Heartland ProRodeo Championships: One last chance to make Wrangler NFR
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Competition is intense when there is a lot on the line, and that will be the situation at the Heartland ProRodeo Championships, Oct. 9-17 at the Heart O’ Texas Coliseum in Waco.
Berths to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 3-12, in Las Vegas are on the line because the competition in Waco is the last one of the 2009 season prior to the world championships. In addition, PRCA Rookie of the Year titles in two events are up for grabs.
Throw in that total prize money of $471,000 is at stake, along with the Heartland buckles, and it sets the stage for a fantastic showdown in the Lone Star State. Just ask Texan Matt Reeves. The steer wrestler is unofficially $1,810 from making the Wrangler NFR. He is in the 16th spot and eyeing the 15th hole, held by Louisiana’s Gabe Ledoux. The Top 15 in the PRCA World Standings at the end of the season qualify for the Wrangler NFR.
“The best thing about Waco is I control my own destiny,” Reeves said. “I just have to go win something, and I figure that if I win second one time, I’m in, and I have two steers to do that on.”
Reeves had a chance to mathematically lock himself into the Wrangler NFR by winning some money in the Justin Boots Championships last month in Omaha, Neb., but let the opportunity slip through his fingers. Ledoux made $2,640 in Omaha, leaving the door open for Reeves. Reeves spoke to Ledoux in Omaha, and both were aware then of the realities of life on the bubble.
“It is kind of the way it works,” said Reeves, who qualified for the 2007 Wrangler NFR with a last-ditch effort. “He said that he wished it didn’t come down to this, but he wished me good luck.”
Reeves’ wife, Savanah, a barrel racer in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association finished in 16th place this season and will miss her chance to run barrels in Las Vegas. In Waco, Savanah’s dad, Sam Koenig, will haze for Reeves on Beamer, and Reeves will be aboard bulldoggin’ horse, Pokey.
“I better bear down and do something, or it will be a really bad holiday in my family,” Reeves said.
Also looking for a reason to celebrate is bareback rider Jared Keylon. The Fort Scott, Kan., cowboy is in 16th place in the world standings and trails 2008 Bareback Riding Rookie of the Year Jared Smith, in 15th place, by about $3,900.
Keylon, who turns 25 on Oct. 9, and Smith, 21, are both vying for their first trips to the Wrangler NFR and will both compete in Waco.
“I’m excited about it,” said Keylon about competing in Waco. “Everybody wishes we could all go (to the Wrangler NFR), because we’re all friends. I would never wish anything bad on anyone. I just want to do well and go.”
Reigning World Champion Tie-Down Roper Stran Smith, who won the world title thanks to money won in Waco last year, must now use Waco to get to Las Vegas to defend his title. Smith, in 17th place, trails 15th place Josh Peek by about $4,600. Jake Hannum, who is in 16th place, has concluded his 2009 season.
Rookie team roping heelers Justin Hendrick ($29,070) and Cody Doescher ($25,217) are in contention for Heartland and rookie honors. Also in a tight matchup are rookie bull riders Taylor Cowan ($42,365) and Tyler Willis ($42,248).
Performances at the Heartland ProRodeo Championships are set for 7 (CT) nightly, except on Oct. 11, when the rodeo begins at 4 p.m. The finals are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17.
The Heartland ProRodeo Championships feature the top 30 qualifiers from the Heartland ProRodeo Series standings. The Heartland ProRodeo Series consists of PRCA rodeos with committee purses of $30,000 or less. Once in Waco, the points are erased and contestants compete for Heartland titles and prize money. The Championships field is comprised of 208 contestants. Two contestants have qualified in two events. Chambers, Neb., cowboy Kyle Whitaker will compete in the steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding, while Clint Hopping, of College Station, Texas, is entered in the bareback riding and bull riding.
The Heartland ProRodeo Steer Roping Finals are at 8 a.m. on Oct. 13. For more information on the Heartland finals, visit ProRodeo.com.
1a. 2009 Heartland ProRodeo Championships field
Bareback riding
Justin Anderson, Sperry, Okla.
Steven Anding, Crossroads, Texas
Matt Bright, Azle, Texas
Jake Brown, Hillsboro, Texas
Clint Cannon, Waller, Texas
Andy Carter, Ellsinore, Mo.
Monte Downare, Hartsel, Colo.
Luis Escudero, Vado, N.M.
D.V. Fennell, Neosho, Mo.
Kaycee Feild, Elk Ridge, Utah
Heath Ford, Greeley, Colo.
Wyatt Hancock, Taylor, Ariz.
Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas
Clint Hopping, College Station, Texas
Evan Jayne, Marseille, France
Jared Keylon, Fort Scott, Kan.
Tyrel Nelson, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore.
Bryan Portie, Lake Charles, La.
Caine Riddle, Vernon, Texas
Casey Rogers, Dodd City, Texas
Josh Shackleford, McGee, Mo.
Ross Sherrod, Huntsville, Texas
Bee Jay Scott, Otley, Iowa
Tim Shirley, Grant, Colo.
Forrie Smith, Capitan, N.M.
Jared Smith, Williston, Fla.
Ryan Stutes, Sulphur, La.
Dave Worsfold, Queensland, Aust.
Cody Ziober, Huntsville, Texas
Steer wrestling
Brent Arnold, Coleman, Texas
Tommy Cook, McAlester, Okla.
Blake Doyle, Granbury, Texas
Spud Duvall, Checotah, Okla.
Cole Edge, Durant, Okla.
Ronnie Fields, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Mickey Gee, Wichita Falls, Texas
Brady Hageman, McCook, Neb.
Travis Hancock, Clemons, Iowa
Jake Hettinger, Bowie, Texas
Jack Hodges, Stephenville, Texas
K.C. Jones, Decatur, Texas
Jason Lahr, Stephenville, Texas
Brent Lassetter, Elm Mott, Texas
Chancey Larson, Manhattan, Kan.
John Kloeckler, Checotah, Okla.
Barry Kreikemeier, Lipan, Texas
Casey Martin, Sulphur, La.
Jeff Miller, Blue Mound, Kan.
Ryan Mims, Holdenville, Okla.
Dustin Merritt, Stephenville, Texas
Sean Mulligan, Coleman, Okla.
Bill Pace, Stephenville, Texas
Darrell Petry, Beaumont, Texas
Matt Reeves, Pampa, Texas
John Schueneman, Madisonville, Texas
Todd Suhn, North Platte, Neb.
Reagon Walker, Ennis, Texas
Britt Walters, Huntsville, Texas
Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb.
Team roping
Joel Bach, Millsap, Texas/Allen Bach, Weatherford, Texas
Brook Bearden, Dublin, Texas/Blake Elms, Cleburne, Texas
Bubba Bohac, Victoria, Texas/B.J. Duggar, Center Point, Texas
Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C./ Martin Lucero, Stephenville, Texas
Larry Cox, Weatherford, Texas/Doug Gibbins, Weatherford, Texas
Keven Daniel, Franklin, Tenn./Boogie Ray, Mabank, Texas
Justin Davis, Conroe, Texas/Cole Davison, Madisonville, Texas
Tommy Edens, Gatesville, Texas/Justin Hendrick, Rosenberg, Texas
Cody Graham, Everton, Mo./Gabe Gwaltney, Carthage, Mo.
Brad Hamilton, Pollok, Texas/Joe Day, Howe, Texas
Wes Kent, Grand Cane, La./Bobby Baize, Anthony, N.M.
Reese Kerr, Comfort, Texas/Ace Pearce, Washington, Texas
David Key, Caldwell, Texas/Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas
Jake Kropik, Midway, Texas/Wade Clayton, Beasley, Texas
Colby Lovell, Madisonville, Texas/John Paul Lucero, Villanueva, N.M.
Justin Lovell, Grapeland, Texas/Mickey Gomez, Holland, Texas
Tyler Magnus, Hamilton, Texas/Tommy Zuniga, Centerville, Texas
Cody McMinn, Caddo Mills, Texas/Justin Copp, Justin, Texas
Randy Melder, Hineston, La./John Woodson, Keithville, La.
Caleb Mitchell, Sealy, Texas /Tyler McKnight, Wells, Texas
David Motes, Tolar, Texas/Dustin Davis, Texarkana, Ark.
Scooter Nolen, Jr., Collinsville, Texas/Cody Doescher, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Cody Odell, Como, Texas/Twister Cain, Gonzales, Texas
Justin Parish, Mineral Wells, Texas/Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan.
Shane Paschal, Nome, Texas/York Gill, Memphis, Tenn.
Matt Petrus, Skidmore, Texas/Dee Rampy, Bertram, Texas
Nick Sartain, Yukon, Okla./Kollin VonAhn, Durant, Okla.
Garrett Tonozzi, Fruita, Colo./Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas
Jake Weddle, St. Joe, Ark./Shawn Harris, Searcy, Ark.
Justin Yost, Mt. Morris, Pa./Britt Bockius, Claremore, Okla.
Saddle bronc riding
Ty Atchison, Jackson, Mo.
Justin Browning, Lake Charles, La.
