Are your wondering how the EIRA/ImPRA was formed? This article is from the 1989 EIRA Finals program.
In 1975 Blanche Angell, then the publicity director, wrote an article titled "The birth of the EIRA". I quote, "On July 28, 1970, in a trailerhouse in
Roberts, Idaho, Jim Kluesner and Gary Miller sat down with an idea, three
different rule books, and a strong desire to better the sport of rodeo in
Eastern Idaho." Blanche went on to say that the two's strategy needed lots
of help and support, they got in touch with Curly and herself, Blanche Angell,
the Anderson boys, Dayton Miller, Curly Morton, Gaylen Brower, RD Kuttler,
and many others. The ball was then rolling. After many dreams, ideas and
much enthusiasm, the first card was issued to the late bronc rider, Adrian
Sutton. Today, seventeen years after the first meeting, Gary and Jim's
dreams are still alive and growing. The EIRA, one of the nation's largest
rodeo associations, is known by other associations as the pacesetter in the
sport of rodeo today. The membership is proud of our accomplishments and
plans to continue to better the image of rodeo. Special thanks to all those
who have worked so hard to improve and promote the sport of rodeo!!!!!
