Monthly Archives: September 2011
WPRA coverage from Omaha
Written on September 30, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Here are the stories that ran each day during the Justin Boots Championships during the River City Rodeo in Omaha, Neb. From THURSDAY From FRIDAY From SATURDAY
Veteran cowboys putting bronc, bareback riding clinic
Written on September 30, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Contestants interested in riding bucking horses – or riding them better – will have a chance to hone their skills during a bareback riding and saddle bronc riding school planned for Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 13, in Ponca City, Okla. The brainchild of all-around rodeo hand Justin Rumford, the clinic will be instructed by saddle Continue Reading »
Is the third time a charm, too?
Written on September 29, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Matt Sherwood has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the third time in his career. I suspect that means his partner, heeler Cory Petska, has his eyes on the big prize in 2011. You see, Sherwood’s other two trips to ProRodeo’s grand finale came in 2006 and 2008. In each of those seasons, Continue Reading »
Hempstead rodeo draws big names in first year with PRCA
Written on September 28, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – The word is out, and the contestants are responding. Some of the biggest names in rodeo will be in Hempstead this weekend for the Waller County Fair and Rodeo, with performances set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The rodeo has been a fixture of the community event for decades, but this Continue Reading »
The fields are set
Written on September 28, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ProRodeo’s 2011 regular season came to a close this past weekend, meaning the fields for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping have been established. There are some great storylines associated with the qualifiers, and be on the lookout for many of those in the coming days. Here’s one Continue Reading »
Great animals leading the charge for Carr Pro Rodeo
Written on September 26, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – There are an elite few who really understand what makes one of the world’s best bucking horses. Pete Carr is one of those people. Carr, owner of Dallas based Carr Pro Rodeo, has a pasture full of outstanding animal athletes on the company’s ranch near Athens, Texas, and the herd is still Continue Reading »
Final night’s results from Omaha
Written on September 26, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Justin Boots Championships CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb., Sept. 24 Bareback riding: Semifinals: 1. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb., 86 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Black Cat, $7,040; 2. Brian Bain, Culver, Ore., 84, $5,280; 3. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash., 80, $3,520; 4. Jason Havens, Prineville, Ore., 79, $1,760; 5. Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas, 78; 6. Continue Reading »
Get your news here
Written on September 26, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Saturday night’s escapades in Omaha were quite hectic. I apologize for not posting more or sooner. Click HERE to see the coverage for the Omaha World-Herald
Round 2 and average results from Omaha
Written on September 24, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Justin Boots Championships CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb., Sept 23 Bareback riding: Second round: 1. Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas, 88 points on Sutton Rodeos’ China Town, $5,808; 2. Brian Bain, Culver, Ore., 87, $4,400; 3. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash., 86, $3,168; 4. Kaycee Feild, Payson, Utah, 84, $2,112; 5. (tie) Jason Havens, Prineville, Ore.; Steven Dent, Continue Reading »
Committee, Carr trying to build fair & rodeo’s foundation
Written on September 23, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – There’s a lot of pride that organizers have in the Waller County Fair and Rodeo. They point to great community interest. With that kind of support, they envision growth and development in the annual expo. They realize the foundation has already been laid, and now is the time to develop it. “We Continue Reading »
The World-Herald coverage of rodeo
Written on September 23, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Click HERE to read today’s Omaha World-Herald coverage of the River City Rodeo and the Justin Boots Championships.
Results from Omaha
Written on September 23, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Justin Boots Championships CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb., Sept. 22 Bareback riding: First round: 1. (tie) Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash., on Powder River Rodeo’s Big Prize, and Kaycee Feild, Payson, Utah, on J Bar J, Inc’s First Light, 86 points, $5,104 each; 3. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb., 83, $3,168; 4. Cody DeMers, Kimberly, Idaho, 81, $2,112; Continue Reading »
Omaha World-Herald covering the River City Rodeo
Written on September 22, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
I’m very blessed by many opportunities, and I appreciate every one. If you’re already in Omaha, be sure to pick up a copy of today’s Omaha World-Herald and take a look at the special section that wraps around the sports section. If you’d like to read the World-Herald’s detailed coverage, just take a look HERE Continue Reading »
Organizers call on Carr to kick-start inaugural PRCA rodeo
Written on September 22, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – In order to be the best, you have to associate with the best. That cliché has become a philosophy for the members of the Waller County Fair and Rodeo board as they have taken a major jump in their annual event and joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. “As far as making Continue Reading »
Top cowboys hope to rope world title
Written on September 21, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUTHRIE, Okla. – The best steer ropers in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will converge on central Oklahoma Nov. 11-12 to decide the 2011 world championship of steer roping at the 53rd annual Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping presented by National Saddlery at the Lazy E Arena. The two-day championship that begins at 7:30 p.m. Continue Reading »
Experience leads Gwatneys’ passion to Carr Pro Rodeo
Written on September 21, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – They might be Californians by birth, but John and Sandy Gwatney are Texas by choice. Rodeo has led the Marquez, Texas, couple all over the country and then some. The sport is also bringing them to town for the Waller County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, and Continue Reading »
Blanchard sets arena record in Lovington
Written on September 20, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a story that was published in the September 2011 edition of Women’s Pro Rodeo News, the official publication of the WPRA. In the past five months, Sydni Blanchard has gone from questioning her barrel racing future to relishing each opportunity that comes her way. “This is a life and a blessing Continue Reading »
Counting my blessings
Written on September 19, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
I just got home after working the fourth annual PRCA rodeo in Bowman, N.D. I really enjoyed my self. It was my first time working with so many involved in the whole production, and it truly was a pleasure. You’ve got to love it when you feel so blessed. Praise the Lord!
An all-around tough question
Written on September 19, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Everyone knows there is tremendous rodeo talent in Texas. Not only is the Lone Star State bigger than any other in the continental United States, it also has been a great home to some of the top talent in the business. That’s nothing new. In fact, there are a lot of great trivia questions that Continue Reading »
It’s time for a change
Written on September 16, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
I find it strange that as the PRCA award nominations were released, one of the top five events up for Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year is the Pendleton (Ore.) Roundup. From what I understand, it’s an awesome rodeo; it’s so big, in fact, that Hood River Distillery created a brand, Pendleton Whiskey, because of Continue Reading »
Carr Pro Rodeo offering free bareback riding clinic
Written on September 14, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ATHENS, Texas – The development of young rodeo talent is vital to the future of the sport, and nobody realizes that more than Pete Carr. The owner of Dallas-based Carr Pro Rodeo, he is well known for having some of the greatest bucking animals in ProRodeo. His passion for the sport goes many years; before Continue Reading »
Finishing on a great note
Written on September 13, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Well, it’s put-up-or-shut-up time. We have two weeks left in the season, and I’m in an all-out dogfight. Competition is tight. There are a dozen or so of us fighting the bottom slots to go to the National Finals Rodeo. That’s what makes rodeo so great: You go all year, and it still comes down Continue Reading »
A bronc riding question
Written on September 13, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
My friend, Mike S., can answer if he likes, but he’s got an unfair advantage and knows it. I think Paul P. might, too. The reality is, this might be too easy, but I hope everyone guesses. Also, I hope everyone has fun in doing so. Which of the famed Etbauer brothers won the family’s Continue Reading »
MGM Deuces Night making an impact on ProRodeo
Written on September 12, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ted
MGM Deuces Night is a 6-year-old mare that was bred to be a bucking machine. She’s doing her job. The bay horse owned by Dallas-based Carr Pro Rodeo is just in her second year in the world of ProRodeo, but she’s already one of the elite horses in the business. That says a lot considering Continue Reading »