Monthly Archives: September 2016
Jestes returns to top spot
Written on September 12, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Wyoming man moves to No. 1 by winning Bullfighters Only stop at Lewiston Roundup LEWISTON, Idaho – Nate Jestes likes to take on a little work before he has some fun. It’s an approach that has worked well for him during this inaugural Bullfighters Only season, and he proved it again over the weekend Continue Reading »
If I had a vote …
Written on September 11, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Over the past few days, I have posted on social media about some of the amazing relationships I have had since developing Rodeo Media Relations in 2005 and extending that on to TwisTed Rodeo when it was created in 2010. In addition to creating the news and information site six years ago, I also began Continue Reading »
Newcomer excited for KPRA finale
Written on September 9, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Will Carpenter landed in the Plains states because of rodeo. Originally from Calhoun, Ga., the 21-year-old steer wrestler knew his opportunities were limited on the East Coast. He opted for an education at Clarendon Community College in the Texas Panhandle, where he studied for two years while competing on the school’s Continue Reading »
Claremore rodeo up for another national honor
Written on September 9, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
CLAREMORE, Okla. – There’s something magical about this community in northeastern Oklahoma that happens every spring, and the word is spreading. The Will Rogers Stampede, a Memorial Day weekend staple in Claremore, is the two-time reigning Small Rodeo of the Year in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Now it’s in line for another, having been Continue Reading »
2016 PRCA nominations are in
Written on September 8, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association annually recognizes the best in the game on the night before the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo beings. The list of nominees was released by the PRCA on Thursday. As always, it’s a strong list of characters. Thankfully I’ve been blessed to work with many of these men, women and rodeos Continue Reading »
Stepping in and stepping up
Written on September 8, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Greer excited to be part of Bullfighters Only event at storied Pendleton PENDLETON, Ore. – It was only by chance that Cody Greer ever became a bullfighter. “I didn’t even want to fight bulls; I didn’t think I liked fighting bulls,” said Greer, 25, of Chelsea, Okla. “I rode bulls all my life and Continue Reading »
Finding that snapshot moment
Written on September 7, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Bullfighters Only to add to event that benefits Homes for Wounded Warriors charity ARLINGTON, Minn. – Snapshots fill Justin Josey’s mind every time he competes. The images are clear, whether they’re of a bull’s horn missing his leg by millimeters or the animal’s neck brushing against his side as it whisks past. They’re what Continue Reading »
Bulldoggers excel in, out of circuit
Written on September 7, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DUNCAN, Okla. – For decades, the Prairie Circuit has been a hotbed for the world’s best steer wrestlers. From Gene Ross in 1931 and 1937 to Dean Gorsuch in 2006 and 2010, men from the region encompassing Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska account for more than 30 bulldogging gold buckles. Of course, Roy Duvall and Ote Continue Reading »
A pioneering spirit
Written on September 6, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Bullfighters Only brings the best men in the game to Lewiston for the Roundup LEWISTON, Idaho – Like the men and women who settled the Old West, Erick Schwindt sees the men of Bullfighters Only as explorers and trend-setters. “It’s fun being part of the pioneer group of Bullfighters Only,” said Schwindt, 24, of Continue Reading »
Barnyard Buddies opens fair doors
Written on September 6, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – Everybody needs to have something special happen to them. Julie Abke understands that, and it’s one of the reasons she’s part of the Waller County Fair Association. But she’s taken it a step further with the creation of Barnyard Buddies. “It’s for kids from all over Waller County that are in special Continue Reading »
Webster adds Ellensburg title
Written on September 4, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ELLENSBURG, Wash. – Cody Webster has earned many accolades during a stellar bullfighting career. He added another Friday night by becoming the first Bullfighters Only-Ellensburg champion with a strong bout with 12x and Costa’s Murder Ink – the duo moved around the Ellensburg Rodeo arena dirt in a brisk dance of athleticism that resulted in Continue Reading »
Teen reaches for KPRA’s top spot
Written on September 2, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DODGE CITY, Kan. – At just 16 years old, Morgan Kessler has already developed a keen understanding of what it takes to excel in rodeo. She’s using that ability to make a run for the breakaway roping championship at the Kansas Professional Rodeo Association Finals, set for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23-Saturday, Sept. 24, and Continue Reading »