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Little Britches Rodeo
GenreSports
Reality
Documentary
Created byDustin Hodge
Narrated byDonna Hodge
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons10
No. of episodes262 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerDustin Hodge
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–26 minutes
Production companiesHodge Media Group
HM Group
Original release
NetworkRFD-TV
ReleaseMarch 27, 2013 (2013-03-27) –
April 20, 2022 (2022-04-20)

Little Britches Rodeo is a non-fiction television series produced by Hodge Media Group for RFD-TV. It portrays the real life events during National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals. This western lifestyle documents the lives of rodeo contestants and rodeo competition from the Finals.[1] In addition, it features interviews with PRCA World Champions, contestants, parents, rodeo personal, and some of the industry leaders in agriculture, horse industry, and rodeo.

Format

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Every episode features rodeo performances from one event at the NLBRA Finals. Commentary is provided for each rodeo ride/run. Each episode also features multiple interviews. Finally, each episode concludes with an interview with the world champion of the event featured in the episode.

Narration

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Every episode has been narrated by Donna Hodge.

Production

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The first 4 seasons were filmed at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Colorado.[2] Season 5-8 were filmed at the Lazy E in Guthrie, Oklahoma.[3]

The NLBRA Finals has rodeo events running simultaneously in three different arenas.[4] A two-person camera crew covers each arena. Camera teams also cover rodeo action from the rough stock chutes and on the arena floor. Several two-camera crews roam grounds, camping areas, and stalls to pick up b-roll, and man on the street interviews. A three-person camera crew also conducts sit down interviews in a studio space.

Subject Matter

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Rural Lifestyle

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The series focuses on issues impacting rural lifestyles from communities around the United States.

Competition

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National Little Britches Rodeo Association is the starting organization for many professional cowboys.

Society of Rodeo Families

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One of the series’ focuses is the importance of extended family. The community aspect of the western lifestyle is highlighted.

Notable guests

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Episodes

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Main article: List of Little Britches Rodeo episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
126March 27, 2013 (2013-03-27)September 4, 2013 (2013-09-04)
226November 27, 2013 (2013-11-27)May 14, 2014 (2014-05-14)
326October 1, 2014 (2014-10-01)March 25, 2015 (2015-03-25)
426September 30, 2015 (2015-09-30)May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)
526November 2, 2016 (2016-11-02)April 26, 2017 (2017-04-26)
626October 4, 2017 (2017-10-04)March 28, 2018 (2018-03-28)
726October 10, 2018 (2018-10-10)April 3, 2019 (2019-04-03)
826October 9, 2019 (2019-10-09)April 20, 2020 (2020-04-20)
926October 7, 2020 (2020-10-07)April 18, 2021 (2021-04-18)
1026November 13, 2021 (2021-11-13)April 20, 2022 (2022-04-20)



Spin-off

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Little Britches on the Road - A travel show focusing on rural aspects of the United States.[6]

References

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  1. ^ McMiller, Itinease. "Cowboys and cowgirls prepare for National Little Britches Rodeo". Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  2. ^ "Little Britches Rodeo comes to Pueblo for last time". Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  3. ^ "Little Britches Rodeo finals comes to Guthrie". NewsOK.com. 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  4. ^ "National Little Britches Rodeo Association Returns to Lazy E Arena". Farm Flavor. 2017-07-08. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  5. ^ "Official Pageant Results".
  6. ^ Little Britches Rodeo on the Road, Donna Hodge, J. R. Dees, Ethan Parr, retrieved 2018-02-15{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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