World’s best coming to Xtreme Bulls
LOVINGTON, N.M. – J.W. Harris is a man on a mission. Last season, the Mullin, Texas, cowboy rode his way to a fourth bull riding world championship, earning nearly $253,000 for the season. This year, he’s focused on gold buckle No. 5, which is why he will be part of all the action at the […]
Cowboys expect big things in Eagle
EAGLE, Colo. – Cowboys have come to expect big things when they arrive for the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo. A big reason for that is the amazing livestock from Pete Carr Pro Rodeo, the livestock producer for the annual rodeo, set for Wednesday, July 23-Saturday, July 26, at Johnette Phillips Arena on the Eagle […]
New contest coming to Cortez
HORSEMANSHIP CHALLENGE WILL FEATURE TOP TRAINERS WORKING WITH YOUNG HORSES CENTENNIAL, Colo. – There is something beautiful and majestic about a horse, from its raw power to its sheer beauty in movement. Russell Beatty first witnessed it as a child, and that’s when his passion for horses began to stir. It’s merged into a lifelong […]
Acts bring great shows daily to fair
LOVINGTON, N.M. – A walk around the Lea County Fairgrounds in early August reveals many sights, sounds and smells. It’s robust and inspiring, and the sounds of fair-goers resonates across the complex on Lovington’s eastern edge. There are tasty treats and delicious meals; there are games and rides; and there are great acts that make […]
Roundup to feature popular acts
DODGE CITY, Kan. – In all the years Justin Rumford has been to Dodge City, he’s been to just one performance of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. That changes this year, when he will be one of the featured acts at the annual rodeo, set for 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 3, at Roundup Arena. […]
Champs hope to defend titles
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Kaley Bass likes Jake McClure Arena. Each of the past two seasons, the Florida-born cowgirl has raced through the Lovington stadium in route to the Lea County Fair and Rodeo’s barrel racing titles and back-to-back qualifications to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. She expected to be in the mix to make it […]
PBR stars eager for Guymon event
GUYMON, Okla. – The Professional Bull Riders tour is home to many of the world’s greatest bull riders. A good portion of those are making their way to the Oklahoma Panhandle for the Kasey Hayes & Stormy Wing Invitational PBR Touring Pro event, set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Henry C. Hitch Pioneer […]
Helton is happy to volunteer
LOVINGTON, N.M. – When Corey Helton’s daughter, Megan, was younger, she was actively involved in livestock showing. Primarily she showed lambs and goats, but she also spent a couple years showing pigs. It takes a lot of work and a lot of care to get animals ready. It also takes a supportive family. Enter Helton, […]
Kick-Off concert a local tradition
DODGE CITY, Kan. – This southwest Kansas community is known for its place in Western history. From Boot Hill to legendary lawmen, Dodge City has held a significant place in the hearts of Americans. For those from southwest Kansas, it is home to one of the great annual community celebrations, Dodge City Days. The history […]
Fair offers variety for concert-goers
LOVINGTON, N.M. – From old southern rock to the very best in contemporary country, the Lea County Fair and Rodeo has an incredible concert lineup for this year’s exposition. “It’s harder and harder every year to get better,” said Corey Helton, the fair board chairman. “We have MercyMe and the Eli Young Band back, and […]
Navajo Nation ready for rodeo
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Fourth of July PRCA Rodeo is a big piece of giant celebration, and that’s just the way organizers want it. The rodeo is a featured event associated with the Navajo Nation’s 28th annual celebration around the holiday. The fair will feature a Women’s Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned junior barrel […]
Kimzey controls circuit standings
DUNCAN, Okla. – One season ago, Sage Kimzey was making quite a statement in his tryout season in professional rodeo. Kimzey, a 19-year-old bull rider from Strong City, Okla., set a standard for permit-holders’ earnings in a single season with $47,726. Now a rookie in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, he’s setting the rodeo world […]
Famous sale making changes
