Bareback riders excited to see Carr horses at Stampede
ALLEN, Texas – When the top cowboys in the game compete for big money, they want to have the best opportunity to make it. That’s why the top bareback riders in the game are happy to see Carr Pro Rodeo horses in the lineup for this weekend’s Tom Thumb Texas Stampede, set for 7:30 p.m. […]
The Daddy’s new gig
Cheyenne Frontier Days has a fantastic history of excellence. It’s “The Daddy of ’em All,” the one every cowboy wants to win. On Monday, the Championship Bull Riders organization announced it will have a two-day event in conjunction with the 115th Cheyenne Frontier Days. It’s the first year of the association between the longstanding epitome […]
Broncs and the Texas Stampede
This is a story I did for Carr Pro Rodeo, which has 26 head of livestock that will be part of the competition at this weekend’s Tom Thumb Texas Stampede. ALLEN, Texas – Cort Scheer is having a season full of firsts. The bronc buster from Elsmere, Neb., is also having the best year of […]
The wearable trophy
If you can see under my belly, I proudly wear a Montana Silversmiths buckle on my belt. It’s classy. It’s pretty. It’s rodeo. There are a lot of people who wear a Montana Silversmiths buckle, some of which are golden. In fact, any person crowned ProRodeo world champion since 2000 wears a gold buckle made […]
Patterson breaks earnings record
Rocky Patterson won his second straight steer roping world championship, and in the process, he broke the single-season earnings record. He became the first cowboy in PRCA history to earn at least $100,000 in a season. But the average winner, Cody Scheck, was on the Pratt (Kan.) Community College rodeo team a dozen years ago […]
Kansans tackle championship
Congratulations to Rocky Patterson for winning his second straight steer roping world championship. Also congratulations to another Kansan, Cody Scheck, for winning the average at the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping. Round 10: 1. Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas, 9.4 seconds, $5,000; 2. Vin Fisher Jr, Andrews, Texas, 10.0, $3,846; 3. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., […]
Steer roping finals ROUNDS 6-7
Round Six: 1. Bryce Davis, Abilene, Texas, 10.5 seconds, $5,000; 2. Lawson Plemons, Axtell, Texas, 10.6, $3,846; 3. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla., 10.7, $3,077; 4. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas, 11.2, $2,308; 5. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 11.6, $1,154. Round Seven: 1.Bryce Davis, Abilene, Texas, 10.9 seconds, $5,000; 2. Vin Fisher Jr, Andrews, […]
Steer roping finals ROUND 8
Round Eight: 1. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla., 9.2 seconds, $5,000; 2. Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas, 9.9, $3,846; 3. Vin Fisher Jr, Andrews, Texas, 10.1, $3,077; 4. Bryce Davis, Abilene, Texas, 10.4, $2,308; 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas, 11.6, $1,154.
Steer roping finals ROUND 9
1. Bryce Davis, Abilene, Texas, 9.6 seconds, $5,000; 2. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 10.1, $3,846; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 11.4, $3,077; 4. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla., 12.6, $2,308; 5. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz., 12.8, $1,154.
Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping ROUND 1
1 Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla., 11.3, $4,423.07 1 J.D. Yates, Pueblo, Colo., 11.3, $4,423.07 3 Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas, 11.6, $3,076.92 4 Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 12.5, $1,730.77 4 Cody Scheck, Kiowa, Kan., 12.5, $1,730.77
Steer roping finals ROUND 2
1 Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 10.7, $5,000.00 2 Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas, 10.9, $3,846.15 3 Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 11.0, $3,076.92 4 Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 12.6, $2,307.69 5 Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas, 14.5, $1,153.85
Steer roping finals ROUND 3
1 Vin Fisher Jr, Andrews, Texas, 11.0, $5,000.00 2 Cody Scheck, Kiowa, Kan., 11.1, $3,846.15 3 Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 12.5, $3,076.92 4 Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas, 13.5, $2,307.69 5 J.D. Yates, Pueblo, Colo., 13.7, $1,153.85
Steer roping finals ROUND 4
1 Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 9.7, $5,000.00 2 Vin Fisher Jr, Andrews, Texas, 10.2, $3,846.15 3 Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla., 10.8, $2,692.30 3 Cody Scheck, Kiowa, Kan., 10.8, $2,692.30 5 J.D. Yates, Pueblo, Colo., 11.5, $1,153.85
Steer roping finals ROUND 5 and average leaders
1 Scott Snedecor Uvalde, Texas 10.1 $5,000.00 2 Bryce Davis Abilene, Texas 10.8 $3,846.15 3 Rocky Patterson Pratt, Kan. 11.2 $3,076.92 4 Trevor Brazile Decatur, Texas 11.6 $2,307.69 5 J. Tom Fisher Andrews, Texas 11.7 $1,153.85 1 Trevor Brazile 57.60/5 2 Scott Snedecor 57.80/5 3 Rod Hartness 69.30/5 4 J.D. Yates 70.10/5 5 Rocky Patterson 73.90/5 6 Cody Scheck 79.20/5
Fantastic finish
The opening night of the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping featured plenty of fireworks, and the three cowboys who have won the last five world championships are in the top five of the average race — 1. Trevor Brazile, 57.6 seconds on five runs (2006-07 world titles), 2. Scott Snedecor, 57.8 (2005, 2008) and […]
A Painter of words
My drive through Kansas to Oklahoma brought to mind several fascinating memories, about rodeo and about life. Eleven years ago this fall, I moved to the state’s capital city to take a new step in my life, working at the state’s largest newspaper. Shortly after arriving, I was introduced to Bryan Painter, the rodeo coorespondent for The Oklahoman. […]
It’s Hadley a coincidence
It’s been 43 years since Hadley Barrett first called the action at the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping. He’s back this November calling his eighth National Finals Event. The honor fits him well. Barrett first earned the honor in 1967, just his third season in the PRCA. He followed that in 1968 by announcing […]
Heading to a championship
I’m leaving home for the Oklahoma City area today for the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, which is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie, Okla. It should be a fantastic championship, 10 rounds of the top steer ropers in the game. My hope is to update round-by-round through […]
Tougher trivia?
Over the years, there have been many world champions in the PRCA. The ones that matter most, it seems, are the reigning champs, like Bobby Mote or Jesse Kruse or J.W. Harris, the guys who won the bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding titles a year ago. But there’s a great history to the sport. […]
Texas Stampede bringing the best to North Texas
Below is an article I wrote and released to the media today on behalf of Carr Pro Rodeo and the Tom Thumb Texas Stampde, which takes place Nov. 12-13 in Allen, Texas. ALLEN, Texas – J.W. Harris has proven himself one of the best bull riders in the history of the sport. He owns the […]
A little tougher trivia
This weekend at the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, Trevor Brazile likely will move a step closer to his record-breaking eighth all-around world championship. He’s done pretty well there beofre, at the steer roping finals and at the Lazy E Arena northeast of Oklahoma City. He’s won two steer roping world championships and six […]
In his own words
D.V. Fennell has been a friend for much of the last decade. Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the man and getting to know him even better. And here’s something most folks don’t know about D.V.: He’s very well spoken and very entertaining, providing insights and details about his life […]
Roping for gold
The Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping takes place Friday and Saturday at the Lazy E Arena northeast of Oklahoma City. It will be a showcase of the 15 best steer ropers from the 2010 season. Reigning world champ Rocky Patterson heads into the finale with the lead, but ever-present Trevor Brazile is No. 2 […]
Lowe and behold
Three-time world champion bareback rider grew up going to the American Royal Rodeo, and Saturday night he earned a share of the rodeo’s title. http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/30/2372848/gardner-native-wins-share-of-bareback.html