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ANOTHER RECORD-SETTING YEAR FOR THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™
The 2008 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo celebrated another great year of agriculture, education, entertainment and Western heritage.
The 76th annual Show featured several new attractions, including the Vintners Corral wine garden, where visitors could taste award-winning wines from the Show’s International Wine Competition; the Sky Ride, which took carnival-goers 65 feet above Reliant Park; two new miniature cattle shows; and a public speaking contest for students.
RodeoHouston™ Super Series
· The top 50 cowboys and cowgirls in each of seven events were invited to participate in the second year of the RodeoHouston Super Series, competing for a share of more than $1.3 million in prize money, the richest purse in regular-season PRCA rodeo. Each event champion walked away from Reliant Stadium with at least $50,000, a RodeoHouston trophy saddle and a champion buckle.
· RodeoHouston Champions are:
o tie-down roping: Josh Peek – Pueblo, Colo., $58,250;
o bareback riding: Steven Dent – Mullen, Neb., $53,500;
o team roping: Chad Masters – Stephenville, Texas, and Jade Corkill – Fallon, Nev., $66,150;
o saddle bronc riding: Billy Etbauer – Edmond, Okla., $55,000;
o steer wrestling: Wade Sumpter – Fowler, Colo., $54,000;
o barrel racing: Lindsay Sears – Ropesville, Texas, $61,500;
o bull riding: B.J. Schumacher – Hillsboro, Wis., $55,000.
· The High Flyin’ Award, a year’s worth of Continental Airline travel, presented to the contestant with the highest flights, hardest spills, roughest crashes and toughest luck, went to Fred Boettcher from Rice Lake, Wis.
· Xtreme Bulls returned to RodeoHouston on March 18. Forty cowboys competed for a total purse of $75,000. The 2008 winner was Mike Moore, from Kanakee, Ill. He walked away with $29,642.
· RodeoHouston produced four live pay-per-view telecasts, including the Super Series Championship on Saturday, March 22.
Attendance
· The 2008 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo entertained 1,802,158 visitors for general attendance (for all activities on the grounds). This is the third highest general attendance in the Show’s history. The general attendance record was set in 2004 with a total of 1,890,174 visitors.
· Rodeo paid attendance totaled 1,206,551 people enjoying action-packed rodeo and superstars in concert. This is the second highest paid rodeo attendance in the Show’s history. The paid Rodeo attendance record was set in 2003 with a total of 1,215,913 RodeoHouston fans.
· The RodeoHouston performance on March 9, 2008, featuring rodeo action and a concert by Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus, broke the Show’s all-time Rodeo attendance record with a paid attendance of 73,459. This broke the previous record of 73,291, set in 2007 at RodeoHouston with a performance by Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana/Cheetah Girls. Six 2008 RodeoHouston performances ended up in the top 20 all-time paid attendance records.
· The RodeoHouston performance on March 16, 2008, featuring rodeo action, concerts by Duelo and Los Horoscopos de Durango, and the mariachi finals, set the Show’s all-time Rodeo attendance record for Go Tejano Day, with a paid attendance of 71,165. This broke the previous record of 70,481, set in 2006 at RodeoHouston with performances by Ramon Ayala and Jay Perez.
· A record 209,313 people visited the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest to help kick off the Show, topping last year’s attendance record of 190,913.
· More than 240,000 visitors rode the Rodeo Express shuttle buses from five locations. The METRORail to Reliant Park was a popular mode of transportation, as approximately 145,000 people caught a ride to the Show.
· The Show hosted 2,078 international guests from 84 countries.
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS
· This year’s livestock competitions and horse shows boasted 30,258 entries.
· Each of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo junior auctions brought in $1.1 million or more. Six of the junior auction Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion records were broken. The prices for the top winners were (*new world’s records):
o *Grand Champion Work of Art, $185,000; and *Reserve Grand Champion Work of Art, $150,000
o *Grand Champion Barrow, $162,000; and *Reserve Grand Champion Barrow, $112,000
o Grand Champion Pen of Broilers, $160,000; and Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Broilers, $100,000
o *Grand Champion Goat, $115,000; and Reserve Grand Champion Goat, $106,000
o *Grand Champion Lamb, $185,000; and Reserve Grand Champion Lamb, $115,000
o Grand Champion Steer, $300,000; and Reserve Grand Champion Steer, $180,000
o Grand Champion Turkey, $130,000; and Reserve Grand Champion Turkey, $50,000
· The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Champion Wine Auction brought in $1,120,900, including a record $201,000 for the Grand Champion Best of Show and a record $126,000 for the Reserve Grand Champion Best of Show.
