Stampede drawing top cowboys
CLAREMORE, Okla. – The word about the Will Rogers Stampede is spreading across ProRodeo. This year’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 25-Sunday, May 27, at Will Rogers Stampede Arena, and it will feature more than 550 entrants for the competition. That says something about Claremore’s rodeo. “We’re just […]
Transport pickup is an inspiration
GUNNISON, Colo. – “Tuffy” has been a godsend for many breast cancer patients in the Gunnison valley. The RAM 1500 pickup was purchased a couple years ago by Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink to serve as transportation for those families that receive treatment outside Gunnison County. In addition to that, the vehicle is […]
Carr team an asset for Stampede
CLAREMORE, Okla. – It’s no coincidence that the Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo began winning awards soon after teaming with Pete Carr Pro Rodeo. The Dallas-based firm began producing the annual Memorial Day weekend rodeo in 2013, and Claremore’s rodeo earned the first of four straight Small Rodeo of the Year honors a year later. […]
Ward wins Kennewick
Rookie scores 91 points to upend BFO’s greatest stars KENNEWICK, Wash. – It didn’t take long for Justin Ward to find his comfort zone in freestyle bullfighting. Just two months ago, he was part of the Bullfighters Only Development Camp in San Bernardino, Calif., learning the tricks of the trade. On Saturday night, he put […]
BFO rookies take charge
Teens, newcomers to test their skills against veterans in Kennewick KENNEWICK, Wash. – It’s hard to call Chance Moorman a professional bullfighter for a couple of reasons: He still hasn’t graduated high school, so it’s difficult to be a professional anything yet; he just started fighting bulls two months ago. Nevertheless, he is one of […]
Co-op setting rodeo up for more success
CLAREMORE, Okla. – The Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo has long been a regional affair, and now the Claremore community is even more involved in the exposition. Over the past few months, the Rodeo Arena Interlocal Cooperative was established to help care for the grounds that showcase the rodeo, which will celebrate its 72nd year […]
Riemer finds comfort in Guymon
GUYMON, Okla. – Reese Riemer isn’t afraid to admit that he suffers from a bit of claustrophobia. That’s why the tie-down roper likes big, open spaces, like Henry C. Hitch Arena in Guymon. It’s home to Pioneer Days Rodeo, and Riemer finally captured the title. “I remember growing up, we’d come and watch slack, and […]
Tutor matches Dirty Jacket for lead
GUYMON, Okla. – The first time Bill Tutor strapped himself to Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Dirty Jacket, Tutor was 21 years old. The powerful bay gelding was just 9. Since that day five years ago, Tutor has become one of the best bareback riders in the game, having qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo […]
Champ returns to Victory Lane
WOODWARD, Okla. – After having early-season struggles, the champ is back. Bullfighters Only’s two-time reigning world champion Weston Rutkowski has returned to the winner’s circle, putting together two solid bullfights to win the Fiesta de Toros in Woodward. It was his first victory of the 2018 season. “Yes, I needed it for the standings point […]
Pharr ropes tie-down lead in Guymon
GUYMON, Okla. – There was a time in Tim Pharr’s life that the most important part of his rodeo career was trying to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Now at 39, priorities have changed. For Pharr, those involve his two sons, but he still loves to compete. He’s done pretty well so far […]
Wright finds fun in No Man’s Land
GUYMON, Okla. – Jake Wright is hoping his luck has changed. “I’ve never done any good here,” said Wright, a six-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo saddle bronc riding qualifier from Milford, Utah. That could easily change after his 84.5-point ride Friday to take the early lead at the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. He matched moves […]
First round of barrel racing in Guymon
Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo April 30-May 6 First round results Barrel racing: First round: 1. Kylie Weast, 17.32, $1,782; 2. Sidney Forrest, 17.63, $1,527; 3. Shali Lord, 17.70, $1,273; 4. Kelly Yates, 17.77, $1,273; 5. Cheryl Wallace, 17.78, $1,103; 6. (tie) Amanda Harris and Kynzie McNeill, 17.83, $594 each; 8. (tie) Katelyn Scott, Erin […]
