Una fiesta en Salt Lake City
Tomás Garcilazo has put his Mexican legacy on display for millions of fans, and he’s added his family to the mix. Not only will his beautiful wife, Justine, be part of the show at Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo, but so will two sons, 12-year-old Louis and 3-year-old Ulysse. (PHOTO BY ALEXIS CADY) Garcilazos will […]
Stewart’s voice echoes in Texas
Rodeo announcer Andy Stewart has emceed the Waller County Fair’s marquee event since it became a professional rodeo in 2011. He understands the community, the livestock and the contestants, which makes him a valuable piece to the event. (PHOTO BY PEGGY GANDER) HEMPSTEAD, Texas – When the Waller County Fair Board opted to make […]
Wearing blue for Hayes
Bareback rider Leighton Berry wears a blue shirt to honor the life of 6-year-old Hayes Hamaker and the Summit Pro Rodeo family during his rodeo-winning 91-point ride on Summit’s Game Trail last week in Gooding, Idaho. (PHOTO BY LARA ST JACQUES) Cowboy’s attire was just part of tribute to Summit family SALT LAKE CITY […]
Fair’s hospitality is hard to beat
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – Travel is subjective. A five-hour drive for some is long and grueling. For rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, that’s a day-trip. Most are accustomed to leaving Texas in early June and not returning until September. Twelve-hour, overnight drives are nothing new. It might mean competing one night in southern Oklahoma Plains and the […]
Thompson shines in Gooding
World champion Dean Thompson has not only survived cancer and it’s treatments, but he has returned to bareback riding. He rode Summit Pro Rodeo’s Red Feathers during Saturday’s third performance to finish in a tie for second place at the Gooding Pro Rodeo. (PHOTO BY W.T. BRUCE) GOODING, Idaho – From anguish to exhilaration, […]
Rookie rides right into second
Waitley Sharon is having a spectacular rookie season. He entered this week with more than $100,000 in earnings and will add to it with an 87.5-point ride on Korkow Rodeo’s Frenemies during Friday’s second performance of the Gooding Pro Rodeo. (PHOTO BY LAURA ST JACQUES) GOODING, Idaho – On the Plains of eastern Colorado, […]
Clown, emcee are true friends
Rodeo clown Cody Sosebee, the bigger gentleman on the left, and rodeo announcer Garrett Yerigan have been friends since Yerigan’s birth. When Sosebee was competing, he traveled with Yerigan’s parents. In their current posts, they work a lot of rodeos together. They will be part of the entertaining package during Utah’s Own Rodeo, which takes […]
Lord sets Gooding record
Eli Lord finishes his record-setting 3.1-second run during Thursday’s first performance of the Gooding Pro Rodeo. (PHOTO BY LARA ST JACQUES) GOODING, Idaho – Before he even backed into the timed-event box, steer wrestler Eli Lord knew he needed to be fast just to catch a paycheck. He then posted the fastest run of […]
Biglow makes big-time ride
Clayton Biglow has always enjoyed competing at the Gooding Pro Rodeo. He also posted the highest-marked ride of Wednesday’s “Beauty and the Beast” performance, an 88-point effort on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Red Feathers. (PHOTO BY LARA ST JACQUES) GOODING, Idaho – Just seven years ago, bareback rider Clayton Biglow was on top of the […]
Celebration commences this week
World champion bull rider Ky Hamilton is expected to compete at this year’s Gooding Pro Rodeo, which takes place Wednesday-Saturday. He is one of 39 world champions who are scheduled to be in the field. (PHOTO BY LARA ST JACQUES) Gooding Pro Rodeo puts the stars on display for energized audiences GOODING, Idaho – […]
Thompson kicks cancer out
Just three months before he won the 2024 world championship, Utah bareback rider Dean Thompson made a big-time ride during Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo. This past April, he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma. He underwent treatment and feels confident the cancer has gone, so he has returned to bareback riding. (PHOTO BY ALEXIS CADY) […]
Rising stars fill fair’s lineup
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – Before Ella Langley became a country megastar, music fans in Waller County, Texas, experienced her brand of entertainment. The same could be said for Cody Johnson and other big names, and that theme is continuing during this year’s concert series for the Waller County Fair and Rodeo, a 10-day exposition that runs […]
