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The first armless pilot will be the grand Marshal of the 2023 Rodeo Parade on February 23rd.  Jessica Cox has been named the Grand Marshal for the 98th Tucson Rodeo Parade.  Jessica Cox is known for becoming the world’s first armless pilot and is building The Impossible Airplane.  The Impossible Airplane will be the first airplane ever designed to be flown with just feet. The simulator of this airplane will be loaded on one of the wagons of the rodeo parade accompanied by six children with disabilities. This will be the debut of the Impossible Airplane simulator. The Tucson Rodeo Parade is the longest unmotorized parade in the world and draws over 170,000 attendees.

 

Jessica Cox is a licensed pilot, author, motivational speaker, and Guinness World Record Holder.  She created a foundation to advocate for children with disabilities and has been named 2022 Woman of the Year by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Awards.

 

Event:  98th Tucson Rodeo Parade

Date:  February 23, 2023

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Tucson Rodeo Parade

4823 S 6th Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85714

 

Press Conference:  Please call (520) 294-1280 or email office@tucsonrodeoparade.org for more information about the press conference that will take place before the parade.

 

James (Jim) Floyd Svoboda, Jr. was born November 8th, 1934 at Ord Nebraska, and passed February 19th, 2023 at the age of 88. The cause of death was inoperable stomach complications/perforation which were exacerbated by a longstanding unrecognized rodeo injury. He passed comfortably at peace with his wife and family at his side thanks to the excellent care he received at Grand Island Nebraska Regional Hospital.

Jim graduated in 1956 from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and worked 33 years for the USDA as County Executive Officer for the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service serving Garfield, Loup, and Wheeler Counties until he retired in 1989. He also owned a ranch with his wife and family north of Burwell prior to his retirement, where they owned a registered Hereford operation.

Jim spent nearly 20 years as a successful four event all-around rodeo competitor, with his best streak of riding 54 barebacks in a row. He filled his PRCA permit in 1958 and received his PRCA Gold card in 1984. A severely broken leg forced him to become a full-time rodeo photographer.

With over 3 million photos shot and worn out nearly 40 cameras, Jim was a true legend in the rodeo photography industry. He won numerous awards and buckles during his rodeo career including four coveted PRCA award buckles: “Sports News Best Action Photo”, “Best Action Rodeo Photo”, “PRCA Best in Photo Journalism “and “Las Vegas National Finals Rodeo Official Photographer”, a feat no other photographer has ever accomplished.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn of 64 years, three children, Tana Brinkman (Jim), Jason Von Svoboda (Angela), JonBen Svoboda (AnneMarie), 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents James, Sr. and Margaret (Walkowiak) Svoboda, 1 brother and 3 sisters.

At Jim’s request, he wanted a private graveside service and in lieu of flowers send remembrance memorials to the family which will be collectively donated in his honor to the Nebraska’s Big Rodeo

Cindy Schonholtz will join the Rooftop Rodeo team as the new Rodeo Coordinator. Cindy is a Rodeo Management Consultant offering expertise in management, marketing, media relations, event planning and budgeting to various rodeos. In addition to joining the Team in Estes Park, she serves as the General Manager of the Redding Rodeo in Redding, California. Prior to launching her consulting business, she spent 5 ½  years as General Manager of the St. Paul Rodeo in St. Paul, Oregon and 20 years with Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in various capacities. She was the Director of Industry Outreach where she networked with other agriculture and animal use groups and managed the PRCA’s government relations and livestock welfare programs. She also served as the President/CEO of the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, a non-profit dedicated to providing need-based financial assistance to injured rodeo athletes and their families.    Cindy is a great fit to manage and grow the Rooftop Rodeo. She commented, “The Rooftop Rodeo is an iconic event and I look forward to working with the Town of Estes Park and the amazing group of volunteers to continue the traditions that make it so special.”   Cindy is the President of the Animal Welfare Council, serves on the board of the National Animal Interest Alliance and is a member of the Public Policy Committee for the American Quarter Horse Association. Through these organizations she is able to continue to promote the continued interaction with animals in industry, recreation, sport and entertainment. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.   The Rooftop Rodeo takes place July 5-10, 2023. Tickets go on sale in April. For more information, please visit www.rooftoprodeo.com or contact the Town of Estes Park Events Office at 970-586-6104 or events@estes.org.

AUSTIN, TEXAS— Rodeo Logistics today announced that they have acquired the IPRA (International Professional Rodeo Association). The acquisition brings together two companies that share a passion for expanding the sport of rodeo and improving rodeo athlete’s lives through innovation and long-term thinking.

 

Over the past 65 years, the IPRA has become the sport’s second-largest professional rodeo association sanctioning over 400 rodeos annually. The IPRA has a membership base of over 2,700 members and currently sanctions rodeos across the United States and Canada.

 

“Since opening our doors, It’s been our mission to create the best experience for rodeo athletes and producers through technology,” said Rodeo Logistics CEO, Gary McKinney. “By working with the IPRA and integrating technology in several key areas, we can change the landscape of rodeo for athletes and producers, and fans. This acquisition is part of our commitment to the future of rodeo.”

 

Since its inception, Rodeo Logistics has been a market leader, having launched industry-disrupting technologies such as; The Virtual Rodeo Qualifier, Open Stalls, Rodeo Entry Tool, and PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Mechanical Bull Rider. In mid-December, Rodeo Logistics also announced they acquired a majority interest in EquiTech Holdings and RopeMetrics, merging the top three technology firms operating in the Western Sports landscape.

 

McKinney also noted that Yerigan will continue to manage the day-to-day business of the IPRA.

 

“We are very proud of what the IPRA has built over the last 65 years,” said IPRA General Manager, Dale Yergian. “While the IPRA has grown and flourished during this period, the board of directors of the IPRA, together with Rodeo Alliance, have determined that the IPRA and its members will benefit immensely from this acquisition. Under its leadership, we believe Rodeo Logistics will grow and enhance the IPRA immediately and far into the future.”

 

“We expect that IPRA members will be able to use Rodeo Logistics’ technologies once this acquisition is complete,” said Yerigan. “Rodeo Logistics offers not only mobile rodeo entry capabilities but also event management, stall, and RV reservation capabilities as well as several other online conveniences. This will only benefit the IPRA as a whole.”

 

Here’s what will be new and what IPRA Members can expect as the companies integrate:

 

• Increase prize money and stock leases at the IFR54 (January 2024).
  • Increase the payoff to $500,000 and increase the riding event stock lease to $1,000 per head in the first year following the acquisition. Creating an increase of over $250,000 that will directly benefit IPRA members.
• Access to all the latest technology to make it easier and more efficient to operate in the IPRA for athletes, contractors/producers, committees, and personnel.

