Alberta money in Oklahoma pockets
The three Oklahoma tie-down ropers competing at the 2013 Calgary Stampede have fared pretty well this week. Jerome Schneeberger of Ponca City, Okla., has placed in all four preliminary rounds, earning $16,000 in just four days. He’s guaranteed a spot in the next level of the tournament-style format, and he will be joined by Ryan […]
Coleman comfy as family man
‘The Ride’ learns that retired bull rider still all cowboy, doting husband, father Hands down, Ross Coleman was one of the toughest cowboys competing in the Professional Bull Riders organization. Cowboys knew it; sponsors knew it; even fans knew it. It’s one of many attributes to the Oregon-raised cowboy being inducted into the PBR’s Ring […]
Inaugural Red Dirt Classic coming to Lazy E
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Officials at the Lazy E Arena know team roping and production, and they’re putting it together for the inaugural Red Dirt Classic, set for Friday, July 19-Sunday, July 21, at the Lazy E. “In the enormous industry that makes up big-time roping events, we felt like we could produce a top-tier USTRC […]
Roundup bringing the funny to town
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Gizmo McCracken is in the business of funny. From his days of working shows in Branson, Mo., to some of the biggest rodeos in the country, it’s what makes McCracken tick. He loves to entertain, but he also loves the creativity that comes with being an entertainer. You see, Dale McCracken […]
Endings bring new beginnings in rodeo
When one thing ends, another begins. Cowboy Christmas is winding down, and it’s been one whale of a run for many contestants. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have found the “right” bank accounts over the last few days. Earnings are still being tabulated, with several events concluding tonight and the World’s Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, […]
In freedom we stand … and fly and drive and compete
It’s a beautiful holiday, an awesome celebration of our country. The Fourth of July is Independence Day, when we honor our forefathers for fighting for our separation from England more than two centuries ago. We also honor those that have fought for our freedoms every year since. It’s almost magical, and the red white and […]
By any means possible
A bad clutch fan left three cowboys improvising Wednesday afternoon in the Arizona heat. Bareback riders Richie Champion, Taylor Price and Bill Tutor had the clutch fan go out on their van, so after riding in Prescott, Ariz., on Tuesday night, they decided to get the van fixed. Champion stayed in Prescott, which is two […]
‘The Ride’ shows Hart’s heart
July 8 episode of RFD-TV show offers a special surprise for fans, soldiers In a bull riding and reality TV career that has seen him racing around the world, Cord McCoy has been part of hundreds of amazing things. He did it again in early June during the J.W. Hart PBR Challenge in Decatur, Texas; […]
Champs stay hot in Arizona
Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith aren’t satisfied with being hot. The team roping tandem took the early lead at the Navajo Nation Fourth of July PRCA Rodeo in Window Rock, Ariz. During Tuesday’s pre-performance competition (known as slack), the Texans posted a 4.3-second run to take the early lead. They hold a four-tenths-of-a-second lead over […]
Garcilazo bringing charro to Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Tomas Garcilazo is quite proud of who he is, from his upbringing in Mexico City to being a new citizen of the United States. He combines it all in one of the greatest acts in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. In fact, Garcilazo was recognized as the PRCA’s Dress Act of […]