Be blessed in 2015
On these final few hours of 2014, it’s easy to reflect on what happened the previous 364 days. Family-wise, there were multiple trips to the emergency room. That comes with having children, of course, but two of the four were with my wife. Fortunately all were resolved well, but not without staying a few nights […]
A Minor adjustment
21-TIME CHAMP READY TO DEFEND TITLES AT IFR 45 OKLAHOMA CITY – Shawn Minor approaches rodeo much like a factory-worker. “I just want to be a rodeo cowboy,” said Minor, a 21-time International Professional Rodeo Association world champion from Camden, Ohio. “I have a wife and two kids, and I’ve got to provide for them. […]
There’s no step with us this Christmas
For me, Christmas is always about family, reflection and showing my love for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Family is the perfect way to see God’s love for us. It’s evident in the eyes of our children, in their laughter, in the beauty that is my wife. This year has been exceptional in that […]
A true International Finals
IFR 45 TO FEATURE A STRONG CONTINGENT OF CANADIANS OKLAHOMA CITY – The International Finals Rodeo has grown in to a true international championship. Of the 126 contestants that have qualified to compete at IFR 45 from Jan. 16-18 at the Jim Norick State Fair Arena, two dozen are from other countries. That serves as […]
Durfey closes 2014 with NFR check
LAS VEGAS – The National Finals Rodeo is no different than any of the numerous trips across the country for tie-down roper Tyson Durfey. Along the way, a cowboy will experience the highs and lows – the trips to the peaks of the mountaintops followed by the ever-braking skids to the valleys with those rides […]
Scheer finishes 2014 strong
LAS VEGAS – Cort Scheer entered the 2014 National Finals Rodeo with hopes of a world championship. Instead, he pocketed more than $93,000 over the 10 days of ProRodeo’s grand championship event and left Las Vegas with a big piece of disappointment. How can that be? He needed $10,000 more. Instead, he finished the season […]
Stampede tabbed rodeo of the year
CLAREMORE, Okla. – David Petty was in shock and couldn’t think of the words to say; his wife, Dawn, couldn’t stop crying. Bob Morton just grinned and took it all in. Their hearts and souls – countless man-hours – have gone into the labor of love they call the Will Rogers Stampede. Claremore’s rodeo had […]
Cord McCoy’s Western Days
POPULAR COWBOY TEAMS WITH SYCAMORE SPRINGS RANCH FOR 4-DAY FESTIVAL LOCUST GROVE, Okla. – Cord McCoy has traveled around the world three times and has crisscrossed this country more times than he can count. The Oklahoma cowboy made a name for himself as a professional rodeo cowboy. He owns qualifications to the National Finals […]
Pierce earned big money in Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Barrel racer Carlee Pierce has made more money in Las Vegas during her two previous qualifications to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. She never had a better 10 days. On Saturday night, the Edmond, Okla., cowgirl raced around the cloverleaf pattern in 13.97 seconds to place third in the 10th go-round, adding […]
Champion finishes ’14 at No. 3
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada desert was a pretty good home for bareback rider Richmond Champion. Over 10 days, Champion rode bucking horses to the tune of $108,140, pushing his Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association season earnings to nearly $200,000. He placed six of the last seven go-rounds at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, including two […]
Irwin wins reserve world title
LAS VEGAS – It didn’t take steer wrestler Kyle Irwin long to reflect on his 2014 season. Just moments after making his final run at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on Saturday, the Robertsdale, Ala., cowboy knew he’d lived a magical season, including $88,000 earned over 10 December nights in Sin City. “It was everything […]
Bennett wins final round at NFR
LAS VEGAS – It takes a strong faith and belief in oneself to battle through pain and struggles in order to persevere and find victory. Caleb Bennett has that. Bennett placed in just two go-rounds at the 2014 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and earned $27,000 over the 10 nights of the championship. That’s an outstanding […]