Guymon 2018 timed events first round
Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo April 30-May 6 First round results Steer wrestling: First round: 1. Tanner Bruner, 3.4 seconds, $1,963; 2. (tie) Gary Gilbert and Hunter Cure, 3.8, $1,455 each; 4. (tie) Ty Erickson and Michael Bates Jr., 4.0, $778 each; 6. Denver Berry, 4.1, $338. Team roping: First round: 1. Clay Tryan/Travis Graves, […]
Guymon timed event results through 2 rounds
Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo April 30-May 6 Through two rounds Steer wrestling: First round: 1. Tanner Bruner, 3.4 seconds, $1,963; 2. (tie) Gary Gilbert and Hunter Cure, 3.8, $1,455 each; 4. (tie) Ty Erickson and Michael Bates Jr., 4.0, $778 each; 6. Denver Berry, 4.1, $338. Second round: 1. Matt Reeves, 3.5 seconds, $1,963; […]
BFO heading to Woodward
WOODWARD, Okla. – The Cinco de Mayo celebration dates back more than 150 years and is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. On May 5, 2018, northwest Oklahoma will play host to a battle of different sorts. The Bullfighters Only […]
Both Rangers teams finish 2nd
ALVA, Okla. – If success is measured in depth of talent, the Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo teams have it. Through the rigors of the 2017-18 Central Plains Region season, both Rangers teams finished second overall and have earned the right to take full teams to the College National Finals Rodeo, set for next month […]
Patterson, Reina share Guymon title
For the third time in his career, four-time world champion Rocky Patterson has won at least a share of the steer roping title at the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. Back in his old stomping grounds near Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Patterson tied Tony Reina for the four-run aggregate championship by stopping he clock in a […]
Cooper leads steer roping in Guymon
First round: 1. Tuf Cooper, 10.6 seconds, $1,990; 2. Brady Garten, 11.1, $1,647; 3. Ralph Williams, 11.2, $1,304; 4. Trenton Johnson, 11.5, $961; 5. Kenyon Burnes, 12.4, $618; 6. (tie) Scott Snedecor and Rocky Patterson, 12.5, $172 each. Second round: 1. Jarrett Blessing, 9.6, $1,990; 2. Vin Fisher Jr., 10.4, $1,647; 3. Tuf Cooper, 10.7, […]
Bynum wins in Hays, leads region
ALVA, Okla. – Sara Bynum can see the finish line to her college rodeo career. She leads the Central Plains Region’s barrel racing standings by 135 points with one event left on the regular season. She is guaranteed her spot to compete for the national championship at the College National Finals Rodeo in June. Now […]
Rodeo week approaches in Guymon
GUYMON, Okla. – The men, women and children who settled in this land more than a century ago were rugged. They needed to be. The terrain can be rugged, and the climate tough on those hoping to grow crops and raise livestock. It’s because of those hearty folks and the lessons learned over the decade […]
Harper excels at Weatherford
ALVA, Okla. – Maverick Harper readily admits that his rodeo legacy has helped him in the arena. The Northwestern Oklahoma State University cowboy proved it this past weekend by winning the heading and all-around titles at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo in Weatherford. He also finished second in tie-down roping and placed in steer […]
Inman captures prestigious Ada title
ADA, Okla. – Toby Inman is having the most fun of his career as a freestyle bullfighter and it showed in his demeanor this past Saturday. He earned the Bullfighters Only Ada Invitational championship through two wild bouts on Saturday night and walked away from the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex with $12,000. “I’m flabbergasted,” said Inman, […]
Freshman class stepping up
BFO-Ada will feature talented cast of bullfighters in Friday’s Qualifier Rounds ADA, Okla. – Twelve emerging freestyle bullfighters will have a chance to make their presence known during the Qualifier Rounds for the Bullfighters Only Ada Invitational, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex. “I’m on the hunt, and I’m not going […]
Munsell moves to the region lead
ALVA, Okla. – Breakaway roper Taylor Munsell has a Monster of a story. That’s because her horse, Monster, has been through quite a bit and was the driving force for her victory this past weekend at the Garden City (Kan.) Community College rodeo. The two put together two solid runs – 2.1 seconds to win […]