Meanwhile in Wyoming, Cole was being kept busy so he would not think about missing Cory so much. He was helping groom Frankie. Dubbs, one of the ranch hands, had been teaching Cole how to groom the horses. Cole was good at it. Dubbs had been teaching Cole roping and how to tie a slip knot.
“Dubbs, do we have a Little Britches Rodeo here?” asked Cole when he paused while brushing Frankie.
Dubbs looked up at Cole startled. “Where did you hear about that?” asked Dubbs.
“Cory is going to be in one,” replied Cole. “Do we have one?”
Dubbs shook his head. “Not anymore. We used to have one, but the rancher sponsoring it sold his ranch and left. None of the other ranchers offered to let it be on their ranch.”
“Why not?” asked Cole.
“It is a lot of work and extra expense for the ranch owner. I