 

Founded in 1957 by two rodeo promoters, the Interstate Rodeo Association, IRA, was formed as a rodeo management organization and a sanctioning body. Concerned with expansion west of the Mississippi River, this new group’s primary interest was to enhance rodeo’s credibility with the news media in the east, where fly-by-night rodeos and Wild West Shows and unregulated contests had done much to discredit the sport. The word “Professional” was officially added to the association’s name in 1983 giving birth to the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls in the International Professional Rodeo Association.

 

About Rodeo Logistics: The Austin, Texas based company is taking a different approach to the rodeo industry. Historically, the orchestration of rodeo was led by organizing bodies developing processes for their own business needs independently. Uniquely, Rodeo Logistics is developing its products with the enormous capacity to serve every level of rodeo competition and everyone in the ecosystem including; organizers, athletes, secretaries, committees, producers, promoters and contractors.

 

About IPRA: From big cities to small towns, from major league stadiums to portable arenas, the IPRA has become the sports second largest professional rodeo association sanctioning nearly 300 rodeos. The IPRA has a membership base of over 2,700 members and currently sanctions rodeos across the United States. In the last few years the IPRA has also become a powerhouse in Canada sanctioning 40 rodeos there as well.

IFR 53
GO AROUND #1
Bareback Bronc: Stetson Bierman 83.75 $2,222.22; Quintonn Lunsford (R) 82.50 $1,666.67; Carl Bernier 77.00 $1,111.11; Luke Herbert 76.50 $555.56 – Bull Riding: Dason Janes 82.25 $3,333.34; Deklan Garland 77.00 $2,222.22 – Saddle Bronc: Joe Farren 84.00 $2,222.22; Kenneth Glick 76.75 $1,666.67; Kody Rinehart 74.00 $1,111.11; Ray Hostetler 72.00 $555.56 – Tie-Down Roping: Jarod Nooren 9.1 $2,222.22; Trent Creager 9.2 $1,666.67; Garrett Elmore 9.6 $1,111.11; Glen Freels 9.7 $555.56 – Steer Wrestling: Cooper Smitley (R) 5.4 $2,222.22; Johnny Jones 5.7 $1,666.67; Matt Fisher 6.2 $1,111.11; Kirkland Reaney (R), Justin Thigpen split 6.7 $277.78 ea – Cowgirl Barrel Racing: Julie Plourde 16.312 $2,222.22; Josie Thompson 16.442 $1,666.67; Nicole Helm 16.482 $1,111.11; Wendy Chesnut 16.554 $555.56 – Team Roping: Eric Flurry – Tyler Hutchins 4.8 $2,222.22 ea; Garrett Elmore – Cody Heflin, Cody Camerer (R) – Zack Mabry split 5.3 $1,388.89 ea; Will Clark – Derrick Crawford 5.8 $555.56 ea – Cowgirl Breakaway Roping: Kelsey Mabry 2.5 $2,222.22; Kyla Matthews 2.7 $1,666.67; Maelee Wade 3.0 $1,111.11; Adrienne Trainor 3.3 $555.56
GO AROUND #2
Bareback Bronc: Stetson Bierman 85.25 $2,222.22; Quintonn Lunsford (R) 84.75 $1,666.67; Tyler Waltz 80.50 $1,111.11; Houston Herbert 80.25 $555.56 – Bull Riding: Deklan Garland, Brandon Goforth (R) split 83.25 $1,944.45 ea; Holden Moss 81.00 $1,111.11; Reid Arnold (R) 80.25 $555.56 – Saddle Bronc: Joe Farren 81.25 $2,222.22; Kody Rinehart 78.00 $1,666.67; Blane Stacy 77.75 $1,111.11; Rudy Troyer 76.75 $555.56 – Tie-Down Roping: Trent Creager 7.9 $2,222.22; Garrett Elmore 8.1 $1,666.67; JC King 9.0 $1,111.11; Cory Kirk, Jud Gully split 10.2 $277.78 ea – Steer Wrestling: Justin Thigpen 4.4 $2,222.22; Matt Fisher 4.9 $1,666.67; Gunar Ramsey 5.9 $1,111.11; Dale Briere 6.3 $555.56 – Cowgirl Barrel Racing: Julie Plourde 16.241 $2,222.22; Abbey Kilgore 16.305 $1,666.67; Wendy Chesnut 16.419 $1,111.11; Josie Thompson 16.558 $555.56 – Team Roping: Kaston Peavy – Shane Edmonson 4.6 $2,222.22 ea; Jake Wells – Bryer Hamilton 4.7 $1,666.67 ea; Cody Camerer (R) – Zack Mabry 4.9 $1,111.11 ea; Zeb Chapman – Ross Lowry 5.4 $555.56 ea – Cowgirl Breakaway Roping: Kyla Matthews 2.6 $2,222.22; Adrienne Trainor 3.0 $1,666.67; Kelsey Mabry, Maggie Lamb split 3.4 $833.33 ea
