Aus earns 3rd Claremore title
National Finals Rodeo veteran Tanner Aus rides Frontier Rodeo’s Bottom Line for 81 points Sunday night to share the bareback riding victory at the Will Rogers Stampede with Jason Wilson and Ty Hawkes, who rode Saturday. It is the third time Aus has won Claremore’s title. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) CLAREMORE, Okla. – There […]
Bulldogger grabs muddy lead
Mud flies as Tay Seabrook wrestles a steer in 3.5 seconds to take the bulldogging lead during Saturday’s second performance of the Will Rogers Stampede. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) CLAREMORE, Okla. – If the mud was affecting the competition much during Saturday’s second performance of the Will Rogers Stampede, it didn’t show. Take steer […]
Trophies help make rodeo unique
This pocket watch – provided by Caffey Horse Co. and given to the Will Rogers Stampede all-around champion – is one of a few donations provided by local businesses each year. From the watch to a Benefield Saddlery breast collar to a set of Leon Hughes bits to headstalls provided by the Tulsa Stockyards, Claremore […]
Rookie rides into Claremore lead
Rookie Ross Price rides Double J Rodeo’s Peak A Boo for 85 points to take the saddle bronc riding lead on opening night of the 80th Will Rogers Stampede. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) CLAREMORE, Okla. – Ross Price just started riding bucking horses a few years ago when he was in high school. Now, […]
Producer makes the rodeo great
Australian Tom Webster rides Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Saya’s Eyes during the 2025 Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. The Carr firm has been the stock contractor in Big Spring for two decades. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) BIG SPRING, Texas – Folks in this West Texas community understand that change can be a good […]
Coop vital for rodeo’s success
With the Rodeo Arena Interlocal Cooperative supporting upgrades to Stampede Park, the Will Rogers Stampede continues to have big crowds watch the action every Memorial Day weekend. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) CLAREMORE, Okla. – Over the last decade, the Will Rogers Stampede has gone from a blossoming product to a full-fledged extravaganza. That’s thanks […]
Lucia’s passion ignites local rodeo
Announcer Anthony Lucia interacts with fans during the opening performance of the 2025 Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) BIG SPRING, Texas – Anthony Lucia was born into rodeo, but he didn’t have to like it. He loved it anyway. Raised by legendary rodeo entertainer Tommy Lucia, Anthony was raised […]
Rodeo’s sounding board
Knudsen happy to share his voice for others on PRCA council MANAWA, Wis. – Jesse Knudsen is more than a rodeo music director and announcer. First and foremost, he’s a cowboy. Raised in central Wisconsin, Knudsen knew at an early age what it means to care for livestock. That’s the primary purpose of a cowboy, […]
Cowboys to benefit injured friend
CLAREMORE, Okla. – When roper Jesse Stipes was injured a week ago, it wasn’t long before a call for help was made. His cowboy friends went to work to help raise money to cover the expenses that have been and will be incurred because of a seriously broken leg that happened during the steer roping […]
Big Spring rodeo boosts payout
Chase Brooks, a six-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, celebrates after making an 85-point ride during last year’s Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. Brooks is one of many NFR qualifiers who have competed at Big Spring, and with a change of dates and an increase in the purse, organizers are expecting even more to compete […]
Rooftop’s queens of hearts
Holly Spreitzer, the 2016 Rooftop Rodeo queen, is now the rodeo’s royalty coordinator and would love to involve more young people in the program, which allows youth to grow through Estes Park’s Western legacy. (PHOTO BY TED HARBIN) Rodeo’s royalty program helps mold Estes Park’s young people ESTES PARK, Colo. – For many, rodeo […]
Cowboys chasing Guymon cash
All-around talent Trell Etbauer wrestled his steer in 3.6 seconds Saturday to take the third-round lead at Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. It was the fastest run of the rodeo so far. (PHOTO BY DALE HIRSCHMAN) GUYMON, Okla. – Colemon Proctor, Travis Graves and Trell Etbauer can write an Oklahoma history book on rodeo. Between […]
Newcomer rides high in Guymon
