Monthly Archives: October 2023

ALVA, Okla. – To say Jacob Haren has been on a roll might be an understatement. The Central Plains Region’s fall season began with the Callaway, Nebraska, cowboy winning the all-around title in Colby, Kansas, earning points in steer wrestling and tie-down roping. He followed that last weekend with the steer wrestling crown in Stillwater,  Continue Reading »

ALVA, Okla. – In a busy week for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo teams, there is one constant understanding: There will be a chance to improve. The Rangers will host their once-a-year hometown rodeo, set for Thursday-Saturday at the Alva Dome. There has been some nice success stories that happen for Northwestern contestants, who  Continue Reading »

DALLAS – It’s always hot in Pecos, Texas, when the rodeo comes to town in late June. The action inside Buck Jackson Arena was even spicier this year, thanks in large part to Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Bayou Bengal, a 6-year-old brindle bull that was on top of his game at the West of the  Continue Reading »

Community event being named Breakaway Trailblazer by women’s group GOODING, Idaho – When breakaway roping began to be part of mainstream rodeo five seasons ago, there were ladies and events that set a tone. The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association has continued to honor them. There are dozens of roping world champions like J.J. Hampton, Lari  Continue Reading »

DUNCAN, Okla. – If you ask Paul David Tierney, the business of rodeo is just one of his jobs. Like any cowboy, he’s a jack-of-all-trades and will take on any task before him. That’s actually how he handles life in rodeo, and his mentality has served him well. On Saturday night, he closed out two  Continue Reading »

DUNCAN, Okla. – Christi Braudrick knew she had a bit of an advantage when she got ready to compete Friday night. “That was the calf that Taylor (Munsell) won the round on last night,” said Braudrick, who posted a 2.3-second run to win the second go-round at the Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo;  Continue Reading »

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – From opening night until the final curtain closed on the 2023 Waller County Fair and Rodeo, there was a resounding feeling of euphoria. “We had some minor adjustments we made once we started, but the fair board has been extremely happy with what we’ve experienced at this year’s fair and rodeo,” said  Continue Reading »

DUNCAN, Okla. – The nice thing about rodeo is the many chances at redemption that cowboys can get. Take steer wrestler Tanner Brunner as an example. He battled all year, but he didn’t have the kind of success he’s used to. A year ago at this time, he was preparing to compete at the National  Continue Reading »

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – When he broke his leg during a river outing in May, bareback rider Garrett Shadbolt had plans to return to action in just a few weeks. He had surgery and figured that would be enough time for him to rehabilitate and be ready to get back to his business of riding bucking.  Continue Reading »

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – There weren’t many cowboys in ProRodeo happier to see the 2023 regular season come to an end than Tegan Smith. “That was a very rough year, one I want to forget,” said Smith, 25, a saddle bronc rider from Winterset, Iowa, now living in the southern Oklahoma community of Coleman. “What doesn’t  Continue Reading »

DUNCAN, Okla. – While he was born and raised in South Dakota, Paul David Tierney has made a fortune and a home in Oklahoma, now living in the state’s capital city. The second of four children born to ProRodeo Hall of fame cowboy Paul Tierney, rodeo was in his blood from the beginning. His father  Continue Reading »

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – In less than three months of competing in ProRodeo during the 2023, Clayton Sellars excelled at a high rate. Even though he didn’t return to action until July, he put on a whirlwind of a performance and earned $77,000 riding bucking bulls. He finished 25th in the world standings, a bit shy  Continue Reading »

ALVA, Okla. – When Lauren Hopkins transferred to Northwestern Oklahoma State University a little more than a year ago, she was looking for the right opportunity. She found it with the Alva school, and she’s been proving that value early this Central Plains Region season. After finishing third two weeks ago in Colby, Kansas, she  Continue Reading »

Coaches bring expertise while mentoring Cody Nite Rodeo contestants CODY, Wyo. – The foundation of any building is the first layer of the process that leads to the sturdiness and ability to withstand all sorts of pressure. The same can be said in sports, where fundamentals serve as the right footing. The greatest athletes focus  Continue Reading »

CODY, Wyo. – For the hundreds of thousands of visitors who enjoy this picturesque and vibrant community each summer, the Cody Nite Rodeo is a spectacle and a family-friendly piece of their time in Wyoming. For rodeo’s rising stars, it is the standard-bearer as a proving ground. It features 90 nights to hone one’s craft  Continue Reading »