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  • American Royal Partners with Hooey Jr. Patriot To Serve As Regional Qualifier

    American Royal Partners with Hooey Jr. Patriot To Serve As Regional Qualifier

    American Royal Youth Rodeo Will Serve As A Regional Qualifier For The 2023 Hooey Jr. Patriot Rodeo

    The American Royal Youth Rodeo has partnered with the Patriot event to serve as a regional qualifier for their 2023 Hooey Jr. Patriot Rodeo in Fort Worth. The 2022 American Royal Youth Rodeo will take place May 2nd through the 4th in Kansas City at the American Royal Complex.

     

    “This opens a new opportunity for our youth rodeo contestants,” said Jackie McClaskey, American Royal Association President and Interim CEO. “This gives contestants from the Midwest the chance to compete at one rodeo and not only win the American Royal but also qualify for the Hooey Jr. Patriot.”

     

    The top 15 contestants from select events will qualify to compete in the 2023 Hooey Jr. Patriot

    Rodeo. Contestants must complete a separate entry to be considered to qualify.

     

    For over 20 years, the American Royal Youth Rodeo has welcomed contestants from across the

    Midwest to Kansas City to compete in a one-of-a-kind experience.

     

    “We are excited to partner with the American Royal to host our first ever regional qualifier,” said Kevin Hall, Hooey Jr. Patriot Producer. “This allows young rodeo contestants from the Midwest an opportunity to compete on a national level.”

     

    The American Royal Spring Field Trip program is held in conjunction with the youth rodeo. This program welcomes third graders from the Kansas City area to learn more about agriculture and the sport of rodeo.

     

    Entries are currently open, visit AmericanRoyal.com for more information on how to enter.

     

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    About the American Royal Association

    A Kansas City tradition since 1899, the American Royal currently provides opportunities for youth and adults from around the world to compete in a variety of events including our Livestock Show, Pro Rodeo, Equine Shows, and the World Series of Barbecue. These events allow the American Royal, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships and to support agriculture education programs.

     

    About The Patriot Event and Jr Patriot Rodeo

    The Patriot is a multi-equine sport and entertainment entity, founded in 2014. The Patriot hosts many events, including: team roping, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, goat tying, pole bending and rough stock. The Patriot Event runs a series of Nationwide Qualifying Events to

    feed into two Finale Events, Patriot Vegas in December and Patriot Fort Worth each February. Showmanship is held in the highest regard and has been a focal point in all Patriot Event productions.

    The Jr Patriot Rodeo is a youth multi-equine rodeo production, developed by The Patriot Event to advance the sport of rodeo from the ground up. A series of over 100 qualifiers feed contestants from across the globe to gather in Fort Worth for one of the greatest events of the year. Together with their Sanctioning Bodies, the Jr Patriot has proven to be a leading innovator in the Western World’s Youth Industry.

     

  • 2021 Cowgirl Honorees Inducted

    2021 Cowgirl Honorees Inducted

    courtesy of Linda Clark

    photos by Rhonda Hob

     

    What began in a library basement nearly 50 years ago in dusty Hereford, Texas, has turned into an amazing 33,000 square-foot destination featuring fearless, talented women, also known as ‘cowgirls.’ The annual National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame luncheon located at the Dickie’s Arena in the cultural district of Ft. Worth, Texas, once again hosted induction ceremonies Oct. 26.
    Pat Riley, the museum’s executive director expressed her joy regarding this year’s event, “the 2021 annual induction luncheon was a sold out event attended by over 1,300 people. We are grateful to everyone who attended and paid tribute to the amazing group of females who were being honored. The power, strength and trailblazing spirit of this group is unparalleled, and hearing their stories and listening to their acceptance speeches was moving and empowering. We are already looking forward to next year.’’
    The word ‘cowgirl’ was traditionally thought of as someone who roped a cow and lived on a ranch; someone who was tough inside and out. While those platitudes may still apply to the term ‘cowgirl,’ the fulfilment of the definition has certainly evolved. Women that now define themselves as cowgirls seems to epitomize more of an independent spirit; perhaps involved in the agricultural industry in some form or fashion; an individual thinker; one who is creative, perhaps breaking the glass ceiling on what was formerly thought of as male dominated career fields.
    This year’s slate of inductees encompassed five women from diverse backgrounds and careers, but all consider themselves ‘cowgirls.’
    Miranda Lambert — hailing from east Texas has accomplished much in the country music world. A talented musician, singer and song writer she is a force to reckon with as an entertainer, businesswoman, and cowgirl. Lambert began her singing career as an underage teen in local honky-tonks with the permission of her parents. At last count, she has won 35 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) awards, nine of those consecutive honors as the Female Artist of the Year. Another woman of strength, Lambert is a valiant pioneer for women in the music industry who many times do not receive parity in radio airplay compared to their male counterparts. She was instrumental in the creation of the Women Creators Fund at Belmont University. Her passions are not only in the music field — she and her mom, Bev Lambert, created the MuttNation Foundation that raises money for shelter animals, through fund-raising efforts and her same-named line of pet supplies. Lambert’s passion for animals is not lost on shelter animals and she is the owner of several horses, especially her beloved Gypsy Vanner breed, which are known for their magnificent manes, tails, and feathered legs.
    Kathryn Kusner — was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in show jumping. Starting her horse career as a stable hand she quickly showed an aptitude for English riding, jumping, as well as steeple chase, and won many national and international titles. Kathryn’s slender, petite build was also an asset in the horse racing world and she made several, failed, attempts to get her jockey license. Her gender in the 1960s was a hindrance to qualification and she successfully sued becoming the first U.S. licensed female jockey in 1968. The glass ceiling definitely shattered as a result of her tenacity. In addition, Kusner is an accomplished pilot, scuba diver, and competitive marathoner, but her most important work has been a program she began providing horsemanship camps for at risk children in Los Angeles.