Cooper cleans up on final night
LAS VEGAS – For all his struggles over the 10 nights of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Jim Ross Cooper ended the 2014 season with a bang. The “Riding for the Brand” team roping heeler from Monument, N.M., placed in just three go-rounds with partner Brandon Beers. On Saturday night during the 10th go-round, the […]
Only 2 ride in bull riding
1. Tyler Smith on Frontier Rodeo’s Dirty Cop, 84.5 points, $19,002; 2. Beau Hill, 60, $15,018; no other qualified rides. Average: 1. Sage Kimzey, 671 on eight head, $48,732; 2. Joe Frost, 490.5 on six, $39,537; 3. Beau Hill, 374 on five, $31,262; 4. Tyler Smith, 322.5 on four, $22,987; 5. Cody Teel, 322, $16,550; […]
Fallon takes the crown
1. Mary Walker, 13.90 seconds, $19,002; 2. Fallon Taylor, 13.96, $15,018; 3. Carlee Pierce, 13.97, $11,340; 4. Michele McLeod, 13.99, $7,969; 5. Christy Loflin, 14.00, $4,904; 6. Lisa Lockhart, 14.02, $3,065. Average: 1. Lisa Lockhart, 144.93 seconds on 10 runs, $48,732; 2. Fallon Taylor, 145.1, $39,537; 3. Kaley Bass, 147.15, $31,262; 4. Britany Diaz, 147.37, […]
Tuf wins his third world title
1. Cody Ohl, 6.8 seconds, $19,002; 2. Adam Gray, 7.2, 415, $15,018; 3. (tie) Reese Reimer and Tyson Durfey, 7.3, $9,654; 5. (tie) Clint Robinson and Hunter Herrin, 7.6, $3,984. Average: 1. Tuf Cooper, 89.7 seconds on 10 runs, $48,732; 2. Trevor Brazile, 93.1, $39,537; 3. Matt Shiozawa, 97.6, $31,262; 4. Ryan Watkins, 100.7, $22,987; […]
Spencer wins Wrights’ 4th title
1. Cody DeMoss, 86 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeo’s Resistol’s Top Hat, $19,002; 2. Jacobs Crawley, 83, $15.018; 3. Wade Sundell, 82, $11,340; 4. Jesse Wright, 81.5, $7,969; 5. Spencer Wright, 79, $4,904; 6. Jake Wright, 78, $3,064. Average: 1. Spencer Wright, 807.5 on 10 head, $48,732; 2. Cort Scheer, 764, $39,537; 3. Jake […]
Waiting on results, but Spencer Wright is champ
The youngest of the NFR Wright brothers won the average and gold buckles.
Tryan, Corkill repeat as champs
1. Brandon Beers/Jim Ross Cooper, 4.1 seconds, $19,002; 2. Tom Richards/Cesar de la Cruz, 4.6, $15,018; 3. Aaron Tsinigine/Clay O’Brien Cooper, 5.5, $11,304; 4. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 6.0, $7,969; 5. Jake Barnes/Junior Nogueira and Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 6.5, $3,985 each. Average: 1. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 70.1 on 10 head, $48,732; 2. Jake Barnes/Junior Nogueira, 57.1, […]
Branquinho wins fifth gold buckle
Steer wrestling: 1. Dru Melvin, 3.4, $19,002; 2. Casey Martin, 4.0, $15,018; 3. Clayton Haas, 4.1, $11,340; 4. Seth Brockman, 4.2, $7,969; 5. Cole Edge, 4.4, $4,904; 6. Kyle Irwin, 4.5, $3,065. Average: 1. Luke Branquinho, 41.6 seconds on 10 head, $48,732; 2. Ty Erickson, 49.3, $39,537; 3. Dakota Eldridge, 56.0, $31,262; 4. Kyle Irwin, 60.7, […]
Feild wins average and the world
Average: 1. Kaycee Feild, 818.5 points on 10 head, $48,732; 2. Richmond Champion, 814.5, $39,537; 3. Winn Ratliff, 813, $31,262; 4. Jake Vold, 812.5, $22,987; 5. Austin Foss, 811, $16,550; 6. Bobby Mote, 809, $11,953; 7. Will Lowe, 797, $8,275; 8. Tilden Hooper, 790.5, $4,597.
Dirty Jacket wins again
1. Caleb Bennett, 86.5 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Dirty Jacket, $19,002; 2. Kaycee Feild, 86, $15,018; 3. (tie) Richie Champion, Winn Ratliff and Jake Vold, 85, $8,071 each; 6. Will Lowe, 82, $3,065.
A Night (Jacket) to remember
One of the greatest bucking horse lineages in ProRodeo history will be on display during the 10th go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo tonight. There are five horses that were sired by Night Jacket that will be featured in the TV pen in both bareback riding and saddle bronc riding. It should be magnificent […]
This place has Grand(view) convenience
There’s a reason Steve Kenyon and his ProRodeo Live team stay at The Grandview in Las Vegas: It’s the perfect fit for those staying for more than a few days. It’s been my perfect home since I arrived. The Grandview is next to the South Point, home of the nightly Montana Silversmiths Go-Round Buckle Presentation. […]