Monthly Archives: June 2016
Harrison returns to Lovington
Written on June 30, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
LOVINGTON, N.M. – The Lea County Fair board is always looking for ways to make its event the best it can be. It’s been home to a world-class rodeo for a long time, and it’s just getting better for this year’s event, set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10-Saturday, Aug. 13, at Jake McClure Arena. Continue Reading »
Bullfighters Only athletes Stampeding into legendary rodeo
Written on June 28, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
CODY, Wyo. – Before Dusty Tuckness embarked on a bullfighting career, he was a boy growing up in Meeteetse, Wyo., hoping to be one of the best ever. His dreams are coming true. Tuckness will share his passion and showcase his incredible talents throughout the Cody Stampede, just as he has done every year since Continue Reading »
Rooftop Rodeo will honor its 90th anniversary
Written on June 28, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – One of the most picturesque events in ProRodeo is on the horizon, and it has reason to celebrate. The 90th edition of the Rooftop Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6-Monday, July 11, at Granny May Arena in Estes Park. Estes Park is beautiful and vibrant, just like the Rocky Continue Reading »
Volunteers make PBR event happen
Written on June 28, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Community events don’t happen without dedicated volunteers. That philosophy is in full force with the Kasey Hayes & Stormy Wing Invitational PBR BlueDEF Velocity Tour, set for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena in Guymon. “I enjoy doing it,” said Nina Webb, one of the primary volunteers Continue Reading »
Webster wins Cavender’s Cup
Written on June 27, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
CEDAR PARK, Texas – Cody Webster looks at Sunday’s Bullfighters Only Cavender’s Cup victory a little different than most champions. “I fought two bulls, won almost $12,000 and got to hang out with my best friends,” said Webster of Wayne, Okla. “It was our first stand-alone Bullfighters Only event, so to win it is killer. Continue Reading »
Rooftop Rodeo already breaking records
Written on June 24, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Champs, NFR qualifiers among nearly 800 contestants planning for Estes Park ESTES PARK, Colo. – This town of about 6,000 people is home to around 4 million summertime visitors who take in the exceptional hospitality and beautiful landscape that is Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s about to get a little bigger with the 90th edition Continue Reading »
Going after the cup
Written on June 23, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Top 15 bullfighters will battle for the title at the inaugural Cavender’s Cup CEDAR PARK, Texas – For decades, freestyle bullfighting has been an undercard event. Bullfighters Only is making it the main event. That’s the primary focus of the Cavender’s Cup, set for 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the HEB Center at Cedar Continue Reading »
Rutkowski takes Reno title
Written on June 23, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
RENO, Nev. – A quick, little black bull tried to get the best of Weston Rutkowski, but the Haskell, Texas, bullfighter didn’t let it happen. In fact, was a winning combination for Rutkowski, who scored 88 points Wednesday night to win the Bullfighters Only event that took place in conjunction with the Reno Rodeo. “I’ve Continue Reading »
Brazilians making a mark in the PBR
Written on June 22, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Two decades ago, Brazilian bull riding champion Adriano Moraes moved to the United States to test his skills against the best in the business. He was an explorer, of sorts, and became the first of his countrymen to excel worldwide; he did so rapidly. He was the first Professional Bull Riders world Continue Reading »
Rumford ready for Rooftop
Written on June 21, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Decorated clown, entertainer returns to Estes Park rodeo for its 90th anniversary ESTES PARK, Colo. – Justin Rumford has always made people laugh. It’s his naturally gregarious nature, a personality developed from a life on the rodeo trail. He’s a third-generation cowboy who has done just about everything there can be done in the sport Continue Reading »
Struxness claims national title
Written on June 20, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
CASPER, Wyo. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University has finally crowned its first national champion in rodeo. Steer wrestler J.D. Struxness wrestled four steers in a cumulative time of 18.1 seconds to better the best field of bulldoggers in the country, claiming that elusive title during the weeklong College National Finals Rodeo in Casper. “It was Continue Reading »
Pecos rodeo building on success
Written on June 20, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
PECOS, Texas – The West of the Pecos Rodeo has been around for 134 years, but the 2015 version may well have been one of the very best. The volunteer committee that organizes the annual event was recognized as one of the very best a year ago, nominated for Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year Continue Reading »
Making their way to Reno
Written on June 18, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Bullfighters Only to feature elite contestants during prestigious Reno Rodeo RENO, Nev. – Not many would stare a beast in the eyes. Fewer yet would tangle with it. But nine men will get that opportunity Sunday-Thursday when the Bullfighters Only Tour hits western Nevada for a four-night affair in conjunction with the annual Reno Rodeo. Continue Reading »
Taking the next step
Written on June 16, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Bullfighter, rodeo clown Burelle acquires Groundmaster stall flooring business A chance meeting nearly two decades ago turned into great friendship for Bill and Jan Pearson and Andy Burelle. It’s now become much more than that. Burelle and wife, Robyn, has recently acquired Groundmaster Products LLC from the Pearsons, taking their relationship to a new level. Continue Reading »
Carr helps rodeo uphold its legacy
Written on June 13, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BIG SPRING, Texas – For the past 83 years, this west Texas community has had a considerable legacy. “We have a strong history, and we have a good amount of second-, third- and fourth-generation families that are still involved our rodeo,” said Dane Driver, a longtime member of the volunteer committee that organizes the annual Continue Reading »
Circuit leaderboard taking shape
Written on June 5, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DUNCAN, Okla. – Success in the Prairie Circuit in early May can be a major contributor to end-of-the-year prizes for cowboys and cowgirls who live within the Oklahoma-Kansas-Nebraska region. Thousands of dollars have been paid out so far, and it’s still early in the circuit season. Since dollars equal championship points, each one is vital Continue Reading »
Xtreme Bulls heading to Weatherford
Written on June 3, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
WEATHERFORD, Texas – When rodeo fans in Parker County had a stand-alone bull riding come to the area, they grew accustomed to the late-summer event. When it ended in 2012, it was like a void had hit Weatherford. That void will be filled during this year’s Parker County Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo with the Continue Reading »
Rangers ready for college finals
Written on June 3, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – A year ago, steer wrestler Jacob Edler let the national title slip out of his grasp on the final run of 2015 College National Finals Rodeo. “I had a 9-second lead going into the short round last year,” said Edler, a senior at Northwestern Oklahoma State University from Statesville, Iowa. “After missing Continue Reading »