It’s been an amazing year
I must apologize. I haven’t been around much the last week, but there’s a good reason why. It’s been an OUTSTANDING year for me, for Rodeo Media Relations and for TwisTED Rodeo. The 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo was an awesome way for me to close out this tremendous year, and I’ve been beyond blessed […]
Let’s push for more
The money is getting better in professional rodeo. This season, 11 contestants finished the campaign with more than $200,000 in earnings, and not all were world champions. Yes, there were plenty – all-around Trevor Brazile, bareback rider Kaycee Feild, saddle bronc rider Jesse Wright, tie-down roper Tuf Cooper, barrel racer Mary Walker and bull rider […]
Jarrett closes NFR with strong finish
LAS VEGAS – Ryan Jarrett put a nice finishing touch to his sixth trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Jarrett, the 2005 all-around world champion from Comanche, Okla., roped and tied his calf in 7.5 seconds to place fourth in the final go-round of the 2012 season. That $7,656 check, combined with the $11,484 […]
Armes earns big money in Vegas
LAS VEGAS – It was an emotional conclusion to the 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for steer wrestler Bray Armes. In his first qualification to ProRodeo’s grand championship, Armes put on quite a show. He placed in five go-rounds and put his stamp on the NFR with a 3.5-second run to finish second in Saturday’s […]
Colletti finishes NFR on a high note
LAS VEGAS – The very best cowboys in the world are regular fixtures at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Casey Colletti is part of that group, now in his second season qualifying for ProRodeo’s grand finale. Though his gold buckle dreams vanished quickly this December, he realizes just how special it is to be in […]
Average money a bonus to McDaniel
LAS VEGAS – When you tie your hand to the back of the rankest bucking horses in the business, pain comes with it. Justin McDaniel understands that as well as anyone who has ever ridden bareback horses. A cowboy’s hand is wedged into a rigging that is strapped tightly to fierce broncs, and every jump […]
Glause finishes solid NFR with a bang
LAS VEGAS – The 10th round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is the most exciting night in the sport each year. It’s the final performance of the season, and, oftentimes, world championships are decided in one ride or run. Seth Glause has felt the excitement and anticipation before, but none of his previous three […]
Scheer earns bonus in NFR average
LAS VEGAS – Cort Scheer’s run at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo wasn’t his best. Sure, he shared the second-round victory, but that was the only night he placed. Frustrating is one description for the two-time NFR qualifier from Elsmere, Neb. Motivating is another. “I don’t think I rode as good as I should have, […]
Pierce finishes 2nd in world standings
LAS VEGAS – Carlee Pierce and Rare Dillion scored the fastest two runs at this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the latter of which put an exclamation point to a fantastic 2012 campaign. The tandem circled the pattern in 13.57 seconds on Saturday night to win the 10th go-round – the final night of […]
Round 10, barrel racing
Barrel racing: 1. Carlee Pierce, 13.57 seconds, $18,257; 2. Lisa Lockhart, 13.76, $14,429; 3. Lee Ann Rust, 13.87, $10,895; 4. Kaley Bass, 13.96, $7,656; 5. Nikki Steffes, 13.97, $4,712; 6. Mary Walker, 14.01, $2,945. AVERAGE: 1. Brenda Mays, 141.79/10, $46,821; 2. Mary Walker, 143.52/10, $37,987; 3. Lisa Lockhart, 143.96/10, $30,036; 4. Kaley Bass, 144.69/10, $22,085; […]
Round 10, bronc riding
Saddle bronc riding: 1. Cody DeMoss on Smith/Harper & Morgan’s Painted Feather, 86, $18,257; 2. Cody Wright, 85, $14,429; 3. Isaac Diaz, 84, $10,895; 4. (tie) Bradley Harter and Jesse Wright, 80.5, $6,183; 6. (tie) Chad Ferley and Sterling Crawley, 77.5, $1,472. AVERAGE: 1. Cody DeMoss, 798.5 points on 10 rides, $46,821; 2. Cody Wright, […]
Round 10, Team roping