Wes Burns, Stephenville, Texas
Tol Cawley, Crockett, Texas
Bonner Cooper, Austin, Texas
Andrew Counts, Stephenville, Texas
Jesse Crowder, Stephenville, Texas
Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La.
Heith DeMoss, Heflin, La.
Isaac Diaz, Stephenville, Texas
Jeremiah Diffee, Hatfield, Ark.
Travis Edwards, W. Australia, Aust.
Curtis Garton, Kaitaia, New Zealand
Bradley Harter, Weatherford, Texas
Colt Hamaker, Centennial, Wyo.
T.J. Haynie, Richards, Texas
Weston Ireland, Sallisaw, Okla.
Ty Kennedy, Philip, S.D.
Jesse Kirby, Dodge City, Kan.
Nick Laduke, Cypress, Texas
Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M.
Caleb Martin, Sulphur, La.
Mike Outhier, Utopia, Texas
Tate Owens, Platteville, Colo.
Cort Scheer, Elsmere, Neb.
Sam Spreadborough, Snyder, Texas
Wade Sundell, Boxholm, Iowa
Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb.
Kobyn Williams, DeBerry, Texas
Clayton Zibell, Walnut Grove, Mo.
Tie-down roping
Chris Bradford, Kountze, Texas
Boe Brown, Harrold, S.D.
Bradley, Bynum, Sterling City, Texas
Ricky Canton, Navasota, Texas
Seth Childers, Cameron, Texas
Clint Cooper, Decatur, Texas
Trent Creager, Stillwater, Okla.
Payden Emmett, Ponca, Ark.
Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas
Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La.
Brad Hartt, Sebring, Fla.
Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla.
Frank Holliday, New Waverly, Texas
Blake Huckabee, Shreveport, La.
Houtson Hutto, Del Rio, Texas
Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, Ga.
Matt Kenney, Onawa, Iowa
Scott Kormos, Teague, Texas
Justin Maass, Giddings, Texas
Justin Macha, Needville, Texas
Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas
Skylar Moore, Mt. Vernon, Mo.
Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas
Bubba Paschal, Laporte, Texas
Jeremiah Peek, Pueblo, Colo.
P.J. Spencer, Collinsville, Okla.
Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas
Stran Smith, Childress, Texas
Stetson Vest, Childress, Texas
Russell Wells, Lindsay, Okla.
Bull riding
Brendon Averett, Lake Charles, La.
Jason Beck, Prairieville, La.
Lonnie Carpenter, Haysville, Kan.
Clint Craig, Mena, Ark.
Taylor Cowan, Fort Pierre, S.D.
Chad German, Groesbeck, Texas
J.W. Harris, May, Texas
Luke Haught, Weatherford, Texas
Cody Hodges, Omaha, Texas
Shawn Hogg, Odessa, Texas
Clint Hopping, College Station, Texas
Sye Jones, Weatherford, Texas
Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D.
Travis Marshall, Omaha, Neb.
Bandy Murphy, Morgan Mill, Texas
Jesse Pohlmann, Lenexa, Kan.
Brandon Reynolds, Pike Road, Ala.
Blake Rowan, Muskogee, Okla.
Cody RoStockyJ, China Spring, Texas
Beau Schroeder, China Texas
Souli Shanklin, Rocksprings, Texas
Tate Stratton, Stanley, N.M.
Jay Slyder, Justin, Texas
Chance Smart, Philadelphia, Miss.
Kevin Ventura, Bandera, Texas
Dylan Werner, Bushnell, Fla.
Brandon Wesson, Delaware, Okla.
Tyler Willis, Wheatland, Wyo.
Sam Wilson, East Bernard, Texas
Friday Wright II, Moss Point, Miss.
Field set for the Heartland ProRodeo Steer Roping Finals, Oct. 13
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A loaded 30-man field will compete in the Heartland ProRodeo Steer Roping Finals Oct. 13 at the Heart O’ Texas Coliseum in Waco. Action begins at 8 a.m. (CT). The lineup includes defending Heartland champion Cash Myers of Athens, Texas. Myers will be roping against 18-time World Champion Guy Allen of Santa Anna, Texas, along with two-time and defending World Champion Scott Snedecor of Uvalde, Texas. Nine-time World Champion Trevor Brazile of Decatur, Texas, also is competing in the Heartland Steer Roping Finals. In fact, the entire Top 15 in the PRCA Steer Roping World Standings are among the contestants in Waco, so expect plenty of heated competition.