· Total auction sales (including Champion Wine Auction, Ranching and Wildlife Auction and cattle sales) tallied $11,262,278. Of this amount, junior auction sales totaled $8,297,750.
· The junior auction totals* included: market steers ($2,521,300), lamb and goat ($1,603,950), barrows ($1,325,250), poultry ($1,196,050), and school art ($1,651,200) (*unaudited preliminary totals that do not include cash contributions and some purchase commitment amounts).
Heritage Partners for the 2008 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo were Reliant Energy, Coca-Cola, Ford and Miller Lite.
March 22 - FINAL RESULTS!!
Tie Down Roping:
– Finals
– Shootout
Total Money:
Bareback Riding:
– Finals
– Shootout
Total Money:
Team Roping:
– Finals
– Shootout
Total Money:
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Finals
– Shootout
Total Money:
Steer Wrestling:
– Finals
– Shootout
Total Money:
Barrel Racing:
– Finals
– Shootout
Total Money:
Bull Riding:
– Finals
– Shootout
Total Money:
March 21
RodeoHouston™ Wild Card winners made the most of their last OPPORTUNITY
Wild Card Champion Bull Rider Ted Bert said he was angry about being bucked off last night, so he was more determined than ever to ride “Busta Move.” Bert won the event with an 87.5 ride.
Wild Card Champion Team Roping Header Travis Tryan said, “We were the first out of the chute so we didn’t really have time to think about it. We just had to go out there and rope aggressive, and I think that really helped.” The team won with a time of 4.7 seconds.
Wild Card Champion Barrel Racer Jill Moody was the first rider in her event. Moody said, “Being first out is definitely an advantage.” Moody won with a time of 15.14 seconds.
Wild Card Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Rod Hay said he drew the best horse. “I have ridden him before. I have seen him a lot. He is a phenomenal horse. I wish I could have him again tomorrow,” said Hay. He scored 85.5 on Blood Brother.
Wild Card Champion Bareback Rider Tilden Hooper also drew a good horse. “I just drew a really great horse. I was kind of nervous when I saw who I drew. Then I saw him in the chute. He is huge. He sure isn’t a pony,” said Hooper. He finished first with an 88 on Big Tex.
Wild Card Champion Tie-Down Roper Randall Carlisle is heading to the finals with a winning time of 7.8 seconds. Wild Card Champion Steer Wrestler Curtis Cassidy won the competition with a time of 3.7 seconds.
These Wild Card Champions will advance to the Super Series Championship, where each event champion will walk away from Reliant Stadium with a $50,000 payout.
For complete results and highlights, visit the Show’s Web site at www.rodeohouston.com.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since the Show’s beginning in 1932, the Show has committed more than $220 million to the youth of Texas.
March 21st
Tie Down Roping:
– Wild Card Results
– Finalists
Bareback Riding:
– Wild Card Results
– Finalists
Team Roping:
– Wild Card Results
– Finalists
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Wild Card Results
– Finalists
Steer Wrestling:
– Wild Card Results
– Finalists
Barrel Racing:
– Wild Card Results
– Finalists
Bull Riding:
– Wild Card Results
– Finalists
CONTESTANTS DRAW MOMENTUM AND MOTIVATION FROM EACH OTHER AT RodeoHouston™ SUPER SERIES SEMIFINAL 2
Super Series Semifinal 2 Team Roping Champion Heeler Mike Beers relies on his partner, Header Matt Tyler for the win. The team out-roped the competition with a time of 5.4 seconds.
“Of course we had a good steer, but we both just made good runs. Matt had a good start,” Beers said. “He’s like the quarterback of the team; if he doesn’t do his job, then I can’t do mine, and he did his well tonight.”
Super Series Semifinal 2 Bull Riding Champion Dave Samsel said, “Watching Barrel Racer Lindsey Sears gave me motivation. I wasn’t too sure about my bull because he isn’t rider friendly, but I just got out there and did my job and it worked out for me.”
Bareback and Saddle Bronc riders earned their wins by staying focused. Super Series Semifinal 2 Champion Saddle Bronc Rider JJ Elshere said, “I block most definitely everything out, I get nervous all the time. My heart beats faster, I get sweaty, shake and all, but I focus, which is most important and that helps me win, like today.”
Super Series Semifinal 2 Bareback Riding Champion Zac Compton rodeo to an 87-point win. “I just focus, keep my feet in front of me. My feet are what I use the most,” he said.
Super Series Semifinal 2 Barrel Racing Champion Lindsey Sears knows that everyone has their own techniques to make their wins happen as well. She said, “You just ride your horse. Like everyone has a unique writing style, I have my own, unique style of riding.”
