Pecos arena gets big upgrade
PECOS, Texas – There is a new look to the “World’s First Rodeo.” While history is certainly on the side of the West of the Pecos Rodeo, Reeves County officials have made some important upgrades to Buck Jackson Arena. Everything is ready in time for this year’s event, set for 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 24-Saturday, […]
Rangers ready for college finals
As student director for the Central Plains Region, Northwestern Oklahoma State University sophomore Payton Dingman had an automatic bid for the College National Finals Rodeo. She wanted to earn a spot in the championship, though. She did by finishing second in the region and will compete alongside five athlete on the men’s side, Colter Snook, […]
App gives contestants a leg up
Calf Tracker helps keep tabs on timed-event livestock in rodeo MARYVILLE, Mo. – The art of scouting in rodeo is evolving. Just like football teams who watch film of an upcoming opponent, cowboys and cowgirls try to learn as much as they can about the animal they have drawn. For years, they have studied sheets […]
Yerigan gets the call in Pecos
Garrett Yerigan, a two-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, will return to West Texas to announce the West of the Texas Rodeo. He teamed with fellow emcee Anthony Lucia a year ago, but this year he takes the reins by himself. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) PECOS, Texas – Garrett Yerigan is a full-fledged Texan […]
8 receive scholarships at rodeo
Eight scholarship recipients are honored while riding in the back of a horse-pulled wagon from Broken Spoke Clydesdales during last weekend’s Will Rogers Stampede. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) Eight Rogers County students were recognized during Saturday’s second performance of the Will Rogers Stampede with scholarships to help with the next level of their education. […]
Rodeo has new record of entries
In addition to increased prize money, the record number of entrants into the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo will also be trying to win championship buckles. (PHOTO BY ZACH HERRIN) BIG SPRING, Texas – The good news about the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo is making headlines. Members of the volunteer committee […]
Written the Wright way
Estes Park man pens book about the history of Rooftop Rodeo ESTES PARK, Colo. – The state of Colorado was just 52 years old when folks in Estes Park decided to establish a gathering now called Rooftop Rodeo. Over the years since the first competition, a tradition has continued. As the community prepares to celebrate […]
Aus earns 3rd Claremore title
National Finals Rodeo veteran Tanner Aus rides Frontier Rodeo’s Bottom Line for 81 points Sunday night to share the bareback riding victory at the Will Rogers Stampede with Jason Wilson and Ty Hawkes, who rode Saturday. It is the third time Aus has won Claremore’s title. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) CLAREMORE, Okla. – There […]
Bulldogger grabs muddy lead
Mud flies as Tay Seabrook wrestles a steer in 3.5 seconds to take the bulldogging lead during Saturday’s second performance of the Will Rogers Stampede. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) CLAREMORE, Okla. – If the mud was affecting the competition much during Saturday’s second performance of the Will Rogers Stampede, it didn’t show. Take steer […]
Trophies help make rodeo unique
This pocket watch – provided by Caffey Horse Co. and given to the Will Rogers Stampede all-around champion – is one of a few donations provided by local businesses each year. From the watch to a Benefield Saddlery breast collar to a set of Leon Hughes bits to headstalls provided by the Tulsa Stockyards, Claremore […]
Rookie rides into Claremore lead
Rookie Ross Price rides Double J Rodeo’s Peak A Boo for 85 points to take the saddle bronc riding lead on opening night of the 80th Will Rogers Stampede. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) CLAREMORE, Okla. – Ross Price just started riding bucking horses a few years ago when he was in high school. Now, […]
Producer makes the rodeo great
Australian Tom Webster rides Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Saya’s Eyes during the 2025 Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. The Carr firm has been the stock contractor in Big Spring for two decades. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) BIG SPRING, Texas – Folks in this West Texas community understand that change can be a good […]
