Monthly Archives: March 2019
Hodges brings funny to Guymon
Written on March 26, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Robbie Hodges takes his job seriously, even though it’s a bit of an oxymoron for a rodeo clown. “I love to look up and see the contestants watching my acts,” said Hodges, who will be funnyman/barrelman during the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3; 2 and 7:30 Continue Reading »
From Minnesota to Saudi Arabia
Written on March 18, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Midwestern-based livestock producer takes bull riding to the Middle East PRINCETON, Minn. – For years, Rice Bull Riding Co. has made a name for itself across the Midwest producing world-class bull riding events. Dave Rice has now taken his showcase halfway around the world. Rice is producing the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Bull Riding events Continue Reading »
Queens add flavor to rodeo
Written on March 15, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Having raised four boys, Sherry Stonecipher looks for a change of pace every May during the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. That’s when she and her husband, Ken – a longtime member of the rodeo committee – host most, if not all, the visiting queens that are in town for the festivities. For Continue Reading »
Rangers women take another title
Written on March 12, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State University women’s rodeo team is making a statement early in the spring portion of the season. The Rangers have won the first two rodeos of the semester, first at Kansas State University a few weeks ago, then this past weekend at Fort Scott (Kansas) Community College. They parlayed Continue Reading »
CTEC Rookie snags crown
Written on March 10, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Justin Thigpen dominates CINCH Timed Event Championship on its 35th anniversary GUTHRIE, Okla. – Seventeen days before the opening round of the CINCH Timed Event Championship, Justin Thigpen took a call from the Lazy E Arena inviting him to be a replacement for the injured JoJo LeMond. Fifty hours after he roped his first steer, the Continue Reading »
West rides to Jr. Ironman title
Written on March 10, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Texan sets three Lazy E Arena records Sunday morning to win $11,000 GUTHRIE, Okla. – One man’s misfortune can turn the tide quickly at an event like the Jr. Ironman Championship. When leader Trevor Meier of Garden City, Kansas, failed to secure a catch during his heeling run Sunday morning, that opened the door for Tyler Continue Reading »
Thigpen increases his lead
Written on March 10, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Georgia cowboy has a nice cushion heading into the final round of the 2019 CTEC GUTHRIE, Okla. – The lessons that Justin Thigpen has gained over the first two days of his first CINCH Timed Event Championship will hopefully be carried over for years to come. He has held the lead at this year’s “Ironman of Continue Reading »
Thigpen holds on to CTEC lead
Written on March 9, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Justin Thigpen continues to be impressive during his first CINCH Timed Event Championship. The all-around hand from Waycross, Georgia, posted a 52.6-second round to win the third performance, worth an additional $3,000. He also extended his lead in the average, having roped, tied and wrestled 15 animals in 200.4 seconds, almost 29 seconds Continue Reading »
Rookie rolls into the lead
Written on March 9, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Thigpen utilizes strong round finish to be atop CINCH Timed Event Championship GUTHRIE, Okla. – Justin Thigpen didn’t look much like a replacement on Friday, the opening day of the CINCH Timed Event Championship. He roped, tied and wrestled 10 animals in 147.8 seconds and owns the average lead after two go-rounds of the “Ironman of ProRodeo.” Continue Reading »
Reigning champ owns the lead
Written on March 8, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
The story of the 2018 CINCH Timed Event Championship has rolled over into this year’s “Ironman of ProRodeo.” Jordan Ketscher of Squaw Valley, California, roped, tied and wrestled five animals in 60.7 seconds to win the first round and take the aggregate lead into Friday evening’s second go-round, which begins at 7:30 p.m. That’s just Continue Reading »
Big score is a big step for Smith
Written on March 6, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
REXBURG, Idaho – Garrett Smith’s return to bull riding’s elite is complete. After missing a portion of the 2018 season – and last year’s National Finals Rodeo – Smith proved his point last week by winning the first round of his series at RodeoHouston with a 93-point ride on Lyndal Hurst’s Yellow Hair. It helped Continue Reading »
A championship celebration
Written on March 4, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Lazy E Arena marks 35th anniversary of the CINCH Timed Event Championship GUTHRIE, Okla. – The debate was simple and pointed: Who is the greatest all-around, timed-event cowboy in rodeo? It happened in 1984 between two Lazy E Arena officials and a couple of other cowboys, and that conversation sparked the idea of the CINCH Timed Continue Reading »
PBR adds value to Moose Jaw show
Written on March 2, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Saskatchewan cowboys Byrne, Roy to be featured The Washboard Union MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan – The entertainment value heading to Mosaic Place in June is about to increase. The Professional Bull Riders Moose Jaw Powered by Young’s Equipment will take place 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the arena and will not only feature the top Continue Reading »