Super Series Semifinal 2 Champion Steer Wrestler Jason Miller did it his way. “Three fourths of the battle in steer wrestling is having a good horse. I had them out horsed,” he said.
Super Series Semifinal 2 Tie-Down Roping Champion Justin Maass ran away with a win as well with a time of 8.4 seconds. “I had a calf that ran pretty fast. I ran as fast as I could because I had all the good guys after me,” he said.
These Semifinal 2 Champions will advance to the Super Series Championship, where each event champion will walk away from Reliant Stadium with a $50,000 payout
March 20 Semi Finals II
Tie Down Roping:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Bareback Riding:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Team Roping:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Steer Wrestling:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Barrel Racing:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Bull Riding:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
March 19th
RodeoHouston™ Super Series SEMIFINAL 1 Champions Announced RodeoHouston kicked off the first Super Series Semifinal that was highlighted by consistency.
Consistency in preparation is the key for Super Series Semifinal 1 Champion Tie Down Roper Kolby Ungeheuer.
“Exercise everyday, stay focused and mentally right. When they are taking the top four you have to stay smooth and fast,” he said.
Dusty La Valley, Super Series Semifinal 1 Bareback Champion, said he prepared for six months, exercising much like he did as a high school wrestler — especially to help rehabilitate a torn knee.
Spud Duvall, Super Series Semifinal 1 Steer Wrestling Champion said, “Keep doing the same thing. Look good, do good, feel good; stay mentally focused on the business at hand.”
Super Series Semifinal 1 Champion Barrel Racing Codi Baucom said she is going to do the same thing on finals night that she has been doing all along.
Richard Echols, Super Series Semifinal 1 Bull Riding Champion, said the key for him was to stay on the bull.
“I knew what to expect; I’ve done this before,” he said.
Scott Keogh won Super Series Semifinal 1 Saddle Bronc Riding. Team Ropers Steve Purcell and Coby Jones took home the Super Series Semifinal Team Roping title.
March 19th Semi-Finals
Tie Down Roping:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Bareback Riding:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Team Roping:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
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Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
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Steer Wrestling:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Barrel Racing:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
Bull Riding:
– Semi Finals Standings
– Semi Finalists
– Finalists
March 17th
RodeoHouston™ SUPER SERIES V CHAMPIONS NAMED
RodeoHouston Super Series V Champions said that luck had little to do with their victories; focus on skill and good draws in the rough stock in led to their victories.
Casey Colletti, Super Series V Bareback Riding Champion, said he drew a horse he has wanted to ride after watching it buck. “I feel amazing,” he said. “I have watched this horse buck and have wanted to get on it for a long time. I got lucky when I drew it here; everything worked out.”
Dru Melvin, Super Series V Steer Wrestling Champion, said his year was going better. “I stayed at home a lot last season and just worked out and got stronger. I feel a lot better and much stronger.”
“Right now, I am just trying to get focused, trying to be in the top four,” said Brady Minor, Super Series V Team Roping heeler.
RodeoHouston rookie Samuel Kelts, Super Series V Saddle Bronc Riding Champion, said he likes the Super Series format. “I think it is great competing against smaller groups; it takes the luck of the draw out of it,” he said. “I’m just looking for something that bucks.”
. “I drew the best calf and everything came together. It was all good,” said Tyson Durfey, Super Series V Tie-Down Roping Champion
Bobby Welsh, Super Series V Bull Riding Champion, said he rode to the best of his ability. “It is what I like to do. The first night, I got bucked off. It was my fault. I want to move on,” said Welsh.
March 17th Series V Round 3
Tie Down Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bareback Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Team Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Steer Wrestling:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Barrel Racing:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bull Riding:
– Go Round Results
March 16th Series V Round 2
Tie Down Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bareback Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Team Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Steer Wrestling:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Barrel Racing:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bull Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
March 15th
LUCK OF DRAW PLAYS KEY ROLE IN RodeoHouston™ SUPER SERIES IV CHAMPIONSHIPS
JJ Elshere, Super Series IV Saddle Bronc Riding Champion, said he’s pleased with his ride and hopes for a good horse in the semifinals. “I had three really good horses, and got them rode,” he said.
Brittany Pozzi-Pharr, Super Series IV Barrel Racing Champion and RodeoHouston veteran, said luck was the key to her win. “I hit the third barrel tonight,” she said. “I was really lucky it didn’t go down.”
Logan Knibbe, Super Series IV Bull Riding Champion, said he had good bulls in the past at the Rodeo and hoped that his luck continued for the Semifinals. “I want a bull that looks hard to ride but is not,” Knibbe said. “That would be the ideal bull.”