GO AROUND #3
Bareback Bronc: Tanner Phipps 83.50 $2,222.22; Quintonn Lunsford (R) 82.25 $1,666.67; Tyler Waltz 79.00 $1,111.11; Joshua Michael Cragar 76.50 $555.56 – Bull Riding: Deklan Garland 86.75 $5,555.56 – Saddle Bronc: Tristin McClain 79.25 $2,222.22; Joe Farren 75.25 $1,666.67; Reginald Lecourt 74.75 $1,111.11; Kody Rinehart 72.00 $555.56 – Tie-Down Roping: Ty Kirby (R) 8.0 $2,222.22; Garrett Elmore 9.0 $1,666.67; Justin Thigpen 9.4 $1,111.11; Cory Kirk 10.0 $555.56 – Steer Wrestling: Mason Couch 4.0 $2,222.22; Justin Thigpen, Eli Tippmann split 5.3 $1,388.89 ea; Eli Troyer (R) 5.9 $555.56 – Cowgirl Barrel Racing: Josie Thompson 16.111 $2,222.22; Nicole Helm 16.174 $1,666.67; Ashley Ketron 16.186 $1,111.11; Julie Plourde 16.206 $555.56 – Team Roping: Jake Wells – Bryer Hamilton 5.4 $2,222.22 ea; Kaston Peavy – Shane Edmonson 5.5 $1,666.67 ea; Garrett Elmore – Cody Heflin 5.7 $1,111.11 ea; Cody Camerer (R) – Zack Mabry 5.9 $555.56 ea – Cowgirl Breakaway Roping: Jessie Nooren 2.2 $2,222.22; Kayley Kennemer 2.3 $1,666.67; Maelee Wade 2.4 $1,111.11; Keeley Senn 3.2 $555.56
GO AROUND #4
Bareback Bronc: Tanner Phipps 82.50 $2,222.22; Houston Herbert 82.00 $1,666.67; Matthew Smith 81.75 $1,111.11; Joshua Michael Cragar 81.25 $555.56 – Bull Riding: Deklan Garland 85.50 $2,777.78; Holden Moss 80.50 $1,666.67; Reid Arnold (R) 68.50 $1,111.11 – Saddle Bronc: Kody Rinehart 80.50 $2,222.22; Joe Farren 80.25 $1,666.67; Stephen Graefen, Reginald Lecourt, Blane Stacy split 76.50 $555.56 ea – Tie-Down Roping: Ty Kirby (R) 8.3 $2,222.22; Garrett Elmore 8.5 $1,666.67; Jud Gully 9.4 $1,111.11; Cole Walker 10.0 $555.56 – Steer Wrestling: Johnny Jones 5.2 $2,222.22; Casey Stone 5.3 $1,666.67; Mason Couch 5.7 $1,111.11; Justin Thigpen 5.8 $555.56 – Cowgirl Barrel Racing: Andee Jo Haden 16.018 $2,222.22; Julie Plourde 16.136 $1,666.67; Julie Goodrich 16.201 $1,111.11; Kindyl Scruggs 16.211 $555.56 – Team Roping: Connor Osborn – Shawn Kreder 4.2 $2,222.22 ea; Clint Keller – Jason Hill 4.3 $1,666.67 ea; Brady Schmidt (R) – Josh Clayton 4.5 $1,111.11 ea; Garrett Elmore – Cody Heflin, Sergio ‘Junior’ Fornazin – Nick DeLeon split 5.5 $277.78 ea – Cowgirl Breakaway Roping: Addee Carder 2.2 $2,222.22; Kyla Matthews 2.4 $1,666.67; Kayley Kennemer 2.9 $1,111.11; Kelsey Mabry 4.9 $555.56
AVERAGE WINNERS
Bareback Bronc: Quintonn Lunsford (R) 327.50 $4,444.44; Stetson Bierman 320.00 $3,333.33; Tanner Phipps 318.25 $2,222.22; Tyler Waltz 308.25 $1,111.11 – Bull Riding: Deklan Garland 332.50 $4,444.44; Holden Moss 161.50 $3,333.33; Reid Arnold (R) 148.75 $2,222.22; Brandon Goforth (R) 83.25 $1,111.11 – Saddle Bronc: Joe Farren 320.75 $4,444.44; Kody Rinehart 304.50 $3,333.33; Reginald Lecourt 216.25 $2,222.22; Rudy Troyer 210.25 $1,111.11 – Tie-Down Roping: Garrett Elmore 35.2 $4,444.44; Cory Kirk 43.7 $3,333.33; Jarod Nooren 45.5 $2,222.22; JC King 45.6 $1,111.11 – Steer Wrestling: Justin Thigpen 22.2 $4,444.44; Casey Stone 32.6 $3,333.33; Eli Tippmann 36.2 $2,222.22; Mason Couch 39.6 $1,111.11 – Cowgirl Barrel Racing: Julie Plourde 64.895 $4,444.44; Josie Thompson 65.493 $3,333.33; Wendy Chesnut 65.887 $2,222.22; Julie Thomas 65.983 $1,111.11 – Team Roping: Garrett Elmore – Cody Heflin 22.1 $4,444.44 ea; Cody Camerer (R) – Zack Mabry 22.6 $3,333.33 ea; Jake Wells – Bryer Hamilton 22.7 $2,222.22 ea; Will Clark – Derrick Crawford 31.6 $1,111.11 ea – Cowgirl Breakaway Roping: Kyla Matthews 19.4 $4,444.44; Kelsey Mabry 10.8 $3,333.33; Cassie Vaughan 21.1 $2,222.22; Addee Carder 26.3 $1,111.11

