63RD ANNUAL GRAND NATIONAL RODEO

It was a great time to saddle up and ride on out to San Francisco's Legendary "Cow Palace" where there was tons of fun for all those who came out and joined Henry during his 2008 appearances at the "63rd Annual Grand National Rodeo" on Saturday's April 5th and 12th!



Now officially a part of the "Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Tour" the Superstar Riders and Ropers who appeared provided many thrills and some heart stopping action to all the cowboys who came out to play. There was also some magnificent horse show events plus many newcomers included in this years rodeo among them Clown Extraordinaire "Crash Cooper" as well as Amazing Trick Roper "Tomas Garcilazo" and Displaying Their Signature Gaits were the renowned "Tennessee Walking Horses."



In addition to the Rodeo was the Famed "Wrangler Stage & Mercantile Zone" which featured a lineup of Super Entertainment that included "Mr. Hopping Mad! Henry Costa" who taught some of Country's Hottest Steppers plus the Three Part Western Harmony of the "Scouts Of The Cascades," A Cowgirl Tricks show by "Karen Quest," A Cowboy Mounted Shooting Presentation from the "California Range Riders," and Entertainment by the Singing DJ "Kickin' Cowboy Paul Hale" plus the Best Western Apparel and Accessories this side of the Mississippi.



Mr. Hopping Mad's first appearance during the two week event was on Saturday April 5th when Henry appeared before a large enthusiastic audience and taught The Three Classic Line Dances "Cotton Eyed Joe", "Rawhide", and "Ah Si!", before rapping his set up by showcasing and teaching his hot new swinging stepper "Mama's Words" to those who jumped out of the crowd and joined Henry in moving and grooving out on the dance floor.


On Saturday Afternoon April 12th Mr. Hopping Mad! was again greeted warmly and taught to everyone of all ages who joined Henry out on the dance floor in doing Three All Time Favorites Scooters "Electric Slide", "Cupid Shuffle" and "Achy Breaky" before doing an encore and finishing off his set with those swaying to some good ole fashioned cowboy stepping as he lead the way once again with "Mama's Words".



Henry Says "I Was So Happy To Have Been A Part Of This Years Rodeo At The Cow Palace And Would Like To Say What A Great Time I Had With Those Of You Who Came Out And Joined In All The Great Fun! I'd Like To Thank Paul Hale And The Grand National Rodeo For Allowing Me To Have Been A Part Of This Year's Incredible Event!



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