    Lari Dee Guy — is a multiple time world’s champion in breakaway roping, heading, heeling, and all around. Growing up on her family’s ranch in Abilene, Texas, Guy has lived her life horseback with a rope in her hand. Breakaway roping has long been a standard event for boys and girls in the junior, high school, non-professional, and college ranks of rodeo. Lari Dee and many of todays’ top breakaway ladies were successful in bringing breakaway roping to the PRCA rodeo ranks in 2020 with much hullabaloo and fan acceptance.
    WPRA President Jimmie (Gibbs) Munroe, herself a National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame inductee had this to say about Lari Dee, “The National Cowgirl Hall of Fame inducted one of our champions this year. Lari Dee Guy was inducted along with an impressive 2021 class. The WPRA is very proud of Lari Dee and all of her accomplishments and achievements. Not only is she an eight-time WPRA World Champion, but she has given so much back to women in rodeo. Through her clinics she had inspired young girls to want to be ropers and to believe they can achieve anything they set their minds to. With “Rope Like a Girl,” she has created a movement in women’s roping that we have never seen before. She is truly a phenomenal ambassador for the sport, and we are so fortunate to have her represent our association. Congratulations from the WPRA and thanks to Lari Dee for what she has done for breakaway roping and women in rodeo. We know that her contributions are nowhere close to being done.”
    Merina Lujan, known in the art world as Pop Chalee, a name given to her by her grandmother, a Taos Pueblo, means ‘Blue Flower.’ The Native American painter rose to prominence in the 1930s when at the ripe old age of 29 Pop began her art career after attending the Santa Fe, (New Mexico) Indian School of Art. Her depictions of Indian ceremonial dancers, forest and wildlife scenes, horses, and deer met with interest and commission pieces purchased from such notables of the day as Gene Autry, Walt Disney, and Howard Hughes. Some credit her whimsical artistry of deer as the model for Disney’s ‘Bambi.’ She is credited with being an influential figure in the Native American arts movement of the 20th century.
    Lavonna Koger — better known as ‘Shorty,’ is a native Oklahoman and long-time rodeo cowgirl. Not coming from a rodeo background, her family supported her rodeo interests, however. After working in a Western retail store, she had the opportunity to go into business for herself. Always being enamored with Western retail, especially hats, she met another person named Shorty, who had a hat restoration business he was interested in selling. Shorty seized upon the opportunity and for the last 30 years has designed, manufactured, and restored hats. Her store is located in the historic Oklahoma City National Stockyards district and she travels setting up at tradeshows all over the United States. Shorty will tell you, however, that her greatest success was not in the arena, or in her store, but the creation of the non-profit, Rein In Cancer, a program initiated by Shorty and a group of horsemen to honor her sister, Shirley Bowman, who died of cancer. Rein In Cancer helps fund treatments, nutrition, and counseling through the OU Cancer Institute of Oklahoma City.
    To sum up this years’ honorees, National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame board member and past inductee Pam Minick commented, “Each year I am overwhelmed by the accomplishments of the honorees and how they have paved the way and shined a light on cowgirls and our Western heritage — but this year, with almost 1,400 people in attendance … I feel that we showed the world what an impact cowgirls continue to make.”
    For more information on the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, visit www.cowgirl.net.

  • Rodeo Historical Society Hall of Fame Induction

    Rodeo Historical Society Hall of Fame Induction

    2021 Rodeo Hall of Fame ‘Greats’ Inducted

    courtesy of Linda Clark

    photos by Jerry Hymer

     

    The hallowed halls of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (NCWHM) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma were once again a memorable recognition of rodeo greats, who were ushered into the Rodeo Historical Society’s Hall of Fame November 15-16 with 400 friends, family and rodeo fans in attendance. A non-profit organization, the Rodeo Historical Society has been part of the NCWHM since 1967 with the mission of working jointly with the NCWHM to preserve the heritage and legacy of rodeo.

     

    The following are the class of 2021 Inductees

    Bobby ‘Hooter’ Brown
    Bobby found his niche in the saddle bronc riding as a more enjoyable challenge for him than following in the rodeo footsteps of his father, Earl, an RCA calf roper and horse trainer. He qualified for and competed in ten National Finals Rodeos in saddle bronc riding. As a youngster growing up in Adrian, Texas he became friends with some crop duster pilots who taught him to fly. The skill set served him well. He has worked as a corporate pilot, including 300 flights in the medical industry transporting physicians and nurses in the organ transplant field.

    Jerome Robinson
    As a farm kid from Nebraska, Jerome read a Sports Illustrated article on Jim Shoulders and became fascinated by the sport that would set a career course in the rodeo arena and, later, the rodeo management industry. He competed in bull riding at the NFR in 1970-1975. In 1976 the RCA (Rodeo Cowboys Association-now PRCA) hired him part time in developing a revolutionary way to enter rodeos, PROCOM, or the central entry system, while competing on a limited basis. Jerome would, once again compete at the NFR in 1977-1981. After retirement from rodeo competition Jerome formed his own event management business, Western Trails Rodeo. This entity has taken him all over the world producing rodeos in Japan, Finland, France, and Italy. Thanks to Jerome’s background in coordinating events, he has been in charge of PBR event logistics since 1994.

    Jim Snively
    deceased.
    Growing up as the kid of sharecropper parents, Jim Snively left home and went to work breaking horses for $60/month for the famed Chapman/Barnard ranch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Jim began his rodeo career in 1929 in calf roping and became a world’s champion steer roper and Cheyenne all-around champion. A noted rope horse trainer Jim mounted several traveling partners on his horses. Famous ropers Everett Shaw, Clyde Burk, and Toots Mansfield all benefitted financially from riding his horses. Jim won worlds’ championships in steer roping in the IRA in 1954 and 1956.

    Ricky Bolin
    Ricky was born and raised near the Mesquite, Texas rodeo arena. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes as a youngster, but when he went to the Mesquite Rodeo his life changed forever. Jim Shoulders and Neal Gay took him under their wings. Ricky will say about his life ‘I had the best mentors and traveling partners a guy could ever have.’ He was also fortunate in 1981 to have the first corporate sponsorship for an individual cowboy from a local Coors distributorship. He received a monthly stipend and a ‘tricked out’ van, complete with red shag carpet. With four NFR qualifications in bull riding, Ricky wanted to semi-retire when he was about 30. As luck would have it, he took a job at a western store shaping hats. That was 32 years ago, and now he sits at the helm of HatCo, as the President/General Manager. HatCo is the parent company of Resistol and several other western hat and clothing brands. Ricky is very focused on ‘giving back’. He has set fund-raising records for his philanthropic endeavors and charitable causes.

    Bobby & Sid Steiner
    Rodeo is more than what goes on in the arena. For many it is a lifestyle that is handed down from generation to generation. So is the case in the Steiner family. Buck Steiner would start the rodeo dynasty at the age of 12 competing in rodeo. When his rodeo career was ending, he started his own rodeo production company and for the next several decades he and son Tommy raised some of the best bucking stock and produced some of the top rodeos in the country. These four Steiner men represent an unprecedented four generations of inductees into the NCWHM’s Hall of Fame. Bobby and Sid are both world’s champions in bull riding and steer wrestling, respectively. Both men earned championships early in their careers and chose to retire and raise families. Sid has two children charting their course as the fifth generation in rodeo in bareback riding and barrel racing. Bobby summed up what the induction meant to him, “four generations of inductees in the most historic rodeo hall is just an amazing thing for our family. It’s twice as cool since Sid and I are going into the hall at the same time.”

    Cody Lambert
    This shy, unassuming family man is a brilliant rodeo mind. Cody grew up in the racehorse industry; his dad was a jockey and trainer and his mom was a seamstress who made racehorse gear. As a kid, Cody was fortunate to attend the 1974 NFR in Oklahoma City and visit the NCWHM. That has been a standout memory for him so to be inducted into the museum is very special. Cody qualified for three NFR’s in saddle bronc riding and seven times in bull riding. While he had determination to win, his top priority was not the usual family sacrifice involved in becoming a world’s champion. Uppermost in his mind, was the impact his winning would have on providing for his family. A $1,000 investment Cody made along with 21 other bull riders in a bull riding association they formed, would morph into what is now the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). Cody remains as the only one of original investors on the payroll of the PBR and calls himself the ‘bull picker’ or livestock director, charged with the duties of putting together the best bucking bulls for PBR events.