IFR All-Around Champion Standings
1. Garrett Elmore – Springer, OK $17,777.78
2. Justin Thigpen – Waycross, GA $10,000.00

Albuquerque, New Mexico – The World Series of Team Roping (WSTR) converged in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Ariat
WSTR Finale XVI, Dec. 3-11, 2022. For nine days the Finale hosted teams in the Open Division down to the #7 Division
with ropers attending from around the world to compete at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center. The event broke
its previous payout record and paid more than $16 million in cash and prizes.
History was made as Champions were crowned in nine major divisions all paying more than in previous years. Dec. 9,
marked the richest divisional roping in history when the #9.5 Ariat WSTR Finale XVI paid out $2.42, million dollars plus
prizes, beating the prior record set last year of $2.26 million. Chris Torres and Guy Allen, both from Cross Plains, TX,
finished first in the average, worth $390,000 cash payout which was the single largest payout in the history of the sport.
The name, Guy Allen, is synonymous with roping and tying steers with 18 PRCA Steer Roping Gold Buckles. Every steer
roping, and rodeo fan has, at one time, looked up to Guy at what he has accomplished throughout his career. However,
team roping is a different game and different story. After a sixteen-year break from roping, Allen returned as a heeler with
his young practice partner, Chris Torres, for the record-breaking purse.
This year’s Ariat WSTR Finale had five events paying more than $1-million dollars and two exceeding $2-million dollars.
The additional lineup included an Ariat Heartland event, two Bloomer Qualification events and the Mega Outdoor
Qualification events.
Team roping has remained a constant, also referred to as “Cowboy Golf” that can thrive and adapt even in the toughest of
inflationary times. Thousands of amateur team ropers once again vied for incredible payouts as recreational ropers from
many walks of life filled their pockets—already looking forward to once again qualifying for the Ariat WSTR Finale XVII in Las Vegas, Dec 9-17, 2023.
-Ariat WSTR Finale XVI
Las Vegas, Nevada – Dec. 3-11, 2022
South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
Top 10 Average Winners Finale Divisions
For Complete Results Visit WSTRoping.com
American Rodeo Open To The World (Top 5)
1. Jake Cooper Clay & Kollin VonAhn | 38.12 on 6 | $100,000
2. James Arviso & Cory Petska | 39.89 on 6 | $66,000
3. Jeff Hilton & Zane Bruce | 42.83 on 6 | $50,000
4. Chris Francis & Cade Passig | 44.49 on 6 | $36,000
5. Britt Smith & Jake Smith | 50.06 on 6 | $18,000
#14.5 Priefert Finale
1. Riley Kittle & Sergio Gonzales | 28.00 on 4 | $162,000
2. Michael Tash & Angel Mota | 28.03 on 4 | $125,000
3. Juan M Gonzales & Servando Gtierrez Jr | 30.09 on 4 | $88,000
4. Bobby Simmons &Steve Purcella | 30.79 on 4 | $66,000
5. Rusty Rich & Jason Warner | 31.14 on 4 | $60,000
6. Jason Handy & Ryan Powell | 31.20 on 4 | $52,000
7. Shane Schwenke & Will Cowden | 31.61 on 4 | $44,000
8. Quincy Kueckelhan & Dylan Hancock | 31.86 on 4 | $37,000
9. Miles Kobold & John Folmer | 31.99 on 4 | $32,000
10. David Adams & Cody Hall | 32.00 on 4 | $30,000
#13.5 Lubrisyn Finale
1. Cole Garland & Dillon Bahem | 28.89 on 4 | $222,000
2. Ky Barry & Pedro Egurrola | 29.23 on 4 | $171,000
3. Randal Reid & York Gill | 29.71 on 4 | $121,000
4. Chick Wilfong & Shaun Berry | 30.45 on 4 | $91,000
5. Juan M Gonzalez & Gerardo Gonzalez | 30.61 on 4 | $80,000
6. Casey Lambert & Cache Burnside | 31.20 on 4 | $70,000
7. Allen Riney & Justin Briggs | 31.38 on 4 | $60,000
8. Patrick Lane & Brandon Beers | 31.45 on 4 | $50,000
9. Aldo Serna & Gilbert DeLeon | 31.60 on 4 | $42,000
10. Tyler Miller & Cory Miller | 31.68 on 4 | $40,000
#12.5 Ariat Finale
1. Clint Lay & Dustin Darling | 30.72 on 4 | $260,000
2. Dally Sue Barry & Kurtis Barry | 31.14 on 4 | $200,000
3. Mike Woolven & Keith Coleman | 31.25 on 4 | $140,000
4. Randy Weaver & Nick Pullara | 31.28 on 4 | $105,000
5. Duke Barker & Barry Gentry | 31.40 on 4 | $94,000
6. Luis Miranda & Juan Robles Moreno | 31.55 on 4 | $82,000
7. Clay Emmons & Renato Rock Jacometto | 31.94 on 4 | $70,000
8. Davin Booty & David Walker | 32.58 on 4 | $59,000
9. Taylor Phillips & Jayde Slade | 32.70 on 4 | $48,000
10. Chantz Banks & Pecos Hurley | 32.82 on 4 | $44,000
#11.5 Gold Buckle Beer Finale
1. Prestyn Hewitt & Andy Anaya | 31.78 on 4 | $308,000
2. Aaron Shelley & Dean Spurgeon | 32.58 on 4 | $238,000
3. Taylor Phillips & Paul Freed | 32.91 on 4 | $168,000
4. Ramiro Gonzalez & Adolfo De la Torre | 33.03 on 4 | $126,000
5. Jason Olson & Keith Jacobs | 33.18 on 4 | $112,000
6. Chente Marquez & Pollo Idrogo | 33.57 on 4 | $100,000
7. Don Lackey & Joel Wengert | 33.64 on 4 | $84,000
8. Levi Rita & Robert Rita | 34.10 on 4 | $70,000
9. Weston Sandmann & Tanner Beauchamp | 34.18 on 4 | $56,000
10. Jamie Mitchell & Garrett Gorman | 34.47 on 4 | $54,000
#10.5 Cowboy Tack Finale
1. Kyle Reed & Trevor Glenn | 32.93 on 4 | $340,000
2. Ronnie Graves & Walter Bob Baxter | 34.47 on 4 | $260,000
3. Marty Nicholson & Philip Teague | 35.57 on 4 | $183,000
4. Johnny Trotter & Earl Purcella | 36.49 on 4 | $140,000
5. Owen Nulliner & Garrett Nulliner | 36.50 on 4 | $124,000
6. Matt Petrus & Bubba Petrus | 36.64 on 4 | $108,000
7. Dustin Wilson & Dustin R Wilson Jr | 36.66 on 4 | $94,000
8. Pete Magill & Ariel Zambrano | 36.78 on 4 | $78,000
9. Carmine Nastri & Burley Davis | 37.08 on 4 | $64,000
10. Brian Torres & Jeff M Palmer | 37.30 on 4 | $60,000
#9.5 Ariat Finale
1. Chris Torres & Guy Allen | 34.95 on 4 | $390,000
2. Malik Hegge & Kason D Wolfe | 35.74 on 4 | $302,000
3. Troy Applegate & Gaylon Riddels | 36.96 on 4 | $212,000
4. Linn Churchill & Billy J Gallino | 38.15 on 4 | $160,000
5. Jamie Singletary & Bill Jack Ewing | 38.98 on 4 | $142,000
6. Ernie Cardoza & Danny Cardoza | 39.46 on 4 | $124,000
7. Lindsey Rae Braddock & Shawn Lyday | 39.89 on 4 | $106,000
8. David LeBaron & Kerry Leany | 39.96 on 4 | $89,000
9. Jamie Payton & Dylan Perez | 40.05 on 4 | $74,000
10. Bob Richardson & Bob McClary | 40.09 on 4 | $70,000
#8.5 Fay Ranches Finale
1. Wyatt Cloward & Trent Cloward | 35.82 on 4 | $300,000
2. Matt Chandler & Kevin J. Kelly | 38.85 on 4 | $232,000
3. Derek A Brink & Dave Wingo | 40.61 on 4 | $162,000
4. Aaron Solomon & Riley Ward | 41.16 on 4 | $122,00
5. Beth Hughes & Earl Higgins | 41.25 on 4 | $109,000
6. Westi Hicks & Johnny Cox | 42.43 on 4 | $96,000
7. Jeffrey Hartfield & Shane Garrison | 42.67 on 4 | $82,000
8. Eric Brynildson & Terry Lindner | 43.77 on 4 | $68,000
9. Allan Savage & Brent Woolsey | 44.52 on 4 | $56,000
10. Trevor Jeffers & Colby Jeffers | 44.64 on 4 | $54,000
#7 Cactus Finale (Top 5)
1. Jamie Collins & Scott Jamison | 44.44 on 4 | $150,000
2. LaCresha Foster & Spencer Perkins | 47.33 on 4 | $114,000
3. Jake Shy & Wyatt Williams | 50.59 on 4 | $80,000
4. Guadalupe Ortega & Jose Hernandez | 51.46 on 4 | $60,000
5. Courtney Smith & Robin Bland | 52.73 on 4 | $54,000-

Two contest winners join list of 10 to perform at the Thomas & Mack Center; Anthem performances presented by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

LAS VEGAS (October 12, 2022) – After a three-month promotion, two performers have been selected by fans to sing the national anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo^â in Las Vegas. The Wrangler NFR will kick off on Thursday, Dec. 1 and run through Saturday, Dec. 10.

The Wrangler NFR National Anthem Contest launched on Aug. 3. All entries had to be submitted by Aug. 24. Entries were received from 28 states. From there, an initial fan vote narrowed the list to the Top 30 and a panel of judges narrowed the list to the Top 8 for further open voting. From Sept. 28 through Oct. 5, fans voted on their selection of choice among the final eight entries. The 2022 winners were Presley Seal and Candace Muir. Seal will perform on Dec. 4, while Muir will perform on Dec. 8.

