Bill Pickett Rodeo

July 9th and 10th 2011

Even the citizens of Maryland have forgotten the names of the people buried on nearby White Eagle Monument Hill. White Eagle, of course is remembered. He was a chief of the Ponca tribe. The Miller Brothers of 101 Ranch fame erected the monument in his name.

Bill Pickett rests here too, a name so well known in rodeo that rodeo people call the graveyard “Bill Pickett Hill”, bestowing upon him a prominence they feel atones for the disregard of others buried at the site. The grave is marked with a sandstone tombstone that reads…

My personal experience with the Bill Pickett Rodeo is total enjoyment each time I see it. As a child I always loved horses and still do. Most of my riding today results in trail or beach riding. Taming a beautiful animal like a horse is absolutely amazing and to see them in full stride or taking tight turns in a rodeo brings exhilaration to anyone that views this. If you never seen a rodeo, take a day to enjoy the immensely talented male and female cowboy’s that bring this spectacular entertainment to you.