Randall Carlisle, Super Series IV Tie-Down Roping Champion, said he had a calf that ran a little. “I just try to get it in the rope, and tie it down as fast as I can.”
“I just hope my luck holds for the Semifinals,” said Dusty LaValley, Super Series IV Bareback Riding Champion.
Hunter Cure, Super Series IV Steer Wrestling Champion, said that his hazer, the person who guides the steer down the middle of the arena, was important in his win tonight. “I needed the help; I can only reach so far.”
March 14 Series IV Round 3
Tie Down Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bareback Riding:
– Go Round Results
Team Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Steer Wrestling:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Barrel Racing:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bull Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
March 13th Series IV Round 2
Tie Down Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bareback Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Team Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Steer Wrestling:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Barrel Racing:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bull Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
March 12th Series IV Round One
Tie Down Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bareback Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Team Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Steer Wrestling:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Barrel Racing:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bull Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
March12
RodeoHouston™ Super Series III Champions named Tuesday March 11 — March 11, 2008 — Houston — For Immediate release — Early runs and consistency determined RodeoHouston’s Super Series III Championship winning rides March 11.
“The first night I had a good horse, and last night [Monday] I had a phenomenal horse,” said Super Series III Bareback Riding Champion Zac Compton. “Tonight, the horse got the best of me, but overall I am happy with the result.”
Matt Tyler and Mike Beers, Super Series III Team Roping Champions, credited consistency for the team’s clean third run.
“We just made a consistent run,” Tyler, the team’s header, said. “We had some time to play with tonight.”
Lindsay Sears, Super Series III Barrel Racing Champion, continued the theme with a series of solid rides to take the top spot.
Linn Churchill, Super Series III Steer Wrestling Champion, said he did not get a steer he wanted for the third round, but that he was glad to get the steer thrown down.
It took Super Series III Tie-Down Roping Champion Shane Slack a little longer to hit his stride. He said he was happy with his second and third.
Super Series III Bull Riding Champion Ted Bert said he met his match Tuesday, the final night of the series.
“I rode the other two nights,” he said. “Last night [Monday], a good bull bucked me off. You never want to get bucked off when it costs you money.”
Saddle Bronc Riding Champion Cody Taton said his sense of humor helps him stay consistent, and harass the other competitors.
“Sometimes I eat chicken to aggravate the other guys,” Taton said. “There is a big superstition that what you eat is what you are; some people live by it religiously.”
The top four contestants in each event will compete in one of the two Super Series Semifinals on March 19 and 20, with the Wildcard competition March 21.
March 11 Series III Round 3
Tie Down Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bareback Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Team Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Steer Wrestling:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Barrel Racing:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bull Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
March 10th Series III Round 2
Tie Down Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bareback Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Team Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Steer Wrestling:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Barrel Racing:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bull Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
March 9th Series III Round 1
Tie Down Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bareback Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Team Roping:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Saddle Bronc Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Steer Wrestling:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Barrel Racing:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
Bull Riding:
– Go Round Results
– Series Standings
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March 8th
RodeoHouston™ Super Series II Champions named Saturday March 8 — March 8, 2008 — Houston — For Immediate release — Crowd support, a well-matched horse and even a birthday get part of the credit for winning rides in RodeoHouston’s Super Series II Championship March, 8.
Kaycee Feilds, Super Series II Bareback Riding Champion, said he is performing better than last year.
“I took it easy last year because I was really focusing on school,” he said. “I have worked more on my rodeo this year, so I have improved. I am more concentrated.”
Super Series II Team Roping Champions were Kevin Stewart and J.D. Yates. Stewart, header for the team roping duo, said the crowd really helps.
“You get rolling and the adrenaline starts pumping and everything just goes,” he said.
Taos Muncy, Super Series II Saddle Bronc Champion, and Audrey Ridgeway, Super Series II Barrel Racing Champion, both agree the atmosphere at RodeoHouston is unique. Ridgeway said the crowd helps her horse perform better.
“It’s fun to ride here with so many fans,” Muncy said. “You don’t get this anywhere else.”
Super Series II Steer Wrestling Champion, Dane Hanna, says his winning performance could be a result of several things.
“The horse I’m riding fits me real well,” he said. “Maybe today is my lucky day. It is my birthday and my wife is here.”
Matt Shiozawa, Super Series II Tie-Down Roping Champion, said his last three rides have gone well.
“I broke the barrier the first night, it put me at a disadvantage,” he said. “I still came out okay.”
Richard Echols was the Super Series II Bull Riding Champion.
The top four contestants in each event will compete in one of the two Super Series Semifinals on March 19 and 20.
For complete results and highlights, visit the Show’s Web site atwww.rodeohouston.com.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since the Show’s beginning in 1932, the Show has committed more than $220 million to the youth of Texas.
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