Monthly Archives: February 2020
West eager to defend his title
Written on February 29, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Texan has the target on his back as he prepares for the 2020 Jr. Ironman GUTHRIE, Okla. – Tyler West had a slip on the third run of the 2019 Jr. Ironman, but he didn’t let that get him down. He battled back over the final two days of the competition, producing an event-record 32.2-second third Continue Reading »
Rumford to shine at Guymon rodeo
Written on February 27, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Deep down, Justin Rumford is a cowboy, and rodeo has been part of his life since the day he was born. Through his years handling various duties for his family’s stock contracting firm to his time spent on the rodeo trail, his comedic nature has shined a spotlight on the game and Continue Reading »
Champs add color to ‘Ironman’
Written on February 21, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Championship dreams begin early for rodeo cowboys. It may happen the first time they put on the distinguishable hats or the first time they swing their ropes. It may happen the first time they nod their heads in competition or win their first buckles. Whatever served as the incubator long ago is now Continue Reading »
Turek scores big for Rangers
Written on February 19, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – Megan Turek hasn’t capitalized on circumstances as well as she would like this season for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo team. She’s hoping it all changed this past weekend in Manhattan, Kansas, where she made two solid goat-tying runs to finish second at the Kansas State University rodeo. It more than Continue Reading »
Guymon rodeo set for national TV
Written on February 18, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo is returning to the national stage, just where it belongs. The Cowboy Channel will air the 2020 rodeo, and local committee organizers have signed a three-year contract to extend the coverage of Oklahoma’s only ProRodeo Hall of Fame event. It will be the first time since 2004 Continue Reading »
Sechrist sneaks into Angelo title
Written on February 15, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Bryson Sechrist has shown great promise in the world of professional rodeo. Three seasons ago, he finished the campaign 21st in the tie-down roping world standings with nearly $70,000. He was just six spots out of reaching the sport’s pinnacle, the National Finals Rodeo, which features only the top 15 contestants Continue Reading »
Biglow gives himself another shot
Written on February 14, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Clayton Biglow grew up on a ranch in northern California, and he’s known since Day 1 that he was going to be a cowboy. He dreamed of being a world champion, just like every other little boy who was raised around rodeo. He fulfilled it in 2019, winning the bareback riding Continue Reading »
Lecile Harris, 1936-1990
Written on February 13, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Honored rodeo clown Lecile Harris died in his sleep overnight, leaving a lasting legacy for so many people that have been part of this sport for so many years. He was 83. I’d met Lecile 25 years ago when he was performing at the Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup Rodeo, and I was working at the Continue Reading »
San Angelo paying out first round
Written on February 13, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – It took nine performances countless other runs, but the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo has already paid out nearly $90,000. There are still nights – and more paychecks – to be made before this year’s event comes to a close. That’s what it’s like to compete in ProRodeo in this Continue Reading »
Reeves in position for Angelo title
Written on February 9, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – As a child growing up in Texas, Matt Reeves recalls the days of traveling to the stock shows around his home state. For the last 17 years, he’s returned to his old haunts to compete in ProRodeo, and he’s done pretty well at it. In fact, he’s still finding success in Continue Reading »
Thurston finds success in Angelo
Written on February 9, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo has become a bit of a honey hole for saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston. Over the previous three years, he has earned $10,864, including a spectacular run in 2019. He won the first round, placed in the final round and finished second overall, pocketing Continue Reading »
O’Connell excited for Angelo return
Written on February 8, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Tim O’Connell missed last year’s San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, and he’s glad to return. On Friday night, he rode United Pro Rodeo’s Pow Wow Rocks for 86 points to move into second place in bareback riding at Foster Communications Coliseum and is a virtual lock to compete in the Continue Reading »
Wright wins inaugural X Bulls title
Written on February 2, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Just 50 days ago, Stetson Wright of Milford, Utah, left the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas with the most cherished prize in the game: the all-around world championship gold buckle. On Sunday afternoon, he staked claim to another unique title: He became the first cowboy in history to win the Continue Reading »
New team moves into Angelo lead
Written on February 2, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Kolton Schmidt and Hunter Koch have quite a few things in common. Both have earned one qualification to the National Finals Rodeo: Schmidt in 2016; Koch last December. Both are Canadian Professional Rodeo Association champions, with Schmidt winning the heading title in 2013, and Koch claiming the heeling crown last year. Continue Reading »
Harris riding high in his hometown
Written on February 1, 2020 at 12:00 am, by Ted
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Every year as a child, Ty Harris made his way to the Foster Communications Coliseum to see his rodeo heroes perform. He dreamed of competing inside the historic building and chasing the title at his hometown event, the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. Now 21 and just a month and Continue Reading »