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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Margo Wade La-Drew-Coordinator
Tel: 310/674-6555

LOS ANGELES EQUESTRIAN CENTER will host the
2005 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo

Los Angeles….As the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo continues to celebrate over 20 years, it will come to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank on Friday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m. with a special "Rodeo for Kidz Sake" and three regular shows on Saturday, July 16th at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 17th at 3:30p.m. Don't miss this fun-filled event as we present various vendors, with good eats, treats and an afternoon and evening of excitement featuring African-American cowboys and cowgirls competing in seven different rodeo events. Events such as Calf Ropin', Bareback Ridin', Ladies Barrel Racin', Jr. Barrel Racin', Bull Doggin, Ladies Steer Undercoatin' and Bull Ridin' are featured. The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo was founded in 1984 by Lu Vason and has been a powerful tool in his goals of educating people on the black West experiences of the cultural pride associated with all of the contributions made by African Americans. History notes that one out of every six cowboys was an African American; therefore the Bill Pickett Invitational rodeo is a fitting tribute to the cowboys and cowgirls. The rodeo was named after William "Bill" Pickett, the creator of bulldoggin'. Bill Pickett would race on his horse to catch a steer, and then leap out of his saddle to gram the steer's head and twist it slowly toward the sky. He would overpower the animal by sinking his teeth into the steer's upper lip. Bull dogging is the only rodeo event that can be traced back to its inventor. Bill Pickett was a star attraction on the rodeo and Wild West Circuit for more than 15 years after the turn of the century. He was honored in 1972, 40 years after his death, by being elected to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. In 1992 he was inducted into the PRCA with a special tribute in Colorado Springs and in 1996 he was the first to be inducted in to the Black Cowboy Walk of Fame in Denver, Colorado. 2/2 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo offers attendees a unique look at some of todays hottest African-American cowboys and cowgirls from all across the United States. These cowboys and cowgirls have mastered needed skills to compete in the rodeo and will come to the Los Angeles area to compete for a total purse that could exceed $20,000. Rodeo is a sport that challenges the wits, mental ability and physical stamina of its participants like no other sport. It will have you sitting at the edge of your seat.

Touring from February through November each year, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo can be seen in cities, arenas and fairgrounds across the country including the cities of Memphis, Atlanta, Beaumont, San Diego, Oakland, Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Washington DC, St. Louis and Kansas City.

Why not make it a family weekend and enjoy a complete cultural experience. Attend the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, July 15th at 10:00am "Rodeo for Kidz Sake", Saturday, July 16th at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 17th at 3:30 p.m., at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, in Burbank, California. What better way to enjoy your weekend, and support the nation's top black cowboys and cowgirls, while they continue to make history.

Tickets can be obtained at all TicketMaster Outlets including Inglewood box office outlets, A Cultural Affair Coffeehouse in Inglewood, Robinson's - May stores, Wherehouse Music and the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Box Office.

For additional rodeo and ticket information contact Ms. Margo Wade-LaDrew, Rodeo

Coordinator at 310-674-6555 or visit our website at www.billpickettrodeo.com

Non-Profit Organization "Bill Pickett Memorial Scholarship Fund" I.D. #84-1064797

LETS RODEO!

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			Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Margo Wade La-Drew-Coordinator Tel: 310/674-6555 LOS ANGELES EQUESTRIAN CENTER will host the 2005 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Los Angeles….As the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo continues to celebrate over 20 years, it will come to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank on Friday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m. with a special "Rodeo for Kidz Sake" and three regular shows on Saturday, July 16th at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 17th at 3:30p.m. Don't miss this fun-filled event as we present various vendors, with good eats, treats and an afternoon and evening of excitement featuring African-American cowboys and cowgirls competing in seven different rodeo events. Events such as Calf Ropin', Bareback Ridin', Ladies Barrel Racin', Jr. Barrel Racin', Bull Doggin, Ladies Steer Undercoatin' and Bull Ridin' are featured. The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo was founded in 1984 by Lu Vason and has been a powerful tool in his goals of educating people on the black West experiences of the cultural pride associated with all of the contributions made by African Americans. History notes that one out of every six cowboys was an African American; therefore the Bill Pickett Invitational rodeo is a fitting tribute to the cowboys and cowgirls. The rodeo was named after William "Bill" Pickett, the creator of bulldoggin'. Bill Pickett would race on his horse to catch a steer, and then leap out of his saddle to gram the steer's head and twist it slowly toward the sky. He would overpower the animal by sinking his teeth into the steer's upper lip. Bull dogging is the only rodeo event that can be traced back to its inventor. Bill Pickett was a star attraction on the rodeo and Wild West Circuit for more than 15 years after the turn of the century. He was honored in 1972, 40 years after his death, by being elected to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. In 1992 he was inducted into the PRCA with a special tribute in Colorado Springs and in 1996 he was the first to be inducted in to the Black Cowboy Walk of Fame in Denver, Colorado. 2/2 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo offers attendees a unique look at some of todays hottest African-American cowboys and cowgirls from all across the United States. These cowboys and cowgirls have mastered needed skills to compete in the rodeo and will come to the Los Angeles area to compete for a total purse that could exceed $20,000. Rodeo is a sport that challenges the wits, mental ability and physical stamina of its participants like no other sport. It will have you sitting at the edge of your seat. Touring from February through November each year, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo can be seen in cities, arenas and fairgrounds across the country including the cities of Memphis, Atlanta, Beaumont, San Diego, Oakland, Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Washington DC, St. Louis and Kansas City. Why not make it a family weekend and enjoy a complete cultural experience. Attend the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, July 15th at 10:00am "Rodeo for Kidz Sake", Saturday, July 16th at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 17th at 3:30 p.m., at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, in Burbank, California. What better way to enjoy your weekend, and support the nation's top black cowboys and cowgirls, while they continue to make history. Tickets can be obtained at all TicketMaster Outlets including Inglewood box office outlets, A Cultural Affair Coffeehouse in Inglewood, Robinson's - May stores, Wherehouse Music and the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Box Office. For additional rodeo and ticket information contact Ms. Margo Wade-LaDrew, Rodeo Coordinator at 310-674-6555 or visit our website at www.billpickettrodeo.com Non-Profit Organization "Bill Pickett Memorial Scholarship Fund" I.D. #84-1064797 LETS RODEO! ###