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PRCA Rodeo News - Key to Heartland finals is to keep advancing
[Oct. 10, 2008] WACO, Texas-The storylines at the Heartland ProRodeo Championships are many and that's what makes the rodeo so much fun for contestants, fans and organizers. Add in that it is crunch time of the rodeo season and the drama unfolds. Just take the bareback riding of the challenge round held at the Heart O' Texas Fair Complex.

"It's like we're in overtime of a basketball game and you have somebody who can shoot a free throw to win the game or not," said Texas bareback rider Wes Stevenson, who survived Oct. 9th's cut from 12 to 10 of the playoff format. By Courtesy PRCA

Wrangler Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour Final Sends Champions to CFR and Calgary Stampede
[Oct. 7, 2008] CALGARY, AB - The inaugural Wrangler Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour Championship, Oct. 3-5 at the Stampede Corral, offered big prizes, great opportunities and a few shake-ups to the standings. By Courtesy CPRA

Pro Rodeo Mounrs the Death of Nancy Vold
[Sep. 30, 2008] Nancy Kay Vold, part of one of Pro Rodeo's most legendary families, died on September. 26 due to complications from diabetes. She was 48. Nancy was born on Sept. 3, 1960 in Phoenix, Ariz. She grew up in Colorado, attending schools in Fowler and By Courtesy PRCA

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) News and Notes September 29, 2008
[Sep. 29, 2008] Tops to Texas: Field cut to 10 for season-ending event in Dallas; First Heartland Series finale set to begin; Wrangler NFR, NFSR personnel; Road to Pocatello starts; NFR cowboy Tescher passes away and Upcoming PRCA Rodeos By Courtesy PRCA

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) MEMBERSHIP OVERWHELMINGLY REJECTS PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING
[Sep. 29, 2008] The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) announced today that its members overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to restructure the PRCA...The voting, which was presided over by an objective Special Master, took place at a special membership meeting this morning in Colorado Springs. The purpose of the meeting was to consider proposed changes to the PRCA bylaws, put forth by a dissident member who sought to fundamentally restructure the PRCA and create a direct majority rule system. The member sued the PRCA in an attempt to force his changes and the Court gave him the opportunity to hold the meeting. By Courtesy PRCA

Steve Dent gives home-state fans a thrill at River City Roundup
[Sep. 27, 2008] Nebraska high school football fans remember Steven Dent as a tailback who ran for more than 2,400 yards in back-to-back seasons at Mullen High and this weekend his home-state fans are getting a close-up look at how he has come to dominate a much bigger stage in ProRodeo.

PRCA - J. W. Harris finds his stride at River City Roundup
[Sep. 26, 2008] Bull rider J.W. Harris has never had much luck at the Qwest Center and he had no reason to expect any better Thursday night when he drew Silverado Rodeo's Alabama, a big mouse-colored bull who had only been ridden once since last spring. By Jim Bainbridge, PRCA

PRCA Standings as of Sept. 22, 2008
[Sep. 22, 2008] World and Tour Standings - With the NFR getting close - Who will make it to Las Vegas? By Courtesy PRCA

Fox Sports Network (FSN) currently featuring the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour - Ariat Playoffs Puyallup Round
[Sep. 22, 2008] Fox Sports Net (FSN) is scheduled to begin televising the action from the Puyallup (Wash.) Fair and Rodeo as the second stop on the 2008 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour and Ariat Playoffs the week of Sept. 22. The first episode will feature the preliminary round action of the Ariat Playoffs - Puyallup Round, with the second telecast showcasing the semifinal round featuring the top eight in the two-head aggregate and the third telecast will feature the final four competitors. .A new episode will air weekly...A total of 18 regional FSN providers will televise the first round action at least once between Sept. 22 and Sept. 25. The semifinal action will air Sept. 29-Oct. 2 and final round coverage of the Puyallup Round is set for Oct. 6-9. For exact times and dates in your area log onto www.prorodeotour.com. By Ann Bleiker, ProRodeo Tours

NHSRA Expresses Support for PRCA In It's Upcoming Proxy Battle
[Sep. 19, 2008] The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) has expressed its support for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and its Board of Directors in advance of the upcoming proxy vote that will be conducted on September 29, 2008. By National High School Rodeo Association

PRCA News and Notes - September 15, 2008
[Sep. 16, 2008] Three-way shuffle: New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma host this week’s premier rodeos
Trio captures Pendleton crowns for second time Ariat Playoff Series – Omaha Qualifiers List
Familiar names highlight annual ballot; Wrangler Gala to honor McSpadden
PLUS -Upcoming PRCA Rodeos By Courtesy PRCA

PRCA Standings as of September 15, 2008
[Sep. 15, 2008] World Standings and all tours By Courtesy PRCA

PRCA ANNOUNCES HIRING OF KARL STRESSMAN
[Sep. 11, 2008] The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) announced today that longtime Western industry leader Karl Stressman has agreed to join the PRCA as President and CEO of PRCA Properties and Interim CEO of the PRCA. Stressman has been involved in rodeo and the Western industry for more than 20 years. For the past 12 years he has been Director of Event Marketing for Wrangler Jeans and Shirts. In that capacity, Stressman has worked closely with the PRCA in promoting the sport of rodeo, including the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” campaign, which Stressman co-founded as a result of his wife’s successful battle with cancer. By Courtesy PRCA

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association News and Notes September 8, 2008
[Sep. 9, 2008] Contestants head to 98th Pendleton Round-Up as season winds down; Puyallup champs see dramatic rise in standings (with Omaha qualifiers list); Rookie sponsorships; Asay returns, shares Lewiston title; Hall of Fame winter hours PLUS Upcoming PRCA Rodeos By Courtesy PRCA