Monthly Archives: June 2017
Tuffy picks up slack for patients
Written on June 30, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUNNISON, Colo. – As a RAM 1500 pickup, “Tuffy is rugged and durable. But that’s not why it has the moniker. Tuffy is the Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink’s transportation truck that was bought to help breast cancer patients get to their out-of-town medical appointments safely and comfortably. In the Gunnison valley, it Continue Reading »
Carr, Eagle make for great rodeo
Written on June 29, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EAGLE, Colo. – The cool mountain air that surrounds this picturesque community serves as a refreshing outlook for some of the greatest athletes in rodeo. That includes the animals that are part of the exciting Eagle County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19-Saturday, July 22, at Johnette Phillips Arena on the Continue Reading »
Rooftop changes start time
Written on June 28, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Rodeo will begin sooner, with gates opening at 5 p.m., ProRodeo starting at 7 p.m. ESTES PARK, Colo. – Everyone’s time is valuable, and the organizers of Rooftop Rodeo understand that as well as anyone. It’s the reason the six performances of the rodeo will move up half an hour to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July Continue Reading »
BFO beginning rodeo run
Written on June 27, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Cody Stampede will be the first of several big events for Bullfighters Only The Cody (Wyo.) Stampede is one of the most established events in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, with a history that dates back nearly 100 years. It’s also the kick-off point for Bullfighters Only’s summer run that includes more than a dozen Continue Reading »
Smith makes his mark in Gunnison
Written on June 26, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUNNISON, Colo. – The volunteers that organize the Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo work hard annually to make it one of the best. “One of the biggest things we have is our stock contractor, Stace Smith,” said Margo Patton Blair, president of Cattlemen’s Days. “Stace Smith is one of the greatest producers in rodeo, and the Continue Reading »
Rumford is ready to rock Eagle
Written on June 21, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EAGLE, Colo. – Justin Rumford can’t remember the first time he was horseback; that happens when one grows up cowboy. The Kansas-bred cowboy has done everything imaginable when it comes to rodeo. He was the third generation of his family’s stock contracting business, and there isn’t a task he can’t handle or hasn’t tried. “I’ve Continue Reading »
Allen, Devers finish CNFR in top 10
Written on June 21, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – For the second straight year, two Northwestern Oklahoma State University steer wrestlers finished among the top 10 at the College National Finals Rodeo. Joby Allen of Alva and Cody Devers of Perryton, Texas, finished fourth and 10th, respectively, at last week’s finale in Casper, Wyo. Allen had a four-run cumulative time of Continue Reading »
The Rooftop Rodeo legacy
Written on June 20, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Longtime volunteers reflect on the history of Estes Park’s marquee event ESTES PARK, Colo. – There’s a reason why Rooftop Rodeo is considered one of the best ProRodeos in the country. “It’s the people that made this organization fun to be in,” said Gary Cleveland, a longtime member of Western Heritage Inc., a group of Continue Reading »
Isley to inject Gunnison with humor
Written on June 15, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUNNISON, Colo. – For a man who spends much of his life on the rodeo trail, entertainer Keith Isley feels right at home inside the arena. “I thoroughly enjoy watching people have a good time and enjoy what I do or what I say,” said Isley, 59. He is one of the most decorated clowns Continue Reading »
Bronc busting on the Plains
Written on June 14, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Hard Grass Bronc Match to pit top cowboys vs. great horses in big money event POLLOCKVILLE, Alberta – They crave good horses and the opportunities to cash in when the rides go well. Now the top saddle bronc riders in North America will converge on this tiny hamlet for the Hard Grass Bronc Match, set Continue Reading »
Rooftop getting a new view
Written on June 14, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
VIP tickets will allow some fans a different experience for Estes Park rodeo ESTES PARK, Colo. – How popular is Rooftop Rodeo? The popular box seats are often sold out before the rodeo begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5-Monday, July 10, at Granny May Arena in Estes Park. So the Town of Estes Park Continue Reading »
Hays adding his art to show
Written on June 13, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Western artist to be part of TETWP Songwriter Concert and Auction CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – The creative mind of Bradley Chance Hays is always at work. Whether he’s working a young horse in the round pen or putting his thoughts on canvas, Hays sees something different than most. He’s more than a cowboy artist; he’s Continue Reading »
Estes Park going Hollywood
Written on June 9, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Harris will bring his old-school clown act to the fans at Rooftop Rodeo ESTES PARK, Colo. – Cliff Harris earns a living making other people laugh. As a rodeo clown, he lives for those moments when the crowd is engaging thoroughly enjoying all that the sport encompasses. He will do that as his alter ego, Continue Reading »
Carr creates 2017 truck series
Written on June 9, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DALLAS – Being innovative is just part of the brand at Pete Carr Pro Rodeo, and the Dallas-based livestock producer is taking another step in that direction with the 2017 Pete Carr Pro Rodeo Big Truckin’ Series. Contestants in each of the nine rodeo events – bareback riding, steer wrestling, heading, heeling, saddle bronc riding, Continue Reading »
Rutkowski wins Moose Jaw
Written on June 4, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
BFO champ wins second Canadian title; Schiffner earns bull riding victory MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan – Texan Weston Rutkowski has learned to love Canada. “Beau Schueth and I were talking about the fact that we don’t mind coming up here,” said Rutkowski, the reigning Bullfighters Only world champion who won the BFO event this weekend in conjunction Continue Reading »
Tuckness strikes again
Written on June 3, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Wyoming man earns 2nd straight win at BFO Cavender’s Cup in Decatur DECATUR, Texas – Dusty Tuckness is a busy man, one of the most sought-after cowboy protectors in ProRodeo. But Bullfighters Only is an important part of the Wyoming man’s life. He’s one of the original founders of the company, and he loves to Continue Reading »
Looking to double-dip
Written on June 3, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Schiffner earns redemption on known bull, hopes to score again Saturday MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan – Scott Shiffner wanted a little payback with Pound The Alarm, an athletic red and white paint bull that has a great history. Schiffner got it Friday night with an 86.5-point ride to take the lead after the opening night of Continue Reading »
Nowlin dominating circuit standings
Written on June 1, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DUNCAN, Okla. – Tracy Nowlin needed everything the Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo could offer last October. Nowlin knew she didn’t have a chance to win the circuit championship, so her only hope at qualifying for the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo was to walk away from Stephens County Arena with the average Continue Reading »
Rangers ready for college finale
Written on June 1, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – Ten Rangers are ready to ride for college rodeo’s most coveted title. Six men and four women from the Northwestern Oklahoma State University have earned the right to compete at the College National Finals Rodeo, set for June 11-17 at the Casper (Wyo.) Events Center. “Having 10 going to the college finals Continue Reading »