Myers the right fit for Roundup
Dusty Myers will be the rodeo clown at this year’s Dodge City Roundup Rodeo, his first time working the prestigious rodeo. He was also the barrelman at the 2025 National Finals Rodeo. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) DODGE CITY, Kan. – Greatness happens inside Roundup Arena every summer. It’s not just a tradition for Dodge […]
Monster shines in Gooding
Saddle bronc rider Mitch Pollock rides Korkow Rodeos’ Joker Poker during the 2025 Gooding Pro Rodeo. Korkow is one of three elite livestock producers who will return to southern Idaho next month. (PHOTO BY LARA ST JACQUES) Trio of stock contractors just add to the draw to southern Idaho rodeo GOODING, Idaho – In […]
Carr herd is key for Lovington
Brody Wells, a two-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, earned his way to Las Vegas with big wins, including a shared victory at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo last summer. He rode Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Larry Culpepper for 91 points to split the win with Stetson Wright, who rode Northern Exposure for the same […]
Cattlemen’s Days was a success
Cattlemen’s Days was treated to record crowds, which was aided by more than 7,000 who packed into the fairgrounds last Friday night. To say the 2026 celebration was a success might just be an understatement. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) GUNNISON, Colo. – Even with 126 years of history behind them, organizers of the annual […]
Harrison returns to Gooding
Renowned rodeo entertainer John Harrison is so beloved at the Gooding Pro Rodeo presented by Idaho Ford Dealers that fans dressed like him during his last appearance in southern Idaho. (PHOTO COURTESY OF GOODING PRO RODEO) Community eager to greet award-winning rodeo entertainer GOODING, Idaho – When John Harrison walked into Andy James Arena […]
Yates wins bucket-list rodeo
Trey Yates has been close to winning Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo in the past, but he finally accomplished it Saturday night. Roping with Riley Kittle, Yates secured not only the team roping title but also the all-around crown in Gunnison. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) GUNNISON, Colo. – Just three hours down the mountain, Trey […]
Reiste wins Rooftop for 2nd time
For the second time in three years, Iowan Trevor Reiste won the bull riding title at Rooftop Rodeo. He rode Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Brimstone for 87 points. (PHOTO BY PHILLIP KITTS) ESTES PARK, Colo. – Big crowds packed into six nights of Rooftop Rodeo, an explosion of entertainment and championship competition. The frenzy was […]
Young gun takes Gunny lead
Permit-holder Garrett Blackwell rides Smith Pro Rodeos’ Indecent Exposur for 87.5 points to take the bareback riding lead at the Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) GUNNISON, Colo. – Just two months ago, Garrett Blackwell graduated from Sul Ross State University, and he’s taking his education on the rodeo trail. The lessons […]
Ropers share top Rooftop spot
Haven Meged ropes his calf during Friday’s fifth performance of Rooftop Rodeo. He stopped the clock in 7.6 seconds and tied fellow tie-down roper John Douch, who is wearing purple and had just pushed Meged’s calf to help the Montana cowboy. (PHOTO BY PHILLIP KITTS) ESTES PARK, Colo. – This time of year is […]
Rodeo arena updates continue
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Organizers of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo are building on their successes. Each year, the volunteer committee that produces the annual happening handles much of the work it takes to make upgrades around Roundup Rodeo. Patrons have taken notice, from improved seating to updated services. It’s a labor of love, and the […]
McCartney continues hot week
After a good three days at the Calgary Stampede, where she won $19,500, Cheyanne McCartney roped herself into the money during Thursday’s fourth performance of Rooftop Rodeo. (PHOTO BY PHILLIP KITTS) ESTES PARK, Colo. – A pretty good week has a good chance to be a lot better for breakaway roper Cheyanne McCartney. By […]
Shallbetter riding high at home
Gunnison’s Coleman Shallbetter rides United Pro Rodeo’s Sky Fall for 84 points to share the saddle bronc riding lead at his hometown rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) GUNNISON, Colo. – Coleman Shallbetter’s stay at home was short but sweet. He left the Calgary Stampede on Wednesday afternoon and drove about 20 hours […]