Big scores define Lea Co. Rodeo
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Kyle Jonston was succinct and to the point. “Our rodeo has been incredible,” said Johnston, a member of the Lea County Fair Board and president of its rodeo committee. “This is probably our best year, in my opinion.” The numbers say as much. Fast times and high scores defined this year’s Lea […]
Contestants ready for the ride
Cowboys, cowgirls know fun, opportunity await at Gooding Pro Rodeo GOODING, Idaho – Weeks before it even begins, the anticipation of being in this quaint community was already building among ProRodeo’s superstars. “Gooding is a great rodeo for us,” said Cheyanne McCartney, a four-time National Finals Breakaway Roping qualifier and the No. 1 cowgirl in […]
Yazzie quietly moves into lead
Steer wrestler Rooster Yazzie jumped into the Lea County Fair and Rodeo lead with a 4.1-second run during Thursday’s second performance. Combined with his first-round run of 4.7 seconds, Yazzie has a half-second lead on the field. (PHOTO BY PEGGY GANDER) LOVINGTON, N.M. – If there’s a strong-but-silent type, Rooster Yazzie fits the bill. […]
Rematch is to Berry’s benefit
In a rematch with Rafter H Rodeo’s Medicine Show, bareback rider Leighton Berry scored 89 points to take the early lead at the Lea County Rodeo. He was also 89 two months ago when he won his hometown rodeo in Weatherford, Texas. (PHOTO BY PEGGY GANDER) LOVINGTON, N.M. – Now in his eighth year […]
Riding toward the Summit
Idaho saddle bronc rider Kade Bruno rides Summit Pro Rodeo’s Cat Walk during the final round of the 2025 National Finals Rodeo. Cat Walk is one of several NFR bucking horses from Summit that have excelled in the arena. Over the last couple of weeks, cowboys have raked in big-time cash with big-time wins on […]
Rookie nabs Xtreme Bulls crown
Rookie Cimarron Rucker rides Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s E.T.O. for 92.5 points to win Tuesday’s Lea County Xtreme Bulls. He earned his first X Bulls buckle and $15,299. (PHOTO BY PEGGY GANDER) LOVINGTON, N.M. – If it’s a dream, Cimarron Rucker doesn’t want to be awakened. Rucker rode Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s E.T.O. for […]
Putting the good in Gooding
Cole Reiner rode Summit Pro Rodeo’s Game Trail for 91 points to win the bareback riding title at the 2024 Gooding Pro Rodeo, then qualified for the National Finals Rodeo for the fifth straight year. He’s hoping the magic returns at this year’s rodeo. (PHOTO BY W.T. BRUCE) Committee, crowd receive praise from one […]
Struxness slams Dodge win
J.D. Struxness slows his steer during his 3.8-second bulldogging run in Sunday’s championship round of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. The 2024 world champion won the aggregate title with a three-run cumulative time of 12.6 seconds. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) DODGE CITY, Kan. – J.D. Struxness is standing on a steer wrestling ledge. He entered […]
Teamwork pays off for ropers
Wesley Thorp, left, and Tanner Tomlinson moved into the No. 1 spot in the aggregate race Saturday during the fourth performance of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) DODGE CITY, Kan. – The most important commodity of being on a team is having a teammate’s back. Tanner Tomlinson is a living epitome […]
Reiner at the top of his game
Cole Reiner is back to normal, riding at a high level. He rode Championship Pro Rodeo’s Terry for 89.5 points during Friday’s third performance of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo to take the bareback riding lead. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) DODGE CITY, Kan. – A year ago, Cole Reiner wasn’t having much fun. Yes, competing […]
Youth get to excel at county fair
Livestock shows are not only a big part of the Lea County Fair, but they also an alternative aspect of education. (PHOTO COURTESY OF LEA COUNTY) LOVINGTON, N.M. – Area schools will kick off their year soon, but a good number of students have been continuing their education the past couple of months. It’s […]
Horsepower is big for Derrer
Third-year pro Bryce Derrer ropes his calf in 8.4 seconds during Thursday’s second performance of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. That run, combined with his 9.4 from the first round earlier in the day, pushed him to No. 2 in the aggregate race and gives him a great opportunity to rope for the Roundup title Sunday. […]