A 12-year-old cowgirl from Caldwell, Idaho, Seal competes in junior rodeos and ropings, and enjoys riding and spending time with her friends and family. She was asked to sing the national anthem at the Snake River Stampede in Nampa, Idaho for the first time when she was eight years old. She loves to sing the anthem and has performed a total of three times at Nampa, as well as the Canyon County Fair, Caldwell Night Rodeo, Idaho Cowboy’s Association Finals, the Reno Open Roping and All-Girl, as well as many other junior rodeos, barrel races and jackpots. Her goal was to sing at the Wrangler NFR someday, and that dream will become a reality in 2022.

Muir, a native of Waynesfield, Ohio, has been performing for many years and enjoys singing anytime she gets a chance. She has performed the national anthem at many national cattle shows, cattle sales and other small events. Muir is a former graduate of The Ohio State University where she obtained her B.S. in zoology and a minor in music. She was a member of The Ohio State University A Capella group as well as a former singer in two local country bands.

On the professional side, she currently is a co-owner/herdsman of her family cattle and hay operation and a custom show cattle fitter. In addition, she assists in managing Graze On, her family-owned catering company. Muir won the NFR National Anthem contest last year. However, she was involved in a life-threatening accident just weeks before and was unable to perform.

 

The full list of anthem performers includes:

Thursday, Dec. 1 – Easton Corbin (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)

Friday, Dec. 2 – Glen Templeton (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage)

Saturday, Dec. 3 – Dan Smalley (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)

Sunday, Dec. 4 – Presley Seal, Contest Winner

Monday, Dec. 5 – Will Jones (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)

Tuesday, Dec. 6 – Wyatt McCubbin (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)

Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Jim McCloughan

Thursday, Dec. 8 – Corb Lund (Canadian anthem); Candace Muir, Contest Winner

Friday, Dec. 9 – Drake Milligan (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)

Saturday, Dec. 10 – Maggie Minor

 

Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding to compete for a share of the increased purse and the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle. In 2021, the event had a total attendance of 169,539 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 340 consecutive performances in Las Vegas.

 

For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at /LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR. For the latest PRORODEO news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ProRodeo.

All Around Men

1             Tuff Ramsey Hometown: Delta, CO          $5,800.18

2             Cody Redden Hometown: Lipan, TX          $4,600.32

 

All Around Women

1             Willow Wilson Hometown: Baggs, WY     $8,296.68

2             Peyton Crowder Hometown: Ft Lupton, CO          $8,064.08

3             Tamara Tunick Hometown: Fowler, CO   $6,394.54

4             Shai Schaefer Hometown: Lake Creek, TX              $5,915.63

5             Taya McAdow Hometown: Keensburg, CO            $5,769.29

6             Josey Schnaufer Hometown: Pueblo, CO $5,577.66

7             Chelsie Cranson Hometown: Fowler, CO $4,921.60

8             Alex Odle Hometown: Brush, CO               $4,638.70

9             Jessie Miller Hometown: Fort Lupton, CO              $4,562.94

10           Mckenzie WATKINS Hometown: Bloomfeild, NM $3,114.13

11           Megan Burris Hometown: Eaton, CO       $2,735.39

12           Graycee Lay Hometown: Elbert, CO          $1,621.65

 

Bareback

1             Monte Downare ® Hometown: Hartsel, CO           $7,145.58

2             Tyler Ferguson Hometown: Bennett, CO $5,808.99

3             Jayce Harrison Hometown: Pierce, CO     $4,931.39

4             Creede Guardamondo Hometown: Avondale, CO              $4,772.11

5             Jade Taton Hometown: Goodwell, OK     $3,510.42

6             Brazos Winters Hometown: Sedcan, NM $2,314.46

7             Ty Zofchak Hometown: Littleton, CO       $1,255.40

8             Dalton Williams ® Hometown: Loveland, CO         $464.47

9             Robert Walter Hometown: Colorado       $199.38

 

Barrel Racing

1             Jenna Pruitt Hometown: Gering, NE         $9,588.48

2             Shaylea Yonkers Hometown: Calhan, CO $5,448.71

3             Sami Jo Buum Hometown: Keenesburg, CO          $4,043.82

4             Alex Odle Hometown: Brush, CO               $3,883.12

5             Mackenzie Scott Hometown: Estes Park, CO         $3,817.91

6             Kelley Schnaufer Hometown: Pueblo, CO              $3,278.91

7             Sydni Blanchard Hometown: Pueblo, CO $2,744.92

8             Kathryn Varian Hometown: Coalmont, CO            $2,581.76

9             Taylor Robson Hometown: Pueblo, CO    $2,424.28

10           Teresa Jessop Hometown: Peyton, CO     $2,238.72

11           Renee Freeland Hometown: Phoenix, AZ               $2,216.40

12           Josey Schnaufer Hometown: Pueblo, CO $2,160.73

13           Brenda McMahan Hometown: Divide, CO             $1,809.08

14           Kelly Yates Hometown: Pueblo, CO          $1,765.41

15           Katie Rathbun Hometown: Loveland, CO               $1,739.56

 

Breakaway

1             Tamara Tunick Hometown: Fowler, CO   $5,246.19

2             Willow Wilson Hometown: Baggs, WY     $4,325.40

3             Shai Schaefer Hometown: Lake Creek, TX              $4,272.54

4             Dara Belew Hometown: La Junta, CO       $4,124.59

5             Keylie Tatum Hometown: La Plata, NM   $3,271.51

6             Kinlie Brennise Hometown: Craig, CO      $2,996.52

7             Charity Hoar Hometown: Pine Bluffs, WY              $2,885.80

8             Haillie Smith Hometown: Delta, CO          $2,786.81

9             Olivia Lay Hometown: Elbert, CO              $2,713.20

10           Taya McAdow Hometown: Keensburg, CO            $2,592.80

11           Kacey Kobza Hometown: Brighton, CO    $2,507.76

12           Teryn McWhirter Hometown: Ignacio, CO             $2,399.64

13           Kodey Hoss Hometown: La Junta, CO       $2,213.76

14           Faith Hoffman Hometown: Kiowa, CO     $2,074.78

15           Chelsie Cranson Hometown: Fowler, CO $2,070.90

 

Bull Riding

1             Nathaniel Hoey Hometown: Montrose, CO           $7,353.15

2             Luke Mackey ® Hometown: Ignacio, CO  $4,074.97

3             Jaren Sturgis Hometown: Loveland, CO   $3,118.98

4             Logan Durham ® Hometown: Hamilton, CO          $2,591.58

5             Dylan Howland ® Hometown: Lone Tree, CO        $2,417.65

6             Cody Carpenter Hometown: Fort Morgan, CO      $1,529.31

7             Joseph Quintana Hometown: Saguache, CO         $1,361.83

8             Jacob Odell Hometown: Grover, CO         $1,023.23

9             Braydin Starr Hometown: Peyton, CO      $682.15

10           Ryley Lane Hometown: Morrill, NE           $546.26

11           Jacob Deacon Hometown: No Designation            $313.40

 

