Prayers needed for bronc rider
The first post I noted on Facebook today was from Troy Crowser, who posted a request for prayers for friend and fellow saddle bronc rider Chuck Schmidt. An update came through friends via Cole Elshere’s page, which reported early Saturday morning that Schmidt suffered two broken vertebras in his neck, the C6 and C7. For […]
Fall Festival is about to kick off
American Royal preparing for its annual celebration, numerous festivities KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The excitement around the American Royal complex is building. It’s a regular occurrence this time of year in the West Bottoms. Volunteers and personnel are buzzing with anticipation of the 2013 Fall Festival, which takes place Sept. 3-Nov. 16. “This will be […]
Elite ropers converge on Lazy E
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Over the last eight years, just three men have laid claim to the title of World Champion Steer Roper. With just one month left in the 2013 regular season, all three are in position to be part of the 2013 championship event, the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, set for 7:30 […]
‘The Ride’ takes a tour of Texas
Nestled along the east side of Ray Roberts Lake in north Texas is a stream of athletic horses and the training complexes that serve as their home. It’s where many of the top reining horse trainers handle their business. “It’s really become a reining horse mecca,” said Tim McQuay, owner of McQuay Stables and one […]
Head injury sidelines Combs’ dreams
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story appears in the August edition of Women’s Pro Rodeo Today, the official publication of the WPRA. With her heart, her spirit and her mind all focused in on the same goal for this season, Liz Combs set out on her summer run chasing her gold buckle dreams and a shot at […]
The American changing face of rodeo
The talk in the world of rodeo today concerns the news of RFD-TV’s The American, a one-day event that will pay $2 million on March 2 at Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium. The announcement came during a live news conference, which featured Randy Bernard, the CEO and president of Rural Media Group; Stephen Jones, the COO […]
McCoy gives viewers the reins
Champion trainer Hendricks showcased on next episode of ‘The Ride’ Dell Hendricks is the premier reining horse trainer in the world, and there’s a good reason for it. In his established career, Hendricks has earned more than $1.4 million in the National Reining Horse Association winnings. In addition, he raises, trains and shows a number […]
McCoy focuses on rodeo youth
‘The Ride’ features the top young talent in the sport during IFYR showcase Fifteen years ago, teenage brothers Jet and Cord McCoy were the talk of the town in Shawnee, Okla., host of the annual International Youth Finals Rodeo. The brothers McCoy already were big names in the sport, and they added to it in […]
Cover story, cover photo
Every news agency works very hard to present its top news to its constituency. The same is being said by the communications staff at the PRCA, a small group of people who work very hard to prepare the news and information for the magazine, ProRodeo Sports News, and its website, ProRodeo.com. In addition, the staff […]
The drive to compete
Bareback rider Ty Breuer earned nearly $5,300 at the Farm-City ProRodeo last week by sharing the title with Clint Laye. It’s a good thing for Breuer, because his trip from Hermiston, Ore., the Lea County Fair and Rodeo on Thursday wasn’t what he’d hoped for. You see, the 2010 bareback riding rookie of the year […]
Wrights cash in big in Lovington
LOVINGTON, N.M. – The numbers were in the favor bronc riding brothers at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo on Saturday night. Five Wright brothers from Milford, Utah, rode Carr Pro Rodeo bucking horses inside Jake McClure Arena on the final night of the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour Rodeo. Three scored high enough to place, […]
DeMoss gains revenge on Air Miles
LOVINGTON, N.M. – It takes tremendous passion to follow gold-buckle dreams in ProRodeo. Saddle bronc rider Heith DeMoss has it. The four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Heflin, La., followed his passion Friday to the Lea County Fair and Rodeo for a rematch with Carr Pro Rodeo’s Air Miles. “I actually got on her […]
Davis takes lead on Dirty Jacket
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Jessy Davis needs a little help. Davis, a four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Power, Mont., sits 17th in the bareback riding world standings. If he intends to earn a fifth trip to Las Vegas in December, he needs to make up the ground on the money list over the next […]
Hazen still winning through heartache
LOVINGTON, N.M. – For years, Jule Hazen made three phone calls after a solid performance wrestling steers on the rodeo trail: to wife, Heidi; parents, Steve and Kelly; and his grandfather, Richard Degnan. “I’d change up the order, but I’d call all three,” said Hazen, a two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Ashland, Kan. […]
Bull power displayed on show
‘The Ride’ showcases the next generation of tremendous bucking bulls An athlete is born that way, a combination of genetics and God-given talent; an elite athlete must be willing to put in the work it takes to get to the next level. Michael Jordan is one example. Adrian Peterson is another. The Aug. 12 episode […]
Schneeberger chasing another circuit title
DUNCAN, Okla. – When Jerome Schneeberger was busy crisscrossing the highways that make up a big portion of the landscape, he was a champion in the rodeo arena. Seven times he won his region, the tie-down roping title in the Prairie Circuit, made up of contestants and events in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. He also […]
Stall secures another Xtreme Bulls title
LOVINGTON, N.M. – A year ago, Brett Stall parlayed Xtreme Bulls Tour victories into his first qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He’s hoping history repeats itself. Stall rode two bulls for a cumulative score of 171.5 points to win the Lea County Xtreme Bulls on Tuesday night, earning $9,701 in the process. That’s […]
Schneeberger scores big win at Roundup
DODGE CITY, Kan. – In his 17-year career, Jerome Schneeberger has earned more than $1.5 million on the rodeo trail. He’s an 11-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and the 2001 NFR tie-down roping average champion. He’s won most of the biggest rodeos in the sport and has been crowned the Prairie Circuit […]
Short-round draw for Dodge City
We’re just a few hours away from an exciting championship night at the 2013 Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifiers will fill every event, and we will feature 11 world champions that have earned the right to compete in the Sunday night championship round. More photos have been added, and you can […]
Saturday night is special at Roundup
DODGE CITY, Kan. – The final preliminary performance of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo revealed plenty of secrets on Saturday night. In addition to securing Sunday’s championship-round qualifiers, the fourth night of Kansas’ largest rodeo featured lead changes in four of the seven events: bareback rider Steven Peebles of Redmond, Ore.; team ropers Trey Harmon […]
First round in timed events is complete
The first round of the timed events at Dodge City Roundup Arena is complete, and the winners look like a list of who’s who in ProRodeo. Two-time world champion Dean Gorsuch won the steer wrestling with a 3.9-second run and will compete in his second round during tonight’s performance, which begins at 7:45 at Roundup […]
Driggers, Graves like the No. 1 spot
DODGE CITY, Kan. – It’s just been four months, but the team roping partnership of header Kaleb Driggers and heeler Travis Graves seems to be working quite well. They’re No. 1 in the world standings, both having earned more than $75,000 since joining forces in March – Driggers has pocketed $75,904, while Graves has $79,012. […]
Leaderboard changing at Roundup
We’ve seen significant changes in the leaderboard during the first part of competition today at Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. In fact, we had a great team roping this morning, so tonight’s third performance should be absolutely fantastic. To see the updated photos, click HERE. Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Dodge City, Kan. July 31-Aug. 4 Steer […]
Fair provides an entertainment bargain
LOVINGTON, N.M. – There are a lot of great things to like about the 2013 Lea County Fair and Rodeo. What’s the best part? It’s one of the least expensive forms of entertainment anyone can find, and it features a world-class lineup from start to finish. From the opening of the carnival on Friday, Aug. […]