1. Etbauer on verge of making (more) rodeo history
HOUSTON – Houston has a long and storied history of watching things soar to new heights – think NASA, here – and the rodeo fans at Reliant Stadium will have something pretty special to keep on their radar this week.
When five-time World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Billy Etbauer enters the second round of Super Series V tonight at RodeoHouston, he will be $8,452 away from joining Trevor Brazile as the only $3 million cowboys in the history of professional rodeo.
Perhaps more significantly, Etbauer is $9,786 shy of becoming the first man to earn $3 million in a single rodeo event (yes, Billy has $1,335 in career team roping money).
“I didn’t honestly realize I was that close,” Etbauer said with a slight shake of his head. “That’s amazing. I just wish I had all that money in my pocket today. But it’s a true blessing to be healthy and be able to continue doing something you love.
“It’s been a lot of years since my brothers (Dan and Robert), Craig (Latham) and I started down this road, pooling our prize money so we could keep going. It’s always been a family effort; Craig still does all my entering for me. And I couldn’t do this without the continued support of Express Ranches. They are the biggest part of why I’m still able to go do this.”
With $2,000 first-place money in each round of Super Series V plus a $4,000 award for highest average score, Etbauer could get pretty close to both milestones even before the semifinals ($2,000 for first place) or that $50,000 Shootout Round on March 20. He is tied for fourth in the average after one round of Super Series V with 79.5 points.
Etbauer, 47, has won RodeoHouston three times, most recently in 2008, when he defeated Canadian Rod Hay in a ride-off and earned $55,000.
His nephew, Trell Etbauer (Robert’s son), has already qualified for the semifinals in saddle bronc riding and will compete again on March 17.
“I’m looking forward to watching him ride that night,” Billy Etbauer said. “Now I’ve just got to do my part and make it into the semifinals on the 18th.”
Etbauer moved ahead of Joe Beaver into second place on the career earnings list at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo last December and is already first on the career list for most money won in a single event ($2,990,214), with tie-down roper Fred Whitfield second ($2,805,546) and Dan Mortensen third ($2,536,631).
Etbauer holds the record for most Wrangler NFR qualifications by a roughstock cowboy (21 and counting), the record for most round victories in the Wrangler NFR in any event (51) and he holds the distinction of being the only cowboy to have more than $1 million in earnings at the Wrangler NFR.
1A. McFarland goes back on the injured list with broken femur
Bareback rider Tom McFarland, who missed the second half of the 2009 season with a devastating arm injury, is back on the sidelines after suffering a broken right femur March 10 at RodeoHouston.
McFarland, 26, was stepped on by a horse – it is unclear whether it was the bronc he was riding or a pickup man’s horse – after completing a third-place ride on the final night of Super Series III that would have assured him a spot in the semifinals.
He underwent surgery in Houston on March 11, during which doctors inserted pins just above the knee, and is expected to miss three months of competition.
“The doctor told us that if the break had been a half-inch higher, he probably would have had to sit out the rest of the year,” said McFarland’s wife, Ashley.
McFarland, a four-time Wrangler NFR qualifier, had his right arm broken in more than 25 places last June in Pecos, Texas, when his bareback mount reared up in the chutes and then fell on him.
Aided by funding from the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and benefits put on by his many friends in the rodeo community, McFarland, 26, got through the enforced hiatus and rehabbed so well that he was second to Kaycee Feild in the world standings with $22,157 at the time of his latest injury.
Bull rider R.C. Landingham of Pendleton, Ore., suffered broken ribs, a fractured scapula, a collapsed lung and a lacerated liver March 5 at RodeoHouston. He also is expected to miss three months.
Idaho bull rider Marcus Michaelis, second in the world standings, suffered a dislocated left thumb at RodeoHouston last week and was to have X-rays taken today to determine the extent of the injury.
1b. Lowe returns to action at RodeoHouston, ties for first place
Three-time World Champion Bareback Rider Will Lowe returned to competition March 14 for the first time since suffering a strained neck aboard Kesler Rodeo’s Painted Smile in the eighth round of the 2009 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. As a result of the injury and the forced time away from the arena, the Canyon, Texas, cowboy decided to undergo surgery to have the labrum in his right shoulder repaired on Dec. 16.
RodeoHouston was his first rodeo back, and he appeared to have returned in top form, turning in an 80-point ride to finish in a four-way tie for first in the first round of Super Series V. He will compete again tonight and Tuesday night in Houston, in hopes of finishing among the top four money earners in that bracket and advancing to the semifinal round.
STATISTICAL ODDITY: All three reigning roughstock champions at RodeoHouston – bareback rider Clint Cannon, saddle bronc rider Bryce Miller and bull rider Douglas Duncan – have qualified for this year’s semifinal round, while all four of the 2009 timed event champions failed to make it – steer wrestler Curtis Cassidy, team ropers Kelsey Parchman/Richard Durham, tie-down roper Ryan Watkins and barrel racer Mary Burger.
2. DNCFR field loaded with past, present world champions
The 24th installment of the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo – April 7-10 in Pocatello, Idaho – is shaping up to be quite the show. With 11 past or present world champions and dozens of Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifiers among the 164 cowboys entered in the $500,000 event, things could get interesting at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University.
