Monday, September 13, 2021

IWMA Nominee for the Liz Masterson Crescendo Award

I am totally surprised, honored and excited to be nominated for the IWMA Liz Masterson Crescendo Award!  I don't know who nominated me, whoever you are, Thank You!  I am in some pretty amazing company with the other nominees.  Good luck and Congratulations to all of them!

 

 


Wagon Train - Prescott, Arizona 2021


 This poem is a true story that happened on a 
wagon train through Bryce Canyon, Utah
summer of 2020.  Below is picture proof of
the Parasol twins.  Me and Sam Gubler.



My new CD - Wagon Train

Special thanks goes to my friend Chris Mortensen
for all the work in producing, recording and accompaniment
on this new CD.   If you are interested in one
they are $10.00 or $15.00 including shipping.  You
can order one by email or text colt.blankman@gmail.com or 435-994-9832


    



Almost made it!

 I am a member of the Spikers (Northern Utah High School Rodeo Team).  I shoot trap (shotgun) and light rifle.  I had a pretty good year my freshman year.  I made it to the State Finals sitting in first place in trap.  I  felt pretty confident that I would realize my goal and make it to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Nebraska in July of 2021.  Unfortunately, fate had different plans.  I had some bad luck at state and moved from first to fifth and lost my chance to go compete.  I was able to participate at the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, NV.  I had a 3 way tie for first and after an intense shootout for first all the way back to the 27 yard line I ended up third.  I was pretty proud of my freshman year.  I learned a lot and have new goals!







Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous 2021 - Covid Can't Stop Cowboys!

It was an honor to again be a part of a gathering.  It is
were it all began for me!


I had a blast going into the schools with Mark Munzert Cowboy Poet

Cowboy Church

Thursday night show with my pard, Chris Mortensen 
and Krazi Annie

 

2020

 Unfortunately the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering was canceled for 2020.  But we did have the opportunity to go on an amazing wagon train and I was able to experience some amazing things as well as perform at night.  That experience became the inspiration for my newest poem and title for my new CD. 


Darn it was cancelled but I was invited back for 2021!


Western Legends Wagon Train through Bryce Canyon - August 2020