Naming a favorite is next to impossible with all that top talent. However, Allen is among those with a lot to gain. He is in 18th place in the world standings, and the Top 15 in the world standings after Waco will advance to the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, Nov. 13-14, at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. Allen is about $1,900 from the 15th spot. Myers, 13th in the world standings, also has ambitions of moving up to ensure a sixth NFSR qualification. Snedecor, with $61,839, leads the world standings by about $12,000 over Rocky Patterson in the No. 2 spot. A total of $32,000 is up for grabs in Waco. The format features four rounds with an average winner and no finals.
2a. Qualifiers for the Heartland ProRodeo Steer Roping Finals
Guy Allen, Santa Anna, Texas
Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas
Jarrett Blessing, Paradise, Texas
Leo Campbell, Amarillo, Texas
Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla.
Bryce Davis, Abilene, Texas
Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas
Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas
Will Gasperson, Decatur, Texas
Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla.
Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla.
Marty Jones, Hobbs, N.M.
Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz.
Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas
Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas
Howdy McGinn, North Powder, Ore.
Cash Myers, Athens, Texas
Paul Patton, Abilene, Texas
Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan.
Lawson Plemons, Chilton, Texas
Buster Record Jr., Buffalo, Okla.
Cody Scheck, Alva, Okla.
Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas
Shandon Stalls, McLean, Texas
Shane Suggs, Granbury, Texas
J.B. Whatley, Gardendale, Texas
J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla.
Neal Wood, Guy, Texas
J.D. Yates, Pueblo, Colo.
Kim Ziegelgruber, Edmond, Okla.
Upcoming PRCA Rodeos
Oct. 8 Austin County Fair and Rodeo, Bellville, Texas, begins
Oct. 8 Leesville (La.) Lions Club Rodeo begins
Oct. 8 Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo, Seguin, Texas, begins
Oct. 8 Tulsa (Okla.) State Fair PRCA Rodeo begins
Oct. 8 Dodge Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, Minot, N.D., begins
Oct. 9 Saskatoon (Saskatchewan) Stampede Pro Rodeo begins
Oct. 10 W. Wilson Children’s Charity Rodeo & Carnival, Cave Creek, Ariz., begins
Oct. 10 Industry (Calif.) Hills Charity ProRodeo begins
Next Up
Oct. 9 Heartland ProRodeo Championships, Waco, Texas, begins
Oct. 13 Heartland ProRodeo Steer Roping begins
Rodeo News and Notes
Team ropers Schwenke, Beers post 3.4-second run in Canadian Tour Finals
CALGAY, ALBERTA – Americans fared well in the Canadian Tour Championships, Oct. 2-4 at the Calgary Corral. However, Shane Schwenke and Mike Beers did a little something extra. The duo roped their steer in 3.4 seconds – believed to be the fastest recorded time in competition.
“Before they announced our time, I yelled at Mike, ‘How fast were we?’ said Schwenke, a header from Montana. “Mike laughed and said, ‘That was fast.’”
The two tied the Canadian record of 3.7 seconds in the semifinal round, but never dreamed they could be 3.4 in the same arena 45 minutes later.
“That 3.7 was the fastest I’d ever been in my life,” said Schwenke, 42, who was riding Canadian champion Murray Linthicum’s gray horse, Roller.
The PRCA-sanctioned world record of 3.5 seconds is shared by five teams and was most recently tied by JoJo LeMond and Randon Adams at the Buc Days Pro Rodeo, April 22, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
“I had an idea how fast it was, and it was the fastest I’d ever been,” said Beers, 51, from Oregon. “I mean, things happened so fast. We had a great steer. Shane did a great job, and I just kind of cleaned it up. It was awesome; we had a good time.”
Schwenke and Beers earned $5,000 apiece and are scheduled to compete in the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton next month.
In other events, Oregon’s Bobby Mote (bareback riding), Idaho’s Nate Baldwin (tie-down roping) and Texan Brittany Pozzi (barrel racing) also won Canadian tour titles. Canadians Cody Cassidy (steer wrestling), Justin Berg (saddle bronc riding) and Ty Elliott (bull riding) were the other Tour winners.
-- Courtesy Dwayne Erickson
World champion bronc rider sweeps Dodge Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Saddle bronc rider Taos Muncy demonstrated some of his world championship form by sweeping his event at the Dodge Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, presented by U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Oct. 1-3. The 2007 world champion from Corona, N.M. swept the first, second and third rounds, to easily win the average with a score of 244 points on three head. Muncy’s top score was an 84-point ride on Salt River Rodeo’s Blueberry in the first round. He pocketed a total of $4,965 and had an opportunity to hone his skills heading into the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 3-12, in Las Vegas. Prize money won at the circuit finals does not count toward the PRCA World Standings. However, Muncy, 22, is in 10th place in the PRCA World Standings and will be able to add to his 2009 earnings if he wins prize money at the Heartland ProRodeo Championships, Oct. 9-17 in Waco, Texas.