    John Tewskbury Rhodes & Thomas Rhodes
    These two deceased inductees were a well-known father/son duo in team roping and team tying, and earned steer roping championships in the 1930’s. A Hatfield and McCoy type range war has been famously written called The Pleasant Valley Wars about the Graham and Tewksbury families. Sadly, the family infighting over their vast Arizona ranch holdings resulted in many killings. John took his stepfather’s name Rhodes to get away from the stigma of his warring family and began roping as a release from the stress of managing the family’s 300,000 acre ranch. John and Thomas were not able to travel extensively because of their ranching responsibilities but that did not deter their winning, primarily traveling to rodeos from Texas to the west coast.
    Richard “Tuff” Hedeman – As his nickname implies, Richard grew up with the name ‘Tuff Nut’ after having his hand slammed into the door of a pickup as a kid and never flinching or crying. Those internal strengths would serve him well as one of a few cowboys whose first name is synonymous with greatness. Tuff grew up in the horse racing industry as the youngest of seven children. Tuff and childhood friend, Cody Lambert, would create an indominable force in the high school, college, and professional ranks of rodeo as all around hands in rough stock and roping events. The first million dollar bull rider in earnings, Tuff won three PRCA world’s championships-1986, 1989, and 1991. He won the NFR bull riding average in 1987 and 1989. After retirement in 1998, he became a color commentator for the PBR. He now produces his own bull riding events throughout the United States.

    Carl Nafzger
    Ben Johnson Memorial Award
    This award is bestowed upon a living person who was prominent in the rodeo arena, but more importantly excels in the ‘arena of life’ as a positive role model. Carl competed in two NFR’s in bull riding- 1963 and 1965. Retiring in 1970 to go into the thoroughbred racing industry, he found success in that field and trained the 1990 Kentucky Derby winner, Unbridled, and the Eclipse racing winner the same year. He won his second Kentucky Derby in 2007 with Street Sense. The soft-spoken man has written books about positive life skills, Traits of a Winner, and Why, which is about living in truth and honesty.

    Pat Ommert
    Tad Lucas Memorial Award
    The petite, 92-year-old ‘ball of fire’ has had a storied life and became a renowned horse woman and daredevil. She is a lifelong resident of California and has a love of horses and the western way of life. Coming from a loving and close-knit family, Pat’s father, an ex-Marine encouraged physical fitness which was important when her career demanded muscle strength for trick riding and Roman riding. Her father also taught her to be an independent thinker and always provided her with good horses. She was a stunt double for many westerns and still loves to ride horses. Pat’s husband of 54 years, Willard Ommert, DVM, and Pat were involved in community activities relating to the horse industry. They were founding members of the Rancho California Horsemen’s Association.

  • NFR Access ONLY Ticket Platform Provides an All New Way to Experience the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

    NFR Access ONLY Ticket Platform Provides an All New Way to Experience the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

    LAS VEGAS (November 5, 2021) – The Wrangler National Finals Rodeoâ and Las Vegas Events announced today that they will be replacing the Mad Dash 30 with a new ticket opportunity for rodeo fans. The NFR Access ONLY ticket will provide access to the Thomas & Mack Center, but not a seat. It provides access to all the experiences at the NFR – Cowboy Corral, Aces High Saloon & Exhibit, Bull & Barrel Saloon and ProRodeo Zone – and then allows you to watch the rodeo in the designated areas. The Wrangler NFR runs from Dec. 2-11.

    An NFR Access ONLY ticket will be sold for $65 (plus order fees). When rodeo fans purchase an NFR Access ONLY ticket, they will have multiple entertainment options to enjoy. Not only will attendees be able to experience the electric atmosphere that the Thomas & Mack Center has to offer, but they will also be automatically entered into an opportunity to win a pair of Premium Seats in the plaza level.

    For more information on NFR Access ONLY and to purchase tickets, click here.

    “The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo has been sold out for more than 330 consecutive performances, so we wanted to provide another opportunity for rodeo fans to experience the spectacle and excitement of the event at the Thomas & Mack Center,” said Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events. “There are so many ways to enjoy the NFR Experience on-site, and we invite fans to explore this new ticket opportunity.”

    The opportunities to enjoy the Wrangler NFR experience are abundant at the Thomas & Mack Center. Rodeo fans with an NFR Access ONLY ticket will be greeted by ProRodeo Zone and the Fan Zone which include sponsor tents, live music, the official ProRodeo and Wrangler NFR merchandise trailer, food and beverage options, video screens and tables for attendees to congregate.

     When rodeo fans enter the building, they will have access to all of the arena activation, including both the Aces High – Saloon & Exhibit and Cowboy Corral. Rebranded and re-energized for 2021, Aces High – Saloon & Exhibit will feature a saloon and a 2,500-square-foot, glass-enclosed balcony with Strip views. The Cowboy Channel will host their Pre-Show starting at 5 p.m. and the Post-Show immediately following the end of the performance each night. An additional highlight will be an all-encompassing exhibit detailing the 35-year history of the NFR in Las Vegas. The saloon would be a great place to take in the live broadcast of the rodeo each night as it will include a large-screen projection.

    Meanwhile, on the arena’s southeast side opposite Aces High, fans can enjoy all the activities and amenities of the returning Cowboy Corral, which takes over the adjacent Cox Pavilion with live music, a huge bar and plenty of space to sit and relax or kick up your heels. The live entertainment will include The Britt Stokes Band and additional talent from Cowboy Revival each night starting at 4:30 p.m. Following the NFR, the Cowboy Corral will stay jumping with The Britt Stokes Band returning to the stage. Sitting right outside of Cowboy Corral is the Bull & Barrel Saloon, featuring its own bar and food service and the Hall of Champions with tributes to former NFR champions.

    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 $10.257 million purse and the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle. In 2019, the event had a total attendance of 168,289 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 330 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.

     

  • THE IFYR CROWNS CHAMPIONS AND AWARDS UPWARDS OF $250,000 IN SHAWNEE

    THE IFYR CROWNS CHAMPIONS AND AWARDS UPWARDS OF $250,000 IN SHAWNEE

    SHAWNEE, Okla. — In front of an electric crowd at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, rodeo athletes from across the globe were crowned IFYR (International Finals Youth Rodeo) champions and walked away with upwards of $250,000 in payouts. The six-day event featured over 930 entries from 35 different states.

    California bareback rider Jacek Frost (Browns Valley, CA) landed in the final round after a 77.0 ride in the first go and a 79.0 ride in the second go alongside Luke Thrash (Bastrop, LA) and Bradlee Miller (Huntsville, TX). The California High School Rodeo athlete topped Thrash’s and Miller’s averages after earning a 74.0 in the round to land the championship position.

