Lewis Feild, Oct. 28, 1956-Feb. 15, 2016
The word has spread quickly, but rodeo legend Lewis Feild lost his battle with pancreatic cancer Monday. He was 59. Feild was a true all-around cowboy who won five ProRodeo world championships – two in bareback riding and three in the all-around from 1985-87 – and also was the father of four-time world champion bareback […]
Moore makes move in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Timber Moore knew he had been matched with the right animal at San Angelo Arena on Sunday afternoon. He just needed to take advantage of it if he had any hopes of winning the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo tie-down roping title for the second time. His 7.8-second run during […]
Aus scores 90 in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Tanner Aus had a spectacular 2015. He won several big rodeo titles, including Cheyenne, Wyo.; he earned his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualification; and then he closed out the year by proposing to his longtime girlfriend, Lonissa Jones. Now he’s trying to make 2016 even better. On Saturday night, Aus […]
Vold happy, healthy in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas – A little vacation from rodeo seemed to be the magic for bareback rider Jake Vold. After two months away from rodeo, he returned Friday night, matching moves with Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Faded Memories for 88 points to take the bareback riding lead at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. “That’s […]
San Angelo results through 6 performances
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Feb. 5-7, Feb. 12-14, Feb. 17-19 Bareback riding leaders: 1. Jake Vold, 88 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Faded Memories; 2. Caleb Bennett, 86.5; 3. (tie) Mason Clements and Jamie Howlett, 84.5 each; 5. (tie) Luke Creasy and Jake Brown, 84; 7. Teddy Athan, 83; 8. Clayton Biglow, 82.5. […]
San Angelo leaders through Feb. 10
Steer wrestling: First round leaders: 1. (tie) Josh Clark and Riley Duvall, 3.6 seconds; 3. (tie) K.C. Jones, T.J. Hall and Heath Thomas, 3.9 each; 6. (tie) Stan Branco and Orrin Fontenot, 4.0 each; 8. Ty Talsma, 4.2. Second round leaders: 1. Jacob Talley, 3.5 seconds; 2. Cody Woodward, 3.8; 3. (tie) Clayton Tuchscherer and […]
San Angelo updated first round
More competition took place at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo today with more first-round action in the timed events. Here are the updated standings. Steer wrestling: First round leaders: 1. (tie) Josh Clark and Riley Duvall, 3.6 seconds; 3. (tie) K.C. Jones, T.J. Hall and Heath Thomas, 3.9 each; 6. (tie) Stan Branco […]
5-time champ Jones injured, replaced by Doescher
Oklahoma City cowboy Cody Doescher will return to the CINCH Timed Event Championship during its 2016 run from March 4-6 at the Lazy E Arena. Doescher will replace five-time champion K.C. Jones of Burlington, Wyo., who suffered an injured shoulder recently and will be out of competition for the next eight to 12 weeks. “You […]
PRCA to help honor fallen heroes
BAREBACK RIDING, BULL RIDING TO BE PART OF DANNY DIETZ MEMORIAL CLASSIC ROSENBERG, Texas – The movie “Lone Survivor” shined a bright and graphic light on Operation RedWings, a battle in the Afghanistan mountains that left 19 U.S. warriors dead in June 2005. Their sacrifice – as well as the sacrifices of countless other servicemen, […]
Jones moves into San Angelo lead
SAN ANGELO, Texas – K.C. Jones always looks forward to competing at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. He proved it Saturday during the second day of competition with two solid times inside the San Angelo Coliseum. He leads the first round with a 3.9-second run and is No. 2 in the second round […]
Smidt eager to defend gold buckle
SAN ANGELO, Texas – The first thing Caleb Smidt did when he received his freshly engraved gold buckle was strap it directly onto his belt. He’d earned it by having a tremendous 2015 season that included the average championship at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, then left it for buckle-maker Montana Silversmiths to carve his […]
Clements finds form in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Mason Clements’ first time to compete at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo turned out pretty well. “This is a great way to kick off the most important month of my season,” said Clements, who rode Lancaster & Jones Pro Rodeo’s Black Pearl on Friday night for 84.5 points to […]
