Casey Tibbs - Born To Ride

by Rusty Richards

Overview

Rodeo superstar Casey Tibbs lives again in Rusty Richards' authorized biography of the memorable, charismatic cowboy from South Dakota. Movingly written, Richards spent over twenty years meticulously researching, interviewing, and capturing vibrant memories and recollections of the six-time world champion saddle bronc rider. Born in a log home in the wilds of South Dakota, the youngest of ten children, Tibbs grew to be the most well-known, popular rodeo star of all time.

Richards' biography is all-inclusive and also covers the Roberts family, including rodeo greats Ken, Gerald, and E.C. Roberts, along with Jim Shoulders, Deb Copenhaver, Carl Olson, Ben Johnson, Gene Pruett, Bill Linderman and so many more. In addition, Richards recounts Casey's phenomenal success in Hollywood and his friendship with Audie Murphy, his Las Vegas associations, and his world tours promoting rodeo and the Wild West. Richards does not gloss over Casey's battles with alcohol and gambling addictions, either.

This is a biography that inspires, amuses, saddens, and gives real meaning to determination and grit. Casey Tibbs deserves to have his story told, and Rusty Richards has done an excellent job of doing so.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780982758502
Publisher:	Moonlight Mesa Associates
Publication date:	11/01/2010
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	14 Years

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

The Champ
Acknowledgements
Introduction

Out of the Ashes - 1
Born to Ride - 11
Bustin’ Loose - 23
Dances with Champions - 39
From Logs to Concrete Canyons - 55
The Best Damn Bronc Rider in the World! - 67
High Rollin’ - 81
Growing Popularity - 87
The Devil Made Him Do It! - 93
Father of the National Finals Rodeo - 105
World’s Fair - 117
Fiasco in a Far-Off Land - 131
The Twain Marry - 137
Success in the Far East & America’s Most Beloved Rooster - 143
A New Direction - 153
More Loves and Tours - 165
A New Career - 175
Alcohol Related - 187
Love Lost…And Found - 199
His Own Counsel - 207
A World of Friends - 215
Trail Rides and More - 221
Good News…And Bad News - 227
Hell, I Was Good! – 241

What People are Saying About This

Charlie Daniels

This book will bring back treasured memories to those of us who knew Casey personally and introduce those who never met him to the most colorful character I’ve ever met. Welcome to the world of Casey Tibbs, true friend, world-class practical joker, and above all, a cowboy. --(Charlie Daniels, Musician and Singer)

John Miller

This is truly a “must read” written by a great artist about a cowboy who revolutionized rodeo and the way it is viewed by the rest of the world. --(John Miller, Two-Time PRCA World Champion Team Roper)

Baxter Black

Casey Tibbs touched a lot of people. Some might say he was a good guy, but the truth is, he was larger than life. Each one of us who knew him has our own Casey story. We drop his name in conversation and it’s like rubbing rodeo’s greatest touchstone. That Rusty Richards has a way with words, is like saying Casey Tibbs could ride a bronc. It’s appropriate that Casey’s biography has been written by a cowboy who is his equal. --(Baxter Black, Cowboy, Poet, and Humorist)

Duncan Hunter

Rusty Richards captures the legend of Casey Tibbs as only a close friend and fellow horseman could. The character, the sense of humor, the talent to ride a bucking horse as no other man ever has...it’s all here, the story of a unique westerner, told by another. Duncan Hunter, former U.S. Congressman

Jack Roddy

Casey Tibbs was to rodeo what Babe Ruth was to baseball, a true legend. The story of the flamboyant, dangerous and exciting lifestyle of the great saddle bronc rider and all-around champion of the world, could only be told by Casey’s long time friend, Rusty Richards. --(Jack Roddy, World Champion Steer Wrestler, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, National Cowboy Hall of Fame)

Editorial Reviews

I have to be honest, growing up in the outskirts of New York City left me pretty dumb when it came to anyone with the talents of the man I was to meet in this book. I was not one who went to rodeos or followed anything of that sort, nor did I know the depth of such people, their lifestyles or what was required of them. The life story of Casey Tibbs, as told by Rusty Richards, was quite an interesting read and an eye-opener for me. Inside the pages of this book I met the man who was a true American Legend and learned much about a world I never knew before.

We are taken back to his humble beginnings, his family and the tragedies and battles he endured and overcame. Casey knew from a young boy what he wanted out of life, but he soon found it did not match what his father wanted him to have. He would have some tough decisions to make for his future, and the road would often be a lonely one. However, he was determined and his face set as stone knowing full well what he wanted out of life and ready to work to achieve that goal.

We are privileged to read stories of his travels, his adventures, and his personal life - both victories and failures. Some incidents were humorous, others heart-felt, but each give the reader needed insight into the life of this legend of a man. I am convinced that no one knew horses or understood the world that they were the stars in more than Casey Tibbs. From roundups to winning awards and insight into the very heart and soul of Casey Tibbs, this book has it all. I am honored that now I have a knowledge of a great American Legend that I will not soon forget.

For all who love a slice of the true west, a big bite of rodeo history and just a downright great story about one exceptional man, you will love this book. Very well done, recommended.

Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer

MidWest Book Review