    The team roping duo Brodee Snow (Bentonville, AR) and Jordan Lovins (Canadian, TX) found themselves in the short round after earning two of the fastest times in the long rounds.  Snow and Lovins matched up against Wyoming cowboys Coy Johnson (Buffalo, WY) and Jade Espenscheid (Big Piney, WY) along with Kreece Dearing (Chico, TX) and Beldon Cox (Weatherford, TX). The dominate wave of team roping youth ended with Snow and Lovins recording a 7.0 final round run, besting Johnson/Espenscheid 22.8 second average and Dearing/Cox’s 23.6 second average.

    The Garden City, Kansas steer wrestler Tanner Meier delivered almost identical times to Newark, Illinois Cowboy Garrett Leathermans in the first two long-rounds. The two athletes tied in the short go, but Merier’s split second better time from the second go would best Leatherman’s 14.6 average with a 13.5.

    Being the only saddle bronc rider to cover all three, Statler Wright (Millford, UT) – Who is brother of 3x World Champion Stetson Wright, exhausted the competition earning the high-marked-ride in two out of three rounds at the IFYR and earned more than $2500.

    Breakaway roper Della Bird (Williston, FL) delivered a powerful performance when her string broke away from her saddle horn at the 2.0 second mark in the final round Friday night. After defeating the all-around cowgirl Taylor Cuccurullo’s (Pilot Point, TX) 2.3-second time and Kaydence Crawford’s (Stephenville, TX) 2.4-second run to earn the top time in the average.

    After earning one of the fastest times of the week’s in the second-go with a 7.7-second run, Trevor Hale (Perryton, TX) backed into the box having to run a 9.1-second time or better to win. The Texas tie-down roper earned the number one spot in the average after notching exactly a 9.1-second time and besting Dylan Hancock’s (San Angelo, TX) 25.8 average by one-tenth of a second.

    After earning an advancement to the Final Round for landing two of the fastest times of the week, Payton Askins (El Cajon, CA) went into the final round as last to go behind Haiden Thompson (Yoder, WY) and all-around cowgirl Taylor Cuccurullo (Pilot Points, TX). Thompson opened the final round with a swift 16.4 second run which was followed by Cuccurullo’s 16.2 second time. Askins had to make a run faster than 16.9 to win the average and delivered an abrupt 16.0 second run to take home the top spot in the average.

    Tate Pollmeier (Fort Scott, KS) was unstoppable in the Bull Riding. The former 2x Kansas Junior High School Bull Riding Champion recorded an 84.5-point score in the long round, prior to delivering the highest marked ride of the night with an impressive 88.0 points.

    Kaylie Garza (Marion, TX) won the goat tying title at the IFYR courtesy of her 7.4 and 7.6-second run in the long round, and her 7.1-second run in the showdown round, all three the quickest times of the rounds. Garza topped Staheli Adams (Cedar Park, UT) 23.6 average. In the pole bending high school pole bending record holder Rylee Hardin (New Castle, TX) and expertly navigated the course as her 19.9-second run in the final round was the quickest, distancing runner-up Kylie Cliburn (Prairieville, LA) who recorded a 19.9-second run.

    AVERAGE WINNERS

    Barrel Racing: Payton Askins, El Cajon CA  48.767/3 $1,694.81; Haiden Thompson, Yoder WY  49.616/3 $1,473.75; Taylor Cuccurullo, Pilot Point TX  49.625/3 $1,252.69; Biloxi Shultz, Abilene TX  49.723/3 $1,031.63; Rylee Butler, Arcadia FL  49.793/3 $810.56; Kylie Jo Castor, Springdale AR  49.817/3 $589.50; Kiley Slavin, Goodwell OK  49.855/3 $368.44; Jordan Morman, Gillette WY  49.927/3 $147.38

    Pole Bending: Rylee Hardin, New Castle TX  60.172/3 $1,060.31; Kylie Cliburn, Prairieville LA  61.861/3 $877.50; Paisley Pierce, Sweeny TX  62.435/3 $694.69; Jayci Lee Byler, Bellville TX  62.474/3 $511.88; Konner Bickerstaff, Ada OK  62.544/3 $329.06; Millie Frey, Eunice LA  62.635/3 $182.81

    Breakaway Roping: Della Bird, Williston FL  7.0/3 $1,896.64; Taylor Cuccurullo, Pilot Point TX  7.2/3 $1,649.25; Kaydence Crawford, Stephenville TX  7.4/3 $1,401.86; Emma Ricke, Lawton AL  7.8/3 $1,154.48; Kaylie Garza, Marion TX  8.9/3 $907.09; Claire Vincent, Sulphur LA, Kate Kelley, Tahlequah OK split  17.0/3 $536.01 ea; Owen Gibson, Gadsden TN  4.5/2 $164.93

    Goat Tying: Kaylie Garza, Marion TX  22.1/3 $1,187.55; Staheli Adams, Cedar City UT  23.6/3 $982.80; Kayleah Hurst, Slick OK  24.1/3 $778.05; Jayci Lee Byler, Bellville TX  24.4/3 $573.30; Kallie Deveer, Geismar LA  24.6/3 $368.55; Adi Jo Martin, San Tan Valley AZ, Katie Schlang, Lake Charles LA split  24.7/3 $102.38 ea

    Calf Roping: Trevor Hale, Perryton TX  25.7/3 $1,260.11; Dylan Hancock, San Angelo TX  25.8/3 $1,095.75; Cash Fuesz, Eureka KS  27.9/3 $931.39; Mason Appleton, Copan OK  28.0/3 $767.03; Jake Holmes, Mulberry KS  28.6/3 $602.66; Houston Shipley, Copan OK  29.3/3 $438.30; Mason Theriot, Poplarville MS  29.9/3 $273.94; Cash Goble, Dalton GA  30.3/3 $109.58

    Steer Wrestling: Tanner Meier, Garden City KS  13.5/3 $835.20; Garrett Leatherman, Newark IL, Quinten Freeman, Snyder TX split  14.6/3 $619.20 ea; Rhett Witt, Valentine NE, Clate Harwell, Artesia NM split  15.1/3 $331.20 ea; Clay Clayman, Highlandville MO  15.6/3 $144.00

    Saddle Bronc: Statler Wright, Beaver UT  226.0/3 $866.25 ea; Jefferson Parsons, Springdale AR  144.5/2 $519.75 ea; Benny Proffitt, Canadian TX  135.0/2 $346.50 ea

    Bareback Bronc: Jacek Frost, Browns Valley CA  230.0/3 $796.50; Luke Thrash, Bastrop LA  228.5/3 $531.00

    Bull Riding: Tate Pollmeier, Fort Scott KS  172.5/2 $600.30; Caden Bunch, Tahlequah OK  164.5/2 $496.80; Cooper James, Tooele UT  159.5/2 $393.30; Bradlee Miller, Huntsville TX  79.5/1 $289.80; Riley Calvert, Luther OK  78.5/1 $186.30; Riggen Hughes, Kempner TX  75.0/1 $103.50

