Carr crew key to Henderson rodeo
HENDERSON, Texas – Why is the Rusk County PRCA Rodeo such a popular event for folks in east Texas? Primarily it’s because of the work put in by the volunteer committee that organizes the annual event, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16-Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Rusk County Expo Center in Henderson. “This is […]
Core group brings finale to Duncan
DUNCAN, Okla. – It takes dedicated group and a resounding community effort to pull off a championship-caliber event. Enter the organizers for the Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16-Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Stephens County Fair and Expo Center in Duncan. “The core idea […]
Northwestern women win title in Pratt
ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State University women’s rodeo team has continued on its hot streak to start the Central Plains Region season. In the opening two events of the 2014-15 campaign, the Rangers have two outright victories, earning the titles at the Cherokee Rodeo hosted by NWOSU three week ago and the Pratt […]
McKee a key voice in circuit finals
DUNCAN, Okla. – Justin McKee is the most recognized voice in rodeo. Over the past two decades, the Oklahoma announcer has called the action at some of the biggest events in the game. He also has been the television commentator for numerous rodeo-related events, which makes him recognizable to so many fans. He returns to […]
Cannon wins hometown rodeo
Listen to Clint Cannon’s interview with Rob Matthews HEMPSTEAD, Texas – In his career, Clint Cannon has earned many significant titles. Eleven years ago, he was the Resistol Bareback Rookie of the Year in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Since then, he’s followed that with wins at RodeoHouston, the Calgary (Alberta) Stampede and numerous other […]
Ratliff hoping to defend title
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – Winn Ratliff won a share of the bareback riding championship at last year’s Waller County Fair and Rodeo. He’d like to win it all this year. On Friday night during the rodeo’s second performance, the Louisiana cowboy rode Pete Carr’s Classic Pro Rodeo’s Cimmaron for 86 points to take the lead. He’ll […]
Dirty Jacket is a champion horse
DALLAS – Dirty Jacket was an exceptional bucking horse the first time he bucked. The bay gelding was just 4 years old at the time. He’s grown up a lot since then, and he’s just gotten better. “He’s the perfect bucking horse, because he loves what he does and he’s excited when it’s time to […]
Petry kicks off season strong
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – Like every cowboy who tries his hand on the ProRodeo trail, Darrell Petry has gold buckle dreams. He just needs to get to the sport’s championship first. In his distinguished career, Petry has yet to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He hopes that changes in 2015, and he got the […]
Bareback riding match tonight in Hempstead
This is going to be a must-see event for rodeo fans in southeast Texas. The 8 Second Bareback Shootout takes place during tonight’s second performance of the Waller County Fair and Rodeo, featuring veteran Clint Cannon of Waller, Texas, in a head-to-head match vs. newcomer Richie Champion of The Woodlands, Texas. It’s protégé vs. mentor. […]
Rumford returns to circuit finals
DUNCAN, Okla. – Much has changed in the life of Justin Rumford over the past two years. Since he last worked the Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo in October 2012, Rumford twice has been honored as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s Clown of the Year. His triplets were born in September 2013. He […]
Opening night big in Hempstead
The 2015 ProRodeo season begins tonight during the first performance of the Waller County Fair and Rodeo in Hempstead, Texas. And as most expect in this southeastern Texas community, many of the top athletes in the sport will test their mettle inside the arena. In the roughstock events, there are three cowboys who have qualified […]
Scholars key to Royal’s success
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For every event that takes place during the American Royal’s fall festival, there are countless beneficiaries of the organization’s mission. Most prominent of those are the Royal Scholars, a group of six exceptional college students who serve as ambassadors for the American Royal and are rewarded with $2,500 scholarships each. “To […]
Bull rider ends on a good note
MISSOURI MAN CASHES IN AT AMERICAN ROYAL ON FINAL DAY OF HIS ROOKIE SEASON KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Mincey and his family moved to southeastern Missouri just seven years ago because they wanted to live in cowboy country. Now he’s a professional rodeo cowboy, and he loves it. On Saturday night, he rode Stace […]
Crawley takes lead at American Royal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The final week of the ProRodeo season has provided Sterling Crawley with the opportunity to live out his inner NASCAR. A saddle bronc rider, Crawley is a two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Stephenville, Texas, who is in a race to make his third straight appearance in the sport’s grand […]
Circuit’s best qualify for finals
DUNCAN, Okla. – The qualifiers are set for the Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Rodeo. In all, 108 contestants from the Oklahoma-Kansas-Nebraska region will make their way to Duncan for the finale, set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16-18 at the Stephens County Fair and Expo Center. That means the cream of the crop from one […]
Rodeo stars making final push
FOR CONTESTANTS ON THE BUBBLE TO MAKE THE NFR, KANSAS CITY IS A MAJOR STOP KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chet Johnson really shouldn’t be in this position. Johnson, a four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Sheridan, Wyo., is the No. 19 cowboy on the saddle bronc riding money list. He’s four spots away from […]
Rodeo stars coming to Hempstead
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – The Texas stars are big and bright, and they’re going to shine during Hempstead’s rodeo. Many of the top ProRodeo athletes are expected to be part of the lineup at this year’s Waller County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2-Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Waller County Fairgrounds in […]
Rangers off to a hot start
ALVA, Okla. – The key to a solid rodeo season is a strong start. The Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo teams started with powerful performances this past weekend at the Cherokee Rodeo hosted by NWOSU. The Rangers won the women’s team title, accumulating 435 points in the process, thanks in large part to exceptional work […]
Stephenville steps up for rodeo
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – This community’s motto is more than a phrase; it’s a lifestyle The Cowboy Capital of the World is proof of the tremendous athletic talent that resides in Erath County. Over the last few years, the community’s rodeo has made changes to be a true showcase of that – first changing the date […]
Alma teen is ready to defend title
KANSAN WILL ROPE THIS WEEK DURING AMERICAN ROYAL INVITATIONAL YOUTH RODEO KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cooper Martin has a special place in his heart for the American Royal Invitational Youth Rodeo. “Defending my American Royal title is like defending my national title,” said Nelson of Alma, Kan. The last 12 months have been pretty special […]
Animal athletes important in rodeo
LIVESTOCK CARE CRITICAL PART OF WORLD-CLASS COMPETITION AT THE AMERICAN ROYAL KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The job of many in rodeo is part athlete, part travel agent and part animal caregiver. It combines into a full-time job, whether it’s as a crew member for a livestock producer, cowboy or cowgirl. The entire package comes together […]
Education is key to success
AMERICAN ROYAL UTILIZES LESSONS TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT AGRARIAN VALUES KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The lives of countless children have been positively affected over the year through the American Royal. From facility tours to historical lessons, Kristie Larson and her crew work to spread the word about the charitable organization’s legacy, which is celebrating […]
New events highlight 2014 fair
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – In its few years in the PRCA, the Waller County Fair and Rodeo has become quite a showcase for the very best the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has to offer. That will be amped up even more starting with this year’s exposition, which will feature two new rodeo events: The Eliminator, a […]
Colleges to benefit from challenge
STILLWATER, Okla. – The focus of any college program is to better prepare students for life off campus. With that thought in mind, organizers of the Colt Starting Challenge USA have teamed together with a few select colleges and universities to bring its competition to their communities in order to showcase true horse trainers with […]