Monthly Archives: May 2019

Canadian overcomes hot bulls and hot weather for third BFO victory CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Aaron Mercer was hot in more ways than one this past Sunday during the Bullfighters Only Speedway Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event was part of the race-day experience at the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600. As sweat poured from  Continue Reading »

Canadian sits 4th in BFO heading into Charlotte Motor Speedway event CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Exactly one-year ago, Aaron Mercer stepped into the freestyle bullfighting arena for the first time ever. Now, he is the No. 4-ranked man in the Bullfighters Only Pendleton Whisky World Standings and has proven to be a quick study of the  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – Every year since its inception, many of the greatest cowboys in the country make their way to this picturesque town for the annual Cattlemen’s Days celebration and PRCA rodeo. Two of the greatest cowboys to have ever been here are repeat visitors, working the annual rodeo as pickup men for Stace Smith  Continue Reading »

There was a time that Josh “Hambone” Hilton did just about anything he could to be involved in rodeo. No matter the task, he kept his eyes and ears open to every experience. Like a sponge, he ingested every ounce of knowledge, hoping that one day he’d be able to put it all to use.  Continue Reading »

GUYMON, Okla. – Over the years, Clayton Hass has always held a special place in his heart for the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. He’s won a bunch of money in the Oklahoma Panhandle, but he’s never walked away from “No Man’s Land” with the title. That changed Sunday, when he wrestled his steer to the  Continue Reading »

GUYMON, Okla. – Saturday night’s third performance of the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo began precisely at 7:30 p.m. The rain started moments thereafter, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the contestants in the mix and the thousands of fans in the stands. While many people ran for cover as the thunderstorm hit, they stuck  Continue Reading »

GUYMON, Okla. – It’s been a decade since Ryan Jarrett last left the Oklahoma Panhandle with the unique trophy belt given to the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo champions. He wants another one, and he’s staking his claim for it this year. On Saturday afternoon during the second performance, Jarrett roped and tied his calf in  Continue Reading »

GUYMON, Okla. – If asked, Ty Breuer will say that he feels a little rusty on the back of a bucking horse. He didn’t show it Friday night during the first performance of the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. Breuer matched moves with Frontier Rodeo’s Short Night for 85 points to take the early lead in  Continue Reading »

Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo April 29-May 5 Through two rounds Steer wrestling: First round: 1. Nick Guy, 4.2 seconds, $1,763; 2. (tie) Tyler Murray and Shayde Etherton, 4.3, $1,307 each; 4. (tie) Tanner Brunner and Tyler Pearson, 4.4, $699 each; 6. Ryan Swayze, 4.6, $304. Second round: 1. Hunter Cure, 4.0 seconds, $1,763; 2. (tie)  Continue Reading »

The first champion of the 2019 Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo has been crowned. Thomas Smith of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, roped and tied five steers in 64.9 seconds to win the steer roping title during competition that took place Monday and Tuesday at Hitch Arena. The 27-year-old cowboy shared the first-round victory with Trevor Brazile, then placed  Continue Reading »