    Team Roping: Brodee Snow, Bentonville AR – Jordan Lovins, Canadian TX  21.4/3 $1,213.54; Coy Johnson, Buffalo WY – Jade Espenscheid, Big Piney WY  22.8/3 $1,055.25; Kreece Dearing, Chico TX – Belden Cox, Weatherford TX  23.6/3 $896.96; Carson Coffelt, Ponce De Leon MO – Roper Goodson, Holdenville OK  23.7/3 $738.68; Boomer Smith, Pleasanton TX – Rymond Haby, El Indio TX  24.7/3 $580.39; Clayton Huston, Decatur TX – Dylan Hancock, San Angelo TX  27.3/3 $422.10; Tyler Espenson, Wildorado TX – Brock Corman, Canyon TX  31.4/3 $263.81; Owen Clemons, Okeechobee FL – Cole Clemons, Okeechobee FL  32.9/3 $105.53

     

  • ProFile: Quincy Segelke

    ProFile: Quincy Segelke

    story by Jaicee Williams

    A Snyder, Colo. native, Quincy Segelke, has had a college career full of leadership positions in the world of college rodeo. Quincy is currently the student president of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and has served as a regional director for the Central Rocky Mountain region for the past three years. As a graduating senior at Chadron State College, Quincy took a moment to reflect on her time as the NIRA student president this past year. “[Being the NIRA student president has] definitely taught me a whole different perspective on rodeo. Mostly on the business side of things,” explains Quincy. By serving as the student president, Quincy has gotten to meet individuals from all over the country and even got the chance to travel to Las Vegas, Nev.
    Although she played a large role in the association, Quincy remembered to stay focused on school in conjunction with rodeo. Quincy describes a “go with the flow” mentality that she learned to master with all her involvements. Time management was a skill that Quincy had at the top of her list to conquer. “I was an online student…balancing my time between school and rodeo was definitely a big thing that I needed to learn,” Quincy adds. As a regional director, Quincy was in charge of different aspects of the regional rodeos such as bringing national sponsor banners and flags to each rodeo and attending meetings to help make decisions that were important for the region.
    Once she found a balance between remote schooling, her leadership positions, and rodeo, Quincy was able to finish her rodeo career at Chadron State College on a high note by qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in three events. She placed second in the region in the breakaway roping and third in the goat tying. Quincy also earned the Reserve All-Around title for the Central Rocky Mountain region and picked up barrel racing at the CNFR as her extra event.
    Rodeo has been a long-time family tradition for Quincy’s family. Her parents, Vickie and Tim, and grandfather, Francis, helped start her and her siblings in the sport at a young age. Francis and Tim both competed in steer wrestling and Tim earned the national title in the bulldogging at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rapid City, S.D. in 1985. Tim continued on after high school and qualified for the NFR in steer wrestling in 1990 and 1998. Quincy’s mother, Vickie, competed in barrel racing, goat tying, and breakaway roping in college and has continued to raise futurity horses into the present. Quincy and her siblings all started rodeoing while living in Colorado, competing in the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association. The family also traveled all over the nation to major youth rodeos and barrel futurities.
    From her time in college rodeo, Quincy claims that her favorite part has been the friendships that she’s made. “That’s probably the best part of it…just the community we have of young kids,” Quincy says. Quincy has been a social butterfly since a young age. Throughout her years of rodeo, Quincy has made friends all over the country while competing in rodeos such as the International Youth Finals Rodeo and Roy Cooper’s Junior World Champion Calf Roping and Breakaway.
    Quincy is now a graduate from Chadron State College, but she has recently decided to pursue a master’s degree. “I am wanting to attend a program at the University of Wyoming for a master’s of business, science, and finance,” Quincy elaborates. While serving on the NIRA board, she discovered the importance of a master’s degree while they interviewed for a new commissioner which helped her decide to pursue the degree.

     

  • Comic Relief at the Black Hills Roundup

    Comic Relief at the Black Hills Roundup

    Rodeo clown is registered nurse during the week, rodeo clown on weekends

    Belle Fourche, S.D. (May 24, 2021) – Rodeo clown Trent McFarland loves to make people laugh, and that’s exactly what he plans on doing when he gets to the 102nd annual Black Hills Roundup June 30-July 4.

    The Autaugaville, Alabama man will bring a bevy of acts with him, all with the goal of tickling fans’ funny bones throughout the two and a half hour show in Belle Fourche.

    From his Wrangler Roadster to his mule named Barthol-The-Mule and his trick rope, McFarland knows how to entertain.

    He grew up the son of Sid McFarland, who also works as a rodeo clown. By the time he was twelve years old, he was working alongside his dad, in the rodeo arena, and when he was fifteen, he was doing it every weekend.

    Trent McFarland, with his Wrangler Roadster, loves to make rodeo fans laugh and will be at the 102nd annual Black Hills Roundup in Belle Fourche.

    During the week, McFarland serves as a registered nurse first assistant in surgery. His schedule is flexible; he works on the days he’s home in Alabama, and because of the need for RNs, he knows his job will be there when he takes time off to clown rodeos. This summer, he’ll leave the operating room for the rodeo road for two months before coming back home. “Luckily for me, the demand is so high for nurses that they need me.”

    McFarland works forty weekends a year, traveling from coast to coast and border to border. Two years ago, within one month’s time, he worked a show in Florida, then headed to northern Minnesota. From there, he went to a rodeo in Montana, then west to California, then to New Jersey a few weeks later. “I ended up firing the guy who booked that run,” he laughed, since he does his own booking.

    Like a typical clown, McFarland can poke fun at both of his careers. “I’m a male nurse who wears makeup on the weekends,” he laughs. “After a bad accident (in the rodeo arena) I know how to take care of myself.”

    And another one-liner: “I try out all my new material in the operating room. The patients are already anesthetized, so they don’t know if the jokes are bad.”

    Trick roping clown Trent McFarland, from Alabama, is the second generation in his family to be a rodeo clown. When he’s not working rodeo arenas, he’s the registered nurse first assistant in the operating room.

    His second career came in handy last year, when rodeos were canceled due to the pandemic. “I was so relieved to have a job,” he said. It was a great time to refresh and relax. “I got to recharge my batteries, slow down and refocus. It made me appreciate rodeo more.”

    McFarland and his wife Wendy have two sons, ages five and six, who help with their daddy’s act. He keeps his jokes and acts clean. “I pride myself on clean family entertainment. If I can’t do it in front of my grandma or the preacher then you won’t see me do it. There aren’t many things in America you can take your kids to, but you can bring them to the Roundup and know it will be a wholesome family event.”

    The Black Hills Roundup kicks off June 30 with a ranch rodeo at 7 pm. It continues with a performance at 7 pm on July 1-3 and a 3 pm performance on July 4. Family night is July 1; July 2 is Chutes for Charity night, and July 3 is Tough Enough to Wear Pink night. July 4 is Military and First Responders Day.

    Tickets for Family Night, July 1, are 4 for $48 and can be purchased online at blackhillsroundup.com/p/tickets–deals

    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).

