GUYMON, Okla. – Still three months shy of his 21st birthday, Sage Kimzey is living his dreams. He is the No. 1 bull rider in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in his rookie season, having earned more than $72,500 heading into this weekend. He’s about to add a little more to his bank account. On[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – Ryan Jarrett is just looking for a little momentum. He may have found it at the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. On Saturday afternoon during the annual rodeo’s second performance, the Georgia-born cowboy roped and tied his calf in 9.5 seconds. He is among the leaders in the third round; more importantly, he[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – It’s been eight years since Chet Johnson won a share of the saddle bronc riding championship at the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. He’s ready to win it again. On Friday, he and traveling partner Tyler Corrington scored 84-point rides to take the early lead in the rodeo’s classic event during the rodeo’s[...]

Cord and Jet McCoy are cowboys, from the top of their brimmed hats to the heels on their boots. They were raised on a ranch near Tupelo, a town of about 320 in southeastern Oklahoma. Their parents, Janet and Denny McCoy, also were raised on ranches. In the upcoming 10th episode of this spring’s 24th[...]

Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo April 28-May 4 First round results Barrel racing: First round: 1. (tie) Alicia Stockton and Shelby Herrmann, 17.43 seconds, $1,860 each; 3. Natalie Foutch, 17.45, $1,431; 4. Emily Holton, 17.54, $1,240; 5. Jordan Taton, 17.55, $954; 6. (tie) Shelley Morgan and Taylor Langdon, 17.56, $668 each; 8. Mary Burger, 17.57,[...]

Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo April 28-May 4 Second round results Steer wrestling: Second round:1. Tommy Cook, 3.6 seconds, $1,960; 2. (tie) Josh Peek and Todd Suhn, 3.7, $1,577 each; 4. Tyler Waguespack, 4.1, $1,193; 5. Trell Etbauer, 4.2, $937; 6. Clayton Hass, 4.3, $682; 7. Kyle Irwin, 4.4, $426; 8. (tie) Garrett Poston and[...]