Wyatt Lavergne rides Frontier Rodeo’s Ed Bishop for 86.5 points to take the early saddle bronc riding lead during Friday’s first performance of Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. (PHOTO BY DALE HIRSCHMAN GUYMON, Okla. – Wyatt Lavergne just wants to have a percentage of the accomplishments of his Friday night dance partner during the opening […]
Lancaster tabbed for honor
Jacee Lancaster Magazine recognizes Utah State Fair director in its 30 Under 30 SALT LAKE CITY – Over the last four years, Jacee Lancaster has made an impact on the Utah State Fair. The notice has reached far beyond Salt Lake City. Editors and executives at COWGIRL have recognized Lancaster as one of the […]
Volunteers are the heart of rodeo
Whether they’re preparing food, selling tickets, ushering fans, parking cars or helping with the production, volunteers are a vital part of the Will Rogers Stampede. It’s a rewarding and celebratory time for those who donate their time and talents to Claremore’s rodeo. CLAREMORE, Okla. – One of Karen Hanson’s first duties as a volunteer […]
Guymon making arena upgrades
Volunteers put the finishing touches to preparing the timed-event chutes for this week’s Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. The committee and the city of Guymon made some substancial upgrades to Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena. They were put into use during the Doc Gardner Memorial Rodeo this past week and will get fully initiated during the […]
Bulldoggers sweep the region
Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Emmett Edler, who has a dual role of graduate-student competitor and assistant rodeo coach, earned another qualification to the College National Finals Rodeo with his last-rodeo heroics this past weekend. With his move to No. 3 in the standings, all Central Plains Region steer wrestling representatives are Rangers. Nathan Duvall won the […]
Laughter is Myers’ medicine
Dusty Myers, an old-school rodeo clown who also adds some new-school flavor, will bring his National Finals Rodeo resume to be one of the featured entertainers at the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo during this year’s festivities, moved to the first weekend in June. (PRCA PHOTO BY CLICK THOMPSON) BIG SPRING, Texas – […]
Guymon, college unite in rodeo
Shank Stephens, riding for Oklahoma Panhandle State University several years ago, competes at Hitch Arena during the Doc Gardner Memorial Rodeo, which takes place Thursday-Saturday in Guymon. (PHOTO BY DALE HIRSCHMAN) GUYMON, Okla. – When Dusty Moore and Paul Peterson return to town, they’ll have a lot going on. They are two of the […]
Smith wrestles victory in Hays
Northwestern Oklahoma State Univerity freshman Riley Smith grabbled the steer wrestling title for the Rangers this past weekend at the Fort Hays (Kansas) State Rodeo. It was his first intercollegiate title. (PHOTO BY DALE HIRSCHMAN) ALVA, Okla. – Riley Smith’s rodeo resume looks like an octopus’ arms. He’s a bronc rider, a team roper, […]
Aussie scores big at San Angelo
Bareback riding rookie Toby Deudney picked up the biggest win of his career after scoring 93 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Night Crawler to claim the San Angelo Cinch Chute-Out title. (PHOTO BY JENNINGS RODEO PHOTOGRAPHY) SAN ANGELO, Texas – Toby Deudney isn’t just carrying the Australian flag as he rides bucking horses in […]
ASU’s Lewis ropes Angelo title
Sam Lewis, a member of the Angelo State University rodeo team, ropes his calf during an 8.8-second run during Friday’s championship round to win the tie-down roping title at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. (PHOTO BY JENNINGS RODEO PHOTOGRAPHY) SAN ANGELO, Texas – Sam Lewis is building a resume based on a […]
Tours enlighten rodeo fans
Patrons taking Rooftop Rodeo’s “Behind The Chutes” tour learn the details it takes to produce an event of this magnitude. The tours have been part of Rooftop Rodeo for two decades and are a big part of the experience for visitors. (PHOTO BY MARIE GRIFFIN PHOTOGRAPHY) Rooftop spectators learn more about the sport behind […]
Brooks riding high in Angelo
Chase Brooks rides Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s High Dive for 86.5 points to finish the opening round in fourth place. He’s just a point off the lead, and he will be one of 11 saddle bronc riders competing for the championship Friday night. (PHOTO BY JENNINGS RODEO PHOTOGRAPHY) SAN ANGELO, Texas – Every sports […]