A magic act in Sikeston
SIKESTON, Mo. – There is something magical that happens when a man goes face to face with a bull and comes away unscathed. It’s not exactly sleight of hand, but it’s inspiring to say the least. That’s the epitome of the men that are part of Bullfighters Only, which will feature two nights of freestyle […]
Kolbaba picks up Xtreme victory
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Derek Kolbaba is a man on a Wrangler National Finals Rodeo mission, even though he knows the odds are against him. “We’re a little far out (of the top 15), but I’m not going to quit going until the old lady sings,” said Kolbaba, a 20-year-old bull rider from Walla Walla, […]
Jestes’ 91 wins Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Nate Jestes has another reason to love Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. On Tuesday night, Jestes posted a 91-point score to win the Bullfighters Only stop in Dodge City and pushed himself back to the No. 1 spot in the BFO standings. “It felt awesome,” said Jestes of Douglas, Wyo. “I came […]
Herren wins Dodge City title
Steer roping First round: 1. Shay Good, 11.3 seconds, $1,802; 2. Landon McClaugherty, 11.9, $1,491; 3. Vin Fisher Jr., 12.0, $1,181; 4. Leo Campbell, 12.3, $870; 5. Roger Branch, 12.4, $559; 6. Jess Tierney, 12.6, $311. Second round: 1. Travis Mills, 9.2 seconds, $1,802; 2. J.P. Wickett, 9.6, $1,491; 3. Rocky Patterson, 10.1, $1,181; 4. Chet Herren, […]
Fair, rodeo is the perfect county expo
LOVINGTON, N.M. – This vibrant county in the southeastern corner of the state is as diverse as any in New Mexico. The Lea County Fair and Rodeo will honor that during the exposition that runs Friday, Aug. 5-Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington. From Mexican Heritage Night to kick-start the fair […]
Johnson wins Burlington crown
BURLINGTON, Colo. – Ross Johnson was excited just to be part of the Bullfighters Only tour stop Friday night in conjunction with the Kit Carson County ProRodeo. He did it one better with an 86-point freestyle bullfight to win the title. “Whenever Cory (Wall) called me and asked me to come up there, it was […]
Roundup is ready for next week
DODGE CITY, Kan. – The table is set for a six nights of world-class competition during the 40th year of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. The festivities begin at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, with a day full of steer roping and an evening of A Whole Lotta Bull: It will feature the top bull riders […]
Struxness seeking circuit title
DUNCAN, Okla. – This year has been a pretty good one for J.D. Struxness. The 22-year-old steer wrestler finished his final year of rodeo at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva in the biggest way possible for a collegiate cowboy: He won the bulldogging championship at the College National Finals Rodeo. Now the Appleton, Minn., […]
Bull riding fans love Xtreme
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Bull riding only events have been part of the landscape for decades, a way to showcase the most extreme discipline in rodeo. That concept will celebrate its fifth year as part of the Lea County Fair and Rodeos with Lea County Xtreme Bulls, set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Jake […]
Feeling the Sidney experience
SIDNEY, Iowa – Fans in this southwest Iowa community got a taste of freestyle bullfighting a year ago. Everything steps up even more this year with Bullfighters Only, which will showcase nine of the elite men in the game during a five-night battle at Iowa’s Championship Rodeo, set for Tuesday, Aug. 2-Saturday, Aug. 6. “The […]
A bullfighting Roundup
Bullfighters Only tour will be featured during legendary Dodge City rodeo DODGE CITY, Kan. – The face of danger can change in an instant. Freestyle bullfighters live that reality on a daily basis. They stand toe to toe with agile and aggressive bulls, then use their own incredible athleticism to escape danger. The excitement and […]
There’s a new man on top
Rutkowski slides past Jestes to take lead in Bullfighters Only tour standings The competitive fire that burns inside Weston Rutkowski has only been stirred. This week he moved into the No. 1 spot in the Bullfighters Only tour standings, having earned $17,625 so far this season. But he’s not content. “For a guy as competitive […]
Showing animals key to kids’ growth