In other events, Jared Green of Socorro, N.M., won the bareback riding title. Wickenburg, Ariz., cowboy Dean McIntyre finished first in the average in the steer wrestling and the duo of Erich Rogers (Round Rock, Ariz.) and Cory Petska (Lexington, Okla.) claimed the rodeo’s team roping title. Tie-down roper Joseph Parsons of Marana, Ariz., barrel racer Kelsi Elkins of Aztec, N.M., and bull rider Rankin Lindsey of Hillsboro, N.M., were the other average champions. The average winners and year end qualifiers from the circuit finals advance to the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, April 7-10, 2010, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Plans under way for Pendleton Round-Up 2010 centennial celebration
PENDLETON, Ore. – Pendleton Round-Up Association members are getting ready for their 2010 centennial celebration by renovating the west grandstand bleachers and covering those 8,000 seats. The project also includes construction of booths to sell refreshments, as well as three additional sets of restroom facilities. The 2010 Round-Up is set for Sept. 15-18. Round-Up week festivities begin Sept. 11 with a parade and concert.
Advance tickets for the 2010 Round-Up are already sold out for Sept. 17-18, according to Round-Up Director Troy LeGore. Some additional tickets may be available in the spring if tickets are returned or if additional seating is found.
The Round-Up Association has a three-pronged approach to improving the four-day rodeo, which is held annually the second full week of September.
“First, two years ago, we really concentrated on making things better for the contestants,” said Randy Severe, Round-Up president. “This year, our focus was the volunteers, and we constructed a parking lot for their use. Now, we’re focusing on the spectators with this project and the Centennial Plaza, which will be totally complete by the 100th anniversary rodeo.”
In other Round-Up news, about $6,000 was raised for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund at the 2009 Cowboy Memorial Golf Tournament, held Sept. 14 in Pendleton, Ore. The Pendleton golf tourney has raised more than $90,000 since its inception.
“This is the 20th year that Pendleton has had a golf tournament to help raise money for JCCF, and we’re extremely appreciative,” said Cindy Schonholtz, JCCF program manager. “There is so much going on during Round-Up week, and the community still makes the time to come out and support this great event.”
A field of 56 entrants participated, and the team of Wayne McMeans, Steve Smith, Brian Brasburgh and Jack Cahlin finished first with a score of 58.
Team roping heeler Richard Durham of Morgan Mill, Texas, won the closest-to-the pin challenge. PRCA Supervisor of Pro Officials Tommy Keith finished first in the longest-drive contest. For more information on the JCCF, visit ProRodeo.com.
Also, about $20,000 was raised during the Wrangler Tough Enough To Wear Pink 2009 Pendleton Round-Up campaign. Pink-shirt day was on Sept. 17, and various activities were held to raise money, along with the auctioning of pink items.
-- Carl Culham/Pendleton Round-Up contributed to this report
The Trevor Brazile Watch
Nine-time World Champion Trevor Brazile can add to his trophy case and bank account when he competes in the Heartland ProRodeo Steer Roping Finals on Oct. 13 in Waco, Texas. Brazile finished fifth in the Heartland steer roping standings, which was only used to qualify contestants. Once in Waco, the slate is cleaned, and ropers will battle for $32,000 in total prize money.
Brazile, sixth in the steer roping PRCA World Standings, has the opportunity to use the Waco event to help him narrow the $30,000 lead Scott Snedecor has on him.
“It’s definitely an edge in the all-around (race),” said Brazile from Decatur, Texas, who won steer roping world titles in 2006 and 2007. “It’s also an edge in the steer roping (competition for a world title). With four head, it’s one of our better steer ropings all year. It’s nice to have (the Heartland finals in Waco) right here before the steer roping finals (Nov. 13-14 in Guthrie, Okla.).
With Brazile’s hectic schedule, he was unable to get to 30 Heartland rodeos and qualify for the Heartland ProRodeo Championships, Oct. 9-17, in the tie-down roping or team roping. So, after Waco, he will go to some fall rodeos, which will count for the 2010 season, before heading to Las Vegas for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 3-12.
“There used to be some off time before they raised the tie-down roping limit to 100 rodeos (for 2010),” Brazile said. “I guess the positive is that you’re not going into the Finals cold turkey. You’re not out of the rodeo groove.”
The NILE ProRodeo, Oct. 14-17, in Billings, Mont., is among those on Brazile’s 2010 schedule.
