Bulldogger wrestles Lovington lead
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Quite simply, steer wrestler Ty Erickson is having the best season of his young professional career. On Wednesday at Jake McClure Arena, Erickson put on a dominating showcase to take the lead in the first and second rounds and the two-run aggregate; he knocked down his first steer in 3.9 seconds during […]
Bingham stays hot in Lovington
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Having momentum in any sport is vital to success, and Tim Bingham is in the middle of a hot streak. On Tuesday night, Bingham dominated the Lea County Xtreme Bulls at Jake McClure Arena, winning both go-rounds and the coveted title. He also pocketed $11,577. “When things are working out, it happens […]
Herren leads average in Lovington
Steer roping: First round: 1. J.P. Wickett, 13.1 seconds, $1,869; 2. Bryce Davis, 13.3, $1,625; 3. Rod Hartness, 13.5, $1,381; 4. Chet Herren, 13.7, $1,138; 5. Will Gasperson, 14.0, $894; 6. Trey Wallace, 14.1, $650; 7. Roger Branch, 14.5, $406; 8. (tie) Shay Good and Casey Sisk, 14.7, $81 each. Second round: 1. Trevor Brazile, […]
Sundell scores 92 to win Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Wade Sundell has ridden a lot of great bucking horses in his seven year saddle bronc riding career. On Sunday night, the Iowa-born cowboy added another storied bronc to his victory list, dancing across the arena dirt with Frontier Rodeo’s Medicine Woman for 92 points to win the championship round and […]
Dodge City photos updated
We’re down to the final two nights of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Tonight is the final preliminary round, and we will know the 12 qualifiers for Sunday’s short round. Freelance photographer Fran Ruchalski provided some outstanding photos. You can see more HERE. As a teaser, chick this one out:
Champion shooting for Roundup title
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Richie Champion is just 21 years old, and he has won nearly $1.2 million riding bucking horses over the last five months. It’s been so hectic, he took a few days off the ProRodeo trail and ventured to his home in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. He needed to handle the […]
Ropers hope slump ends in Dodge
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Patrick Smith is not one to mince his words. “I’m not one to whine or griper or complain, but it’s been a little while since we’ve just drawn some good ones in a row,” said Smith, a two-time world champion heeler from Lipan, Texas. “We’ve been on a bit of a […]
First round complete in Dodge City
The first round of timed events are complete at the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Here are the payouts: Steer wrestling: 1. Bray Armes, 4.0 seconds, $2,611; 2. Tom Lewis, 4.3, $2,271; 3. Brandon Volker, 4.4, $1,930; 4. (tie) Casey Martin and Tom Duvall, 4.5, $1,419 each; 6. (tie) Jeff Miller, Timmy Sparing and Richy Coats, […]
Wright has his mind set on the title
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Jesse Wright has a little payback on his mind. A year ago, the Milford, Utah, cowboy posted a 90-point saddle bronc ride during the championship round of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Moments later, his older brother – two-time world champion Cody Wright – scored 91 points to win the round […]
Lang mud-wrestles into the lead
DODGE CITY, Kan. – About a dozen years ago, Ty Lang decided to try his hand at steer wrestling while attending Dodge City Community College. “I came to school as a calf roper and a team roper,” said Lang of Montrose, Colo. “A handful of us wanted to start bulldogging.” The wheels were in motion. […]
Great action key to rodeo’s success
CROSSETT, Ark. – Each of the past two seasons, the Crossett Riding Club PRCA Rodeo has been recognized as one of the very best in the sport. In 2012-13, the event has been nominated for Medium Size Rodeo of the Year in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and stands as one of just five rodeos […]
Lea County a great home for rodeo
LOVINGTON, N.M. – There is a certain passion that follows the rodeo trail. It takes a lot of love to compete in a sport best known for a gypsy lifestyle, where the road not only is a way of transportation but also a place to live. When full-time cowboys and cowgirls leave their homes in […]
Bingham wins Dodge City Xtreme