Mixed Team Roping

1             Peyton Crowder Hometown: Ft Lupton, CO          $6,746.17

2             Lydia Van Aken Hometown: Yoder, WY   $4,482.51

3             Willow Wilson Hometown: Baggs, WY     $4,221.28

4             Josey Schnaufer Hometown: Pueblo, CO $3,416.93

5             Jessie Miller Hometown: Fort Lupton, CO              $3,233.06

6             Taya McAdow Hometown: Keensburg, CO            $3,176.49

7             Sabrina Kreutzer Hometown: Lake Creek, TX        $3,038.33

8             Chelsie Cranson Hometown: Fowler, CO $2,850.70

9             Katlyn Norell Hometown: Hotchkiss, CO $2,766.55

10           Mikayla Wilson Hometown: Lakewood, CO           $2,208.92

11           Connie Harris Hometown: Boone, CO      $2,009.40

12           Nicole Cooper Hometown: Clearmont, WY            $1,951.47

13           Mckenzie Watkins Hometown: Bloomfeild, NM   $1,662.08

14           Shai Schaefer Hometown: Lake Creek, TX              $1,643.09

15           Callie Norell Hometown: Delta, CO           $1,625.71

 

Saddle Bronc

1             Coleman Shallbetter Hometown: Gunnison, CO  $6,297.09

2             Mitchell Story ® Hometown: Aztec, NM  $4,774.13

3             Walker Rezzonico Hometown: Jelm, WY $3,401.49

4             Cole Hoffman Hometown: Fruita, CO       $3,055.16

5             Denton Ward Hometown: Goodwell, OK $2,770.75

6             Tyler Beebe Hometown: Bayfield, CO      $1,587.13

7             Colt Allred Hometown: Rangely, CO         $1,266.03

8             Brady Love Hometown: Fort Collins, CO  $1,080.34

9             Colton Williams Hometown: Loveland, CO            $929.18

10           Kasey Rosendahl Hometown: Meeker, CO             $708.61

11           Roady Marsh Hometown: Minatare, NE  $685.81

12           Jace Angus Hometown: Kiowa, CO            $640.24

13           Taggyrt Moses Hometown: Keenesburg, CO         $616.74

14           Montana Barlow Hometown: Rock Point, AZ        $481.68

15           Brody Baca Hometown: Weatherford, TX              $444.53

 

Steer Wrestling

1             Cody Mumma  Hometown: Fort Lupton, CO         $4,271.58

2             Cody Redden Hometown: Lipan, TX          $3,802.67

3             Hadley Jackson Hometown: La Junta, CO               $3,171.15

4             Kyle Broce Hometown: Cheraw, CO         $3,087.19

5             Jacob Sterkel Hometown: Brighton, CO   $2,693.88

6             Cody Pratt Hometown: Pueblo, CO           $1,973.07

7             Brady Buum Hometown: Keenesburg, CO             $1,646.99

8             Rick Petersen Hometown: Clifton, CO      $1,624.47

9             Tait Kvistad Hometown: Wiggins, CO       $1,392.55

10           Coy Zang Hometown: De Beque, CO        $979.30

11           Bill Claunch Hometown: Monte Vista, CO              $938.43

12           Cole Fritzlan Hometown: Silt, CO              $896.10

13           Austin Ellers Hometown: Glendo, WY      $805.59

14           Jace Joos Hometown: La Junta, CO           $649.90

15           Zack Woods Hometown: Brighton, CO     $564.21

 

Open Team Roping Header

1             Clayton Van Aken Hometown: Yoder, WY              $7,058.21

2             Blaine Redhorse Hometown: Rough Rock, AZ       $6,567.93

3             Tuff Ramsey Hometown: Delta, CO          $4,500.88

4             Jay Tittel Hometown: Pueblo, CO              $3,763.19

5             Robert Reed Hometown: Gill, CO              $2,993.93

6             Corey Whinnery Hometown: Powderhorn, CO     $2,967.60

7             Clay Norell Hometown: Hotchkiss, CO     $2,884.91

8             Chance Hine Hometown: Bayfield, CO     $2,794.04

9             Kyle Roberts Hometown: Dolores, CO     $2,730.31

10           Willow Wilson Hometown: Baggs, WY     $2,705.09

11           Austin Crist Hometown: Calhan, CO         $2,575.60

12           Casey Warnock Hometown: Lamar, CO   $2,524.93

13           Payton Norell Hometown: Delta, CO        $1,935.17

14           Kyon Kreutzer Hometown: La Veta, CO   $1,759.71

15           Justin Smith Hometown: Loveland, CO    $1,564.28

 

Open Team Roping Heeler

1             J W Borrego Hometown: Weston, CO      $9,811.65

2             Jayden Johnson Hometown: Casper, WY $7,486.27

3             David Menegatti Hometown: Walsenburg, CO     $4,082.29

4             Josh Fillmore Hometown: Penrose, CO    $3,527.56

5             Todd Wilson Hometown: Baggs, WY        $3,133.16

6             Joe Roderick Hometown: Loma, CO          $2,922.66

7             Bodie Hine Hometown: Bayfield, CO        $2,794.04

8             Calvin Brevik Hometown: Durango, CO   $2,730.31

9             Hank Bounds Hometown: Clifton, CO      $2,453.82

10           Justin Price Hometown: La Veta, CO        $2,102.79

11           Jace Norell Hometown: Delta, CO             $1,935.17

12           Clancey Kreutzer Hometown: La Veta, CO             $1,759.71

13           Devon Burris Hometown: Eaton, CO        $1,709.56

14           Michael Baleztena Hometown: Loma, CO              $1,543.75

15           Wade Kreutzer Hometown: Lake Creek, TX           $1,484.90

 

Tie Down Roping

1             Pecos Tatum Hometown: La Plata, NM    $6,163.34

2             Dontae Pacheco Hometown: Bloomfield, NM      $5,290.48

3             Shea Freeland Hometown: Phoenix, AZ   $3,844.78

4             Chance Wall Hometown: La Junta, CO     $3,294.75

5             Kyle Dickens Hometown: Loveland, CO   $2,561.49

6             Ricky Lambert Hometown: Wiggins, CO  $2,109.52

7             Brian Venn Hometown: Kersey, CO          $1,963.38

8             Kyle Belew Hometown: La Junta, CO        $1,962.85

9             Jd McCuistion Hometown: Estes Park, CO             $1,729.98

10           Pryce Harris Hometown: Canyon, TX        $1,645.46

11           Caleb Adle Hometown: Eastlake, CO        $1,619.19

12           Tuff Ramsey Hometown: Delta, CO          $1,299.30

13           Brandon Kammerzell Hometown: Galeton, CO    $1,119.14

14           Braeden Ross Hometown: Almont, CO    $1,023.69

15           Jake Harris Hometown: Canyon, TX          $1,008.60

GUTHRIE, Okla. — WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) and the Lazy E Arena have announced a breakthrough collaboration on the Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR) presented Montana Silversmiths. The two properties will join forces to host the World Championship event in Guthrie, Oklahoma the week of July 24, 2023.