Three Elshere bronc riders to compete in Dodge Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo
MINOT, N.D. – Expect to hear the name Elshere announced several times in the saddle bronc riding at the Dodge Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, presented by U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Oct. 8-11, at the State Fair Center in Minot, N.D. Brothers Ryan and J.J. Elshere, along with their cousin, Cole Elshere, will be among the contestants.
Ryan and J.J., along with an older brother and sister, grew up in Milesville, S.D., about 30 miles north of Philip. Ryan, 33, ranches outside Elm Springs, S.D., and J.J., 29, lives in Quinn. Cole, 20, grew up in Faith, S.D., and is a college student in Gillette, Wyo.
J.J. Elshere, who competes full-time, is a two-time Badlands Circuit champion and is in third place in the PRCA World Standings with only the Heartland ProRodeo Championships remaining in the 2009 season. J.J., who hopes to make the family proud, appears to be headed to his third Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 3-12, in Las Vegas. J.J. claimed the average title at the 2006 Wrangler NFR.
Along with competing and enjoying the circuit finals, the Elshere clan is using the event as somewhat of a family reunion. The cousins – Ryan’s three kids, ages 10, 6 and 2, and J.J.’s three boys, ages 7, 5 and five months – will have time to play together while their dads ride saddle broncs.
“The cousins have a good time,” J.J. said. “They’ll have a ball.”
For more information about the Dodge Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, visit www.MinotYsMensRodeo.com
-- Courtesy Ruth Nicolaus
2009 PRCA World Standings Leaders
AA: Trevor Brazile........... $254,364
BB: Clint Cannon............. $221,314
SW: Lee Graves…........... $120,574
TR-1: Chad Masters.......... $130,186
TR-2: Jade Corkill............. $120,714
SB: Jesse Kruse ................ $130,054
TD: Trevor Brazile............. $132,916
BR: J.W. Harris.................. $216,723
SR: Scott Snedecor.......... $61,839
2009 PRCA World Standings
Unofficial as of Oct. 5, 2009.
For 2009, official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 70; team roping, 70; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 70; barrel racing, 70; and bull riding, 125. Bull riders can count Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls events toward the PRCA World Standings, but not toward the all-around standings.
All-around
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $254,345
2. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah 143,950
3. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 131,266
4. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 107,594
5. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, Ga. 100,571
6. Jake Hannum, Ogden, Utah 74,859
7. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas 67,859
8. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas 67,746
9. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. 55,214
10. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 51,984
11. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla. 50,035
12. Beau Franzen, Sidney, Mont. 47,238
13. B.J. Campbell, Benton City, Wash. 43,208
14. Shank Edwards, Levelland, Texas 43,194
15. Olin Hannum, West Haven, Utah 42,713
16. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb. 42,068
17. Marty Becker, Cardston, Alberta 42,042
18. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz. 41,103
19. Clayton Foltyn, El Campo, Texas 39,551
20. Seth Glause, Rock Springs, Wyo. 37,780
Bareback Riding
1. Clint Cannon, Waller, Texas $221,314
2. Bobby Mote, Culver, Ore. 170,339
3. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash. 138,591
4. Justin McDaniel, Porum, Okla. 124,284
5. Heath Ford, Greeley, Colo. 112,923
6. Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas 103,162
7. Kaycee Feild, Elk Ridge, Utah 102,835
8. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas 92,438
9. Kelly Timberman, Mills, Wyo. 88,637
10. D.V. Fennell, Neosho, Mo. 69,929
11. Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas 69,545
12. Royce Ford, Briggsdale, Colo. 68,918
13. Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore. 59,925
14. Jason Havens, Prineville, Ore. 57,769
15. Jared Smith, Williston, Fla. 56,413
16. Jared Keylon, Fort Scott, Kan. 52,545
17. Tim Shirley, Grant, Colo. 50,304
18. Dusty LaValley, Crooked Creek, Alberta 41,551
19. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 40,220
20. Matt Bright, Azle, Texas 39,917
Steer Wrestling
1. Lee Graves, Calgary, Alberta $120,574
2. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif. 112,553