Team roping: 1. Kaleb Driggers/Jade Corkill, 4.0 seconds, $18,257; 2. (tie) Luke Brown/Martin Lucero and Turtle Powell/Dugan Kelly, 4.1, $12,662; 4. Clay Tryan/Travis Graves, 4.9, $7,656; 5. Chad Masters/Clay O’Brien Cooper, 5.2, $4,712; 6. Erich Rogers/Kory Koontz, 5.7, $2,945. AVERAGE: 1. Chad Masters/Clay O’Brien Cooper, 73.4/10, $46,821; 2. Keven Daniel/Chase Tryan, 65.2/9, $37,987; 3. Erich […]
Round 10, bulldogging and barebacks and average
Bareback riding: 1. J.R. Vezain on Lancaster & Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Top Flight, 86.5, $18,257; 2. Bobby Mote, 86, $14,429; 3. (tie) Steven Dent, Kaycee Field and Steven Peebles , 85.5, $7,656; 6. Casey Colletti, 84, $2,945. AVERAGE: 1. Kaycee Feild, 834.0/10, $46,820.91, 2. Will Lowe, 813.0/10, $37,986.78, 3. Bobby Mote, 809.5/10, $30,036.06, 4. J.R. […]
Carr horses push cowboys to round wins
LAS VEGAS – Tyrell Smith and Carr Pro Rodeo’s Cool Runnings have a lot in common. Both were born in Canada and live the nomad life that is rodeo. They’re both in the City of Lights this week, competing at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the first time each. Oh, and they came together […]
Pierce focusing on final run of NFR
LAS VEGAS – One round remains in ProRodeo’s 2012 season, and Carlee Pierce has a game plan. “We’re just going to run as fast as we can and focus on each barrel in the pattern,” said Pierce, a two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Stephenville, Texas. “With rounds paying as much as they do, […]
Bright earns 2nd-round payday at NFR
LAS VEGAS – Bareback rider Matt Bright contributes his Wrangler National Finals Rodeo success to numerous factors. He’s riding without injury, which is rare in a sport where a cowboy’s hand is virtually locked onto the back of a bucking beast; he’s had great support; and, most importantly, Bright has his mind in the right […]
McDaniel on pace to earn NFR bonus
LAS VEGAS – Justin McDaniel hasn’t had his best run at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, but it’s getting better. “I’m just glad I’m finally feeling good,” said McDaniel, a two-time NFR bareback riding average winner and the 2008 world champion. McDaniel placed for the fourth time at this year’s finale with an 83.5-point ride […]
Round 9, bull riding
Bull riding: 1. Trevor Kastner on Mo Betta Rodeo’s Bailey Hou, 84.5, $18,257; no other qualified rides.
Round 9, barrel racing
Barrel racing: 1. Lisa Lockhart, 13.66, $18,257; 2. Lee Ann Rust, 13.88, $14,429; 3. Mary Walker, 13.90, $10,895; 4. (tie) Brenda Mays and Christy Loflin, 14.24, $6,184; 6. Christina Richman, 14.29, $2,945.
Round 9, tie-down roping
Tie-down roping: 1. (tie) Clint Robinson and Bradley Bynum, 6.9 seconds, $16,343; 3. (tie) Monty Lewis, Cory Solomon and Tuf Cooper, 7.2, $7,656; 6. Cody Ohl, 7.7, $2,945.
Round 9, team roping and broncs
Team roping: 1. Spencer Mitchell/Dakota Kirchenschlager, 4.0 seconds, $18,257; 2. Turtle Powell/Dugan Kelly, 4.5, $14,429; 3. Kaleb Driggers/Jade Corkill, 4.7, $10,895; 4. Erich Rogers/Kory Koontz, 8.8, $7,656; 5. Charly Crawford/Jim Ross Cooper, 8.8, $4,712; 6. Clay Tryan/Travis Graves, 9.5, $2,945. Saddle bronc riding: 1. Taos Muncy on Wayne Vold Rodeo’s Awesome, 84 points, $18,257; 2. […]
Round 9, bares and bulldoggin’
Bareback riding: 1. Steven Peebles on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Vitalix Hell’s Fire Hostage, 84.5, $18,257; 2. Matt Bright, 84, $14,429; 3. (tie) Brian Bain, Justin McDaniel and Steven Dent, 83.5, $7,656; 6. Bobby Mote, 83, $2,945. Steer wrestling: 1. Tom Lewis, 3.5 seconds, $18,257; 2. (tie) Billy Bugenig, Trevor Knowles and KC Jones, 4.0, $10,994; […]
Armes remains in contention at NFR
LAS VEGAS – Steer wrestler Bray Armes is having a great run at his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Armes has placed in five of eight go-rounds so far and has earned $48,882, the last update coming Thursday night in the eighth go-round, where the Gruver, Texas, cowboy turfed his steer in 3.6 seconds to […]
McDaniel places for third time at NFR
LAS VEGAS – With two nights remaining in the 2012 ProRodeo season, Justin McDaniel knows exactly what he has to do. “I just need ride my horses the best I can,” said McDaniel, the 2008 world champion bareback rider from Porum, Okla. “There’s a lot of money we can win in the rounds, so I’ll […]