Saddle Bronc

Shane Proctor takes rodeo title and 36 acre property
[Mar. 19, 2008] During the week, Shane Proctor works for a company that builds log homes around Cody, Wyo. When he's ready, Proctor hopes the crew will do the same for him in Pueblo, Colo.

PRCA Standngs as of March 17, 2008
[Mar. 17, 2008] Courtesy PRCA

Rodeo Redux
[Mar. 14, 2008] at York and Monty “Hawkeye” Henderson got to music through a winding — and bucking - route. Both men worked the professional rodeo circuit, York as a marketing man for Resistol Hats and Dodge Rodeo promotions, and Henderson as a saddle-bronc rider on the professional circuit. Henderson picked and strummed as a social outlet, and York has played harmonica and guitar since childhood.

Making history: RodeoHouston's first two Super Series in the books
[Mar. 10, 2008] Two defending RodeoHouston champions kept alive their hopes of a repeat title during weekend action as the rodeo’s second Super Series came to an end. Bobby Mote, the reigning and two-time world champion bareback rider whose $56,833 won in Houston last year paved the way for his 2007 world title, and tie-down roper Houston Hutto, who led the Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings for most of the 2007 regular-season after his Houston victory, are among eight contestants in each event (eight teams in team roping) to have advanced to RodeoHouston’s semifinal round. By Kevin Carmody, PRCA

Rodeo Austin gears for championship weekend
[Mar. 10, 2008] Rodeo Austin (Texas), the sixth stop on the 2008 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour, reached the halfway mark over the weekend and steams into the final week of competition in the Travis County Expo Center. Performances continue daily at 7 p.m. (CT), culminating with the final round on March 15. By Kevin Carmody, PRCA

PRCA Standings as of March 10, 2008
[Mar. 10, 2008] Courtesy PRCA

Proctor Crowned 2008 Toughest Cowboy Champion - Wins Jagar Ranch!
[Mar. 9, 2008] Shane Proctor who was awarded the deed to Jäger Ranch and the iron glove trophy for being crowned the 2008 Toughest Cowboy Champion. Proctor, who currently resides in Powell, now has a new place to call home at his ranch outside Pueblo , Colo. By Ann Bleiker

2008 Toughest Cowboy title and deed to Jager Ranch to be awarded this weekend on FSN
[Mar. 5, 2008] The Championship Round of the 2008 World's Toughest Rodeo featuring Toughest Cowboy presented by Jagermeister, will take center stage at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and Fox Sports Network (FSN) will broadcast all the historic action beginning Saturday at midnight. By Ann Blieker

Petittion to re-open slaughter plants
[Mar. 5, 2008] UPDATE - SORRY LINK IS FIXED - This petition is to reopen the horse slaughter plants. I believe the preface says it all.

Horse Protection Act Amendment Co-Sponsored by Presidential Candidates
[Mar. 4, 2008] All of the top three candidates running for the Presidency of the United States are co-sponsors of S.311. What is S.311 you say? S.311 is a bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. By Cindy Meyers, CEO Rodeo Attitude

RodeoHouston brings back bracket for 2008's richest regular-season rodeo
[Mar. 3, 2008] In the spirit of March Madness and the NCAA Basketball Championships, RodeoHouston’s bracket-style battle goes into full effect tonight, with the $1.3 million rodeo running through the culminating Shootout Round on March 22. The rodeo will bestow $50,000 checks ($27,500 per man in team roping) on its shootout champions for the second straight year, virtually assuring them of spots in the 50th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. By Kevin Carmody, PRCA

'Capitol' improvements make Rodeo Austin one of state's best
[Mar. 3, 2008] Eight years ago, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo was just another stop on the rodeo trail, one that cowboys may or may not have decided to enter. Nowadays, the rodeo has blossomed into one of Texas' premier events, growing by leaps and bounds along the way and implementing innovations at every turn. By Kevin Carmody, PRCA

Rodeo News and Notes from the PRCA - March 3, 2008
[Mar. 3, 2008] Saddle bronc rider Bello defends San Angelo title; Special page for DNCFR on ProRodeo.com; Lowe, Brazile, Smith prevail in Glen Rose By Kevin Carmody, PRCA

PRCA Standings March 3, 2008
[Mar. 3, 2008]   By Courtesy PRCA