Monthly Archives: August 2013
Prayers needed for bronc rider
Written on August 31, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Fall Festival is about to kick off
Written on August 30, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Elite ropers converge on Lazy E
Written on August 29, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
‘The Ride’ takes a tour of Texas
Written on August 27, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Head injury sidelines Combs’ dreams
Written on August 27, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
The American changing face of rodeo
Written on August 23, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
McCoy gives viewers the reins
Written on August 20, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
McCoy focuses on rodeo youth
Written on August 15, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
‘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 Continue Reading »
Cover story, cover photo
Written on August 13, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
The drive to compete
Written on August 12, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Wrights cash in big in Lovington
Written on August 11, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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, Continue Reading »
DeMoss gains revenge on Air Miles
Written on August 10, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Davis takes lead on Dirty Jacket
Written on August 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Hazen still winning through heartache
Written on August 8, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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. Continue Reading »
Bull power displayed on show
Written on August 7, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
‘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 Continue Reading »
Schneeberger chasing another circuit title
Written on August 7, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Stall secures another Xtreme Bulls title
Written on August 7, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Schneeberger scores big win at Roundup
Written on August 5, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Short-round draw for Dodge City
Written on August 4, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Saturday night is special at Roundup
Written on August 4, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
First round in timed events is complete
Written on August 3, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Driggers, Graves like the No. 1 spot
Written on August 3, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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. Continue Reading »
Leaderboard changing at Roundup
Written on August 2, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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 Continue Reading »
Fair provides an entertainment bargain
Written on August 2, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
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. Continue Reading »