The 2023 WCRA Division Youth (DY) event will have $200,000 in added prize money and is open to any youth athlete ages 19 and under (as of the first day of competition) in the world competing in 11 disciplines which include – Bareback Riding, Women’s Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping Heading, Team Roping Heeling, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, and Bull Riding.

“This partnership marks the beginning of a colossal step to growing the sport of rodeo among youth athletes nationwide and allowing them to qualify for a true world championship event,” said WCRA President Bobby Mote. “For nearly four years, we have been dedicated to improving the sport of rodeo. We’ve taken the most successful elements of the Triple Crown of Rodeo and the Women’s Rodeo World Championship and merged them to create the qualification format for the WCJR.

World Champions will be crowned in all disciplines from both the Junior Leaderboard (ages 19 and under) and the Youth Leaderboard (age 13-15).

According to Mote, historically all DY nominations were $25, and the same points were offered whether you won your local jackpot or the legendary IFYR (International Finals Youth Rodeo).  Now, youth athletes will have a chance to nominate those local jackpots at a lower price point of $15.00 and receive a lower point scale at DY5.

“The Lazy E Arena could not have a better partner than The WCRA on this event as we endeavor to bring more opportunities for youth rodeo athletes,” said Dan Wall, Lazy E Arena General Manager. “The Lazy E Arena’s driven youth rodeo mission is consistent with the goals of the WCRA, especially with the advent Youth and Junior Classifications. We are excited about this opportunity to work directly with the WCRA team, for a successful launch to our new partnership.”

 

Athletes can qualify by nominating their rodeo efforts and earning points for the WCRA DY23 leaderboard positions using the VRQ (Virtual Rodeo Qualifier). Athletes have until June 25, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to nominate and earn points. The top 16 on the leaderboard in each discipline will qualify for the event with no entry fees.

Athletes will also be able to enter the event through open entry. entry also direct enter into the event, without qualification, and take their shot by competing through the qualifying rounds.

The Divisions Youth World Championship will be carried on PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sport RidePass.

Since launching in May of 2018, the WCRA and its partners have awarded more than $12,100,000 in new money to rodeo athletes. All rodeo athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA DY, the VRQ, or event format and payout details should be directed to dy.rodeo or download the WCRA DY app HERE.

 

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About WCRA DY (World Champions Rodeo Alliance Division Youth):

WCRA DY is a culmination of a leaderboard race of rodeo events worldwide. Athletes can qualify for the July 2023 $200,000 World Championship Event at the Lazy E Arena by nominating their rodeo efforts and earning points for the WCRA DY leaderboard positions using the VRQ (Virtual Rodeo Qualifier). Athletes can nominate their rodeo efforts starting on May 2, 2022 and have until Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to nominate and earn points. The top 16 on the leaderboard will qualify for the event with no entry fees.

 

ABOUT LAZY E ARENA:

The Fabulous Lazy E Arena – just southeast of Guthrie and northeast of Edmond/Oklahoma City – was established in December 1984, just in time for the ’84 National Finals Steer Roping Finals. Originator of the E, E.K. Gaylord II had a vision that both the National Finals Steer Roping Finals and the National Finals Rodeo would happen the same time, in the same area, creating the most epic days rodeo had seen. While the plan only worked for one year, as the NFR moved to Vegas in ’85, the legacy and standards E.K. set from the beginning still carry on today. From giving PBR its start to the Timed Event Championship of the World, the Lazy E has hosted world champions, world championships and personalities galore. In 2005, Gaylord sold the property to a partnership from Nevada, and in October 2013 the property was sold to the McKinney Family from Midland, Texas. The ownership group has long recognized not only the tremendous facility, but also the importance of the Lazy E’s place in Rodeo and Oklahoma history. The Family has committed to maintaining the Lazy E as the World’s premier western entertainment facility. Many updates and renovations are taking place at the Arena which will only enhance the lure of the Lazy E to the general population.

