Monthly Archives: July 2017
Schueth returns to winner’s circle
Written on July 10, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
VERNAL, Utah – Beau Schueth finally got what he’s been looking for over the last 11 months. “It definitely feels good to finally get a win,” said Schueth, who earned the Bullfighters Only-Vernal championship, which took place in conjunction with the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. “That’s pretty huge.” Schueth opened the three-day bullfights by matching moves Continue Reading »
Shaw center benefits from pink night
Written on July 10, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EAGLE, Colo. – When the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign was established in ProRodeo 13 years ago, it was to raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. For some communities, the campaign is about giving locally and fighting all levels of cancer. That’s the case with the TETWP at the Eagle Continue Reading »
Dodson loves being part of Roundup
Written on July 10, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DODGE CITY, Kan. – There are many reasons why Dodge City Roundup Rodeo is considered one of the best. Five years ago, the annual event was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Over the years, it has been recognized as Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s Rodeo of the Year nine times. Each August, hundreds of Continue Reading »
Scheer in position to earn Estes cash
Written on July 10, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – For Cort Scheer, there is nothing better than being on the rodeo trail. “I’m having fun again,” said Scheer of Elsmere, Neb. “We’re back in the old traveling group again. We’re laughing, we’re golfing, we’re fishing. I give God all the glory; I got a lot closer to God this year. Continue Reading »
Brown finds the fun at Rooftop
Written on July 9, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Bareback rider Jake Brown has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo each of the past two seasons. He credits his success to just one philosophy: Have fun. “If I take care of business and ride like I know how, I think I have a chance to win the gold buckle,” Continue Reading »
Bugenig is Wick-ed at Rooftop
Written on July 8, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Billy Bugenig is a four-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Each time he’s competed in steer wrestling at ProRodeo’s grand finale in Las Vegas, he did so on the back of Dashs Dapper Star, a horse he calls Wick and owns with fellow bulldogger Wade Sumpter. On Friday night Continue Reading »
Open class is a brilliant part of fair
Written on July 7, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EAGLE, Colo. – There is something brilliant Glenda Wentworth experiences every year during the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo. “I love seeing people bringing in their projects they’ve been working on and seeing the pride and excitement they have when they get here,” said Wentworth, an Eagle County Extension agent in family and consumer science. Continue Reading »
Concert, auction key for campaign
Written on July 7, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – The Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign is the strongest of its kind in the country. The local organization is closing in on $2 million in earnings, and its biggest fundraiser of the year will take place next week with the TETWP Songwriter Concert and Auction, set for 6 Continue Reading »
Stoddard has tricks for Roundup
Written on July 7, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DODGE CITY, Kan. – From kill pen to the main stage, Kyzer Stoddard has proven that his horses have a miraculous story to tell. He and his six partners will get that opportunity at Dodge City Roundup Rodeo, set for 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 6, at Roundup Arena. “I bought my first trick Continue Reading »
Knapp explodes into Rooftop lead
Written on July 7, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Scottie Knapp knew two things about his bull during Thursday’s second performance of the Rooftop Rodeo. “Someone told me he was good and that he was a calf,” Knapp said of Cervi Brothers’ Po-Boy, a 4-year-old black and white spotted bull. “I knew he was a little young and pretty ornery.” Continue Reading »
Spiel making a statement
Written on July 6, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Young South Dakotan is excited to be part of Bullfighters Only season VERNAL, Utah – Dayton Spiel is just 22 years old, but he made quite an impression in his first Bullfighters Only competition a month ago. Spiel finished as the runner-up at the BFO Cavender’s Cup in Decatur, Texas. What makes it more impressive Continue Reading »
4H program thrives in Eagle County
Written on July 6, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EAGLE, Colo. – Just as the blood that courses through her veins helps keep Jenny Leonetti alive, so does 4H. It was her foundation, something that allowed her to develop a strong personality and a passion for agriculture. It’s what guided her to a career, now as the 4H Extension Agent for Eagle County. When Continue Reading »
Doescher does the Rooftop two-step
Written on July 6, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – At Rooftop Rodeo, every cowboy and cowgirl has a chance to “Ride for the Bucks.” It’s a longstanding tradition in which the top score or fastest time of each event in0 each performance will win a $100 bill. Oklahoma City cowboy Cody Doescher earned two of them Wednesday on opening night Continue Reading »
Gizmo’s personas coming to town
Written on July 5, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Dale McCracken has multiple personalities, but it’s not a disorder. It’s quite the opposite, really. Like a superhero donning his cape, McCracken covers his face with greasepaint and enters the world of his alter-ego, Gizmo, the funnyman/barrelman who has entertained rodeo crowds for much of his life. It’s as if Dale drives Continue Reading »
4H a part of Gunnison Valley’s roots
Written on July 5, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUNNISON, Colo. – The Gunnison valley is rooted in agriculture, and there’s no better display of it than Cattlemen’s Days 4H exhibits and shows. “The livestock shows not only allow the generations to come together and build upon that foundation, but it’s just part of our community,” said Shelby Rundell-Le, one of three Gunnison County Continue Reading »
Rowdy crowd ready for BFO
Written on July 5, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Bullfighters Only to be a big part of Vernal’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo VERNAL, Utah – The crowds that come to the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo thoroughly enjoy their yearly rodeo experience. They will get an even bigger thrill this year with the addition of Bullfighters Only competition each night. Performances begin at 7 :30 p.m. Thursday, July Continue Reading »
Stewart brings energy to local rodeo
Written on July 3, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUNNISON, Colo. – Andy Stewart looks at his job from many angles. He is a researcher, a statistician and an entertainer. He has the unique ability to put it all together as one of the top emcees in professional rodeo, an eight-time nominee for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s Announcer of the Year. He will Continue Reading »
Rooftop Rodeo begins this week
Written on July 3, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Cowboys and cowgirls know a good thing when they see it. Just look at Rooftop Rodeo, an Estes Park original set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5-Monday, July 10, at Granny May Arena in Estes Park. This year, the rodeo features 761 entrants hoping to walk away with the coveted championship. Continue Reading »
Burelle brings fun to Dodge City
Written on July 3, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DODGE CITY, Kan. – There’s not much Andy Burelle won’t do in order to entertain a crowd. He spent most of his rodeo career as a bullfighter, a man willing to throw his body into harm’s way in order to keep everyone around him safe. He’s won numerous freestyle bullfighting world championships and has been Continue Reading »
Hyland wins Miss Rodeo Colorado title
Written on July 2, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
A former Miss Rooftop Rodeo has taken the next step in her career. Alex Hyland, a 22-year-old from Windsor, Colo., won the Miss Rodeo Colorado pageant this past week in Greeley, Colo. Her reign will begin Jan. 1, so the has begun her campaign as Miss Rodeo Colorado Lady-in-Waiting. Hyland – who was Miss Rooftop Continue Reading »
Rutkowski wins Cody title
Written on July 1, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Ted
CODY, Wyo. – The reigning Bullfighters Only world champion has regained his form. Weston Rutkowski showcased his true talent during Friday’s BFO competition in conjunction with the Cody/Yellowstone Xtreme Bulls, matching moves with WAR Fighting Bulls’ War Machine for 86.5 points. He upended the BFO Pendleton Whisky World Standings leader Dusty Tuckness, who earned the Continue Reading »