Several of this year’s competitors already know what it’s like to claim DNCFR titles, and the remainder of the field is hungry to join their ranks. Five-figure pay days – which don’t count toward the PRCA World Standings – $20,000 Dodge truck vouchers and many other prizes await the cowboys who can ascend to the top at the end of four intense days of competition.
2010 DNCFR contestant list
Pocatello, Idaho, April 7-10
Contestant roster is current as of March 15, but is subject to change.
BAREBACK RIDING
Joe Gunderson Badlands Agar, S.D.
Scott Montague Badlands Rapid City, S.D.
Teddy Athan California Livermore, Calif.
Danny Webb California Cottonwood, Calif.
Bobby Mote Columbia River Culver, Ore.
Ryan Gray Columbia River Cheney, Wash.
Ronald Browning First Frontier Statesville, N.C.
J.C. Smith First Frontier Aspers, Pa.
Bee Jay Scott Great Lakes Otley, Iowa
Josh Shackleford Great Lakes McGee, Mo.
Buck Lunak Montana Cut Bank, Mont.
Troy Solomon Montana Havre, Mont.
Tim Shirley Mountain States Grant, Colo.
Craig Wisehart Mountain States Stephenville, Texas
Caine Riddle Prairie Vernon, Texas
Jared Keylon Prairie Fort Scott, Kan.
Scotty NeSmith Southeastern Russellville, Tenn.
Dustin Smith Southeastern Rome, Ga.
Clint Cannon Texas Waller, Texas
Chris Harris Texas Itasca, Texas
Jared Green Turquoise Socorro, N.M.
Wyatt Hancock Turquoise Taylor, Ariz.
*Kaycee Field Wilderness Payson, Utah
Bud Munns Wilderness Snowville, Utah
STEER WRESTLING
Clay Cowan Badlands Highmore, S.D.
Clay Schaack Badlands Wall, S.D.
*Luke Branquinho California Los Alamos, Calif.
Billy Bugenig California Ferndale, Calif.
Erik Johnson Columbia River Eltopia, Wash.
Trevor Knowles Columbia River Mount Vernon, Ore.
Greg Bennett First Frontier Lake Luzerne, N.Y.
Darren Morgan First Frontier Fort Edward, N.Y.
Justin Morehouse Great Lakes New Ross, Ind.
Kyle Whitaker Great Lakes Chambers, Neb.
Dean Gorsuch Prairie Gering, Neb.
Stockton Graves Prairie Newkirk, Okla.
Beau Franzen Montana Sidney, Mont.
Nick Stubblefield Montana Choteau, Mont.
Josh Peek Mountain States Pueblo, Colo.
Kyle Hughes Mountain States Olney Springs, Colo.
Bud Hallman Southeastern Webster, Fla.
Ace Campbell Southeastern Livingston, Ala.
Hunter Cure Texas Holliday, Texas
Todd Suhn Texas Hermosa, S.D.
Dean McIntyre Turquoise Wickenburg, Ariz.
Cutter Parsons Turquoise Marana, Ariz.
Olin Hannum Wilderness West Haven, Utah
Tom Lewis Wilderness Lehi, Utah
TEAM ROPING
Headers
Brett Price Badlands Faith, S.D.
Roping with Paul Griemsman
Mark Brockmueller Badlands Irene, S.D.
Roping with Dustin Harris
Paul Mullins California Shafter, Calif.
Roping with Todd Hampton
Mike Pivetti California Hollister, Calif.
Roping with Mike Christensen
Jake Stanley Columbia River Hermiston, Ore.
Roping with Justin Wade Davis
Riley Minor Columbia River Ellensburg, Wash.
Roping with Brady Minor
Darren Morgan First Frontier Fort Edward, N.Y.
Roping with Casey Cox
Carmine Nastri First Frontier Ballston Spa, N.Y.
Roping with Lewis Rimes
Cody Graham Great Lakes Everton, Mo.
Roping with Gabe Gwaltney
Ben Ray Great Lakes Bertrand, Mo.
Roping with Jason Stroup
Matt Robertson Montana Augusta, Mont.
Roping with Justin Viles
Tate Dempewolf Montana Broadus, Mont.
Roping with Charlie Lenning
Ty Blasingame Mountain States Ramah, Colo.
Roping with Ryon Tittel
Jay Tittel Mountain States Pueblo, Colo.
Roping with Cole Cooper
Nick Sartain Prairie Yukon, Okla.
Roping with Jett Hillman
Ty Smith Prairie Edmond, Okla.
Roping with Jace Crabb
Ross Lowry Southeastern Summerville, Ga.
Roping with Stephen Britnell
Will Lynd Southeastern Springhill, La.
Roping with Lane Salley
Cody Odell Texas Como, Texas
Roping with Mickey Gomez
David Key Texas Stephenville, Texas
Roping with Rich Skelton
Derrick Begay Turquoise Seba Dalkai, Ariz.
Roping with Cesar de la Cruz
Erich Rogers Turquoise Round Rock, Ariz.
