Behind The Chutes

March 29th Coors' Women's National Finals Rodeo on RFD-TV
[Mar. 29, 2007] Catch the highlights of women's rodeo's biggest event.

New rodeo association in the works
[Mar. 28, 2007] The Pro Rodeo League, according to its press release, "Will offer a new rodeo system that will showcase athletes and allow fans across the country to see their favorite contestants through a specified season."

New opportunities unveiled for WPRA members
[Mar. 23, 2007] The WPRA Board of Directors have taken bold, inspired steps toward building the organization into a large, strong and beneficial organization for all women who love to compete in rodeo events.

Special Needs Rodeo
[Mar. 17, 2007] Bucking bulls and broncos bring in most of the rodeo crowd to Pocatello, but there are a few special people around town who come down for a different reason.

A unique rodeo was held especially for kids with special needs.

Students treated to Lone Star rodeo
[Mar. 8, 2007] Blackman Elementary School student Brian Pruskowski proudly wore a white cowboy hat to a school field trip where he watched the Lone Star World Championship Rodeo event.

Cowgirl roped into rodeo world
[Mar. 5, 2007] Pioneer Award, given by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association to the member who best epitomizes the sport. Dona Kay Rule is the 10th recipient.

Judd Leffew, Bull Rider On Big and Little Screen
[Mar. 2, 2007] The Leffew name is well known in bull riding but in recent years has become well known in Hollywood as well. Judd is Tim Allans stunt man in his newest movie.

IPRA Has New Ownership
[Feb. 24, 2007] A small group of investors have a signed purchase agreement to purchase the International Pro Rodeo Association (IPRA). The IPRA Office will be in Oklahoma City and should be in operation Monday, February 26, 2007. Butch Stewart will remain as the Chief Field Representative and Dale Yerigan will be the General Manager.

Bull Rider and Steer Wrestler Brothers In Bad Crash
[Feb. 24, 2007] Prayers needed for young contestants.

David Fournier; not just a bull rider
[Feb. 12, 2007] If you have been following either professional bull riding or rodeo for awhile, you might recognize the name David Fournier. By Barbara Pinnella

McGee knows ropes of sponsorship on rodeo circuit
[Feb. 3, 2007] Sponsors play important role in rodeo.

IFR 37 Contract Showcase Winners
[Jan. 25, 2007] Each year the Contract Personnel Showcase is a big attraction at the IFR and this year was no exception. Rodeo Attitude is proud to announe that member, Joe Scully, was this years winner in the announcers category.

Alltel Wireless changes the face of wireless phones with Celltop
[Jan. 23, 2007] Exclusive technology provides an easier way to access, manage and organize information on your phone including ringtones, news, sports, weather and more

International Professional Rodeo Association Has New Owners
[Jan. 22, 2007] Rodeo SI, a Colorado corporation has purchased the IPRA. By Cindy Meyers