Excitement and passion: Sandhills cowboy caught thrill of the ride form a young age

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

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As a young boy, Sam Miles and his younger brother Bernard liked riding calves at brandings, as well as the bucket calves that his older brothers would put him on – probably just for the wrecks that would ensue.

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Cowboys to be inducted into Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame

The 20th annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will b…

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