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

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
Horse Showing

Learn About Rodeo 14 years ago

In Horse Showing riders will all enter the arena at the same time. They will use the outer edge of the...

By Jodi Erpelding
Pendleton OR Round-up Rodeo Results 9-14 to 9-17-2011

Rodeo News 14 years ago

Pendleton Round-Up Pendleton, Ore., Sept. 14-17 Bareback riding: First round: 1. Jake Vold, 85 points on Western Rodeos’ Kick A Mile,...

By Jodi Erpelding
Pueblo Colo Rodeo Results 8-26 to 8-30-2011

Rodeo News 14 years ago

Pueblo, Colo., Aug. 26-30 All-around cowboy: Jerome Schneeberger, $1,890, team roping and tie-down roping. Bareback riding: 1. Ryan Gray, 89 points...

By Jodi Erpelding