Tradition & innovation mix at Vold Rodeo Company to keep pace with changing times

It is hard to escape the sense of history and tradition when you are on the Harry Vold ranch located near Avondale, Colo. It starts at the gate as you enter the ranch, where you see the bucking horse sign that was presented to Harry Vold at his induction into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1994. On the sign is a small metal plate that reads “Two Champs — Ty Murray on Bobby Joe Skoal.” Bobby Joe Skoal is one of 10 bucking horses that are running free and spending their retirement on the ranch. A little farther up the road is the famous Rattlesnake Butte sign, and, as you approach the ranch house, you see the famous black horses of the WNFR as they run back and forth between pastures and in front of the ranch house. The ranch itself has history, in that a section of it was part of Gene Autry's Flying A ranch. In the house you will find hundreds of photographs of the history of rodeo and early western contract acts covering the walls. In every room you will find trophies and mementos from Harry Vold's 60 plus years in rodeo. Tradition is everywhere — and closely held...more