  • BUCKING HORSE SALE – 2021 RESULTS

    BUCKING HORSE SALE – 2021 RESULTS

    Friday, May 14, 2021 – Miles City, MT

     

    Open Bull Riding

    1st        Michael Crews                                                            Miles City, MT

     

    Ranch Bronc Riding

    1st        Travis Good                                                                Miles City, MT

    2nd        Josh Halko                                                                  Miles City, MT

    3rd        Jay Phipps                                                                   Jordan, MT

    4th        Liam Pauley                                                                Miles City, MT

    5th        Aaron Steene                                                              Joliet, MT

    6th        Parker Mothershead                                                    Laurel, MT

     

    Wild Horse Race

    1st        Pat Vargas  Redmond, OR

    Pat Vargas

    Philip Wurdinger

     

     

    2nd        McCarville Team             Burwell, NE

    Kirk McCarville

    Dallas McCarville

    Brad Kelly

     

    3rd        Painter Brothers               Moorcroft, WY

    Preston Painter

    Thomas Painter

    Marshall Allen

    – Jackie Jensen

     

    4th        BGB Team Shonto, AZ

    Brandon BeGaye

    Jason Castros

    Travis Wickens

     

    Mutton Bustin

    1st       Reagan Stoval                                                             Billings, MT

     

    Saturday, May 15, 2021

     

    Bareback Riding                                                                     1st Section

    1st/ 2nd   Kelly Murnion                                                             Jordan, MT

    1st/ 2nd  Cruz McNulty                                                             Bigger, SK Canada

    3rd        DeMagio Hamilton                                                     Miles City, MT

     

    Saddle Bronc Riding                                                              1st Section

    1st        Ty Manke                                                                    Rapid City, SD

    2/3/4    Liam Pauley                                                                Miles City, MT

    2/3/4    Shane Birdrattler                                                         Browing, MT

    2/3/4    Tanner Hollenbeck                                                      Billings, MT

     

     

    Futurity           4-5 year olds

    Cowboys

    1st        Ty Manke                                                                    Rapid City, SD

    2nd        Kolby Kittson                                                             Browning, MT

    3rd        Klay Gray                                                                   Volborg, MT

    4th        Liam Pauley                                                                Miles City, MT

     

     

    Futurity           Mature Horse

    Cowboys

    1st        Travis Nelson                                                              Wibaux, MT

    2nd        Alan Gaberl                                                                 Browning, MT

    3rd        Ty Manke                                                                    Rapid City, SD

    4th        Connor Murnion                                                         Jordan, MT

     

    Futurity Stock Contractors

    1st        J – J Rodeo                                                                 Circle, MT

    2nd        Mosbrucker Rodeo                                                     Mandan, ND

    3rd        Heading Rodeo                                                           Watford City, ND

    4th        Kling Rodeo                                                               Belfield, ND

     

     

    Wild Horse Race

    1st        Jackson Inc Frazer, MT

    Emmitt Jackson

    Lene Neanus

    CJ Harvey

    – Jackie Jensen

    2nd        Painter Brothers               Moorcroft, WY

    Preston Painter

    Thomas Painter

    Marshall Allen

    3rd        BGB Team Shonto, AZ

    Brandon BeGaye

    Jason Castros

    Travis Wickens

     

    4th        Bronc Stompen U                                                       Wolf Point, MT

    TJ Kerr

    Leroy Morning Owl

    Chan Childers

     

     

     

    Sunday, May 16, 2021

    Ranch Bronc Riding

    1st        Liam Pauley                                                                Miles City, MT

    2nd        Parker Mothershead                                                    Laurel, MT

    3rd        Travis Good                                                                Miles City, MT

    4th        Aaron Stene                                                                Joliet, MT

     

     

    Match Bronc Riding – Long Go   Horse & Contractor

    1. Sage Newman, Melstone, MT $6074 90.5                Ols Tubs Magic Carpet
    2. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, WY $4660          89                   Outlaw Tunes, Sankey Pro Rodeo
    3. Jacob Kammerer, Philip, SD $3442          88.5                Professional Lunatic, Burch Rodeo

    4/5.        Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte, SD         $1822             87.5     Dirty Lizard, J Bar J Rodeo

    4/5.        Cort Sheer, Bluff Dale, TX                $1822             87.5     New Blood, Bailey Pro Rodeo

    6/7/8.  Kolby Wanchuk, Sherwood Park, AB $810               87        Bright Lights, Outlaw Rodeo

    6/7/8.  Cody DeMoss, Heflin, LA                    $810               87        Bullet Proof, J Bar J Rodeo

    6/7/8.  Dawson Hay, Wildwood, AB               $810               87        Testify, Burch Rodeo

     

     

    Match Bronc Riding – Short Go

    1. Dawson Hay $5400          90                   won Sonny Linger Memorial engraved rifle,

    Lunatic From Hell, Burch Rodeo

    1. Shorty Garrett $4050          89.5                Stock Deck, J Bar J Rodeo
    2. Cody DeMoss $2700          88.5                Hell on Hooves, J Bar J Rodeo
    3. Kolby Wanchuck $1350          88                   Little Muffin, Outlaw Buckers Rodeo
    4. Brody Cress 87.5             Black Tie, Sankey Pro Rodeo

    6/7.        Jacob Kammerer              87                Lunatic Party, Outlaw Buckers Rodeo

    6/7.        Sage Newman                87                Bath Bubbles, Burch Rdoeo

    1. Cort Sheer 84.5             Rip Cord, Bailey Rodeo

     

    – Jackie Jensen

    Wild Horse Race – Finals

    1st        Jackson Inc Frazer, MT

    Emmitt Jackson

    Lene Neanus

    CJ Harvey

     

    2nd        Horse Power                    Tucson, AZ

    William Garcia

    Jeffrey Jose

    Damar Whitehorse

     

    3rd        Gently Used                    Prescott, AZ

    TC Buntin

    Scott Nacarato

    Ty Coliganese

     

     

    Casper Schaeffer Memorial Wild Horse Race – average winners

    1st        Gently Used                    Prescott, AZ

    TC Buntin

    Scott Nacarato

    Ty Coliganese

     

    2nd        Jackson Inc Frazer, MT

    Emmitt Jackson

    Lene Neanus

    CJ Harvey

     

    3rd           Horse Power                    Tucson, AZ

    William Garcia

    Jeffrey Jose

    Damar Whitehorse

     

    4th           Painter Brothers               Moorcroft, WY

    Preston Painter

    Thomas Painter

    Marshall Allen

  • RILEY WEBB WINS RODEO CORPUS CHRISTI TO PUT HIM IN CONTENTION TO BE THE YOUNGEST MILLIONAIRE IN THE HISTORY OF RODEO

    RILEY WEBB WINS RODEO CORPUS CHRISTI TO PUT HIM IN CONTENTION TO BE THE YOUNGEST MILLIONAIRE IN THE HISTORY OF RODEO

    by Kyle Jones, kjones@wcrarodeo.com

     CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – As the event was down to one eligible athlete in the Triple Crown of Rodeo (TCR) at May 9 Rodeo Corpus Christi, tie-down roping had the fans inside American Bank Center on the edge of their seats throughout the jaw-dropping run where Riley Webb (Decatur, Texas) Riley Webb prevailed. The 17-year-old Riley Webb was the undeniable star of the rodeo, delivering what would be the most groundbreaking performance of the event. As only one of two athletes remaining TCR eligible in the TCR round (short round), his 7.03-second effort elevated him to a $12,500 payday. For Webb, fresh off his win at August’s Stampede at the E, the event marked his second consecutive WCRA Major, putting him in contention to be the youngest millionaire in the history of rodeo. If Webb triumphs at July’s Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo, he will be the first victor of WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo $1 Million Bonus.

