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

Little AJ & Mason Cowboy Up at Rawhide

Rodeo News 14 years ago

These lil cowboys are somthing else…take a look at AJ and Mason riding some serious bulls at Raw Hide in Phoenix!!...

By Jodi Erpelding
Mounted Shooting

Learn About Rodeo 14 years ago

In Mounted Shooting a rider must use two .45 caliber revolver to pop balloon using blank cartridges. The rider must shoot...

By Jodi Erpelding
Reining Horses

Learn About Rodeo 14 years ago

Reining is an equine event that requires complete dedication and discipline of the rider as well as the horse. A rider...

By Jodi Erpelding
Sorting Horses

Learn About Rodeo 14 years ago

Sorting is and event where two mounted riders enter a “figure 8” like arena. On one side of the arena there...

By Jodi Erpelding
Penning Horses

Learn About Rodeo 14 years ago

In Penning, three mounted riders enter an arena with 30 cattle numbered 0-9. As the first rider crosses the timer line...

By Jodi Erpelding