The Natural

by Dusty Richards

This exciting and authentic novel of a young rodeo natural "reflects the life of the rodeo cowboy as it is and always will be." (Danny Newland, seven-time announcer, International Finals Rodeo)

"The story of rodeo as never told before...by the men (and women) who live it every day." (Dr. Lynn Phillips, rodeo announcer)

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 2002

About the author

Author of over 85 novels, Dusty Richards is the only author to win two Spur awards in one year (2007), one for his novel The Horse Creek Incident and another for his short story “Comanche Moon.” He is a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the International Professional Rodeo Association, and serves on the local PRCA rodeo board. Dusty is also an inductee in the Arkansas Writers Hall of Fame. He currently resides in northwest Arkansas. He was the winner of the 2010 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Western Fiction for his novel Texas Blood Feud and honored by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009.

Reviews

[Jeane Hay]

By far one of my most favorite books. I absolutely loved it!

[Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although a work of fiction, I learned about the rodeo circuit. I liked the way the author developed the characters. As was the case with other books I’ve read by Dusty Richards, it felt like he was ready to be done writing, and rushed to finish it, leaving details hanging. But it was an easy and enjoyable read, and as I said, informative, too.

[Prix Gautney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really resonates with me. Its authenticity is refreshing, and I have fallen in love with rodeo all over again. Great book.