San Angelo results, second performance
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Feb. 5-7, Feb. 12-14, Feb. 17-19 Bareback riding leaders: 1. Mason Clements, 84.5 points on Lancaster & Jones Pro Rodeo’s Black Pearl; 2. Luke Creasy, 84; 3. Teddy Athan, 83; 4. Clayton Biglow, 82.5; 5. (tie) Tray Chambliss II and Kash Wilson, 82 each; 7. (tie) Zach Hilber and […]
McCoy to compete in McAlester
McALESTER, Okla. – Cord McCoy has something to prove, and he plans to start at the Choctaw Casino’s McAlester ProRodeo Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 12-13, at the Southeast Expo Center. The lifelong cowboy from nearby Tupelo, Okla., McCoy made his name as a young man in rodeo […]
Dirty Jacket is a proven winner
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Words aren’t necessary to tell just how much Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Dirty Jacket loves his job. His actions speak volumes. “He sure likes to buck,” said Jake Brown, who won the third go-round of the Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo in early January with an 87-point ride on Dirty Jacket. “When […]
Dudley brings comedy to rodeo
McALESTER, Okla. – Most cowboys dream of gold buckles, while singers hope for Grammys and actors pray for Oscars. Johnny Dudley is not an ordinary athlete or entertainer. “All the buckles and glory and big rodeos are things that most rodeo clowns want, but I just want people to say I’m a good guy,” said […]
Rodeo brings community together
McALESTER, Okla. – There are many attractive things about this community. “We’re the largest city in southeast Oklahoma with 18,000 people,” said Jeff Warmuth, the president and CEO of the McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce. “We feel like we’ve got a town of 40,000, because people come in from other communities to shop and to […]
McCoy is back in the saddle
He may have retired from bull riding two years ago, but Cord McCoy never retired from being a cowboy. McCoy, a six-time PBR World Finals qualifier who also earned a bull riding qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2005, has gained fame through his three stints on the CBS-TV reality series, “The Amazing […]
Injury sidelines Kirchenschlager
GUTHIRE, Okla. – Dakota Kirchenschlager was excited to compete at the CINCH Timed Event Championship. After re-aggravating a shoulder injury recently, the two-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier will miss this year’s Timed Event, set for March 4-6 at the Lazy E Arena. He will be replaced by another heeler, Jim Ross Cooper, a two-time TEC […]
ProRodeo returning to McAlester
McALESTER, Okla. – For the first time since 2009, professional rodeo is returning to McAlester. Local officials have teamed with Hi Lo ProRodeo to produce and promote the Choctaw Casino’s McAlester ProRodeo Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 12-13, at the Southeast Expo Center. “McAlester is a rodeo town, […]
Tate Branch cowboys eager for 2016
Attitude says as much about a cowboy as any skill he might possess. The rodeo trail is long and winding and features many obstacles and road blocks along the way. If allowed, one bad run can turn into another. Having a positive approach is vital in the game, and that’s why the top cowboys maintain […]
A true cowboy’s event
TOP ALL-AROUND HANDS TO BATTLE FOR CINCH TIMED EVENT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE GUTHRIE, Okla. – There is one main reason the top 20 cowboys in the game look forward to the CINCH Timed Event Championship, set for March 6-8 at the Lazy E Arena. “I think it’s the best event going,” said JoJo LeMond, a TEC […]
Young horses making their mark
WEST MONROE, La. – For every great veteran athlete, there is always a young gun with potential and promise ready to be the next big thing. There are some outstanding veterans in the mix for Pete Carr Pro Rodeo, with outstanding athletes in Dirty Jacket, Big Tex, Real Deal and River Boat Annie. All have […]
West Monroe is a rodeo town
WEST MONROE, La. – For the last four years, West Monroe has been a major focal point of reality television in various capacities. “Duck Dynasty” was the precursor for other northern Louisiana reality-based programs like “Bayou Billionaire” and the “My Big Redneck Family” franchise. But there’s much more to Ouachita Parish than duck calls, camouflage […]