Monthly Archives: July 2019

DODGE CITY, Kan. – Trey Benton wanted to just ride his animal Tuesday night during the Xtreme Bulls competition at Dodge City Round. He got more than he bargained for, and he’s OK with it. “I got a little redemption on a little bull called Black Ice of Frontier (Rodeo),” said Benton, a five-time National  Continue Reading »

Four-time world champion Tuf Cooper of Decatur, Texas, is the first champion crowned at the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Cooper placed in two of three go-rounds and finished his Tuesday by roping three steers in a cumulative time of 38.4 seconds to claim the championship buckle. He earned $4,957 and will have an opportunity to  Continue Reading »

LOVINGTON, N.M. – The Lea County Fair and Rodeo has always been about youth and the work they do to prepare for the exhibits and shows. But there’s a ton of fun going on inside the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington, the home of the exposition, which is set for Friday, Aug. 2-Saturday, Aug. 10,  Continue Reading »

EAGLE, Colo. – The hardest part of Rusty Wright’s ride Saturday night was the anticipation. Wright, a three-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier from the first family of saddle bronc riding, was matched with Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Dirty Jacket, a two-time Bareback Horse of the Year now bucking under a bronc saddle. The result was  Continue Reading »

EAGLE, Colo. – As Steven Dent limped out of the arena after his bareback ride Friday night, he couldn’t help but flash a quick smile. He had just a wild ride on San Angelo Sam, a 6-year-old paint bucking horse from the Pete Carr Pro Rodeo outfit. The two matched up for 89 points, and  Continue Reading »

Oklahoma bullfighter wins two rounds, places in two others to win BFO event SALINAS, Calif. – A lifetime of freestyle bullfighting dreams is now a reality for Nathan Harp. Last week, he returned to the Monterey Bay area to compete at one of the most prestigious events in the game, the Bullfighters Only Wrangler Bullfight  Continue Reading »

DODGE CITY, Kan. – The change that’s happening with the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo will be virtually unapparent to the naked eye, but they’re big nonetheless. After decades of Harry Vold Rodeo producing the annual event, the volunteer committee that organizes Roundup Rodeo will lean on Frontier Rodeo, which has been named the Professional Rodeo  Continue Reading »

EAGLE, Colo. – The race was for only $100, but it was a contest nonetheless. Chisum Docheff and Cody Pratt had tied for the fastest steer wrestling score of the night Thursday with identical 4.4-second runs during the second performance of the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo, and the winner of each event each night  Continue Reading »

EAGLE, Colo. – Two months ago, Kasen Brennise was wrapping up his freshman year at Weatherford (Texas) College. He’s attending the two-year school on a rodeo scholarship, and he did his part in his inaugural campaign by winning the Southwest Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. That earned Brennise a trip to the College  Continue Reading »

LOVINGTON, N.M. – Eight years ago, the Lea County Fair Board stepped out onto a limb and decided to add the Lea County Xtreme Bulls to the Tuesday night schedule. The gamble seems to have paid off, with this year’s event set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Jake McClure Arena in Lovington. “It’s  Continue Reading »

Gonzalez earns another BFO victory, this time in northern California FORTUNA, Calif. – While his ancestors enjoyed bullfighting with a cape and an olè, Andrès “Sasquatch” Gonzalez loves what he’s able to do during the American version of freestyle bullfighting through Bullfighters Only. The proof has come often this season, with the latest version happening  Continue Reading »

DODGE CITY, Kan. – When her son was diagnosed with autism, Trista Fergerson didn’t fret about it; she went to work. Fergerson and two other mothers of children on the autism spectrum started gathering together in a makeshift mom support group. It’s grown over the years into what is now known as Perfect Fit Foundation  Continue Reading »

EAGLE, Colo. – For most rodeo cowboys, the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo is a terrific spot to enjoy the Rocky Mountains, a beautiful setting and a great rodeo. For Joel Schlegel, it’s home. He lives in Burns in northern Eagle County and has been one of the best bareback riders in the region for  Continue Reading »

LOVINGTON, N.M. – Children that grow up in a rural community are more likely to understand the value of hard work. They may not always enjoy it – nor will they appreciate it – at the time, but the benefits of labor can be seen now and forever. No place is that more evident than  Continue Reading »

Grimes earns barrel racing title after a record-breaking run in Estes Park ESTES PARK, Colo. – If Kathy Grimes didn’t like Rooftop Rodeo before, she loves it now. A year ago, Grimes placed fourth with a time that would have been an arena record, but there were three other ladies that were faster in Estes  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – For full-time rodeo cowboys, mid-July equals the final push of the regular season and hope of qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo. For regional cowboy Blaine Konkel, this week was a return to the game he loves and has done most of his life – albeit with about a 10-year break in  Continue Reading »

LOVINGTON, N.M. – The Lea County Fair and Rodeo is known for having the best concert series in the Southwest, and this year’s lineup is no different. “We’ve got a great entertainment lineup,” said Dean Jackson, a Lea County commissioner and former chairman of the Lea County Fair Board. “We, as a commission, have some  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – Jacob Edler has a college degree, but his education continues in professional rodeo. The lessons are coming to fruition, and he proved it Friday night at the Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo. He wrestled his steer to the ground in 3.7 seconds and owns a lead of seven-tenths heading into Saturday’s final performance  Continue Reading »

Blasingame closer to NFR bid with quality run with Bates in Estes Park ESTES PARK, Colo. – Ty Blasingame’s rodeo lifestyle got a little easier in March when he and his then-partner, Kyle Lockett, won RodeoHouston and more than $55,000. That pushed him to No. 1 in the team roping-heading world standings, a spot he  Continue Reading »

DODGE CITY, Kan. – When Benje Bendele clicks his fingers, something magical usually happens. Ah, the life of the preeminent sound director in ProRodeo. If it happens in the arena, the speakers rumble with a complementary sound. It’s a split-second, a click and a style that has led the Texan to many of the biggest  Continue Reading »

ESTES PARK, Colo. – Tim O’Connell’s final ride of the 2018 season earned him his third straight world championship, but it almost ruined his 2019 campaign. Almost is the key word. On Thursday night during the fourth performance of Rooftop Rodeo, O’Connell rode Cervi Rodeo’s San Luis for 87 points and owns the bareback riding  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – Over his career, Casey Colletti has found great success at Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo, but he’s never won the bareback riding title in Gunnison. That could change this year. On Thursday’s opening night, he spurred Stace Smith Pro Rodeo’s Sun Catcher for 87 points to take the early lead and. Almost as  Continue Reading »

EAGLE, Colo. – Deep down, Justin Rumford is a cowboy, and he’s not about to let a knee injury slow him down much – even if it was a severe knee injury. In fact, he will return to this year’s Eagle County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24-Saturday, July 27, at  Continue Reading »

Saddle bronc rider leaves Estes Park with the top spot and stitches ESTES PARK, Colo. – So far, Jake Wright knows exactly what happened to him Wednesday night during the third performance of Rooftop Rodeo. He just may not remember it for long. Wright rode Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Buckin’ Crazy for 83.5 points to take  Continue Reading »