CTEC title is Taylor-made
Santos holds off Tierney to become 16th man to win CINCH Timed Event crown GUTHRIE, Okla. – Taylor Santos’ youth was spent in roping pens and rodeo arenas. When he wasn’t practicing or competing, he was watching it on TV. The family’s pile of video cassettes included years of the CINCH Timed Event Championship, and those […]
Oh, Canada!
McLeod battles through Jr. Ironman to claim crown, $11,750 GUTHRIE, Okla. – Long ago, Tee McLeod knew he was representing his home country of Canada, his home province of Saskatchewan. On Sunday morning, he earned the first international title in the young history of the Jr. Ironman at the Lazy E Arena. He was somewhat […]
Tierney moves into contention
Two former champions sit atop the CINCH Timed Event Championship standings GUTHRIE, Okla. – Since the early days of the CINCH Timed Event Championship, the name Tierney has been a staple at the Lazy E Arena. Over the 36 years of the “Ironman of ProRodeo,” a Tierney has been crowned its champion seven times. It […]
Theriot skates to the top spot
GUTHRIE, Okla. – A friend summed up the CINCH Timed Event Championship to Marcus Theriot in a perfect way, and the young Mississippi cowboy has taken it to heart. “He said, ‘It’s like driving on ice; every time you try to speed up, something bad might happen,’ ” said Theriot, 22, now competing at the […]
Ketscher catches the top spot
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Jordan Ketscher is making a habit out of winning the first round of the CINCH Timed Event Championship. Ketscher, the 2018 titlist, made runs in all five timed events in a cumulative time of 65.3 seconds, the fastest of the opening round. It was worth $3,000. A year ago, the Squaw Valley, […]
Rogers excited for ‘Ironman’
2017 world champion healthy, ready for CINCH Timed Event Championship GUTHRIE, Okla. – After coming off the greatest ProRodeo season of his life, Erich Rogers entered the 2018 CINCH Timed Event Championship on a mission. He was solid on opening day and sat second in the aggregate after the first two go-rounds. He took the […]
Calgary Stampede will count for the NFR
For the first time since 2005, money won at the Calgary (Alberta) Stampede will count toward the world standings and for qualifications to the National Finals Rodeo beginning this year. The Stampede and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association announced their new partnership. For years, Calgary’s rodeo was associated with the PRCA, but that changed 15 […]
Casper, Smith to ride for $1M
Clarendon College champions will be part of The American next weekend CLARENDON, Texas – Halfway between Amarillo and Childress along U.S. Highway 287 in the Texas Panhandle are two billboards representing the Clarendon College rodeo team. One reads: “Home of Wyatt Casper, 2016 National Champion Saddle Bronc Rider.” The other: “Home of Riggin Smith, 2019 […]
West eager to defend his title
Texan has the target on his back as he prepares for the 2020 Jr. Ironman GUTHRIE, Okla. – Tyler West had a slip on the third run of the 2019 Jr. Ironman, but he didn’t let that get him down. He battled back over the final two days of the competition, producing an event-record 32.2-second third […]
Rumford to shine at Guymon rodeo
GUYMON, Okla. – Deep down, Justin Rumford is a cowboy, and rodeo has been part of his life since the day he was born. Through his years handling various duties for his family’s stock contracting firm to his time spent on the rodeo trail, his comedic nature has shined a spotlight on the game and […]
Champs add color to ‘Ironman’
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Championship dreams begin early for rodeo cowboys. It may happen the first time they put on the distinguishable hats or the first time they swing their ropes. It may happen the first time they nod their heads in competition or win their first buckles. Whatever served as the incubator long ago is now […]
Turek scores big for Rangers
ALVA, Okla. – Megan Turek hasn’t capitalized on circumstances as well as she would like this season for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo team. She’s hoping it all changed this past weekend in Manhattan, Kansas, where she made two solid goat-tying runs to finish second at the Kansas State University rodeo. It more than […]
Guymon rodeo set for national TV
GUYMON, Okla. – The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo is returning to the national stage, just where it belongs. The Cowboy Channel will air the 2020 rodeo, and local committee organizers have signed a three-year contract to extend the coverage of Oklahoma’s only ProRodeo Hall of Fame event. It will be the first time since 2004 […]
Sechrist sneaks into Angelo title
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Bryson Sechrist has shown great promise in the world of professional rodeo. Three seasons ago, he finished the campaign 21st in the tie-down roping world standings with nearly $70,000. He was just six spots out of reaching the sport’s pinnacle, the National Finals Rodeo, which features only the top 15 contestants […]
Biglow gives himself another shot
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Clayton Biglow grew up on a ranch in northern California, and he’s known since Day 1 that he was going to be a cowboy. He dreamed of being a world champion, just like every other little boy who was raised around rodeo. He fulfilled it in 2019, winning the bareback riding […]
San Angelo paying out first round
SAN ANGELO, Texas – It took nine performances countless other runs, but the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo has already paid out nearly $90,000. There are still nights – and more paychecks – to be made before this year’s event comes to a close. That’s what it’s like to compete in ProRodeo in this […]
Lecile Harris, 1936-1990
Honored rodeo clown Lecile Harris died in his sleep overnight, leaving a lasting legacy for so many people that have been part of this sport for so many years. He was 83. I’d met Lecile 25 years ago when he was performing at the Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup Rodeo, and I was working at the […]
Thurston finds success in Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas – The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo has become a bit of a honey hole for saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston. Over the previous three years, he has earned $10,864, including a spectacular run in 2019. He won the first round, placed in the final round and finished second overall, pocketing […]
Reeves in position for Angelo title
SAN ANGELO, Texas – As a child growing up in Texas, Matt Reeves recalls the days of traveling to the stock shows around his home state. For the last 17 years, he’s returned to his old haunts to compete in ProRodeo, and he’s done pretty well at it. In fact, he’s still finding success in […]
O’Connell excited for Angelo return
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Tim O’Connell missed last year’s San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, and he’s glad to return. On Friday night, he rode United Pro Rodeo’s Pow Wow Rocks for 86 points to move into second place in bareback riding at Foster Communications Coliseum and is a virtual lock to compete in the […]
New team moves into Angelo lead
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Kolton Schmidt and Hunter Koch have quite a few things in common. Both have earned one qualification to the National Finals Rodeo: Schmidt in 2016; Koch last December. Both are Canadian Professional Rodeo Association champions, with Schmidt winning the heading title in 2013, and Koch claiming the heeling crown last year. […]
Wright wins inaugural X Bulls title
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Just 50 days ago, Stetson Wright of Milford, Utah, left the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas with the most cherished prize in the game: the all-around world championship gold buckle. On Sunday afternoon, he staked claim to another unique title: He became the first cowboy in history to win the […]
Harris riding high in his hometown
SAN ANGELO, Texas – Every year as a child, Ty Harris made his way to the Foster Communications Coliseum to see his rodeo heroes perform. He dreamed of competing inside the historic building and chasing the title at his hometown event, the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. Now 21 and just a month and […]
Lamb scores big in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas – For some cowboys, just missing out on qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo would be reason to sulk when the regular season came to a close. Instead, Kody Lamb was reinvigorated. “If I had been younger, it may have hurt,” said Lamb of Sherwood Park, Alberta. “But with the injuries I’ve […]