Cowboys to return to Lea County
LOVINGTON, N.M. – There’s nothing in the world better than coming home. That’s especially true for the Tate Branch Auto Group “Riding for the Brand” team of cowboys that make their living on the ProRodeo trail. For those that call southeastern New Mexico home, next week’s stop at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo is […]
Roundup broadcast set for Wrangler Network
The Saturday and Sunday performances of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo have become a must-see event for folks in southwest Kansas. It’s incredible seeing the men, women and children that align the fence in the standing-room-only section on Saturday night as we close out the final preliminary go-round of this year’s championship. Vendors are busy as […]
Skelton recovering with fast times
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Nick Sartain and Rich Skelton had a solid winter and were enjoying a nice spring. As of the second week of May, they were both fifth in their respective team roping world standings, having earned $26,000. Things changed in a hurry. Skelton, an eight-time world champion, suffered serious injuries May 15 […]
Bright shines in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Matt Bright might just be on the hot streak of his career. Bright, a three-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Fort Worth, Texas, continued his positive momentum Thursday night by riding Frontier Rodeo’s Showdown for 83 points to take the bareback riding lead at Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. “I’ve been […]
Rusty rides Wright to the lead
DODGE CITY, Kan. – No matter how good an athlete is, the foundation for every move is in the fundamentals. It’s working well for Rusty Wright, a 19-year-old saddle bronc rider and son of two-time world champion Cody Wright. On Wednesday night, the Utah cowboy rode Harry Vold Rodeo’s Jerry’s Delight for 81 points to […]
Logo change was too drastic
There is a pretty big stink north of the border. Apparently, a number of rodeo folks are a bit miffed at the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s newest logo design. It’s quite a change from the longstanding logo, and it has been met with sharp criticism. The previous logo was outdated and needed an overhaul. The […]
O’Mara wins Dodge City Xtreme
DODGE CITY, Kan. – For the better part of the last three years, Jacob O’Mara has spent more time on the disabled list than any athlete would like. It’s especially hard for rodeo cowboys, who have no guaranteed contracts. The only way they make money is to win it, and O’Mara has been at his […]
Return to the top
Two-time world champion Scott Snedecor of Fredricksburg, Texas, added another prestigious title to his resume Tuesday afternoon. Snedecor, a 13-time qualifier to the Clem McSpadden National Finals Rodeo, roped and tied three calves in 26.8 seconds to win $4,862. It marked the second time in his career that the Texan has claimed the Dodge City […]
World champ Masters among early leaders
The timed events began Wednesday morning at Dodge City Roundup Rodeo, and there are several elite athletes atop the leaderboard, including world champion header Chad Masters. He and partner Travis Graves posted a 4.4-second run to lead the first go-round. Steer wrestling: First round leaders: 1. Rowdy Parrott, 3.9 seconds; 2. Kyle Irwin, 4.1; 3. […]
Rodeo a hot spot for top stars
LOVINGTON, N.M. – There are many reasons why the Lea County Fair and Rodeo is recognized as one of the biggest and best events in ProRodeo. From hospitality to award-winning livestock to an amazing purse, the regional exposition is home to a highly touted event among the top professionals in the game. This year’s rodeo […]
Winnsboro is ready for rodeo week
WINNSBORO, La. – There is something special in this community that comes to town every summer. It’s the Deep South PRCA Rodeo, set for 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30-Saturday, Aug. 1, at Deep South Rodeo Arena in Winnsboro. It’s a busy week for local organizers, and it’s a big week for the staff of Pete […]
Elite riders ready for Xtreme Bulls
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Rodeo is nothing new to the folks in Lea County; many know all the intricacies that go into each event. The Lea County Fair and Rodeo features the very best bull riders in the world on one night during Lea County Xtreme Bulls, set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Jake […]
Champion scores 90 on Dirty Jacket
EAGLE, Colo. – Richmond Champion knows what it’s like to be on the perfect joyride. “The only bad thing is when you get the whistle, you don’t want to stop,” said Champion, a 2014 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from The Woodlands, Texas. He’s talking about matching moves with Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Dirty Jacket. […]
Circuit champs ready for big week
DUNCAN, Okla. – Next week’s run of rodeos is a vital time in the schedule of the Prairie Circuit’s top players. ProRodeo cowboys and cowgirls call it the “Kansas Run,” because of the weeklong series of events that take place primarily in the Sunflower State. It’s a great opportunity for the sport’s stars to earn […]
Daily shows provide variety to fair
LOVINGTON, N.M. – The versatility of daily entertainers is a big reason the Lea County Fair and Rodeo has been attractive spot for longtime attendees. This year’s lineup is no different. From conjurer Robert Smith to The Great Bear Show, fairgoers will have the opportunity to experience a little bit of Hollywood magic and an […]
Roundup a key stop for rodeo’s best
DODGE CITY, Kan. – When most people think of Dodge City, they conjure up images of the Old West and Matt Dillon. Rodeo folks look at the western Kansas community of nearly 28,000 as the home of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo, an important roadway as an important path on the rodeo trail. This year’s […]
Work on local fair is a labor of love
LOVINGTON, N.M. – It takes a small army to handle even the tiniest of details that come with producing a large event. “We’re blessed that we have a strong core group of volunteers who donate their time and energy to our fair and rodeo and also have the county staff that makes a lot happen,” […]
Elite cowboys crave Carr livestock
DALLAS – World-class cowboys crave the opportunities to be matched with world-class bucking animals. They get that with the athletic buckers from Pete Carr Pro Rodeo, the livestock producer at the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22-Saturday, July 25, at Johnette Phillips Arena on the Eagle County Fairgrounds. “I […]
Xtreme Bulls key for top cowboys
DODGE CITY, Kan. – In any sport, momentum can be the key between success and failure. The pendulum can swing in either direction. When it’s heading in the positive direction, great things can happen. Bull rider Tim Bingham felt that last summer in his first qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. It all began […]
Carr team a big part of fair & rodeo
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Fans in Lea County know what it takes to make a good rodeo. They’re used to seeing it every year at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5-Saturday, Aug. 8, at Jake McClure Arena. Throw in the Lea County Xtreme Bulls at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. […]
Eagle is the picture of a wild rodeo
EAGLE, Colo. – The Eagle County Fairgrounds is the perfect setting for some of the most wild rodeo action ever seen in Colorado. It’s home to the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22-Saturday, July 25, at Johnette Phillips Arena on the Eagle County Fairgrounds. Surrounded by the beautiful Rocky […]
Branch excited for Lea County fair
LOVINGTON, N.M. – As fairgoers are making plans for the annual Lea County Fair and Rodeo, the staffs at the Tate Branch Auto Group dealerships in Hobbs, Carlsbad and Artesia are making plans themselves. In addition to being the presenting sponsor for the annual exposition, the Tate Branch team has numerous plans scheduled during the […]
Local rodeo is an award-winner
LOVINGTON, N.M. – If Jake McClure Arena had a trophy case, it would be full of awards for this year’s Lea County Fair and Rodeo. The annual event, now in its 80th year, is a two-time nominee for Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year, having received those bids each of the […]
Johnson journeys toward Las Vegas
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story appears in the July 2015 issue of Women’s Pro Rodeo News, the official publication of the WPRA. It is republished on this site with the approval of the WPRN. Meghan Johnson has never really considered moving to Colorado, but competing in the Centennial State has been pretty nice. “My mom always […]