Roping with Cory Petska
Brian Winn Wilderness Annabella, Utah
Roping with Randon Adams
Matt Sherwood Wilderness Pima, Ariz.
Roping with Rhen Richard
Heelers
Paul Griemsman Badland Piedmont, S.D.
Roping with Brett Price
Dustin Harris Badlands O’Neill, Neb.
Roping with Mark Brockmueller
Todd Hampton California Chowchilla, Calif.
Roping with Paul Mullins
Mike Christensen California Bakersfield, Calif.
Roping with Mike Pivetti
Justin Wade Davis Columbia River Cottonwood, Calif.
Roping with Jake Stanley
Brady Minor Columbia River Ellensburg, Wash.
Roping with Riley Minor
Casey Cox First Frontier Fort Edward, N.Y.
Roping with Darren Morgan
Lewis Rimes Jr. First Frontier York Springs, Pa.
Roping with Carmine Nastri
Gabe Gwaltney Great Lakes Carthage, Mo.
Roping with Cody Graham
Jason Stroup Great Lakes Gordonville, Mo.
Roping with Ben Ray
Justin Viles Montana Cody, Wyo.
Roping with Matt Robertson
Charlie Lenning Montana Billings, Mont.
Roping with Tate Dempewolf
Ryon Tittel Mountain States Pueblo, Colo.
Roping with Ty Blasingame
Cole Cooper Mountain States Grand Junction, Colo.
Roping with Jay Tittel
Jett Hillman Prairie Jones, Okla.
Roping with Nick Sartain
Jace Crabb Prairie Mangum, Okla.
Roping with Ty Smith
Stephen Britnell Southeastern Maryville, Tenn.
Roping with Ross Lowry
Lane Salley Southeastern Belmont, La.
Roping with Will Lynd
Mickey Gomez Texas Holland, Texas
Roping with Cody Odell
Rich Skelton Texas Llano, Texas
Roping with David Key
Cesar de la Cruz Turquoise Tucson, Ariz.
Roping with Derrick Begay
Cory Petska Turquoise Lexington, Okla.
Roping with Erich Rogers
Randon Adams Wilderness Logandale, Nev.
Roping with Brian Winn
Rhen Richard Wilderness Roosevelt, Utah
Roping with Matt Sherwood
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Cole Elshere Badlands Faith, S.D.
J.J. Elshere Badlands Quinn, S.D.
Elliot French California Hollister, Calif.
Scott Miller California Hemet, Calif.
Frank McKay Columbia River Ontario, Ore.
Roy Johnson Columbia River Etna, Calif.
Chad Alesky First Frontier Monroeton, Pa.
David Rubel First Frontier Grantville, Pa.
*Wade Sundell Great Lakes Boxholm, Iowa
Lyle Welling Great Lakes Crawford, Neb.
Jake Costello Montana Newell, S.D.
Jesse Kruse Montana Great Falls, Mont.
Seth Glause Mountain States Rock Springs, Wyo.
Jake Griffin Mountain States Powell, Wyo.
Bobby Griswold Prairie Geary, Okla.
Jesse James Kirby Prairie Dodge City, Kan.
Justin Browning Southeastern Lake Charles, La.
Heith DeMoss Southeastern Heflin, La.
Bradley Harter Texas Weatherford, Texas
Mike Outhier Texas Utopia, Texas
Taos Muncy Turquoise Corona, N.M.
Darrell Triplett Turquoise Waterflow, N.M.
Cody Wright Wilderness Milford, Utah
Jesse Wright Wilderness Milford, Utah
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Barry Blair Badlands Ekalaka, Mont.
Justin Scofield Badlands St. Lawrence, S.D.
Wes Lockard California Susanville, Calif.
Jesse Egan California Gridley, Calif.
Tyson Durfey Columbia River Colbert, Wash.
Brad Goodrich Columbia River Hermiston, Ore.
J.R. Myers First Frontier Felton, Pa.
Carmine Nastri First Frontier Ballston Spa, N.Y.
Matt Kenney Great Lakes Onawa, Iowa
Skyler Moore Great Lakes Mount Vernon, Mo.
Beau Franzen Montana Sidney, Mont.
Bryant Mikkelson Montana Buffalo, Mont.
Chase Johnston Mountain States Greeley, Colo.
Josh Peek Mountain States Pueblo, Colo.
Trent Creager Prairie Stillwater, Okla.
Jerome Schneeberger Prairie Ponca City, Okla.
Seth Rodriguez Southeastern Polk City, Fla.
Justin Thigpen Southeastern Waycross, Ga.
Scott Kormos Texas Teague, Texas
Justin Maass Texas Giddings, Texas
Joseph Parsons Turquoise Marana, Ariz.
Bill Snure Turquoise Douglas, Ariz.
J.C. Malone Wilderness Roy, Utah
Matt Shiozawa Wilderness Chubbuck, Idaho
BULL RIDING
Cole Hermanson Badlands Mandan, N.D.
Tater Hins Badlands Huron, S.D.
Shane Gordon California Fort Jones, Calif.