LOVINGTON, N.M. – The conveniences of modern technology are amazing. Many can take better photos with their cell phones than they can with expensive cameras. Phones are used for social media and video games. Oftentimes there’s a disconnect from the “real world” that only time away from electronics can repair, especially for youngsters. That’s why […]
Werries wins the Guymon PBR title; Wing doubles up at own event
GUYMON, Okla. – Stormy Wing doubled his chances at his own event this past Saturday night, but Matt Werries walked away with the top prize. Wing entered the competition multiple times to give him as many opportunities to cash in as possible, and it paid off with second- and fifth-place finishes at the Kasey Hayes […]
Harp wins Salinas battle
SALINAS, Calif. – Since he first strapped on a pair of cleats and decided that bullfighting was his career of choice, Nathan Harp has wanted to win California Rodeo Salinas. He accomplished that goal over the past few nights of Bullfighters Only competition, winning the championship with a four-fight cumulative total of 325.5 points. He […]
Edwards finds a home at Roundup
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Josh Edwards has movie star looks and a Hollywood swagger. That’s served him well in his multifaceted career. Not only is Edwards considered one of best pickup men in ProRodeo, he also is a stuntman who owns his Screen Actors Guild card. Yes, he’s been in the movies. His IMDB biography […]
It’s a hit at home for Wall
Retired bullfighter teams with BFO to produce event at his hometown rodeo BURLINGTON, Colo. – Even though he has retired before his title now, Cory Wall will forever be a bullfighter. These days, though, his focus is closer to home. He’s added a few more titles to his name: Kit Carson County Commissioner, rodeo producer, […]
PBR hits Guymon this Saturday
GUYMON, Okla. – As many have learned over the years, this community of about 12,000 is a rodeo town. From the ranchlands across the region to the nationally recognized rodeo team at Oklahoma Panhandle State University just 10 miles away to having the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Pioneer Days Rodeo each May, being a cowboy […]
Carr a good fit for Lovington rodeo
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Fans that make their way to this southeastern New Mexico community have come to expect great things with the Lea County Fair and Rodeo. Those fans are knowledgeable and understand exactly what a great rodeo looks like. More importantly they see it every August when the sport’s brightest stars are part of […]
Salinas, BFO team up for this year’s championship
SALINAS, Calif. – Ask any freestyle bullfighter that’s ever been to this beautiful California city, they will tell you what a special place it is. For more than a century, California Rodeo Salinas has been a staple in this community of 155,000 people. For decades, bullfighting has been a key fixture to the traditional showcase, […]
Bullfight added to Roundup mix
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Dodge City Roundup is getting a little more extreme. By teaming with upstart Bullfighters Only, the annual rodeo is bringing back the tradition of freestyle bullfighting in conjunction with its Xtreme Bulls Tour event for the inaugural A Whole Lotta Bull. “For a long time, Roundup was a major stop on […]
Burger cashes in again in Calgary
With her victory Sunday afternoon at the Calgary Stampede, Mary Burger has extended her big-time lead in the WPRA world standings even more. Burger held a $30,000 lead over the No. 2 cowgirl, Ivy Conrado, heading into the 10-day Stampede. While in Alberta, the Oklahoma cowgirl won all four go-rounds in Pool A, adding $22,000 […]
Wing, Hayes ready for PBR event
GUYMON, Okla. – Kasey Hayes loves riding bulls and competing at a high level, but bigger things have happened in his life recently. His wife gave birth to their second child on June 17, so it’s been a little hectic around their Liberal, Kan., home. Still he has big plans to be in Texas County […]
Eagle is ready for big-time rodeo
EAGLE, Colo. – The organizers of the Eagle Fair and Rodeo have a few tricks up their sleeves for this year’s rodeo. From the high-flying entertainment of decorated rodeo clown Troy Lerwill to the trick riding talents of the Daredevil Darlings to announcer Scott Grover calling the action from horseback, fans will experience a true […]