Cowgirls chase Cheyenne berths at Buffalo Bill Rodeo

For barrel racers, breakaway ropers, the road to Cheyenne passes through North Platte

Ruth Nicolaus
Jun 4, 2026
2 hrs ago

Buffalo Bill Rodeo PIC 0601rn — Cedar Jandreau competes in the breakaway roping at last year’s Buffalo Bill Rodeo. The Kennebec, S.D. cowgirl won the rodeo with a time of 2.5 seconds.
Submitted photo by Clay Guardipee, Rodeo Ready

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Ruth Nicolaus

One way to get to Cheyenne, Wyoming is through North Platte, Nebraska.

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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves the Great Plains and its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.