Jacob Tyner California Sacramento, Calif.
Allen Helmuth Columbia River Ellensburg, Wash.
Shaun Waite Columbia River Prineville, Ore.
Scott Sellers First Frontier Pequea, Pa.
Jason Power First Frontier Franklinville, N.J.
Matt Pojanowski Great Lakes Woodville, Wis.
Sunshine Schwartz Great Lakes Anoka, Minn.
Cody Buller Montana Glendive, Mont.
Dustin Jenkins Montana Missoula, Mont.
Jake Booco Mountain States Hayden, Colo.
Clayton Savage Mountain States Casper, Wyo.
Jesse Pohlmann Prairie Huntsville, Texas
Austin Ambrose Prairie Fletcher, Okla.
Justin Koon Southeastern Russellville, Ark.
Friday Wright II Southeastern Moss Point, Miss.
Beau Schroeder Texas China, Texas
*J.W. Harris Texas Mullin, Texas
Craig Begay Turquoise Rough Rock, Ariz.
Rankin Lindsey Turquoise Hillsboro, N.M.
Travis Atkinson Wilderness Lehi, Utah
Steve Woolsey Wilderness Payson, Utah
*Defending champion
2010 DNCFR Steer Roping contestant list
Torrington, Wyo., April 17-18
John Alps Columbia River Culver, Ore.
Mike Beers Columbia River Post, Ore.
Leo Campbell Texas Amarillo, Texas
Vin Fisher Jr. Texas Andrews, Texas
Rocket Freeman Columbia River Meridian, Idaho
Cody Garnett Prairie Barnsball, Okla.
Will Gasperson Texas Decatur, Texas
Chris Glover Mountain States Kennesburg, Colo.
Rod Hartness Prairie Pawhuska, Okla.
Dave Inman Columbia River Redmond, Ore.
Cody Lee Texas Gatesville, Texas
Howdy McGinn Columbia River North Powder, Ore.
Travis Mills Mountain States Gillette, Wyo.
Trent Mills Mountain States Gillette, Wyo.
Cash Myers Texas Athens, Texas
Rocky Patterson Prairie Pratt, Kan.
Buster Record Jr. Prairie Buffalo, Okla.
Wade Shoemaker Mountain States Gill, Colo.
Scott Snedecor Texas Uvalde, Texas
Troy Tillard Mountain States Douglas, Wyo.
Jim Ward Columbia River Pendleton, Ore.
J.P. Wickett Prairie Sallisaw, Okla.
Ralph Williams Prairie Skiatook, Okla.
J.D. Yates Mountain States Pueblo, Colo.
3. Next Up
March 15 RodeoHouston continues
March 15 Rodeo Austin (Texas) begins
March 18 Xtreme Bulls Division II Qualifying Event, Mercedes, Texas
March 19 De Ridder (La.) Lions Club PRCA Rodeo begins
March 19 Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo, Buckeye, Ariz., begins
March 19 Camrose (Alberta) Spring Classic Pro rodeo begins
March 19 Goliad County Fair PRCA Rodeo, Goliad, Texas, begins
March 19 Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo, Lake City, Fla., begins
March 19 Rio Grand Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo, Mercedes, Texas, begins
March 21 Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls Rodeo Houston
4. Rodeo News and Notes
Duarte becomes 84th millionaire cowboy; ranks fifth among bull riders
Veteran bull rider Myron Duarte became the 84th PRCA cowboy to surpass $1 million in career earnings Feb. 28 when he picked up a $330 check for finishing eighth in the average at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros in Tucson, Ariz.
An eight-time qualifier for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Duarte ($1,000,210) ranks fifth in career bull riding earnings behind Tuff Hedeman ($1,243,648), B.J. Schumacher ($1,195,350), Cody Hancock ($1,129,826) and Ted Nuce ($1,128,590).
Ty Murray and Jesse Bail, the only other bull riders to have more than $1 million in career earnings, are all-around hands who are well ahead of the bull-riding specialists on the list because they consistently banked checks in other roughstock events.
Murray earned more than $500,000 in each of the three events, led by his $727,591 in bull riding. At the end of 2009, Bail had $770,488 as a bull rider and $794,350 as a saddle bronc rider.
Proctor/Long big winners at George Strait Team Roping Classic
Longtime partners Coleman Proctor and Jake Long beat 468 other teams at the March 12-13 George Strait Team Roping Classic in San Antonio with a time of 14.93 seconds on three head and each won $79,815 cash along with a truck, horse trailer, saddle, buckle, Resistol roping bag and Wrangler jacket.
“I don’t know when this is going to sink in, but it’s pretty incredible,” Long said. “Coleman and I have been friends since we were knee-high to a grasshopper, and to do this together is probably the most special thing that has ever happened to us.”
“I couldn’t agree more,” Proctor said. “We’ve been to this roping for so many years, and we’ve dreamed about this for so long.”
Brothers Riley and Brady Minor, of Ellensburg, Wash., finished second and banked $31,926 each.
Total awards at this 28th annual event reached nearly $700,000, including prize money of $478,500.
