Monthly Archives: February 2011
Half a decade goes by fast
Written on February 12, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
It’s strange for me to think it’s been five years since Stockton Graves won the steer wrestling title at the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo. That’s the reality. He’d already qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo before he qualified for the national circuit championship. But he used his pedigree, a high degree of talent Continue Reading »
Alternative marketing
Written on February 11, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
While checking out the Oklahoma City media market this week, I noticed an advertisement for The Split by WinStar World Casino Invitational presented by Express Employment Professionals, which is Friday-Sunday at the Ford Center. I thought it was a great marketing campaign to have Cord McCoy’s photo in the advertising the event, given he’s an Continue Reading »
‘We have witnessed a miracle’
Written on February 10, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
It’s been a long few weeks for McKennon Wimberly since the 22-year-old bull rider suffered a serious injury at the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series event in Anaheim, Calif. To see more, go HERE. He had surgery to repair a broken jaw, and he was hospitalized at the University of California-Irvine for several Continue Reading »
Best of the Wests?
Written on February 9, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Terry Don West owns two Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world titles and had a long, distinguished bull riding career. Now he’s got the important role of cheerleader, rooting on his wife as she takes the next step in her barrel racing career. Michelle West is one of 24 cowgirls who will compete for the Women’s Continue Reading »
It’s just not Bullnanza
Written on February 9, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
The Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series returns almost to its roots this weekend when it embarks on a three-day affair in Oklahoma City. Not too many years ago, central Oklahoma hosted the biggest names in the sport in early February during Bullnanza at the Lazy E Arena in rural Guthrie, just a stone’s Continue Reading »
Calling all alums
Written on February 8, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
I had a nice e-mail exchange with Steven Knowles, who told me about the newly formed Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club Alumni. As a proud alumnus of the university, I want to reach out to those who have been part of the rodeo program. The organization wants to re-establish old relationships with friends and Continue Reading »
Fort Worth crowns its champions
Written on February 6, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Thanks to the fine folks at Cowgirl Imaging for getting the results sent out tonight. Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo Champions Bareback Riding, Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore., 333 points on four, $9,030 Steer Wrestling, Casey Martin, Sulphur, La., 12.7 seconds on three, $16,085 Team Roping, Spencer Mitchell, Colusa, Calif./Broc Cresta, Santa Rosa, Calif., 16.7 seconds Continue Reading »
The field is set
Written on February 5, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
The matinee performance of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is complete, so the field is set for tonight’s championship round, set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at Will Rogers Coliseum. I haven’t seen results from this afternoon’s performance to know who has certainly qualified for the championship round. Based on results I received Continue Reading »
McKee, PBR together again
Written on February 5, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Announcer Justin McKee is going to be working with the Professional Bull Riders again, adding his experience and expertise in a little different capacity. In a release issued Friday, the PBR announced that McKee and PBR Now on RFD-TV will both return to the airwaves next Thursday for a special edition. McKee and PBR have Continue Reading »
Elite status
Written on February 4, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Of the 24 cowgirls from the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association who have qualified for the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, six were part of the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. A few other ladies have played on ProRodeo’s biggest stage before, so there looks to be plenty of stars competing March 31-April 3 in Oklahoma Continue Reading »
That national title is special
Written on February 3, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Ultimately, rodeo contestants dream of wearing world championship Montana Silversmiths gold buckles. But those rewards earned at the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo are pretty special. In fact, I visited with some of the top cowboys in the game this week about their upcoming appearance at the DNCFR in Oklahoma City, and they were all Continue Reading »
This is a serious cold
Written on February 3, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
It’s cold. Yes, I realize it’s February, and it’s supposed to be cold, but this is a little extreme. Let me explain: In Los Fresnos, Texas, where the ProRodeo is scheduled to begin Friday, it’s 36 degrees, but it feels more like 26. If you look on your map, you’ll find Los Fresnos just north Continue Reading »
Blaze destroys a home, not spirits
Written on February 2, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
If the Gower family hadn’t already had tough times with the loss of a son to cancer, they took another blow this past weekend when their century-old ranch home was destroyed by fire. The story in The Kansas City Star, written by Donald Bradley and found HERE, eloquently tells of another huge loss for Randy Continue Reading »
A welcome return to TV
Written on February 1, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Rodeo is about to return to television on a regular basis. At 8:30 p.m. Central nearly every Sunday starting Feb. 13, the Great American Country network will begin showing Xtreme Bulls and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association championship events. You can see the schedule HERE. So for 12 of 13 weeks, you’ll be able to find Continue Reading »
Starting a season on a Lowe
Written on February 1, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Will Lowe is just 28 years old and already owns three bareback riding world championships in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He’s already on his way to a fourth if he can keep up with his hot start to the 2011 season. He’s won a share of three rodeo titles: the American Royal in Kansas Continue Reading »