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Rodeo Attitude Member Dustin Elliott Wins Cheyenne and a Feature on PRCA Web Site

Elliott has a need for speed in and out of rodeo

Dustin Elliott is having the year most bull riders envy. He sits No. 4 in the latest ProRodeo Cowboys World Standings with more than $68,000 won, performed well enough to qualify for the Winter Tour Finale and is off to a solid start on the Summer Tour.

DUSTIN ELLIOTT PRCA STORY

Bullriders of America Finals

The Bullriders of America held their 10th Annual Finals August 4th = 5th in Fort Madison, Iowa.  The history of Rodeo Attitude and the BOA goes back to the very beginning of the BOA.   We are extremely proud that serving as personnel at this event will be several Rodeo Attitude members.   R. Todd Crase, Justin Bane and Jerry Downs will serve as judges they will be joined by Steve Krammer.  This will be Todd's 21st time to be selected as a judge for a finals.  Stock contractors selected to provided stock at the finals includes members Shad Smith of Double S Bull Company, Bryan Weyers and Kenny Kingery of High Risk Bucking Bulls, Cory Check of CC Bucking Bulls.  Other stock contractors will be JV Bull Co. D-D Rodeo and 5J .  Shawn "Boom Boom" Thompson, was selected as this years barrelman.  Shawn was the first rodeo clown to join the Rodeo Attitude family and we are very proud of all his successes.  The bullfighters are both members of the program, Brandon Brazier and Todd Pedigrew.  The third bullfighter is Eddie Whipple.  All of these men are excellent in the field of cowboy protection.  This years announcer will be Troy Goodrich. 

Waylon Perry, Perry's Pryos, Fort Madison, Iowa, will be in charge of the special effects for the finals including the opening.  Waylon is a long time member of the program and well known for adding lots of excitement to events.

The finals largest sponsor is B & W Hitches and there will be a B & W Bounty Bull each night.  The bull riding industry owes a large thank you to the folks at B & W for all their support throughout the sport.

Matt Noble and Justin Bevington

By now most of you have heard that Justin Bevington, 23, Lewisburg, Ohio, brother of stock contractor, Derek Bevington was killed and bull riding producer, Matt Nobles was seriously injured early Sunday morning.  The two men were returning to Matt's home following the bull riding Matt had produced under his company, Next Level Productions in Amboy, Illinois.  Although the accident is under investigation authorities do not think drugs, alcohol, or speed were a factor.  Preliminary thought is that fatigue may have been a factor.  As we all know cowboys and cowgirls especially this time of year put in very long hours and many fans are entertained because they do. Sometimes we forget the time producers, stock contractors and their production teams put in.

Cowboys take care of each other and Justin who was thrown out of the vehicle reportedly tried to help Matt who was trapped in the vehicle before succumbing to his own injuries. An autopsy showed Justin died of massive head injuries. Funeral arrangements for Justin are pending.  Our prayers are with his family. 

Matt is currently listed in serious condition at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois. The only way we can help him now is to support his upcoming events including August 4th Woodstock, Illinois; August 6th at Yorkville, Illinois, August 8th Belvidere, Illinois and August 11th, Mazon, Illinois the Jody Newberry PBR..   Bob Sauber of Professional Championship Bullriding and the stock contractors want to assure everyone these events will be outstanding events. 

Click on event for more information.

August 4  Woodstock, Illinois

August 6 Yorkville, Illinois

AUGUST 8 BOONE COUNTY EXTREME BULLRIDING

AUGUST 11-12 JODY NEWBERRY INVITATIONAL PBR

Headed to Las Vegas

The Dickies National Championship Bullfighting competition took place in conjunction with the first two preliminary go rounds of the Tulsa PBR. Dusty Tuckness and Toby Inman each achieved 170 points on two bulls to split top honors in the $10,000 added American freestyle bullfighting contest.  Both men earned a trip to Las Vegas to compete for the national title.  Toby Inman is a member of the Rodeo Attitude Program and is the current leader in the standings of the Midwest Bullfighters Association which is also a member of our program as is the PBR.  Other members of the program that competed in Tulsa were Jeremy Muntz and Jason Magditch.