Canadian Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame inducts seven
The Canadian Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame will add seven inductees to its ranks in ceremonies this October in Calgary, Alberta – Floyd Peters, Phil Doan, Gordon Doan, Everett Vold, Clayton Hines, Edith Malesh, and Harvey Northcott’s Canadian champion saddle bronc horse Wyatt Earp.
Peters, of Cardston, Alberta, won the Canadian steer decorating championship in 1945 and three consecutive Canadian tie-down roping championships from 1945 to 1947. He is one of only two cowboys to win a Canadian championship in both of those timed events, along with 1993 CPRHF inductee Kenny McLean.
ProRodeo Livestock video available for free
A 20-minute video, titled ProRodeo Livestock, is available free of charge to rodeo enthusiasts through the PRCA Industry Outreach Department in Colorado Springs, Colo. The educational video covers rodeo history, livestock care, PRCA stock contractors’ born-to-buck breeding program and PRCA rules that govern the safety of animals in competition.
PRCA stock contractors Dona Vold Larsen (Triple V Rodeo Company) and Jim Korkow (Korkow Rodeos) speak in the video, and several cowboys talk about the athletic ability of bucking horses and bulls and also discuss rodeo equipment.
Three-time and reigning World Champion Bareback Rider Bobby Mote, 2006 World Champion Bull Rider B.J. Schumacher and 19-time Wrangler NFR saddle bronc qualifier Rod Hay are among the cowboys featured in the video.
Representatives of rodeo committees, rodeo clubs, Western youth groups and other organizations wishing to get a copy of the free video may call PRCA Industry Outreach Director Cindy Schonholtz at 719.593.8840 or e-mail requests to animalwelfare@prorodeo.com.
5. 2010 PRCA World Standings Leaders
AA: Trevor Brazile………$51,516
BB: Kaycee Feild.............. $32,569
SW: Clayton Morrison...... $27,575
TR-1: Travis Tryan…….... $24,695
TR-2: Michael Jones…..... $24,695
SB: J.J. Elshere.................. $34,588
TD: Trevor Brazile.............$41,231
BR: Wesley Silcox.............$49,085
SR: Vin Fisher Jr…..............$8,073
6. 2010 PRCA World Standings
Unofficial as of March 15, 2010.
For 2010, 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, 100; 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 $51,516
2. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 22,208
3. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla. 12,239
4. Wesley Brunson, Terry, Miss. 7,621
Bareback Riding
1. Kaycee Feild, Payson, Utah $32,569
2. Tom McFarland, Wickenburg, Ariz. 22,157
3. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash. 21,328
4. Joe Gunderson, Agar, S.D. 20,730
5. Micky Downare, Hartsel, Colo. 20,203
6. Eric Swenson, Denison, Texas 17,746
7. Matt Bright, Azle, Texas 17,374
8. Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas 16,707
9. Bobby Mote, Culver, Ore. 15,346
10. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas 13,435
11. Jason Havens, Prineville, Ore. 12,877
12. Kelly Timberman, Mills, Wyo. 12,711
13. Scott Montague, Rapid City, S.D. 11,768
14. Luke Creasy, Brownfield, Alberta 11,453
15. Dave Worsfold, Queensland, 10,946
16. Bud Munns, Snowville, Utah 10,234
17. Jerad Schlegel, Burns, Colo. 9,706
18. Caleb Bennett, Santaquin, Utah 9,431
19. Bryan Jones, Elko, Nev. 8,572
20. Dusty LaValley, Crooked Creek, Alberta 7,506
Steer Wrestling
1. Clayton Morrison, Cavalier, N.D. $27,575
2. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif. 27,090
3. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis. 22,205
4. Olin Hannum, West Haven, Utah 18,080
5. Gabe Ledoux, Kaplan, La. 17,211
6. Jason Miller, Lance Creek, Wyo. 16,646
7. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas 15,206
8. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 14,215
9. Ken Lewis, La Junta, Colo. 13,797
10. Todd Suhn, Hermosa, S.D. 12,125
11. Cody Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 11,885
12. Justin Blaine Davis, Bartonville, Texas 11,053
13. Shawn Greenfield, Lakeview, Ore. 10,973
14. Lee Graves, Calgary, Alberta 10,895
15. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 10,699
16. Glen Clark, Granbury, Texas 10,585
17. Wade Sumpter, Fowler, Colo. 10,276
18. Joey Bell Jr., Athens, Texas 10,239
19. Billy Bugenig, Ferndale, Calif. 10,045
20. Erik Johnson, Eltopia, Wash. 9,928
Team Roping (header)
1. Travis Tryan, Billings, Mont. $24,695
2. Colby Siddoway, Hooper, Utah 19,555
3. Tommy Edens, Gatesville, Texas 18,598
4. Caleb Mitchell, Pollok, Texas 18,490
5. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. 16,197
6. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz. 15,910
