Jones the picture of consistency at Timed Event
By Bryan Painter In 15 runs at the 2012 Timed Event Championship of the World, K.C. Jones of Burlington, Wyo., has had just two times longer than the 20-second mark. Here’s why that’s impressive: At the Timed Event, a cowboy has to work both the heading and heeling of the team roping, tie-down calves, bulldog […]
Timed Event Championship: First round results
1. Russell Cardoza, 58.6 seconds; 2. Kyle Lockett, 62.2; 3. K.C. Jones, 63.3; 4. Jess Tierney, 67.5; 5. Jim Ross Cooper, 69.7; 6. Josh Peek, 75.1; 7. Scott Snedecor, 78.0; 8. Daniel Green, 78.8; 9. Clayton Hass, 91.3; 10. JoJo LeMond, 106.9; 11. Dean Gorsuch, 107.8; 12. Chad Masters, 112.8; 13. Chance Kelton, 113.3; 14. […]
Cardoza takes early lead in Timed Event
By Bryan Painter The first-round leaderboard at the Timed Event Championship of the World is a lot like Oklahoma weather: There’s a pretty good chance it won’t look the same for very long. Russell Cardoza of Terrebonne, Ore., and Kyle Lockett of Visalia, Calif., were ninth and 10th respectively after the first run of the […]
1,000 thanks to the readers
When I developed TwisTED Rodeo 16 months ago, I wanted it to be the place to go to get rodeo news and information. I wanted it to be a great avenue for people who share my passion for rodeo. I wanted to provide a variety of things for the readers, from quick tidbits to feature […]
Little moves back into the lead
Benette Little has had a fantastic 2012 ProRodeo season. It got better this week in Houston. Little placed in all three go-rounds and won the average in Super Series 1 at RodeoHouston, collecting $8,050 in the process – Little finished second to Lisa Lockhart in the opening round, split the second-round victory with Lockhart, then […]
It’s almost time for the Timed Event
We’re less than an hour and a half from kickoff of the 2012 Timed Event Championship at the Lazy E Arena. As always, I look for this to be a fantastic event. It takes a certain kind of cowboy to compete at this level, because each man faces the challenge of competing on five head […]
What a run
JoJo LeMond is listed as6-foot-1, 155 pounds, and that’s stretching it. Still, it’s not the picture you’re going to see next to the definition of STEER WRESTLER. But he must be a bulldogger if he wants to be part of the field at the Timed Event Championship. During Friday’s first go-round, LeMond took a 60-second […]
No. 999
This is the 999th post on TwisTED Rodeo. There are a lot of things going on right now between RodeoHouston, Iron Cowboy III and the Timed Event Championship. If you are going to be at the Lazy E for the 28th annual Timed Event Championship, be sure to follow the Lazy E Arena (@LazyEArena) on […]
Timed Event Championship: Kyle Lockett
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final biography of the 20 contestants who will be part of the 2012 Timed Event Championship, which takes place at noon and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Kyle Lockett, Visalia, Calif. When Kyle Lockett backs his horse into the chute, he knows the task at hand. […]
Helm proud of the volunteers on rodeo committee
GUYMON, Okla. – When Earl Helm first signed up on the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo committee, he thought he was just doing a little favor. In the eight years since, Helm has learned a lot more about it. “At first, they were asking for someone to help finding hay,” said Helm, in his first year […]
Meadors, VonAhn fueled for the long haul
Angie Meadors and Kollin VonAhn are dating. She’s a seven-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier, and he’s the 2009 world champion heeler. Oh, and this past weekend, they both laid claim to their respective titles at the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo. VonAhn won $19,323, and Meadors collected about $1,000 less. Not a bad haul […]
Queen brings Oklahoma pride to the Panhandle
GUYMON, Okla. – The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo celebrated good fortune this past weekend with Jetti Lorenz’s coronation as Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Teen 2012. Lorenz, 17, of Texhoma, Okla., was crowned the 2011 Miss Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo last May. She will now represent the state as she travels the rodeo circuit. “Growing up on […]
Two OPSU cowboys claim titles at Kansas State
By Chaney Latham Oklahoma Panhandle State University MANHATTAN, Kan. – Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s Josh Griggs outscored every other roughstock cowboy at the Kansas State University rodeo on Sunday, Feb. 19. The sophomore from Frazier, Colo., posted an 86-point ride during the short go-round to clinch the bull riding title in Manhattan and joined senior […]
Gorsuch excited about 2012 Timed Event
World champion bulldogger eager to test his skills in ‘Ironman Event of ProRodeo’ You can’t blame Dean Gorsuch for being a little anxious this week as he prepares to compete in the Timed Event Championship. You see, it’s the first time the 32-year-old cowboy is part of the elite field for the unique event, which […]
Strong tie-down roping field set for RNCFR
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one of the stories presented as a blog for the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo. All the stories can be found HERE. Like every event, tie-down roping at the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo will feature many of the greatest contestants in the discipline. From regular qualifiers like Bill Huber to […]
They have the Wright stuff
Cody and Jesse Wright take sibling rivalry to great heights in bronc riding EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a story for the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, set for March 29-April 1 in Oklahoma City. For more information, go HERE. OKLAHOMA CITY – For the bronc riding Wright brothers from Utah, there’s much more to family […]
It’s good to see the good guys win
In January 2011, some friends of mine were heading to the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in Denver, and their little cowboy, Cade, wanted to meet some big cowboys. I looked at the roster of contestants who would be competing at the Denver Coliseum that performance to see if any of my friends could help […]
Stevenson extends his lead
Steven Dent made a big move in the bareback riding world standings with his win in San Antonio, all while winning $17,030. But he won’t catch the standings leader, Wes Stevenson, who also added another rodeo victory to his resume this weekend. Stevenson rode Carr Pro Rodeo’s Dirty Jacket for 87 points to win the […]
Finals set for today in San Antonio
The last semifinal of the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo was completed last night, and the finale will have a distinct NFR flair. Team roper Kaleb Driggers has had a great couple of weeks of competition. He and Jade Corkill lead the group with $7,860 in earnings, and just a week ago, he teamed with […]
San Antonio coming to a close
The San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo is winding down to a close to its 2012 season. Just two more days remain, and the last five qualifiers to Saturday’s finale will be learned tonight. A lot of money has been won over the last couple of weeks, and that’s just part of the excitement. I’ve been […]
World champ enters pro-am roping
Cody Custer is a world champion bull rider, a man who won the 1992 PRCA gold buckle. He’s also an amateur team roper who is scheduled to compete at the inaugural Timed Event Championship Pro-Am Team Roping, set for 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 1, the day before the Timed Event Championship. The competition will pit […]
Timed Event Championship: Paul Tierney
Paul Tierney, Oral, S.D. It’s been 27 years since Paul Tierney walked into the Fabulous Lazy E Arena to show off the all-around skills that had made him famous. It’s been 25 years since he won the first of four Timed Event Championship titles. That was in March 1987, when Tierney was one of the […]
Timed Event Championship: Josh Peek
Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. Josh Peek is a proven winner, a six-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and five-time competitor in this invitation-only Timed Event Championship. Just two years removed from the title he earned in this arena, the Colorado cowboy has earned $87,000 in his four previous trips to this majestic rodeo […]
Timed Event Championship: Landon McClaugherty
Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas How many cowboys come to the Timed Event Championship for the first time and excel? Not many. But Landon McClaugherty did just 12 months ago, finishing fourth in the average at the 2011 Timed Event. He scored well and finished strong, earning a 25-head cumulative time of 366.3 seconds. That’s more […]