3. Jake Rinehart, Highmore, S.D. 110,927
4. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 96,950
5. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore. 77,737
6. Todd Suhn, Hermosa, S.D. 77,108
7. Dean Gorsuch, Gering, Neb. 74,075
8. Hunter Cure, Holliday, Texas 73,945
9. Shawn Greenfield, Lakeview, Ore. 69,034
10. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 65,260
11. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore. 62,761
12. Casey McMillen, Craig, Colo. 59,570
13. Joey Bell Jr, Athens, Texas 59,209
14. Stockton Graves, Newkirk, Okla. 59,180
15. Gabe Ledoux, Kaplan, La. 58,812
16. Matt Reeves, Pampa, Texas 57,002
17. Jason Miller, Lance Creek, Wyo. 53,986
18. Ethan Thouvenell, Fallbrook, Calif. 49,806
19. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah 47,580
20. Dane Hanna, Starkville, Miss. 46,632
Team Roping (header)
1. Chad Masters, Clarksville, Tenn. $130,186
2. Kelsey Parchman, Cumberland City, Tenn. 93,686
3. Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C. 91,414
4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas 89,707
5. David Key, Caldwell, Texas 88,150
6. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas 85,892
7. Travis Tryan, Billings, Mont. 85,503
8. Blaine Linaweaver, Leavenworth, Kan. 73,618
9. Keven Daniel, Franklin, Tenn. 72,521
10. Nick Sartain, Yukon, Okla. 72,482
11. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. 67,316
12. Charly Crawford, Prineville, Ore. 64,410
13. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz. 63,017
14. Steve Purcella, Hereford, Texas 62,643
15. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. 62,303
16. Kaleb Driggers, Albany, Ga. 61,446
17. Ty Blasingame, Olney Springs, Colo. 57,242
18. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore. 54,862
19. Justin Yost, Mt.Morris, Pa. 53,059
20. Jay Adams, Logandale, Nev. 52,042
Team Roping (heeler)
1. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev. $120,714
2. Richard Durham, Morgan Mill, Texas 111,598
3. Patrick Smith, Midland, Texas 98,086
4. Martin Lucero, Stephenville, Texas 90,989
5. Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas 87,986
6. Brad Culpepper, Ashburn, Ga. 85,754
7. Randon Adams, Logandale, Nev. 85,314
8. Michael Jones, Stephenville, Texas 84,884
9. Kollin VonAhn, Durant, Okla. 71,316
10. Cesar de la Cruz, Tucson, Ariz. 71,118
11. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. 67,316
12. Russell Cardoza, Farmington, Calif. 64,410
13. Cory Petska, Lexington, Okla. 63,446
14. Jhett Johnson, Casper, Wyo. 59,482
15. Justin Davis, Cottonwood, Calif. 55,315
16. Britt Bockius, Claremore, Okla. 51,272
17. Kory Koontz, Sudan, Texas 50,615
18. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah 47,123
19. Allen Bach, Weatherford, Texas 46,606
20. Boogie Ray, Mabank, Texas 43,905
Saddle Bronc Riding
1. Jesse Kruse, Great Falls, Mont. $130,054
2. Heith DeMoss, Heflin, La. 95,040
3. J.J. Elshere, Quinn, S.D. 86,906
4. Billy Etbauer, Edmond, Okla. 86,903
5. Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La. 84,895
6. Bryce Miller, Buffalo, S.D. 84,893
7. Shaun Stroh, Dickinson, N.D. 82,159
8. Isaac Diaz, Stephenville, Texas 80,574
9. Bradley Harter, Weatherford, Texas 75,164
10. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. 72,533
11. Justin Arnold, Santa Margarita, Calif. 72,439
12. Wade Sundell, Boxholm, Iowa 71,915
13. Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, Alberta 68,195
14. Cody Wright, Milford, Utah 67,652
15. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. 65,788
16. Dusty Hausauer, Dickinson, N.D. 62,586
17. Chet Johnson, Gillette, Wyo. 58,128
18. Rusty Allen, Eagle Mountain, Utah 52,447
19. Jesse Wright, Milford, Utah 50,686
20. Tyrell Smith, Vaughn, Mont. 45,678
Tie-down Roping
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $132,916
2. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla. 98,266
3. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah 91,733
4. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas 86,993
5. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho 84,052
6. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, Texas 83,009
7. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas 78,844
8. Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas 78,583
9. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, Ga. 77,958
10. Justin Maass, Giddings, Texas 76,240
11. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, Wash. 73,978
12. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla. 73,157
13. Scott Kormos, Teague, Texas 72,882
14. Monty Lewis, Hereford, Texas 70,297
15. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 66,005
