Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Kimball's fine miniature bull rider, Cody Brinkman, has already qualified for the finals at his level in Mesquite, Texas, in October.

Cody has been busy this summer competing in events and learning from the best bull riders.

Traveling to California and Oklahoma to fine-tune his skills, Cody worked with world champion bull rider Gary Leffew and David Berry.

Then he participated in the Rez Games at Okmulgee, Okla., in late June.

He now plans to ride in the Soldiers and Sailors Veteran Memorial in Erie, Kan., and then in Oswego, Kan., and Pawnee, Okla., to qualify for the Professional Rode...