Saddle Bronc

Weatherford's Murphy working to defend title
[Jan. 4, 2008] Carrying the moniker of the "world's toughest cowboy” can be kind of daunting. Especially in the world of rodeo. But that is the hat Bandy Murphy of Weatherford is wearing and he sets out to defend his crown in the second season of the "Toughest Cowboy" competition, which airs on Fox Sports Net

Cowboys ride into RBC Center
[Jan. 4, 2008] When Bandy Murphy, 23, gets on the back of a bull, the animal usually has about a 1,600-pound advantage. The cowboy from Weatherford, Okla., who stands 5 feet 9 and weighs 160 pounds, managed to stay on bulls and broncos long enough last year to win the Toughest Cowboy championship. The rodeo tour tests competitors in three disciplines -- bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding.

Rough Stock Riders Needed!
[Jan. 2, 2008] January 14-16 riders are needed for the sale at the IFR. Complete information here.

'Cat Mortensen back to his cowboy ways
[Dec. 30, 2007] Dan Mortensen woke up sore the morning after his Saturday night saddle bronc ride in the Chase Hawks Memorial Rough Stock Invitational Rodeo, but it was a good kind of sore. His upper legs and groin ached, and Mortensen knew that came from being out of riding shape - not surprising for a cowboy who's taken much of the past year off.

First year's champion begins with win on Toughest Cowboy circuit
[Dec. 30, 2007] Once again, Bandy Murphy is leading the revolution. After winning the first Toughest Cowboy circuit championship, he started year two Saturday with a victory at the Sprint Center.

Rodeo champ Schumacher will go for wild ride Saturday
[Dec. 29, 2007] Toughest Cowboy competition kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sprint Center, where Schumacher and 11 other cowboys will test their all-around skills in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. The head-to-head competition, featuring six matches, is in its second year of existence and starts its eight-city, 2008 season in Kansas City. By Ted Harbin

It's the PRCA for every cowboy
[Dec. 27, 2007] The Heartland ProRodeo Series is about to swing open in full force. The new enterprise is designed to join smaller rodeos - which offer committee purses of up to $30,000 - in a series that will conclude with a championship event in Waco on Oct. 3-11. The Finals will feature minimum prize money of $400,000 and as much as $500,000.

Former Akron bull rider not typical cowboy
[Dec. 26, 2007] At 53 and 6-foot-3, Billy Ray Thunder seeks bareback bronco-riding throne

Brothers from Powell enjoy productive, profitable year
[Dec. 25, 2007] Kanin and Kaleb Asay are living their dream in rodeo.

Fresh-faced world champ may be ready to walk with big boys
[Dec. 24, 2007] Saddle bronc riding is billed as pro rodeo's classic event and there's a fresh-faced world champion who just might walk in the boot steps of the sport's legends. Meet 20-year-old Taos Muncy, an Oklahoma Panhandle State student who spurred his way to his first world title after earning $91,754 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to finish the year with $201,132. By Brett Hoffman

Bolich, McLane tune up for Montana Finals
[Dec. 23, 2007] There's nothing like a ride in the Chase Hawks Memorial Rough Stock Invitational Rodeo to get a cowboy ready for next month's Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals.

Great Falls cowboy hopes to build on strong rookie year
[Dec. 22, 2007]

Cowboy up! Utahns win big purses in Las Vegas
[Dec. 20, 2007] While growing up, competing in rodeos wasn't a way for Jess Davis and Wesley Silcox to set themselves apart from their siblings. To them, it was a family pastime.

General Info and Great links about the Wrangler NFR
[Dec. 17, 2007] Best list of Quick links to enjoy the Wrangler NFR and general information on the Internet!