7. Britt Williams, Hammond, Mont. 13,891
8. Keven Daniel, Franklin, Tenn. 13,548
9. Joel Bach, Millsap, Texas 13,157
10. Cody Graham, Everton, Mo. 12,145
11. Matt Robertson, Augusta, Mont. 11,886
12. Garrett Tonozzi, Fruita, Colo. 11,605
13. Charly Crawford, Prineville, Ore. 10,971
14. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. 10,159
15. David Key, Stephenville, Texas 9,938
16. Nick Sartain, Yukon, Okla. 9,152
17. Ty Blasingame, Ramah, Colo. 8,977
18. Steve Purcella, Hereford, Texas 8,959
19. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas 8,738
20. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore. 8,429
Team Roping (heeler)
1. Michael Jones, Stephenville, Texas $24,695
2. Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D. 19,555
3. Justin Hendrick, Rosenberg, Texas 18,598
4. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla. 16,197
5. Cesar de la Cruz, Tucson, Ariz. 15,910
6. Justin Copp, Justin, Texas 15,653
7. Bobby Harris, Highmore, S.D. 14,841
8. Chase Tryan, Helena, Mont. 14,787
9. Brad Culpepper, Ashburn, Ga. 13,548
10. Paul Eaves, Millsap, Texas 13,412
11. Gabe Gwaltney, Carthage, Mo. 12,145
12. Russell Cardoza, Farmington, Calif. 11,921
13. Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas 11,605
14. Caleb Twisselman, Santa Margarita, Calif. 10,159
15. Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas 9,938
16. Martin Lucero, Stephenville, Texas 9,676
17. Kollin VonAhn, Durant, Okla. 9,152
18. Cody Hintz, Spring Creek, Nev. 8,977
19. Jhett Johnson, Casper, Wyo. 8,959
20. Randon Adams, Logandale, Nev. 8,738
Saddle Bronc Riding
1. J.J. Elshere, Quinn, S.D. $34,588
2. Shaun Stroh, Dickinson, N.D. 33,052
3. Jeff Willert, Belvidere, S.D. 30,470
4. Ty Atchison, Jackson, Mo. 18,356
5. Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D. 16,495
6. Cody Martin, Eagle, Colo. 14,928
7. Rod Hay, Wildwood, Alberta 13,013
8. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. 12,385
9. Jesse Kruse, Great Falls, Mont. 11,949
10. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. 11,749
11. Isaac Diaz, Stephenville, Texas 10,432
12. Mike Outhier, Utopia, Texas 10,429
13. Jesse Wright, Milford, Utah 10,244
14. Billy Etbauer, Edmond, Okla. 10,074
15. Cort Scheer, Elsmere, Neb. 8,920
16. Cody Taton, Corona, N.M. 8,523
17. Tate Owens, Platteville, Colo. 8,457
18. Jace Garrett, Alliance, Neb. 8,399
19. Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, Alberta 8,225
20. Sam Spreadborough, Snyder, Texas 7,982
Tie-down Roping
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $41,231
2. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La. 34,043
3. Houston Hutto, Del Rio, Texas 31,545
4. Justin Maass, Giddings, Texas 21,869
5. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas 20,721
6. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas 19,208
7. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla. 17,612
8. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. 17,510
9. Jerrad Hofstetter, Portales, N.M. 15,439
10. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas 15,091
11. Ace Slone, Cuero, Texas 13,828
12. Trevor Thiel, Greeley, Colo. 13,535
13. Blake Huckabee, Shreveport, La. 13,439
14. Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas 12,813
15. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, Wash. 12,159
16. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 11,508
17. Randall Carlisle, Lipan, Texas 11,454
18. Stetson Vest, Childress, Texas 11,217
19. Cade Swor, Crafton, Texas 10,709
20. Clif Cooper, Decatur, Texas 10,050
Steer Roping
1. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas $8,073
2. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan. 7,840
3. Walter Priestly, Robstown, Texas 5,775
4. Bryce Davis, Abilene, Texas 5,636
5. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas 5,421
6. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas 4,616
7. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas 4,548
8. Cody Scheck, Kiowa, Kan. 3,807
9. Cody Dutton, Boerne, Texas 3,737
10. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla. 3,591
11. Kim Ziegelgruber, Edmond, Okla. 3,346
12. Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas 3,188
13. Will Gasperson, Decatur, Texas 3,126
14. J. Paul Williams, Burbank, Okla. 3,102
15. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas 2,915
16. J.R. Olson, Greeley, Colo. 2,907
17. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. 2,622
18. Shorty Garten, Pawhuska, Okla. 2,467
19. Shay Good, Midland, Texas 2,394
20. Lawson Plemons, Axtell, Texas 2,349
Bull Riding
1. Wesley Silcox, Santaquin, Utah $49,085
2. Corey Navarre, Weatherford, Okla. 35,796
