Monthly Archives: February 2018
Stewart lends voice to the rodeo
Written on February 28, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – For Andy Stewart, his work in Guymon is more about the Pioneer Days Rodeo and the one week the event comes to town every year. Stewart 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 Continue Reading »
Cowboys ready for the challenge
Written on February 26, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUTHRIE, Okla. – The most unique championship in Western sports history is coming to a head. The CINCH Timed Event Championship will highlight the 20 best all-around timed-event cowboys in the game in a rugged exhibition of talent, horsemanship and stamina. Each will compete in the five disciplines for five rounds spread out over just three Continue Reading »
Inman captures title in Alamo City
Written on February 26, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANTONIO – As he prepared for battle, Toby Inman knew he would need a huge score to best the field. With the top five bullfighters in the world breathing down his neck, Inman did just that. On Saturday afternoon, he delivered a 90-point bullfight to claim the inaugural San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Continue Reading »
Karney replaces Etbauer at Timed Event
Written on February 24, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Four months ago, Trell Etbauer suffered a broken arm at the RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo in Duncan, Okla. He was scheduled to compete next weekend at the CINCH Timed Event Championship at the Lazy E. Word came down today that it’s not going to happen. “Unfortunately, my arm doesn’t feel strong enough to compete Continue Reading »
Rangers step up at K-State rodeo
Written on February 20, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – The colors at Kansas State University are purple and white, but the championship round of its rodeo looked a lot like Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Northwestern contestants made up 25 spots in Sunday’s short round in Manhattan, Kan., showcasing the red and black vests inside Weber Arena on the K-State campus. Continue Reading »
Mack wins breakaway roping title
Written on February 20, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALTUS, Okla. – Makayla Mack might just be finding her groove in the Central Plains Region. A sophomore from Christmas, Fla., Mack placed in both rounds and won the two-run aggregate title this past weekend at the Kansas State University rodeo in Manhattan, Kan. She earned 155 points and helped the Western Oklahoma State College Continue Reading »
Josey claims San Angelo title
Written on February 19, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – There was a different look on Justin Josey’s face Saturday night as he entered San Angelo Coliseum. It was a combination of determination and confidence, and he had a distinct swagger as he prepared for the Bullfighters Only event in conjunction with the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. His opponent Continue Reading »
Talley earns San Angelo title
Written on February 17, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – For Jacob Talley, riding fast horses is imperative if he hopes to make a living in ProRodeo. Talley did just that over the past three weeks, knocking down three animals in 11.5 seconds to win the steer wrestling title at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. In all, he pocketed Continue Reading »
BFO ready to rock Angelo
Written on February 16, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Bullfighters Only’s top men to battle elite bulls on stock show’s final night SAN ANGELO, Texas – The crowd that packs into San Angelo Coliseum is loud and raucous for all 12 performances of the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. It’s electric, but nothing creates more sparks and power than Bullfighters Only, which takes Continue Reading »
Shipping up to San Antonio
Written on February 16, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Bullfighters Only to launch new Wrangler Bullfights at celebrated rodeo SAN ANTIONIO – The greatest indoor event in ProRodeo is about to be even better. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is teaming with Bullfighters Only to produce a legendary freestyle bullfight during this year’s Xtreme Bulls event, set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. Continue Reading »
Corbett heads into finale No. 1
Written on February 16, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Through a month and a half of 2018, Logan Corbett had earned just $1,000 riding bucking horses in ProRodeo. He quadrupled that Thursday night by winning the first round of bareback riding at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. Corbett, the rodeo coach at New Mexico State University in Las Continue Reading »
Muncy moves into title contention
Written on February 15, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – For more than a decade, Taos Muncy has been one of the greatest bronc riders in ProRodeo. He’s a two-time world champion, having earned gold buckles in 2007 and ’11, and has qualified nine times for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the sport’s premier championship. On Wednesday night during the ninth Continue Reading »
New WCRA needs more transparency
Written on February 14, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an opinion piece about the newly formed World Champions Rodeo Alliance. The release came Tuesday morning from a new joint venture between the established PBR and a newcomer to the game, World Champions Rodeo Alliance. As the word spread, so did speculation. Is this a renewed version of the ERA? How Continue Reading »
Kimzey comfortable at No. 1
Written on February 12, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Sage Kimzey didn’t need any more motivation, but he found it anyway. Kimzey, the reigning four-time world champion bull rider from Strong City, Okla., was sidelined for more than a month after suffering a fractured pelvis. He returned Sunday afternoon with a vengeance, matching moves with Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Lonesome You Continue Reading »
Eldridge wrestles San Angelo lead
Written on February 11, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – The 2018 ProRodeo season has started off rather slowly for Dakota Eldridge. He’s not among the top 50 in the world standings, but that can change within the next week or so after his two runs Saturday at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. Eldridge, a five-time Wrangler National Finals Continue Reading »
Kormos makes move in San Angelo
Written on February 10, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – There’s a reason the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo is one of Scott Kormos’ favorite events. “When you’ve had success somewhere and keep having success there, it keeps going to the top of the board as far as our favorite events,” said Kormos, a tie-down roper from Teague, Texas, with Continue Reading »
Wrangler Bullfights return
Written on February 9, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Bringing together the past and future of freestyle bullfighting The history of freestyle bullfighting dates back nearly 40 years, when Jim Sutton, David Little and David Allen developed the Wrangler Bullfighting Tour. Wrangler’s support helped propel the sport to its glory days in the 1980s and ’90s. Today, the premier freestyle bullfighting organization in the Continue Reading »
Furr kicks off season with win
Written on February 6, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SALT LAKE CITY – Just like a boxer, a freestyle bullfighter needs to be light on his feet and throw accurate punches in order to come out victorious. That’s exactly what Kris Furr did Saturday night to claim the first Bullfighters Only event of the season, held in conjunction with the Days of ’47 Lewis Continue Reading »
Newcomer finds groove in Angelo
Written on February 5, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – For most of her life, Teri Bangart dreamed of competing in barrel racing against the best cowgirls in the country. She’s doing it now. On Sunday afternoon during the fourth performance of the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, Bangart proved why she’s on the rodeo trail. She and her mount, Continue Reading »
Versatility pays off for Waguespack
Written on February 4, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Growing up training steer wrestling horses with his father, Tyler Waguespack jumped steers from many mounts. That background came in handy on Saturday as he made two solid runs on two horses at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. He leads the first round with a 4.0-second run and sits Continue Reading »
Lowe shines at San Angelo
Written on February 3, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Will Lowe was just 19 years old the first time he qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. That was in 2002, and he’s been one of the best bareback riders in the game ever since. He is a 14-time NFR qualifier and, more importantly, a three-time world champion. He proved Continue Reading »
Youngster excels close to home
Written on February 1, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
9-year-old Brazos Heck enjoys being part of youth rodeo in Oklahoma City KINGFISHER, Okla. – Mike Latting has simple thoughts toward the International Miniature Rodeo Association. Now in its first year in existence, Latting wants the association to be a launching point for youngsters who like the sport and want to compete in it. Brazos Continue Reading »
Panhandle pokes find NFR success
Written on February 1, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Over 10 nights in Las Vegas, the Oklahoma Panhandle contingent had quite the memorable run at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Six cowboys, all with ties to Texas County, earned just shy of $500,000 collectively while competing at ProRodeo’s grand championship. All six are graduates of the Oklahoma Panhandle State University rodeo Continue Reading »