Monthly Archives: April 2013
Elite rise to the top in steer roping
Written on April 30, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Since 2005, only three men have been crowned PRCA steer roping world champions: Scott Snedecor, Trevor Brazile and Rocky Patterson. Over that seven years, Snedecor owns two gold buckles (2005-2008), while Brazile (2006, 2007 and 2011) and Patterson (2009, 2010 and 2012) own three each. They’re exceptional at what they do, and Continue Reading »
Guymon steer roping, third round
Written on April 30, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Third round: 1. (tie) Rocky Patterson and Coy Thompson, 11.6 seconds, $1,685 each; 3. Tim Abbott, 11.9, $1,332; 4. Corey Ross, 12.2, $1,097; 5. (tie) Trevor Brazile and Tony Reina, 12.4, $745; 7. Darin Suit, 12.6, $293; 8. Brent Lewis, 13.0, $157.
Rangers make the most of final rodeo
Written on April 30, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – Ethan McDowell and Ryan Domer knew they had work to do during the final rodeo of the 2012-13 Central Plains Region season if they hoped to earn qualifications to the College National Finals Rodeo. The labor paid off for both. McDowell won the region’s heading title after roping in a third-place finish Continue Reading »
Guymon steer roping, through two rounds
Written on April 29, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Second round: 1. Bryce Davis, 9.8 seconds, $1,803; 2. Neal Wood, 10.6, $1,568; 3. JoJo LeMond, 11.4, $1,332; 4. Rocky Patterson, $1,097; 5. (tie) Chance Kelton and Rod Hartness, 12.4, $745 each; 7. Howdy McGinn, 12.5, $392; 8. Mark Milner, 12.9, $157. Aggregate leaders: 1. JoJo LeMond, 23.7 seconds on two; 2. Rocky Patterson, 26.4; Continue Reading »
Guymon steer roping, first go-round
Written on April 29, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
1. Lawson Plemons, 11.4 seconds, $1,803; 2. Scott Snedecor, 12.2, $1,568; 3. JoJo LeMond, 12.3, $1,332; 4. Shandon Stalls, 12.4, $1,097; 5. Vin Fisher Jr., 12.6, $862; 6. (tie) Mike Chase and K.W. Lauer, 12.8, $509; 8. Reo Lohse, 13.0, $157.
Throckmorton brings history to the action
Written on April 29, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BRIDGEPORT, Texas – Every sport needs historians. Charlie Throckmorton is that for ProRodeo. For folks in north Texas, the added benefit is that Throckmorton also is the announcer for the annual Butterfield Stage Days PRCA Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, at Bridgeport Riding Club Arena. It’s a powerful Continue Reading »
Carr packs a punch for rodeo production
Written on April 28, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BRIDGEPORT, Texas – David Petty has seen a few rodeos in his lifetime. Petty is chairman of the ProRodeo in Claremore, Okla., runs a rodeo scoreboard business with his wife and serves on the executive council of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He grew up around the sport, and it continues to be a big Continue Reading »
Idol contest a hot topic for festival
Written on April 27, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BRIDGEPORT, Texas – Reality TV has made its way into the lives of everyday Americana. In Wise County, the reality arrives the second weekend in May during Bridgeport’s Butterfield Stage Days. From the festival downtown to the rodeo at the Bridgeport Riding Club Arena, the annual celebration features family fun and world-class competition. That includes Continue Reading »
Butterfield Stage Days is a community affair
Written on April 26, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BRIDGEPORT, Texas – Home has a special connotation to anyone who has felt that bond. It’s not just a structure. It’s comfort, friendships and family. It’s the local flair. Nobody realizes that more than Loydd Williams, chairman of the volunteer committee that produces the annual Butterfield Stage Days PRCA Rodeo, a major piece of the Continue Reading »
60 NFR animals heading to Guymon
Written on April 26, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – The annual Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo has long been a showcase of rodeo’s brightest stars. Of course, Texas County is home to some of the greatest world champions in ProRodeo, where gold buckle-holders like Billy Etbauer, Robert Etbauer, Tom Reeves, Taos Muncy, Rocky Patterson and Jhett Johnson have all lived and/or were Continue Reading »
Clown bringing fun to Guymon
Written on April 25, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Cody Sosebee has been recognized as one of the top acts in the PRCA GUYMON, Okla. – Cody Sosebee has a larger-than-life personality and a gregarious nature that fits well in his extra-large frame. It’s one of the many reasons he’s one of the preeminent rodeo clowns in the business. From his tight-fitting attire that Continue Reading »
Fans get a great show in Bridgeport
Written on April 24, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BRIDGEPORT, Texas – Fans deserve the best, and the volunteers that produce the annual Butterfield Stage Days PRCA Rodeo know that well. “We’ve got great rodeo fans in this area, and we want them to keep coming back to our rodeo every year,” said Loydd Williams, chairman of the festival’s rodeo committee. “We also want Continue Reading »
Allen takes all-around title in Hays
