Rodeo Attitude News: PRCA News Stories

50th Annual National Finals Rodeo Tops the News

Tue, 01 Dec 2008 14:31:00 GMT

December 1st to December 13th Las Vegas, NV hosts PRCA Convention and the 50th National Finals Rodeo (NFR). Here is the Quick link to Google News National Finals Rodeo stories.

Cherokee rodeo owner noted for 50 years of work

Mon, 30 Nov 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Folks around Cherokee, Iowa, have been giving thanks for years that Bob Barnes was raised here. Barnes, 79, has helped attract tens of thousands of people to his hometown through the years with the Cherokee PRCA Rodeo...Well, now this "bucking bronc" of a man is being honored at the PRCA National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas this week. It's the 50th straight year his company has had stock at the prestigious event.

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Thu, 26 Nov 2008 13:03:00 GMT

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Las Vegas bull rider Colin McTaggart is hoping to cash in at the NFR

Thu, 26 Nov 2008 03:13:00 GMT

While there's really no such thing as a home-field advantage in rodeo, bull rider Colin McTaggart is eager to do well in his hometown and on rodeo's biggest stage.

The 10 days of Cowboy Christmas

Thu, 26 Nov 2008 03:21:00 GMT

Sin City becomes "Cowboy Central" during the first two weeks of December as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo makes its annual 10-day run in Las Vegas.....It's pretty much a given where those fans will be during each rodeo performance, but there is plenty to do in the off hours as well.

Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship returns to CBS, Nov. 23

Wed, 18 Nov 2008 01:02:00 GMT

Rodeo returns to CBS Sports on Sunday, Nov. 23 following the NFL on CBS games, with the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship from Dallas, Texas.

Historic 50th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Will Be Available on DVD

Thu, 12 Nov 2008 00:12:00 GMT

On December 4th the doors of the Thomas and Mack Arena will open to the 50th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Word around the rodeo circuit is that this is set to be one of the best events in the history of the PRCA. Several exciting events have happened within the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association since the last NFR. All good! There is a new man at the helm of the association, Karl Stressman. Karl is certainly not new to the sport of rodeo and to what it takes to put on a top-notch event. Karl is taking the helm at a time when the PRCA has been forced by circumstances to take a close look at their organization and the future of rodeo and the results have been a new positive look at the future.

My first trip to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas

Tue, 10 Nov 2008 22:29:00 GMT

A year ago we sent Courtney Bilderback along with her father, Johnny Dollar, Rodeo Attitude VP to Las Vegas to cover the National Rodeo Finals. For those who don’t know the NFR is the culmination of a year of hard work and competition for the members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA), rodeo’s version of the NFL or NBL. Rodeo Attitude has spoken with several ticket companies who told us that there are still tickets available for the 50th Annual National Finals Rodeo.

The Academy of Country Music Partners With Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to Be Held December 4-13, 2008 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas

Tue, 10 Nov 2008 20:54:00 GMT

For the third consecutive year, the Academy of Country Music will host the Academy of Country Music Stage at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) held in Las Vegas from Thursday, December 4th through Saturday, December 13th. New country artists will take the Academy of Country Music Stage in the Cowboy Corral, a special area created by Las Vegas Events, to entertain NFR fans inside the Cox Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The event is free to NFR fans and open to all ticket holders.

Miss Rodeo America Pageant Brings in Cowgirls from 27 States

Sat, 07 Nov 2008 17:01:00 GMT

For 54 years, the Miss Rodeo America Pageant has hosted hundreds of beautiful and talented cowgirls from across the country. Hopefuls converge annually for a weeklong competition to select a representative to promote America's Original Professional Sport - rodeo.

PRO RODEO CHAMPIONS CROWNED FOR PRAIRIE CIRCUIT

Wed, 28 Oct 2008 18:37:00 GMT

Cowboy Jared Keylon is modest. The

bareback rider won the gold buckle as year end champion of the Prairie Circuit at the American Royal, but he's not bragging about it.

Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo starts at Kemper Arena

Fri, 23 Oct 2008 18:39:00 GMT

A year ago, Trell Etbauer had the advantage of a big lead in the Prairie Circuit’s all-around standings...That luxury is gone in 2008 as Etbauer prepares for the Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo during the American Royal at Kemper Arena. The regional championship will have four go-rounds of competition starting with tonight’s sold-out event featuring the top 12 contestants in each event after the circuit season.

Rising star

Thu, 22 Oct 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Steven Dent has a lot to be proud of in his 22 years, and 2008 might be his biggest year yet...Dent currently leads the Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings in bareback riding by almost $20,000 and is in third place in the all-around standings behind Trevor Brazile and Josh Peek. With just over a month left before the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev., his first national title is within reach.

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association News and Notes - October 14, 2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2008 13:10:00 GMT

PRCA announces bucking stock of the year; Buckles awarded to Heartland champions; Myers wins Heartland Steer Roping Finals; Hurricane Ike blows big names into Sinton; Badland Cirucuit Finals Results PLUS Upcoming PRCA rodeos

Cowboy clash - Proxy Battle Over

Thu, 22 Oct 2008 22:46:00 GMT

Rodeo Attitude - Great article that goes from beginning to end of battle over control of the PRCA.