Consistent runs bring big money
The second three-round bracket at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is complete, and the big money winners were the most consistent players in the bunch. Team ropers Nick Sartain and Kollin VonAhn sped their way into the semifinals, earning money in all three rounds and earning $5,404. According to San Antonio media agent […]
Horse trailer stolen
While you are out on the road, keep an eye out for a big horse trailer stolen yesterday. You can find details, VIN number and photos on the KEquine Arts Facebook page.
2012 Timed Event Championship
EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the next few weeks, I will be posting tidbits about the 20 contestants who will battle for this year’s Timed Event Championship title the first weekend in March at the Lazy E Arena. This is the first one: Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D. It’s been four years since Jess Tierney nodded his head […]
Barrel racing’s best coming to OKC
Elite Cowgirls Bringing Top Racehorses to Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo OKLAHOMA CITY – Jim Norick Arena at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds has hosted some of the greatest horse races in the history of rodeo. The 2012 Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo might be the best of them all. Held inside the storied coliseum, ProRodeo’s […]
First semifinalists set in San Antone
The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is set up in a tournament-style format sectioned off into five brackets, and the first section was completed during Saturday afternoon’s third performance. Only the top four contestants in money won advance to the semifinals, then the top five money winners from each of two semifinals advance to […]
Let’s make it action-packed
I watched a little of Saturday’s PBR Built Ford Tough Series event from Oklahoma City last night on NBC Sports Network, formerly Versus, formerly the Outdoor Life Network. It was the first time I’d seen the PBR on TV this season and the first time I’d seen the action in high definition. For the record, […]
Fast start in San Antonio
Carlee Pierce, fresh off her first appearance to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, is setting the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on fire. The barrel racer from Stephenville, Texas – by way of Woodward, Okla., until last spring – posted the fastest time of the rodeo during Sunday’s fifth performance, rounding the cloverleaf pattern […]
One semifinalist is in
I’m not sure who else has done what in central Texas, but tie-down roper Tyson Durfey has qualified to the semifinals at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.
Pozzi ready to race for national title
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a story that is scheduled to appear on the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo blog starting Monday. You can see more stories by clicking HERE. For much of her career, Brittany Pozzi has been one of the elite barrel racers in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. At just 27 years old […]
Hooper hops back on track
Tilden Hooper expected better when he got to Las Vegas last December for the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The Carthage, Texas, cowboy had a strong season, earning his third qualification to the NFR. But he suffered an injury over the summer, the re-aggravated it in August. He didn’t return to action until the NFR, […]
Capper puts a cap on season with RNCFR bid
When Pamela Capper began her 2011 season in earnest, the Cheney, Wash., cowgirl kept her expectations quite conservative. “I started the year out just hoping to make the circuit finals,” said Capper, who had qualified for the Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals before. “I didn’t get started until after the Fourth of July weekend.” But […]
Going back to college
The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is a fantastic forum for up-and-coming stars. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to tell stories of great young champions, like Taos Muncy’s double-dip of a college title and world championship in 2007 or Jet McCoy’s quest to clinch that elusive all-around College National Finals Rodeo title a decade ago […]
Fennell counts on friends through rodeo’s challenges
NEOSHO, Mo. – It’s good to have good friends. D.V. Fennell knows that as well as anyone, if not better. Fennell, a bareback rider from Porum, Okla., is a two-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, one of the elite cowboys in the game. When times were at their best, his bandwagon was quite […]
Hodge Ford helps Fennell tackle rodeo’s challenges
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Whether it’s riding a nasty bucking beast or tackling any other obstacle that comes down the rodeo trail, D.V. Fennell has done it. The Porum, Okla., has ridden the rodeo roller coaster to the top of the peaks, twice qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. In 2009 and 2010 combined, Fennell, […]
Gray perseveres, returns to RNCFR
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is for the 2012 Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, set for March 29-April 1 in Oklahoma City. To see more information on this great event, click HERE. Let’s face facts: Ryan Gray’s 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo stunk. Gray, a seven-time NFR qualifier in bareback riding from Cheney, Wash., was stepped […]
Taton takes Fort Worth
In his only appearance at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, South Dakotan Cody Taton won the 2008 saddle bronc riding average title. During the 30 performances of the Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show Rodeo, Taton took home the biggest payday of any contestant in the field, $13,259. He placed in all three go-rounds, including wins […]
Match-ups make the difference
It’s just a few minutes until the kickoff of this year’s Super Bowl, the NFL’s championship game featuring the New England Patriots vs. the New York Giants. It’s a rematch of Super Bowl XLII, the 2007 championship game that took place just four years ago and one that the Giants won 17-14. This weekend, another […]
A Little advantage in Fort Worth
Benette Little has had an outstanding start to the 2012 ProRodeo season. Little, a 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier, won five rodeos to kick-start the campaign, including the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. She held the lead in the WPRA’s ProRodeo world standings until Brittany Pozzi took over the top spot with Pozzi’s […]
The final days of Fort Worth
The Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show Rodeo is counting down to its final four performances, which take place at 2 and 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday. The finale will feature the top contestants in each event through the cumulative scores from the preliminary rounds. For instance, the short-round qualifiers in bareback riding will be based […]
Experiencing technical difficulties
I wanted to give everyone a head’s up that I’ll try to post through the weekend, but my laptop is going on a weekend visit to the technician for a few fixes and some updates. Posts might not happen, but it’s not because I’m not trying to keep my eyes open to the rodeo happenings. […]
Rodeo clowning for dummies
A good practical joke can be appreciated any time of year, not just April Fool’s Day. The best practical jokes tend to happen to people that are beloved. Of course, it helps to have someone who is in the public eye. That was the case on Monday night at the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo. […]
Like father, like son
We’re a month away from the 2012 edition of the Timed Event Championship, set for March 2-4 at the Fabulous Lazy E Arena near Guthrie, Okla. In working in advance of this marvelous and unique event, I have the opportunity to look into the event’s history. For example, Jimmie Cooper has been one of the […]
CrAsh’s athleticism is entertainment
OKLAHOMA CITY – Ash Cooper always fancied himself a world-class hockey player. That’s what little boys dream about while growing up in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. And, truth be told, Cooper was pretty talented on the ice. “I was employed playing hockey, and at the same time, I was playing a high level of […]
Atop the standings in the Wright way
Last week I wrote about the Wright brothers doing well in Fort Worth. You can find it HERE. They’ve re-appeared in the news already, with three of the four brothers sitting in the top 15 in the saddle bronc riding world standings. Jesse Wright leads the contingent, sitting No. 2 in the world with $9,688. […]