     

    Not only did Webb emerge victorious, but did so by defeating WCRA Windy City Roundup Champion, and the 2013 PRCA World Champion tie-down roper Shane Hanchey (Carmine, Texas) and JD Mccuistion (Collinsville, Texas). Webb received the quickest time in both May 9 rounds.

     

    As the only team ropers to deliver a qualified run in the TCR round, Kaleb Driggers (Hoboken, Georgia) and Junior Nogueira (Lipan, Texas) delivered a 6.04-second run. Besting the No. 1 team on the Rodeo Corpus Christi Leaderboard and WCRA Champions Erich Rogers (Round Rock, Arizona) and Paden Bray (Stephenville, Texas) along with Clay Smith (Broken Bow, Oklahoma) and Jade Corkill (Stephenville, Texas).

     

    In the bull riding, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) world No. 9 Derek Kolbaba (Walla Walla, Washington) rode supreme. Capping his perfect 2-for-2 effort on Sunday evening, the 2x WCRA Champion (2018 Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo, WCRA Windy City Roundup) rode County Jail for a monstrous 91.5 points to net an equally impressive check for $16,500. Kolbaba logged the only qualified ride in bull riding, to land his third WCRA Champion Title. The win in Corpus Christi elevates Kolbaba to be one of the highest earners in WCRA with a total upwards of $160,000 in earnings since May of 2018.

     

    Will Lummus (Byhalia, Mississippi) was unstoppable in the steer wrestling where he notched the only qualified time in the TCR round. The 3x NFR qualifier recorded a 3.54-second run in the long round, prior to delivering a lightning-fast 3.94-second effort in the TCR Round. The victory is Lummus’ first WCRA Major win. Lummus walked away with $16,500.

     

    As the Sunday evening event continued, a hotly contested race in the breakaway roping began to unfurl. Women’s Rodeo World Champion (WRWC) Madison Outhier (Utopia, Texas), Titletown Stampede Champion Shelby Boisjoli (Stephenville, Texas), and WRWC All-Around Cowgirl Jackie Crawford (Stephenville, Texas) entered the TCR round edging each other’s showdown round times within the tenths of second. Calm and collected, Outhier remained poised as she backed into the roping box as she readied for what would be a career defining moment. Madison’s rope broke off from her saddle horn at an impressive 1.84-second time edging out Crawford’s 2.60-second time and Boisjoli’s penalized 6.67-second time.

     

    After Shorty Garrett (Dupree, South Dakota), Kolby Wanchuk (Sherwood Park, Alberta) and 2015 PRCA World Champion Jacobs Crawly advanced to the TRC Round with high 80+ scores, the trio quickly became immersed in a shootout for the $12,500 Major payday in the TCR round. Outscoring Garrett, the victor from the 2020 Stampede at The E who was seeking his second win in the Triple Crown, by 5.5 points, Wanchuk delivered a critical 87.5-point ride on Cash Deal to capture the victory.

     

    Richmond Champion (Stevensville, Montana) won the bareback riding courtesy of his 89-point ride in the long round, and 91.5-point score in the second round, both the top scores in the rounds. Champion topped Caleb Bennetts (Tremonton, Utah) 88-point ride in the short round. In the barrel racing 2019 Days of ’47 Cowboy Game and Rodeo runner-up Maggie Poloncic (Gillette, Wyoming) and mare Puff expertly navigated the course as her 13.817-second run in the TC round was the quickest, distancing runner-up Kelley Carrington (Boston, Georgia) who recorded a 14.176-second run.

     

    Since launching in May of 2018, the WCRA and its partners have awarded more than $9,000,000 in new money to rodeo athletes.

     

    On Sunday, June 6 fans will be able to tune into Rodeo Corpus Christi on a CBS network broadcast at 1:00 p.m. ET.

     

    Nominations are now open for WCRA’s next Major rodeo- The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo taking place July 20-24 in Salt Lake City. Athletes are eligible to nominate their competitive efforts in the Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (VRQ) until June 27, 2021 to earn a spot in the $562,500 event.

     

    All results from the event can be found here.

    -WCRA-

    About WCRA

    WCRA is a professional sport and entertainment entity, created to develop and advance the sport of rodeo by aligning all levels of competition. In association with the PBR, WCRA produces major rodeo events, developing additional opportunities for rodeo-industry competitors, stakeholders, and fans. To learn more, visit wcrarodeo.com. For athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (VRQ) system, visit app.wcrarodeo.com.

     

     

  • Four Members to be Inducted into the Hall of Fame

    Four Members to be Inducted into the Hall of Fame

    Over the past 98 years, many people have made valuable contributions to the success of the Greeley Stampede. Through a community nomination process, the Greeley Stampede has selected four outstanding individuals to be inducted into the Greeley Stampede Hall of Fame on May 21.

    This year’s inductees include:

    Earl Anderson: Influential within the sport of rodeo and was the Stampede’s rodeo stock contractor from 1931-1958.

    Nyla Bristow: Former Miss Independence Stampede Queen, a 40+ year Wrangler volunteer member, former Miss Rodeo America board member and longtime member of the Miss Rodeo Colorado Board.

    Harold Evans: A strong community supporter and a former Greeley Stampede Committee member who was instrumental in the construction of the west arena grandstands project.

    Dick Lookhart: A founding member of the Wrangler volunteer organization and a former Greeley Stampede Committee member that was known for spending endless hours supporting the event.

    “It was great to review so many nomination forms and learn more about the history of the event. There were so many deserving nominees, that it was a difficult decision to narrow down the finalists. After a lot of discussion, the review Committee felt these four would be the perfect class for this year’s Hall of Fame,” said Justin Watada, Greeley Stampede General Manager and Hall of Fame Chairman. “They all had a huge impact on the event and have been instrumental in putting Greeley on the map as one of the top rodeos in the country.”

    To recognize the Hall of Fame inductees, the Greeley Stampede will be hosting a banquet Friday, May 21st at Zoe’s Café starting at 6pm. Individual tickets for the event are $25 or a table of eight for $160. Tickets for the banquet are available at the Greeley Stampede ticket office located at 600 N 14th Ave. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone at 970-356-7787. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm. Space for the banquet is limited.