ORGANIZERS REDUCING NUMBERS OF ANIMALS IN SALE TO FOCUS ON TOP QUALITY LAS VEGAS – Benny Binion’s World Famous Bucking Horse & Bull Sale is a 29-year tradition in Las Vegas with a grand history. Organized by stock contractors from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the sale is recognized as one of the very best […]
Rangers end CNFR on a high note
CASPER, Wyo. – Stephen Culling and Micah Samples finished the 2014 College National Finals Rodeo on the highest of notes. The two Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo team members earned at least a share of the championship go-round titles in their respective events. Culling, a junior from Fort St. John, British Columbia, posted a 4.5-second […]
College champs crowned
Special thanks to Susan Kanode for providing the information. Bareback – Orin Larsen, Panhandle State University, 316 points Tie-Down Roping – Taylor Santos-Karney, Cal Poly State University – San Luis Obispo, 37.0 seconds Breakaway Roping – Macy Fuller, Central Arizona College, 10.6 seconds Saddle Bronc Riding – CoBurn Bradshaw, Western Texas College, 311 points Steer […]
CNFR through Thursday
From Susan Kanode at the College National Finals Rodeo, below are the standings through Thursday night’s performance in Casper, Wyo. Bareback Riding: Third round: 1, Chase Bowen, Cal Poly State University – San Luis Obispo, 81.5 points. 2, Bill Tutor, Sam Houston State University, 79. 3, Richmond Champion, Tarleton State University, 78. 4, Wyatt Bloom, […]
Champs eager to defend Pecos titles
PECOS, Texas – The West of the Pecos Rodeo is the most historic showcase in the game, dating more than 130 years. The Pecos championship buckle is one of the most cherished prizes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and hundreds of the sport’s top players make their way to West Texas for a shot […]
CNFR through Wednesday
From Susan Kanode at the College National Finals Rodeo, below are the standings through Wednesday night’s performance in Casper, Wyo. Bareback Riding: Third round: 1, Chase Bowen, Cal Poly State University – San Luis Obispo, 81.5 points. 2, Bill Tutor, Sam Houston State University, 79. 3, Richmond Champion, Tarleton State University, 78. 4, Mason Clements, […]
CNFR second round results
From Susan Kanode at the College National Finals Rodeo: Bareback Riding: (second round winners) 1, Grant Denny, Feather River College, 82 points. 2, Orin Larsen, Panhandle State University, 79. 3, (tie) Tyler Waltz, University of Tennessee – Martin, and Wyatt Bloom, Montana State University, 78. 5, Tanner Phipps, University of Tennessee – Martin, 77. 6, […]
CNFR first round results
Thanks to Susan Kanode for sending out the first-round results from the College National Finals Rodeo: Bareback Riding: (first round winners) 1, Tyler Waltz, University of Tennessee – Martin, 80 points. 2, Richmond Champion, Tarleton State University, 79. 3, Colt Kitaif, University of Tennessee – Martin, 78.5. 4, Deven Reilly, Gillette College, 77.5. 5, Linden […]
Big Spring to honor rodeo legend
BIG SPRING, Texas – For most of the rodeo world, Quail Dobbs was a bullfighter and rodeo clown that everyone adored. He was a two-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Clown of the Year who was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame. […]
Broadcast puts Silver City on the air
If the Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo is any indication, ProRodeo Live and Rural Radio 80 are finding great success in broadcasting America’s oldest extreme sport. “This is a very exciting time for us,” said Steve Kenyon, owner of ProRodeo Live and one of the hosts of Rural Media Group’s Western Sports Roundup, which airs […]
Silver City rodeo features big scores
SILVER CITY, N.M. – An amazing crowd witnessed a young bull rider make a veteran ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Junior Bonner on the final night of the Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo this past Saturday night at Southwest Horseman’s Park. It was just one of many highlights of the four-night exposition, which featured […]
McCoys win CBS fan voting
The Brothers McCoy have added another honor to their resumes. Jet and Cord McCoy won the voting for Best Dynamic Duo for the CBS Fan Awards from their appearance on Season 24 of “The Amazing Race,” which aired this spring on CBS-TV. It was the third time on the reality-TV series for the McCoys, cowboys […]