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Tim Bingham is on pace to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the first time in his young career. On Tuesday night, Bingham took another step closer by claiming the championship at the inaugural Dodge City Roundup Xtreme Bulls at Roundup Arena. The Honeyville, Utah, cowboy pocketed $5,261 on […]
Tate Branch key to fair’s success
LOVINGTON, N.M. – When Tate Branch opened his vehicle dealership in Hobbs, N.M., a few years ago, he realized there were several gifts that came with it. “I feel like I’m very, very blessed,” said Branch, owner of Tate Branch Dodge in Hobbs, Tate Branch Autoplex in Carlsbad and Tate Branch Auto Group in Artesia. […]
Live broadcasts to showcase Roundup
DODGE CITY, Kan. – The Dodge City Roundup Rodeo has been a world-class event for much of its existence. This year, the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour event also is receiving unprecedented live coverage from some of the biggest web-based entities in ProRodeo. For those who can’t make their way to this southwest Kansas community, the […]
Roundup steer roping results
Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Dodge City, Kan. July 30-Aug. 3 Steer roping: First round: 1. (tie) Neal Wood and Travis Mills, 12.7 seconds, $1,705 each; 3. Tony Reina, 13.2, $1,222; 4. Roger Branch, 13.5, $901; 5. Jess Tierney, 13.8, $579; 6. Landon McClaugherty, 14.0, $322. Second round: 1. J.B. Whatley, 11.2 seconds, $1,866; 2. Tuf […]
Champion wins Cheyenne on Dirty Jacket
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Richie Champion has been one of the hottest bareback riders in rodeo this season. On Sunday afternoon, the Texas cowboy rode one of the most celebrated horses in the sport to win the at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo championship. He matched moves with Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Dirty Jacket for 91 […]
Fair offers affordable entertainment
LOVINGTON, N.M. – There aren’t many places one can go these days for just $8. For folks near this community of about 10,000 people, that’s all it takes for a full day of entertainment at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo, which takes place Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Lea County Fairgrounds. Just […]
Vieira wins Guymon PBR title
GUYMON, Okla. – Fabiano Vieira is the No. 2 bull rider on the Professional Bull Riders tour, and he proved just why Saturday night. Vieira was the only cowboy to ride two bulls during the inaugural Kasey Hayes & Stormy Wing Invitational PBR Touring Pro event at Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena, winning the championship […]
Roundup ready for a week of rodeo
DODGE CITY, Kan. – In the world of rodeo, there are a select few events across North America where a championship holds a little more prestige. The Dodge City Roundup Rodeo is one of those. “This is an awesome rodeo, and it’s a good time of year,” said bareback rider Steven Peebles, a five-time Wrangler […]
Winnsboro ready for local rodeo
WINNSBORO, La. – The sport of rodeo has a great history in this eastern Louisiana berg. The tradition continues during the 57th annual Deep South PRCA Rodeo, set for 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31-Saturday, Aug. 2, at Deep South Rodeo Arena in Winnsboro. “It is a very established rodeo that’s been around a long time,” […]
Lovington rodeo honored by nomination
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Over the years, the men and women who organize the annual Lea County Fair and Rodeo work tirelessly to make it one of the best events to hit southeastern New Mexico every summer. Their work is being recognized at a national level. In 2013, the members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association […]
Cord McCoy to be part of Guymon PBR
GUYMON, Okla. – There are a lot of adjectives to describe Cord McCoy: former bull rider, television show host, livestock contractor and reality TV star. They’re all mixed into a giant bag of cowboy. This weekend McCoy will be in the Oklahoma Panhandle for the Kasey Hayes & Stormy Wing Invitational PBR Touring Pro event, […]
Xtreme Bulls tour heading to Dodge
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Fans have come to expect nothing but greatness with the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Members of the volunteer committee that produce the annual event have come up with a topper in the form of the Dodge City Roundup Xtreme Bulls, set for 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Roundup Arena. “We […]