on the cowboys and cowgirls at rodeos, two-stepping to my favorite bands, belting out a country tune at a concert or sharing stories and laughter with friends around a bonfire. When I'm not soaking up the country life and getting my boots dirty, I'm a nurse, caring for folks in my community. Follow along for more stories from the heart of rodeo and country life!

CLN Stories By Jodi Erpelding

National Western Stock Show and Rodeo 2016

Rodeo News 9 years ago

the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (NWSS) is coming to Denver, Colorado. Taking place between January 9–24, it's a roundup...

By Jodi Erpelding
NFR Bullfighters Trio

Rodeo News 10 years ago

Dusty Tuckness, Aaron Ferguson, and Chuck Swisher have been voted to be the bullfighters that keep rodeo's favorite bull riders out...

By Jodi Erpelding
Florence Jr. Parada Rodeo 2015

Rodeo News 10 years ago

Florence, Arizona is home to the oldest junior rodeo in the United States.The Pinal County Mounted Posse will host the 83rd...

By Jodi Erpelding
Rex Allen Days Rodeo 2015 Highlights

Rodeo News 10 years ago

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For any cowboy or cowgirl who loves the thrills and spills of a good old-fashioned rodeo, Wilcox, Arizona was the place...

By Jodi Erpelding
Kern County Fair & Rodeo 2015

Rodeo News 10 years ago

The Kern County Fair & Rodeo took place on October 2 and 3, but if you weren't able to see the...

By Jodi Erpelding