 Congratulations to the Wiley Petersen family!
Wiley & Amy Petersen are the proud new parents of son, Rylan Drew.  Ryan was born on July 26. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches longl  Wiley is a member of the Rodeo Attitude Program and a recipiant of the Rodeo Attitude Salute for his work with the PBRO.  He is a member of the Professional Bull Riders and is currently sitting 8th in the world standings.  Both mother and baby are doing fine.  All of us in the Rodeo Attitude wish them the best.

Where are they now?  Woody Porter

For years he was one of the top rodeo clowns in the Midwest and then he "retired".  I say that with quotes because these guys never retire, they just so select events.  What is Woody really doing these days?  He is the manager of Ponderosa Trails in Pineville, Missouri.  One of the premier resort areas for horse lovers in Missouri,  The facility has RV hookups, stables, tack shop, restraint and of course riding trails.  Check out their site below.

PONDEROSA TRAILS WEB SITE

Shad and Vicki Smith have new son

Shad and Vicki Smith, of Double S Bull Company where blessed with a new son today.  Cade Aaron Smith weighed 9 pounds 15 ounces and was22 inch's long and was born June 28th  around 2 PM.  Shad said Vicki and Cade are both doing fine.  CONGRATULATIONS to the whole Smith family.
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R. Todd Crase Resigns as Vice President of Rodeo Attitude

Almost a decade ago Todd Crase helped us start what has now become the Rodeo Attitude Program.  He has dedicated countless hours to the sole goal of the growth of Rodeo Attitude.  At that time Todd's youngest son had just been born and his middle son was a toddler and his oldest was 9.  A lot has changed.  On May 28th his oldest son, Dakota, will be heading to boot camp for the National Guard.  Todd's middle son, Colby, is one of the most outstanding gymnast in the state of Iowa and his youngest son, Weston, has began his career in gymnastics as well.  Over the years Todd and I got in the habit of spending countless hours each night working on Rodeo Attitude.  During this time he also built the Extreme Bullriding Tour to one of the most awarding winning bull riding tours in the Midwest, judged and served on the boards of the BOA and the NFPB.    We have accepted his resignation as vice president that he might have more time to devote to his family during this crucial time in his sons lives.  He will continue to be a member of the program and  to produce the Extreme Bullriding Tour and we will continue as the Presenting Sponsor of this Tour as well.  

Johnny Dollar, Director at Large, has been promoted to vice president.  Johnny has served on the board for several years.  He is an avid team roper and has also dedicated countless hours towards the growth of the Rodeo Attitude Program.

Professional Bull Riders Join Rodeo Attitude Program

The Rodeo Attitude Program announced their newest association member, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR).  Started in 1994 the PBR has become the major league association in the bull riding industry.  Over the last decade they have brought new fans and focus on to the sport of bull riding.  The Rodeo Attitude Program began as did the PBR of humble beginnings in 1996 and has grown to one of the largest networking groups within the rodeo and Western industries.  Over the last decade we have watched several events move from the venue of a full rodeo to stand alone events.  We are very proud of the progress that has been made in the bull riding arena and the progress the minor league associations have made and the pride these associations take when one of their top riders "moves up" to the PBR.  Just as football and basketball have their minor leagues and major leagues it is with great pride we welcome the PBR as our newest member.

PBR WEB SITE

RodeoAuctions.com Joins the Rodeo Attitude Network

Rodeo Attitude is proud to announce the newest member, RodeoAuctions.com.  The owners of RodeoAuctions.com joined the Rodeo Attitude Program today and will be the official auction site for the Rodeo Attitude Program and will be hosting all Rodeo Attitude benefit auctions. This site is the place to go to buy or sell rodeo memorabilia, collectibles, art, equine and other rodeo tack items and more.  We are very excited to welcome them into our network and hope you will consider them for your next auction. 

RODEOAUCTIONS.COM WEB SITE

Rodeo Attitude's Jason Cahill Makes the News

We love nothing more than when our members make the news.  In the April 2nd edition of the Daily Press Jason Cahill was one of the featured riders.  Hope you enjoy the article.

DAILY PRESS STORY

ProRodeoBet Diane Davis Memorial Scholarship

Over a decade ago she began what is now known as the Rodeo Attitude Program and today it is with great pride that Rodeo Attitude announces along with ProRodeoBet the formulation of the  ProRodeoBet Diane Davis Scholarship.  Each month ProRodeoBet will grant a $250 scholarship to a young person involved in the sport of rodeo.  The April scholarship has been granted to the new president of the Rodeo Attitude Program, LoriDee Meyers.  LoriDee had the privilege of knowing Diane and will use the scholarship to continue her quest to be a licensed massage therapist which she plans on using in her career in rodeo.