Cooke rides highs at Rooftop
Cooper Cooke rides Cervi Brothers Rodeo’s Keep It Real for 84.5 points to take the bareback riding lead during Wednesday’s third performance of Rooftop Rodeo. (PHOTO BY PHILLIP KITTS) ESTES PARK, Colo. – After riding the waves of momentum, Cooper Cooke can liken a rodeo career to being a surfer. In June, the bareback […]
Ropers snag Rooftop lead
Header Jake Smith turns his steer for heeler Douglas Rich during their 4.6-second run Tuesday night to take the team roping lead at Rooftop Rodeo. (PHOTO BY PHILLIP KITTS) ESTES PARK, Colo. – Team roper Jake Smith takes a spiritual approach to rodeo, and it’s paying dividends. He’s a header, roping with heeler Douglas […]
Howard wrestles Rooftop lead
Steer wrestler Chance Howard stopped the clock in 4.1 seconds to take the bulldogging lead during Monday’s first performance of Rooftop Rodeo. (PHOTO BY PHILLIP KITTS) ESTES PARK, Colo. – The luck of the draw is more than just a theory with a deck of cards. It happens in rodeo, where athletes are matched […]
Rodeo entries reach record
Nearly 500 cowboys and cowgirls have entered the Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo, so Gunnison, Colorado, will have a population explosion next week. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) GUNNISON, Colo. – It’s already a record-breaking year for the Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo, and the competition doesn’t begin until next week. There are 491 contestants who have signed […]
Gaskins takes on fair leadership
It wasn’t long ago that Dustin Gaskins was showing at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo, and now the ag teacher in his hometown of Eunice, New Mexico, is chairman of the Lea County Fair Board. (PHOTO COURTESY OF DUSTIN GASKINS) LOVINGTON, N.M. – Dustin Gaskins’ association with the Lea County Fair and Rodeo […]
New event offers $15 admission
Daniella Petrucci competes at a Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding Championships event. Many of the top ladies in the association are expected to be in Gunnison, Colorado, next week for the inaugural event in conjunction with Cattlemen’s Days. (PHOTO BY MIKE McGILL COURTESY OF WOMEN’S RANCH BRONC RIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS) GUNNISON, Colo. – When Kevin Coblentz […]
Kirbys big in Roundup history
Jim Kirby has followed in the footsteps of his father as a director with Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. The whole Kirby clan has been involved with Roundup over the years. (PHOTO BY TED HARBIN) DODGE CITY, Kan. – Jennifer Kirby wasn’t there when her husband, Jim, was making a steer wrestling run at the […]
Franks repeats as Pecos champ
Cole Franks rides Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Scarlet Dunn It for 90 points to repeat as the West of the Pecos Rodeo bareback riding champion. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) PECOS, Texas – Five months ago, Cole Franks was in a recovery room coming out of anesthesia. He’s just had a successful hip surgery to […]
Tryan takes Frizzell to Pecos lead
Team ropers Clay Tryan, right, and Kelby Frizzell had a good Friday. They are placing in both rounds of team roping and lead the average race at the West of the Pecos Rodeo. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) PECOS, Texas – Clay Tryan has done just about everything there is to do in team roping. […]
Fisher feels at home in Pecos
Vin Fisher has been coming to the West of the Pecos Rodeo since he was a small child. On Thursday, the Andrews, Texas, cowboy jumped into the lead in both steer roping and the all-around. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) PECOS, Texas – “The World’s First Rodeo” dates back to 1883 when ranch cowboys met […]
Lefty rides right to lead Pecos
Five-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Lefty Holman rides Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s River’s Ghost for 88.5 points to take the saddle bronc riding lead during Wednesday’s first performance of the West of the Pecos Rodeo. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) PECOS, Texas – Rodeo is equal parts athleticism and luck of the draw. Saddle bronc […]
Friday Night Lights hits town
(PHOTO COURTESY BRIGHTLIGHT DRONE SHOWS) GUNNISON, Colo. – Friday Night Lights has a new take this July. Instead of Texas high school football, the annual Cattlemen’s Days celebration is taking it in a different direction during its inaugural after-party on Friday, July 10, following the second performance of the PRCA rodeo. As soon as the […]