Written on April 23, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – In her relatively young lifetime, Alexis Allen has seen great success. Last year, her freshman season on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo team, the Alva cowgirl experienced a bit of failure. It was demoralizing. It was frustrating. It was motivation. “I just want to make it to the college finals,” said Continue Reading »
Erickson was a torch-bearer
Written on April 22, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
The e-mail that came today brought the news I’d been expecting. Still, I’m saddened by the death a rodeo legend, author Dwayne Erickson who penned thousands of articles for the Calgary (Alberta) Herald and shared the exploits of Canada’s champions for millions of readers over a storied career. If there was a story that needed Continue Reading »
Locals love competing in Bridgeport
Written on April 22, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BRIDGEPORT, Texas – For most associated with the sport, the hometown rodeo is a chance to compete in front of family. It’s a wonderful benefit to the band of gypsies that make a living on the rodeo trail. You see, rodeo cowboys and cowgirls travel more than 100,000 miles a year plying their trade. They Continue Reading »
Passion brings Bridgeport rodeo to form
Written on April 19, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BRIDGEPORT, Texas – When Loydd Williams looks around, he sees home and family. That’s Wise County in general. More specifically, it’s Bridgeport. And, really, it doesn’t matter if he’s in Fort Worth or Oklahoma City or on any highway in between; Williams will tell people about home. It’s one of many reasons why he’s part Continue Reading »
Young scores win for Rangers
Written on April 18, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – It’s been a while since Trey Young was in the winner’s circle at a Central Plains Region event. That changed last weekend when the Northwestern Oklahoma State University cowboy won the tie-down roping title at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo in Weatherford. Young roped and tied two calves in 19.9 seconds, Continue Reading »
There are 952 reasons to enjoy Guymon
Written on April 17, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Since 2001, I’ve held a close tie to the Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo, and I’m very proud of what happens in the Oklahoma Panhandle every spring. This year, I’m proud to report that there are 952 entrants into this year’s rodeo. Those are amazing numbers, but the format seems to work well for everyone Continue Reading »
Rodeo stands on concessions’ success
Written on April 12, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Some jobs just seem thankless, yet they still need to be done. Welcome to the world of Danna Danner, Kristina Rodman and Heather Hoeffner. Danner and Rodman are in charge of concessions, while Hoeffner is in charge of the hospitality during the weeklong celebration that is the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo, set Continue Reading »
Open roping coming to Guymon
Written on April 11, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
The Open Team Roping is just one of the great events taking place in conjunction with this year’s Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Roping. The first 120 teams must enter by noon Wednesday, May 1. Entry fees are $300 per team, and each cowboy can enter twice; it is a three-head progressive. The competition will begin Continue Reading »
RNCFR a showcase for Carr stars
Written on April 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Big Tex leads a cowboy to national title for the third straight year OKLAHOMA CITY – The final-four round of the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo featured many of the top bucking horses and bulls in the sport. But nearly every cowboy inside State Fair Arena had their eyes on two great bucking beasts: Big Continue Reading »
Repeat performance OK for Mote
Written on April 7, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
OKLAHOMA CITY – Bobby Mote has been in this position before. Actually, it was just two years ago during the 2011 Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo. Mote, a four-time world champion bareback rider from Culver, Ore., won the semifinals, then shared the final-round victory. Déjà vu. On Saturday night at State Fair Arena, Mote rode Continue Reading »
Semifinals for team roping
Written on April 7, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Team roping: Semifinals: 1. Shane Erickson, Terrebonne, Ore./Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev., 5.0 seconds, $5,484; 2. (tie) Spencer Mitchell, Colusa, Calif./Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore., and Nelson Linares, Plant City, Fla./Shawn Harris, Searcy, Ark., 5.2, $3,428; 4. Marcus Battaglia, Ramona, Calif./Kyle Lockett, Visalia, Calif., 5.3, $1,371.
Semifinals tie-down roping and bronc riding
Written on April 7, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Tie-down roping: 1. Scott Kormos, Teague, Texas, 7.4 seconds, $5,484; 2. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho, 8.5, $4,113; 3. Shane Erickson, Terrebonne, Ore., 8.6, $2,742;4. Jody Green, Shakopee, Minn., 9.0, $1,371. Saddle bronc riding: 1. (tie) Curtis Garton, New Zealand, on Rafter G Rodeo’s Billings, and Cody Taton, Corona, N.M., on Painted Pony Champ. Rodeo’s NY Continue Reading »