Monthly Archives: February 2015
San Angelo short round will be great
Written on February 27, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Tonight’s championship round of the San Angelo (Texas) Stock Show will be a showcase of Pete Carr bucking stock. The short go-round will begin at 7:30 p.m. Central time in the west Texas community and features the top 12 contestants from preliminary rounds. In the mix will be world champions and regular Wrangler National Finals Continue Reading »
Young champ is in a starring role
Written on February 27, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
KIMZEY IS READY FOR THE NEXT STEP AT KANSAS STAR CHUTE OUT MULVANE, Kan. – In his first two decades on this earth, Sage Kimzey has made quite a name for himself in the world of bull riding. He stamped his place in the sport’s history last season, winning two world championships: He secured the Continue Reading »
Lerwill returns to Pioneer Days
Written on February 26, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Troy Lerwill is a combination of things: athlete, daredevil and comedian. It all comes together in the Oklahoma Panhandle the first weekend in May for the Pioneer Days Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Henry C. Continue Reading »
Teen finds a Royal passion
Written on February 26, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
KANSAN CLAY ECKERT UTILIZES CALF SCRAMBLE WIN TO PUSH FORWARD IN LIVESTOCK SHOWING KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Clay Eckert appears to be the typical freshman at Hutchinson (Kan.) High School. He is active, possibly more than many 15-year-olds. Instead of spending his off time playing video games, the young man has opted for a little Continue Reading »
Herl, Miller win at Kansas State
Written on February 25, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – Laine Herl was dominant in his return to Kansas this past weekend. Herl, of Goodland, Kan., won the steer wrestling championship at the Kansas State University Rodeo in Manhattan, Kan., taking the top prize among four Northwestern Oklahoma State University bulldoggers in the final round. “I drew a good steer in the Continue Reading »
Smith ready to wrestle for $1 million
Written on February 25, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ARLINGTON, Texas – Garrett Smith has a million reasons to be excited about his spot in The American. The one-day rodeo – set for 2 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington – will offers a $2 million purse, of which half will go to one of just a Continue Reading »
American Royal bridging a gap
Written on February 20, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
NEW SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP PROVIDING AG EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO K.C. YOUTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As urban life continues to spread, many perceive a disconnect between society and American agriculture. But from where does our food come? How does it go from the farm to the grocery store? What does it take to get it from Continue Reading »
‘Elite’ association established in rodeo
Written on February 17, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Some of the most popular contestants on the rodeo trail have thrown their hats into another ring. The Elite Rodeo Association announced itself Monday, with considerable concentration through social media. The ERA is “an innovative new rodeo corporation created and owned by the top rodeo athletes in the world,” the statement read. A group of Continue Reading »
NFR legacy strong in Guymon
Written on February 10, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – There is a powerful rodeo legacy in Texas County, Okla. It might be the vast grasslands or the Western heritage that encompasses the landscape. It might be that there is a terrific proving ground just miles away from the county seat, at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. The reality, though, is that this Continue Reading »
Griffin, Pottmeyer race to RNCFR
Written on February 9, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written for Women’s Pro Rodeo News, the official publication of the WPRA. It appears in the February edition of the magazine. When Sarah Griffin looks down at her No. 1 barrel horse, she sees more than the beautiful black mane. “He’s such an amazing horse,” Griffin said of Dash Continue Reading »
Carr team focuses on rodeo fans
Written on February 6, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Rodeo is much more than a sport. It’s a true showcase, the perfect piece of family entertainment. That is the mindset taken by the staff involved with Pete Carr’s Classic Pro Rodeo, which is bringing its show to the Rotary Rodeo, set for 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 15, Continue Reading »
Hard work pays off for Carr team
Written on February 6, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
WEST MONROE, La. – Over the years, Pete Carr’s Classic Pro Rodeo has been recognized as one of the premier stock contracting firms in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. The backbone of any strong company is its people, and the Carr staff is strong and steady. “We have the best crew in rodeo,” said Carr, Continue Reading »
Complex is the perfect home
Written on February 5, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Ted
AMERICAN ROYAL HAS THE RIGHT FACILITIES FOR ORGANIZERS OF MANY ANNUAL EVENTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nothing quite beats the comforts of home, from familiarity to flexibility to having all the amenities one needs. The American Royal is just that place for event organizers who need that perfect complex. “We are quite pleased that we’re Continue Reading »