Monthly Archives: September 2019

BLACKFOOT, Idaho – For years, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has been recognized as one of the very best state fairs in the country. Now, its rodeo is following along those same lines. For the first time in its history, the Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo has been nominated for Small Rodeo of the Year,  Continue Reading »

DUNCAN, Okla. – There’s an art to being a professional bullfighter, and Wacey Munsell and Wayne Ratley are perfecting it. Both will be performing that duty at the Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Stephens County Arena in Duncan. This is Munsell’s ninth  Continue Reading »

BELLVILLE, Texas – It takes the best to make the best, and that simple motto is the foundation behind the volunteers that produce Bellville’s annual rodeo. The examples come in multiple packages, including Boyd Polhamus, the four-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Announcer of the Year from nearby Brenham, Texas. Not only has he earned all  Continue Reading »

ALVA, Okla. – As a freshman two seasons ago, Amber Scales earned her first intercollegiate barrel racing victory at the Colby (Kansas) Community College rodeo. While she didn’t gain the title in the northwest Kansas community this past weekend, Scales posted the fastest time in the championship round and earned all-important points that have her  Continue Reading »

BELLVILLE, Texas – A few decades ago, Bellville’s rodeo committee consisted of just one man. Al Peck changed that with one simple question: “I just asked the guy that was on the committee if I could help,” he said. “I just wanted to be involved, and it really mushroomed since I started.” That’s no exaggeration.  Continue Reading »

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – People are always looking for the best deals, the most obvious bang for their bucks when it comes to being entertained. With a $10 admission, there’s not a greater value than the Waller County Fair and Rodeo. Whether it’s the rodeo, the carnival, the livestock shows or the concerts, a great deal  Continue Reading »

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – When it comes to entertainment, southeast Texas is somewhat of a hotbed for talent. The Waller County Fair Association has long realized the importance of live music, which is why there are dozens of hours of it for fairgoers to enjoy during this year’s Waller County Fair and Rodeo, planned for Friday,  Continue Reading »

DUNCAN, Okla. – Keith Isley is one of the most decorated clowns in rodeo. Now Isley will bring his brand of funny to the Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Stephens County Arena in Duncan. “I thoroughly enjoy watching people have a good  Continue Reading »

BELLVILLE, Texas – Rodeo can be a fickle business, but it’s driven by passion. Thousands of men and women make their livings in the game, knowing full well that they must do better than most of the rest if they are to do so. It’s a competitive atmosphere that forces people to “put up or  Continue Reading »

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – The Waller County Fair and Rodeo’s main mission is the children. Whether it’s showing livestock at the show-barn or displaying foods and wares, the bottom line is in the education of youth. Those who are involved in showing at the fair are constantly around agriculture for the majority of their lives; it  Continue Reading »

I admired Max Henderson, though I didn’t really know him. I learned most about him through his family’s social media posts, and I found him to be a profound soul, a bright person, someone who loved greatly and had a passion for horses. He was funny and quirky and shared his smile easily. Viewing videos  Continue Reading »

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – In the eyes of the Waller County Fair Association’s board, each step toward improving the fairgrounds is a chance to give back to the community that supports the annual exposition. “This year, the board of directors approved another half-million dollars toward our capital campaign improvements,” said Matt Hyatt, the fair board’s president.  Continue Reading »

EAGLE, Colo. – John and Sandy Gwatney have seen and experienced many things in their rodeo careers. Whether it was on the contestant side or the production side, the husband-wife tandem has been around the good and the bad in rodeo. They know what it takes to be involved in the best that the sport  Continue Reading »

DUNCAN, Okla. – Coleman Proctor has already secured his fifth qualification to the National Finals Rodeo, but he had reasons to stay closer to his property near Pryor, Oklahoma, and focus on rodeos in the Prairie Circuit. Caymbree Proctor was born July 29, and the team roping-header wanted to be home for that. The rodeo  Continue Reading »

BELLVILLE, Texas – With just a few weeks remaining in the 2019 ProRodeo season, steer roper Vin Fisher Jr. understands what it means to kickstart the new year well. He sits second in the world standings and has assured himself a 16th qualification to the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, the year-end championship for  Continue Reading »