Coop vital for rodeo’s success
With the Rodeo Arena Interlocal Cooperative supporting upgrades to Stampede Park, the Will Rogers Stampede continues to have big crowds watch the action every Memorial Day weekend. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) CLAREMORE, Okla. – Over the last decade, the Will Rogers Stampede has gone from a blossoming product to a full-fledged extravaganza. That’s thanks […]
Lucia’s passion ignites local rodeo
Announcer Anthony Lucia interacts with fans during the opening performance of the 2025 Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. (PHOTO BY ROBBY FREEMAN) BIG SPRING, Texas – Anthony Lucia was born into rodeo, but he didn’t have to like it. He loved it anyway. Raised by legendary rodeo entertainer Tommy Lucia, Anthony was raised […]
Rodeo’s sounding board
Knudsen happy to share his voice for others on PRCA council MANAWA, Wis. – Jesse Knudsen is more than a rodeo music director and announcer. First and foremost, he’s a cowboy. Raised in central Wisconsin, Knudsen knew at an early age what it means to care for livestock. That’s the primary purpose of a cowboy, […]
Cowboys to benefit injured friend
CLAREMORE, Okla. – When roper Jesse Stipes was injured a week ago, it wasn’t long before a call for help was made. His cowboy friends went to work to help raise money to cover the expenses that have been and will be incurred because of a seriously broken leg that happened during the steer roping […]
Big Spring rodeo boosts payout
Chase Brooks, a six-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, celebrates after making an 85-point ride during last year’s Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. Brooks is one of many NFR qualifiers who have competed at Big Spring, and with a change of dates and an increase in the purse, organizers are expecting even more to compete […]
Rooftop’s queens of hearts
Holly Spreitzer, the 2016 Rooftop Rodeo queen, is now the rodeo’s royalty coordinator and would love to involve more young people in the program, which allows youth to grow through Estes Park’s Western legacy. (PHOTO BY TED HARBIN) Rodeo’s royalty program helps mold Estes Park’s young people ESTES PARK, Colo. – For many, rodeo […]
Cowboys chasing Guymon cash
All-around talent Trell Etbauer wrestled his steer in 3.6 seconds Saturday to take the third-round lead at Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. It was the fastest run of the rodeo so far. (PHOTO BY DALE HIRSCHMAN) GUYMON, Okla. – Colemon Proctor, Travis Graves and Trell Etbauer can write an Oklahoma history book on rodeo. Between […]
Newcomer rides high in Guymon
Wyatt Lavergne rides Frontier Rodeo’s Ed Bishop for 86.5 points to take the early saddle bronc riding lead during Friday’s first performance of Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. (PHOTO BY DALE HIRSCHMAN GUYMON, Okla. – Wyatt Lavergne just wants to have a percentage of the accomplishments of his Friday night dance partner during the opening […]
Lancaster tabbed for honor
Jacee Lancaster Magazine recognizes Utah State Fair director in its 30 Under 30 SALT LAKE CITY – Over the last four years, Jacee Lancaster has made an impact on the Utah State Fair. The notice has reached far beyond Salt Lake City. Editors and executives at COWGIRL have recognized Lancaster as one of the […]
Volunteers are the heart of rodeo
Whether they’re preparing food, selling tickets, ushering fans, parking cars or helping with the production, volunteers are a vital part of the Will Rogers Stampede. It’s a rewarding and celebratory time for those who donate their time and talents to Claremore’s rodeo. CLAREMORE, Okla. – One of Karen Hanson’s first duties as a volunteer […]
Guymon making arena upgrades
Volunteers put the finishing touches to preparing the timed-event chutes for this week’s Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. The committee and the city of Guymon made some substancial upgrades to Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena. They were put into use during the Doc Gardner Memorial Rodeo this past week and will get fully initiated during the […]
Bulldoggers sweep the region
Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Emmett Edler, who has a dual role of graduate-student competitor and assistant rodeo coach, earned another qualification to the College National Finals Rodeo with his last-rodeo heroics this past weekend. With his move to No. 3 in the standings, all Central Plains Region steer wrestling representatives are Rangers. Nathan Duvall won the […]