3. Marcus Michaelis, Caldwell, Idaho 34,226
4. Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D. 32,727
5. Clint Craig, Mena, Ark. 29,938
6. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 29,183
7. Dustin Elliott, North Platte, Neb. 23,295
8. Beau Schroeder, China, Texas 20,094
9. Dylan Werner, Bushnell, Fla. 19,507
10. Clayton Williams, Carthage, Texas 19,037
11. Chad Denton, Berry Creek, Calif. 18,738
12. J.W. Harris, Mullin, Texas 17,531
13. Jason Beck, Prairieville, La. 15,904
14. Tyler Johnston, Bridger, Mont. 15,592
15. Dave Samsel, Stephenville, Texas 15,134
16. Jarrod Ford, Greeley, Colo. 14,647
17. Souli Shanklin, Rocksprings, Texas 13,595
18. D.J. Domangue, Odessa, Texas 13,538
19. Steve Woolsey, Payson, Utah 13,494
20. Cody Whitney, Asher, Okla. 13,492
*Barrel racing (through March 15, 2010)
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 $51,689
2. Lindsay Sears, Nanton, Alberta 30,328
3. Tana Poppino, Big Cabin, Okla. 26,642
4. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz. 25,966
5. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. 24,662
6. Annesa Self, Valley View, Texas 23,236
7. Layna Kight, Wills Point, Texas 21,043
8. Jean Winters, Texline, Texas 17,243
9. Danyelle Campbell, Beaumont, Calif. 17,112
10. Angie Meadors, Blanchard, Okla. 16,752
11. Janna Beam, Hallsville, Texas 16,278
12. Lacy Wilson, Artesia, N.M. 16,067
13. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas 14,521
14. Mary Burger, Pauls Valley, Okla. 14,357
15. Molly Powell, Stephenville, Texas 13,629
16. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas 12,355
17. Sydni Blanchard, Albuquerque, N.M. 12,134
18. Jessi Eagleberger, Stringtown, Okla. 12,070
19. Sabrina Ketcham, Yeso, N.M. 11,683
20. Christina Richman, Glendora, Calif. 11,191
7. Wrangler Million Dollar Tour Standings
Unofficial as of March 15, 2010
Bareback
1. Micky Downare, Hartsel, Colo. $18,408
2. Tom McFarland, Wickenburg, Ariz. 13,482
3. Eric Swenson, Denison, Texas 9,593
4. Caleb Bennett, Santaquin, Utah 9,074
5. Matt Bright, Azle, Texas 6,741
6. Kaycee Feild, Payson, Utah 6,420
7. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas 5,703
8. Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas 5,185
9. Scott Montague, Rapid City, S.D. 4,666
10. Joe Gunderson, Agar, S.D. 4,477
11. Matt Lait, Balzac, Alberta 4,326
12. Evan Jayne, Marseille, Alberta 3,889
13. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash. 3,629
Ryan Stutes, Sulphur, La. 3,629
15. Kelly Timberman, Mills, Wyo. 3,624
16. Monte Downare, Hartsel, Colo. 3,370
Dusty LaValley, Crooked Creek, Alberta 3,370
18. Bryan Jones, Elko, Nev. 3,197
19. Logan Hodson, Telkwa, British Columbia 2,333
Casey Colletti, Pueblo, Colo. 2,333
Steer Wrestling
1. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif. $17,111
2. Clayton Morrison, Cavalier, N.D. 16,074
3. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis. 10,956
4. Chancey Larson, Manhattan, Kan. 10,370
5. Shawn Greenfield, Lakeview, Ore. 8,551
6. Cody Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 8,296
7. Dean Gorsuch, Gering, Neb. 4,407
8. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 4,148
9. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb. 4,017
10. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore. 3,889
11. Todd Suhn, Hermosa, S.D. 3,819
12. Olin Hannum, West Haven, Utah 3,629
13. Clay Schaack, Wall, S.D. 3,499
14. Ivan Teigen, Camp Crook, S.D. 3,190
15. Stockton Graves, Newkirk, Okla. 3,111
Dane Hanna, Starkville, Miss. 3,111
Wade Sumpter, Fowler, Colo. 3,111
18. Casey McMillen, Redmond, Ore. 2,851
19. Beau Franzen, Sidney, Mont. 2,592
Casey Martin, Sulphur, La. 2,592
Team Roping-Header
1. Colby Siddoway, Hooper, Utah $18,148
2. Travis Tryan, Billings, Mont. 12,445
3. Tommy Edens, Gatesville, Texas 11,930
4. Caleb Mitchell, Pollok, Texas 8,037
5. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. 7,175
6. Keven Daniel, Franklin, Tenn. 6,481
7. Matt Robertson, Augusta, Mont. 5,380
8. Britt Williams, Hammond, Mont. 5,185
9. Nick Sartain, Yukon, Okla. 4,899
10. Jesse Sheffield, Austin, Colo. 4,862
11. Cody Graham, Everton, Mo. 4,546
12. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore. 4,148
Cody McMinn, Caddo Mills, Texas 4,148
14. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. 3,692
15. Joel Bach, Millsap, Texas 3,665
16. Jay Adams, Logandale, Nev. 3,629
17. Steve Purcella, Hereford, Texas 3,111
JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas 3,111
Garrett Tonozzi, Fruita, Colo. 3,111
Cody Tew, Harlowton, Mont. 3,111
Team Roping-Heeler
1. Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D. $18,148
2. Michael Jones, Stephenville, Texas 12,445