The scholarship may be used at an accredited college or at an approved rodeo school.  In order to apply for the scholarship you must e mail Rodeo Attitude with a brief profile, where you intend to apply the scholarship and why you deserve it.  Please keep these brief.

E MAIL RODEO ATTITUDE

PRORODEOBET.COM

Rodeo Attitude Program Announces New President

LoriDee Meyers, who has been the acting president of the Rodeo Attitude Program, will now be the President of the Rodeo Attitude Program.  Cindy Meyers will remain as the president of Rodeo Attitude, LLC and will serve in an advisory to the Rodeo Attitude Program Board.  LoriDee will be attending more events and will manage the Rodeo Attitude Program along with the Board of Directors.  Her right hand men will continue to be James Meyers, web master and Todd Crase, Administrative Vice President.  LoriDee has grown up in the program and has almost a decade of experience promoting the sport of rodeo and our Western Heritage.  As a part of her job she has agreed to also do on air commentary for Merchant Member, revaMedia at events they are covering.  Her first event as President was the PBR BFTS in Omaha where she did an excellent job representing the Program.  Her first revmaMedia job as commentator will be at the NFPB Federation Finals in St. Joseph, MO this weekend.

LORIDEE'S SITE

Clay Drake, New Father

Rodeo Clown, Clay Drake, and his wife have announced the birth of their son, Britton Ray Drake.  He was born 11:28 PM March 16th.  She weighed 8lbs and 4oz and measuring 21 inches long.  Congratulations to the Drakes!  I now have picture to share at link below.

HOSPITAL PICTURE OF BRITON RAY

Thank You From Cindy!

I learned two things this week.  It is virtually impossible to keep a secret in this industry and you are all a great bunch of people.  For those who have not heard, after feeling a little down all last week, I suddenly began seeing double and feeling very ill.  After a week in and out of Broadlawn's Hospital having numerous tests including a cat scan and an MRI  the verdict is in. I have suffered a light stroke.  Nothing big, just enough to mess with my already failing eye sight  Currently I am seeing double and will have to cover one eye for four weeks and may tire faster than normal.  No more 5 hours of sleep and ready to go for me for a while anyway!. In the interim LoriDee will serve as acting president.  Of course, Todd Crase will be at her side helping her in every way he can.  He has been a great help to me over the years and with the help of James Meyers, our web master, Jonathan Reece, our assistant web master, and our board of directors they will do an excellent job.  I will be able to be an advisor only for the next few weeks.  Please have a little patience with LoriDee as Todd will have her shaped up in no time.  Look what a great job he has done with me!

LoriDee Meyers Graduates

I got to report my oldest daughter had made me a grandma on Thursday.  I guess I should have specified I have two daughters and most of you know our youngest, LoriDee, who is also the vice president of Rodeo Attitude and assistant youth director.  LoriDee had a big day Thursday, 2/23/06, as well.  She completed her studies at Iowa School of Natural Health in massage therapy.   Her future plans are to apply for her license and to expand her work load with Rodeo Attitude.  Her first assignment will be Snow Bull in Burlington, Iowa.

LORIDEE'S WEBSITE

Rodeo Attitude Members Rock Portland

Sean Willingham won his first tour title in one of the most exciting short goes of the year, but our Rodeo Attitude Members, continued to show their stuff as well in Portland.  Two rookies, our bull and long time members all did well in Portland.

RODEO ATTITUDE MEMBERS ROCK PORTLAND

National Professional Rodeo Association joins Rodeo Attitude

We would like to welcome our newest association member, the National Professional Rodeo Association.  Based out of Mandan, North Dakota the NPRA was founded in 1987 and has grown to sanction rodeo and Bull-A-Rama events in many states across the Upper Midwest.  You can learn more about this association at the link below   We will be adding their events to the event data base very soon.

NPRA WEB SITE

Classic Heartland and Rodeo Attitude Extend Agreement

Our members love Classic Heartland and Classic Heartland listeners enjoy hearing the latest news in rodeo.  Therefore, we are very proud to announce that we have agreed to continue our affiliation.  You can count on seeing the Classic Heartland logo on Rodeo Attitude for a long time to come.  If you haven't taken the time to listen today would be a great day to start.