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SHAWNEE, Okla. – As the action got underway at the 30th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, heated races for the $250,000 payout began to unfold. ckinlee Paschal (Nome, Texas) currently leads the Cowgirl All-Around standing with $2,080 in earnings, while Kiley Slavin (Goodwell, Oklahoma) sits a near No. 2 with $1,227 in earnings. In barrel racing, Mckinlee Paschal (Nome, Texas) set the bar high at an impressive 16.364 seconds, where she edged out the competition, out running Biloxi Shultz’s (Abilene, Texas) 16.413-second time. With a 4.1-second time, Jasper, Texas’ Cole Pugh notched the number one spot in steer wrestling, topping Ryden Martin’s (Sulphur, TX) and Reece Jordan’s (Tupelo, Oklahoma) 4.2-second time. Bryce Henderson (Del Rio, TX) beat out the competition by almost a full second in the tie-down roping. Henderson raised his hands at the 8.4-second mark while Cort Gambino (Lindale, Texas) had the second place time with a 9.0-second run. A battle for the breakaway roping title began as Summer Williams (Perkinston, Mississippi) surged to the top of the leaderboard with a 2.0-second time, good for the best time of the week. Williams is beating out the remaining of the competition by a tenth of a second.  Hannah Bass (Brenham, Texas) has earned the top time in the pole bending, posting a lightning fast 20.435-second run, besting Harley Potter’s (Waxahachie, Texas) 20.488-second time. Goat Tying became fiercely contested, where Gracie Roseberry (Weatherford, Texas) and Annamarie Pierce (Cloutuerville, Louisiana) found themselves both knotted up with a 7.3 second time. Besting Gentry Merkel’s (Yorkville, Illinois) 7.9-second run. In the team roping, Jim Watkins (Bristow, Oklahoma) and Bode Gatlin (Meeker, Oklahoma) notched a 6.0-second run, outdoing Jace Thorstenson (Morristown, Arizona) and Denton Dunning’s (Surprise, Arizona) 6.2-second run. Cooper Lane (Keller, Texas) and Wyatt Lavergne (Sulphur, Louisiana) are the only saddle bronc riders to cover. Lane earned the highest mark ride with a 77.0 performance while Lavergne had a 62.0 score in the first go. After the first-go, John Crimber (Decatur, Texas) holds onto the best score with an 83.0, while Tate Pollmeier (Fort Scott, Kansas) and Carter High (Weatherford, Texas) have tied for the number two position with a 71.0 score. As one of three bull riders to deliver a qualified ride, Quintonn Lunsford (Mccune, Kansas) found himself in the top position with a 75.0 score, edging out Clayton Hibler’s (Wheeler, Texas) 74.5 score. The IFYR will feature 11 total performances, beginning Sunday, July 10 at 8 p.m. with the final performance and championship round taking place Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. with three arenas running simultaneously during each performance. The event will consist of two long-go’s and a short-go, made up of the top 15 contestants in each event.   INTERNATIONAL FINALS YOUTH RODEO 29 GO AROUND #1 Barrel Racing: McKinlee Paschal, Nome TX 16.364 $1,854.13; Biloxi Shultz, Abilene TX 16.413 $1,612.29; Kacey Bass, Brenham TX 16.429 $1,370.44; Kiley Slavin, Goodwell OK 16.486 $1,128.60; Kenley Beck, Broken Bow OK 16.532 $886.76; Kagan Davis, Purcell OK 16.550 $644.91; Alissa Flores, Laredo TX 16.553 $403.07; Shaeley Jenkins, Palatka FL 16.580 $161.23 Pole Bending: Hannah Bass, Brenham TX 20.435 $1,310.39; Harley Potter, Waxahachie TX 20.488 $1,084.46; Kenna McLemore, Gracemont OK 20.541 $858.53; Kaden Burger, Pauls Valley OK 20.707 $632.60; Chainey Weitz, London TX 20.731 $406.67; McKinlee Paschal, Nome TX 20.768 $225.93 Breakaway Roping: Summer Williamd, Perkinston MS 2.0 $2,169.89; Maci Harvey, Mead OK, Kaydence Tindall, Felda FL, Bleu Hall, Okmulgee OK, Avery Landry, Arnaudville LA split 2.1 $1,462.31 ea; Zaili Saculla, Bryan TX, McKinley Croffut, Boynton OK, Macy Hancock, San Angelo TX split 2.2 $471.71 ea Goat Tying: Gracie Roseberry, Weatherford TX, Annamarie Pierce, Cloutierville LA split 7.3 $1,044.86 ea; Gentry Merkel, Yorkville IL 7.9 $749.14; Kayleah Hurst, Slick OK, Sealey Bottom, Cheyenne OK split 8.1 $453.43 ea; Morgan Young, Vero Beach FL, Kiley Slavin, Goodwell OK split 8.2 $98.57 ea Calf Roping: Bryce Henderson, Del Rio TX 8.4 $1,467.07; Cort Gambino, Lindale TX 9.0 $1,275.71; Raesh Casebolt, Ryan OK 9.1 $1,084.36; Wyatt Kent, Brewton AL 9.6 $893.00; Coy Evans, Fort Supply OK 9.9 $701.64; Blake Carter, Seminole OK 10.1 $510.29; Garrett Leatherman, Bloomingdale IN, Cooper Fowler, Damascus AR split 10.2 $223.25 ea Steer Wrestling: Cole Pugh, Jasper TX 4.1 $989.31; Ryden Martin, Sulphur LA, Reece Jordan, Tupelo OK split 4.2 $733.46 ea; Kreece Dearing, Chico TX 4.3 $477.60; Clay Tom Hurt, Dilley TX 4.4 $307.03; Jake Shelton, Krum TX, Wyatt Newman, Wilsonville AL split 4.7 $85.29 ea Saddle Bronc: Cooper Lane, Keller TX 77.0 $1,010.57 ea; Wyatt Lavergne, Sulphur LA 62.0 $673.72 ea Bareback Bronc: Quintonn Lunsford, McCune KS 75.0 $877.72; Clayton Hibler, Wheeler TX 74.5 $585.14 Bull Riding: John Crimber, Decatur TX 83.0 $691.43; Tate Pollmeier, Fort Scott KS, Carter High, Weatherford TX split 71.0 $432.14 ea; Blake Blanchard, Pearland TX 67.0 $172.86 Team Roping: Jim Watkins, Bristow OK – Bode Gatlin, Meeker OK 6.0 $1,507.81; Jace Thorstenson, Morristown AZ – Denton Dunning, Surprise AZ 6.2 $1,311.14; Mason Stueve, New Ton KS – Trey Adams, Junction City KS, Jake Murray, Como TX – Brayden Morris, Poetry TX split 6.8 $1,016.14 ea; Bray Aymond, Pine Prairie LA – Hudson Gros, Sulphur LA 7.0 $721.13; Kase Busby, Leesville LA – Will Thibodeaux, Elmer LA, Cole Smith, Amazonia MO – Catcher Gasperson, Decatur TX split 7.2 $426.12 ea; Case Phillips, Wewoka OK – Jagger Baxstrom, Drumright OK, Braxton Hughes, Canyon TX – John Hisel, Clovis NM, Nick Achille, Alvin TX – Colin Fox, Manvel TX split 7.3 $43.70 ea ABOUT THE IFYR The IFYR has 11 total performances, starting with the kick-off, Sunday, July 10 at 8 p.m. Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 15 there are two performances daily, 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The finals performance is Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. Events include cowgirls barrel racing, cowgirls pole bending, cowgirl’s breakaway roping, cowgirl’s goat tying, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding. Events run simultaneously in three arenas during each performance.  The IFYR consists of two long-go’s and a short-go, made up of the top 15 contestants in each event.

 

Black Hills Roundup features top notch rodeo personnel

For the second year in recent history, the rodeo will include women’s ranch bronc riding, and Western Wishes will fulfill a child’s wish at the Roundup.

Ranch rodeo is the first event on the agenda for this year’s Roundup and takes place June 30 at 7 pm. It is followed by pro rodeo performances July 1-3 at 7 pm and on July 4 at 3 pm. Fireworks follow the rodeos on July 2-3.

Some of those men and women running the show, either in front of the spotlight or behind it, have excelled at their rodeo role for years.

Rodeo clown Trent McFarland returns for his second trip to the Roundup, with his own brand of comedy. The Alabama native loved the rodeo last year. “It’s an incredible show,” he said. His two young sons help him in the rodeo arena with his acts, and he enjoyed every part of the Roundup.

“They know what rodeo is there, and they do not disappoint,” he said. “They give their fans the entertainment value, in every bit they pay for a ticket.”

McFarland may be making his second trip to Belle Fourche, but for Hank and Lori Franzen, Powder River Rodeo Co., rodeo time is family time.

This will be the 34^th year that the Franzens will bring their best bucking horses and bulls to the Roundup, and for them, Belle Fourche is a special place.

“It’s simply one of those places embedded in our lives,” Lori said, “a place we’ve gone to since we were young in our twenties. It’s a special place with special friends, and it holds lots and lots of special memories.”

Other contract personnel working the 103^rd annual Roundup include announcers Steve Goedert and Andy Seiler (this is the first year for Seiler, a Florida native); rodeo clown Justin Rumford; specialty act horseman and rope artist Tomas Garcilazo; PRCA rodeo photographer Clay Guardipee; music director Nicky Kimm and video board by Frost View Productions.

July 1 is Family night, with four tickets for $48.

The Roundup will air live on the Cowboy Channel+ app and replayed a later date on the Cowboy Channel.

For more information, visit the website at BlackHillsRoundup.com or call the Black Hills Roundup Office at the Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center at 415 Fifth Avenue, Belle Fourche, S.D. (605.723.2010).