16. Jake Hannum, Ogden, Utah 64,937
17. Stran Smith, Childress, Texas 61,364
18. Kody Curry, Buna, Texas 56,466
19. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas 54,931
20. Clint Cooper, Decatur, Texas 53,752
Steer Roping
1. Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas $61,839
2. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan. 49,160
3. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas 41,280
4. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas 41,248
5. Shane Suggs, Granbury, Texas 34,119
6. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas 31,722
7. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas 30,864
8. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz. 27,252
9. Neal Wood, Guy, Texas 27,047
10. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla. 24,894
11. Leo Campbell, Amarillo, Texas 24,685
12. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas 24,666
13. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas 24,404
14. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. 24,056
15. Will Gasperson, Decatur, Texas 23,954
16. Bryce Davis, Abilene, Texas 23,161
17. Cody Scheck, Alva, Okla. 23,016
18. Guy Allen, Santa Anna, Texas 22,034
19. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla. 19,996
20. C.A. Lauer, Buffalo, Okla. 19,031
Bull Riding
1. J.W. Harris, May, Texas $216,723
2. Steve Woolsey, Payson, Utah 108,444
3. Corey Navarre, Weatherford, Okla. 105,885
4. Bobby Welsh, Gillette, Wyo. 92,799
5. Kanin Asay, Powell, Wyo. 92,169
6. Douglas Duncan, Alvin, Texas 81,628
7. Clayton Savage, Casper, Wyo. 81,410
8. Tate Stratton, Stanley, N.M. 80,604
9. Cody Whitney, Asher, Okla. 78,985
10. Colin McTaggart, Las Vegas, Nev. 78,834
11. B.J. Schumacher, Hillsboro, Wis. 77,996
12. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. 75,412
13. Howdy Cloud, Kountze, Texas 67,721
14. Cody Hancock, Taylor, Ariz. 66,483
15. Zack Oakes, Elk, Wash. 63,568
16. Wesley Silcox, Santaquin, Utah 63,021
17. Clint Craig, Mena, Ark. 62,288
18. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 59,491
19. Beau Schroeder, China, Texas 51,016
20. Jason Beck, Prairieville, La. 49,614
*Barrel racing (through Oct. 5)
Barrel racing standings, provided by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), are unofficial, subject to audit and may change. Unofficial WPRA Standings are published by the PRCA as a courtesy. The PRCA is not responsible for the verification or updating of WPRA standings.
1. Brittany Pozzi, Victoria, Texas $155,865
2. Mary Burger, Pauls Valley, Okla. 120,616
3. Lindsay Sears, Nanton, Alberta 114,239
4. Jordon Peterson, Chilton, Texas 84,481
5. Tiffany Fox, Fox, Okla. 82,025
6. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. 72,698
7. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz. 72,104
8. Brenda Mays, Terrebonne, Ore. 66,545
9. Sheena Robbins, Fresno, Calif. 65,523
10. Cassie Moseley, Farwell, Texas 64,727
11. Danyelle Campbell, Beaumont, Calif. 64,471
12. Tammy Fischer, Ledbetter, Texas 63,720
13. Sue Smith, Blackfoot, Idaho 61,003
14. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas 53,811
15. P.J. Burger, Pauls Valley, Okla. 52,837
16. Savanah Reeves, Dublin, Texas 52,453
17. Terra Bynum, Colorado City, Texas 52,142
18. Rachael Ross, Murrieta, Calif. 50,802
19. Christina Richman, Glendora, Calif. 42,530
20. Nancy Hunter, Neola, Utah 41,867
8. Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls Tour Standings
Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches
(Final-unofficial as of Oct. 5, 2009)
1. Cody Hancock, Taylor, Ariz. $36,077
2.Steve Woolsey, Payson, Utah 32,746
3. Douglas Duncan, Alvin, Texas 32,439
4. Clayton Savage, Casper, Wyo. 31,268
5. Tate Stratton, Stanley, N.M 30,599
6. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. 29,525
7. J.W. Harris, May, Texas 29,175
8. B.J. Schumacher, Hillsboro, Wis. 28,021
9. Kanin Asay, Powell, Wyo. 19,402
10. Jordan Hooton, Daingerfield, Texas 17,963
11. Bobby Welsh, Gillette, Wyo. 17,548
12. Fred Boettcher, Rice Lake, Wis. 16,380
13. Chad Denton, Berry Creek, Calif. 14,382
14. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 14,025
15. Colin McTaggart, Las Vegas, Nev. 13,518
16. Jarrod Ford, Greeley, Colo. 13,423
17. Spud Jones, Tohatchi, N.M. 10,246
18. Cody Whitney, Asher, Okla. 9,781
19. Beau Schroeder, China, Texas 9,265
20. Zack Oakes, Elk, Wash. 8,610
21. Tyler Willis, Wheatland, Wyo. 8,507
22. Cooper Kanngiesser, Zenda, Kan. 8,155
23. Marcus Michaelis, Caldwell, Idaho 7,254
24. Casey Baize, San Angelo, Texas 7,143
25. Colby Reilly, Stratford, Wash. 6,862
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