    Additional recognition will take place during the 2021 Greeley Stampede including display cases for each inductee with information and artifacts about their contributions to the Stampede. The display cases will be located in the Events Center during the Event.

    The Greeley Stampede Hall of Fame was established in 2018 for the purpose of honoring individuals who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the Greeley Stampede. Inductees into the Hall of Fame may include, but not limited to, volunteers, affiliated organizations, contract personnel, and others who have made a significant contribution to the success and prestige of the Greeley Stampede. More information is available at www.greeleystampede.org/p/halloffame.

     

    ABOUT THE GREELEY STAMPEDE: The Greeley Stampede, a 501(c)4 nonprofit corporation, is the Colorado’s premiere summer western celebration. 99th Annual Greeley Stampede presented by JBS, runs June 24-July 4. Plans for the 100th annual event are underway to make the most memorable celebration yet. This longstanding event has grown in diversity and popularity since its inception and has provided music and rodeo entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people every summer. The Stampede has been inducted in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and received many awards including PRCA Mountain States Large Rodeo of the Year, RMCMA Event of the Year and listed in the US Today Top 10 rodeos.. For more information about the Greeley Stampede visit www.greeleystampede.org.

  • Women’s Rodeo World Championship Debuts National Partnership with Wrangler

    Women’s Rodeo World Championship Debuts National Partnership with Wrangler

    Legendary Brand Joins Forces with Revolutionary Women’s Rodeo Event

     

    AUSTIN, Texas- The Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC) today announced that Wrangler will become the “Official Jeans and Shirts” partner of the 2021 Women’s Rodeo World Championship. The landmark event will pay out $750,000 to female rodeo athletes and will take place November 1-6 in Las Vegas at South Point Arena.

    Last year at the inaugural event, five women became the first in history to claim the coveted title of Women’s Rodeo World Champion and took home a minimum of $60,000 each. The championship event dished out equal money in all disciplines and cut checks to more than 250 entered athletes, paying an average of $2400 per check.

    “Wrangler continues to support western sports with great enthusiasm and continues to find creative ways to increase awareness of their brand while also promoting the women athletes,” said Sean Gleason, CEO of PBR. “This collaboration with a storied brand that’s aligned and committed to western sports will provide great benefits to the WRWC.”

    WRWC is the largest annual purse for a women’s rodeo event and will payout more than $750,000 in 2021 while crowning World Champions in the Women’s Rodeo disciplines; Team Roping, Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing.

    WRWC is a culmination of a year-long race of more than 17,000 women’s rodeo events worldwide. Athletes qualify for the WRWC by earning points and leaderboard positions using the VRQ (Virtual Rodeo Qualifier).

    In early November women athletes will run in five days of qualifying rounds November 1-5 before earning a spot in the championship round on November 6. All rounds of the WRWC will be held at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas.

    “Wrangler is proud to be a part of the World Championship Rodeo Alliance Triple Crown events as well as the Women’s Rodeo World Championship held in Las Vegas,” said Jeff Chadwick, Director Wrangler Western Special Events. “Long Live Cowboys – Long Live Cowgirls!”

    Since crafting the original pair of Cowboy Cut Jeans in 1947, Wrangler has become an enduring American icon, standing the test of time for over 70 years. The brand stays true to its western heritage that is reflected in the spirit of those who wear it, who work hard, have fun and express courageous individuality. Wrangler respects the remarkable durability, design and quality the brand exemplifies, while embracing innovative technology and sustainable practices. The timeless designs and creative collections continue to reach people of all ages, inspiring those who wear them to be confident and ready for anything life throws at them.

     

    About WRWC:

    In February 2020, WCRA and PBR announced a revolutionary event in women’s rodeo- the Women’s Rodeo World Championship. A first-of-its-kind, the event is open to any female athlete in the world competing in breakaway roping, barrel racing, and team roping. The 2021 Women’s Rodeo World Championship, scheduled for South Point Arena in Las Vegas, in conjunction with the PBR World Finals Nov 1-6 is the largest annual payout for a Women’s Rodeo event and will payout over $750,000 while crowning World Champions in the Women’s Rodeo disciplines; Team Roping, Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing.

     

    About Wrangler:

    Wrangler®, a Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) brand, has been an icon in authentic American style around the world for more than 70 years. With a rich legacy rooted in the American west, Wrangler commits to offering unmatched quality and timeless design. Its collections for men, women and children look and feel great, inspiring those who wear them to be strong and ready for life, every day. Wrangler is available in retail stores worldwide, including brand flagship stores in Denver and Dallas, department stores, mass-market retailers, specialty shops, western outfitters, and online. For more information, visit Wrangler.com.

  • WCRA Announces Marquee Partnership with Wrangler

    WCRA Announces Marquee Partnership with Wrangler

    AUSTIN, Texas- The WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) has announced a partnership with Wrangler as the “Official Jeans and Shirts” of the organization.

    “WCRA is honored to welcome Wrangler as our first national sponsorship partner,” said WCRA President Bobby Mote. “WCRA and Wrangler share a common interest in growing the sport of rodeo. Rodeo is steeped in tradition, this relationship unites the sport’s most legendary brand, with the most progressive rodeo property in the industry. This partnership will advance rodeo in ways we can’t even articulate today,”

    Wrangler will be showcased at the WCRA’s nationally televised Triple Crown of Rodeo (TCR) events. The WCRA celebrates its third year of competition with the first TCR stop of 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas, May 6-9 followed by the Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo July 20-24 in Salt Lake City.  The WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo is an annual bonus that pays a $1 million cash award to any one athlete or collection of athletes who win first place in any three consecutive WCRA Major Rodeos.

    Since launching in May of 2018, the WCRA and its partners have awarded more than $8,500,000 in new money to rodeo athletes, with all WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo events broadcast nationally on CBS network television.

    “The Triple Crown of Rodeo continues to be an exciting opportunity for Cowboys and Cowgirls across the country”, said Jeff Chadwick, Director Wrangler Western Special Events. “Wrangler is proud to be a part of the World Championship Rodeo Alliance Triple Crown events as well as the Women’s Rodeo World Championship held in Las Vegas.  Long Live Cowboys – Long Live Cowgirls!”

    About WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance):

    WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) is a professional sport and entertainment entity, created to develop and advance the sport of rodeo by aligning all levels of competition. In association with the PBR, WCRA produces major rodeo events and has developed additional opportunities for rodeo-industry competitors, stakeholders, and fans. To learn more, visit wcrarodeo.com. For athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (VRQ) system, visit app.wcrarodeo.com.

    About Wrangler:

    Wrangler®, a Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) brand, has been an icon in authentic American style around the world for more than 70 years. With a rich legacy rooted in the American west, Wrangler commits to offering unmatched quality and timeless design. Its collections for men, women and children look and feel great, inspiring those who wear them to be strong and ready for life, every day. Wrangler is available in retail stores worldwide, including brand flagship stores in Denver and Dallas, department stores, mass-market retailers, specialty shops, western outfitters, and online. For more information, visit Wrangler.com.