3. Justin Hendrick, Rosenberg, Texas 11,930
4. Justin Copp, Justin, Texas 8,037
5. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla. 7,175
6. Brad Culpepper, Ashburn, Ga. 6,481
7. Chase Tryan, Helena, Mont. 5,380
8. Bobby Harris, Highmore, S.D. 5,185
9. Kollin VonAhn, Durant, Okla. 4,899
10. Wes Miller, Big Piney, Wyo. 4,862
11. Gabe Gwaltney, Carthage, Mo. 4,546
12. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas 4,148
Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan. 4,148
14. Caleb Twisselman, Santa Margarita, Calif. 3,692
15. Austin Adams, Logandale, Nev. 3,629
16. Monty Joe Petska, Turlock, Calif. 3,271
17. Jhett Johnson, Casper, Wyo. 3,111
Mickey Gomez, Holland, Texas 3,111
Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas 3,111
Randon Adams, Logandale, Nev. 3,111
Saddle Bronc
1. J.J. Elshere, Quinn, S.D. $17,630
2. Jeff Willert, Belvidere, S.D. 15,118
3. Shaun Stroh, Dickinson, N.D. 9,593
Mike Outhier, Utopia, Texas 9,593
5. Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, Alberta 8,080
6. Cody Martin, Eagle, Colo. 7,189
7. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. 6,006
8. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. 5,703
Ty Atchison, Jackson, Mo. 5,703
10. Samuel Kelts, Denton, Texas 5,185
11. Isaac Diaz, Stephenville, Texas 4,148
12. Cody Taton, Corona, N.M. 4,078
13. Billy Etbauer, Edmond, Okla. 3,889
14. Jesse Kruse, Great Falls, Mont. 2,932
15. Heith DeMoss, Heflin, La. 2,851
16. Bryce Miller, Buffalo, S.D. 2,592
17. Rod Hay, Wildwood, Alberta 2,333
Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D. 2,333
19. Chet Johnson, Gillette, Wyo. 2,228
20. Curtis Garton, Kaitaia, New Zealand 2,074
Tie Down Roping
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $16,593
2. Houston Hutto, Del Rio, Texas 14,519
3. Jerrad Hofstetter, Portales, N.M. 10,370
4. Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas 8,296
5. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. 6,830
6. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La. 6,256
7. Jake Hannum, Ogden, Utah 5,579
8. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 5,567
9. Bubba Paschal, La Porte, Texas 5,444
10. Blake Huckabee, Shreveport, La. 5,185
11. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, Texas 5,029
12. Clif Cooper, Decatur, Texas 4,183
13. Trevor Thiel, Greeley, Colo. 3,922
14. Stran Smith, Childress, Texas 3,370
Cade Swor, Crafton, Texas 3,370
16. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla. 3,150
17. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas 2,851
18. Jake Pratt, Ellensburg, Wash. 2,795
19. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas 2,592
20. Grady Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. 2,572
Bull Riding
1. Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D. $19,963
2. Clint Craig, Mena, Ark. 13,222
3. Marcus Michaelis, Caldwell, Idaho 12,445
4. Ted Bert, Modesto, Calif. 7,259
5. Souli Shanklin, Rocksprings, Texas 7,000
6. Steve Woolsey, Payson, Utah 6,741
7. Dylan Werner, Bushnell, Fla. 4,812
8. Cody Buller, Glendive, Mont. 4,769
9. Kanin Asay, Powell, Wyo. 4,421
10. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 4,148
11. Tyler Willis, Wheatland, Wyo. 3,629
12. Jordan Hooton, Daingerfield, Texas 3,370
13. Shawn Hogg, Odessa, Texas 3,111
14. Clayton Savage, Casper, Wyo. 2,592
15. Clayton Williams, Carthage, Texas 2,150
16. Bandy Murphy, Morgan Mill, Texas 2,074
Seth Glause, Rock Springs, Wyo. 2,074
Beau Schroeder, China, Texas 2,074
Douglas Duncan, Alvin, Texas 2,074
20. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. 1,899
8. Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls Tour Standings
Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches
Unofficial as of March 15, 2010.
1. Wesley Silcox, Santaquin, Utah $37,246
2. Corey Navarre, Weatherford, Okla. 29,941
3. Dustin Elliott, North Platte, Neb. 18,617
4. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 17,628
5. Marcus Michaelis, Caldwell, Idaho 17,162
6. J.W. Harris, Mullin, Texas 16,408
7. Chad Denton, Berry Creek, Calif. 13,640
8. Tyler Johnston, Bridger, Mont. 13,513
9. Jason Beck, Prairieville, La. 9,847
10. Cole Echols, Elm Grove, La. 8,889
11. Cody Whitney, Asher, Okla. 8,749
12. Clayton Savage, Casper, Wyo. 8,318
13. Clayton Williams, Carthage, Texas 7,985
14. Clint Craig, Mena, Ark. 7,595
15. Clay Hindman, Belvidere, S.D. 6,995
16. Steve Woolsey, Payson, Utah 6,391
17. Souli Shanklin, Rocksprings, Texas 5,480
18. Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D. 4,638
19. Howdy Cloud, Kountze, Texas 4,526
20. Jarrod Ford, Greeley, Colo. 4,464
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