Event Reports

50th National Finals Rodeo Coverage
[Dec. 29, 2008] Even Las Vegas, a city that caters to opulence and excess, was showing signs of the economic downturn that has hit the U.S. Although the city still looks like the world’s largest construction site, most of the new building sites were empty and the cranes were silent.

Rodeo Producer Earns First Place Check at Team Roping
[Dec. 13, 2008] Mack Altizer is a rodeo stock contractor and producer that is well known in the industry. He is also a talented roper and showed fans that experience today at the World Series of Team Roping Bloomer Trailers #10 division. By Susan Kanode, Thunder Equigames

First Checks Written at World Series of Team Roping
[Dec. 12, 2008] The World Series of Team Roping (WSTR) is well under way at the South Point Equestrian and Events Center... The first division of preliminary competition ended Wednesday with the first checks being written. The teams were split into three groups and had the opportunity to rope three steers within that rotation. The five fastest times in each rotation got a check.

Bull Rider Cashes in at Team Roping
[Dec. 12, 2008] Former Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world champion bull rider Mike White is now enjoying success in the team roping arena. By Susan Kanode, Thunder Equigames

Bull market
[Dec. 1, 2008] In these rough economic times, Casper Baca wasn't sure how many people would come out to see the 25th edition of his Championship Bullriding Extraordinaire at McGee Park on Friday and Saturday.

Canadian Champions Crowned at the 2008 Canadian Finals
[Nov. 10, 2008] The 2008 Canadian Finals Rodeo wrapped up Sunday, with the new Canadian Champions crowned in front of 15,422 fans. Bareback rider Kyle Bowers is the new Canadian champ. The Brooks, Alta. Cowboy also won Sunday’s go-round buckle, scoring an 88 on Kesler Rodeo Co.’s Street Dance. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

The final round of the PBR World Finals
[Nov. 9, 2008] It was a Sunday to remember if you were in attendance at the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler. Sunday afternoon in Vegas came early for some but the boys were ready to deliver something special to the sold out crowd of 18,200. By J.W. Kinder Pro Rodeo Announcer

Titles Determined on Second-Last Night of the CFR
[Nov. 9, 2008] With one day left on the Canadian Finals Rodeo schedule, three titles have been determined and a fourth unofficially won in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,766. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

Williams and Jones cruise to the top at Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship
[Nov. 9, 2008] Speed Williams and Michael Jones, whose prior experience together consisted of "roping a little bit" at Williams' ranch, have been merely perfect at the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship, presented by the Texas Stampede By Courtesy PRCA

It's world champions night at the Thomas and Mack
[Nov. 8, 2008] With rides by McBride, Shivers, Moraes and Caminhas, and Marchi finally claiming his right to gold, the round was a showcase of champions By J.W. Kinder Pro Rodeo Announcer

Molly Checks In With the Fastest Barrel Racing Time of This Year’s Canadian Finals Rodeo
[Nov. 8, 2008] Canadian Finals Rodeo used its Friday night performance to honour the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, bringing members of the Canadian military on to the infield and unfolding a giant Canadian flag in front of a crowd of 16,033 spectators. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

PRO RODEO CHAMPIONS CROWNED FOR PRAIRIE CIRCUIT
[Oct. 26, 2008] Cowboy Jared Keylon is modest. The By Ruth Nicolaus

Freestyle Bullfighting Thrills Crowd in Ulysses, KS
[Oct. 5, 2008] Fall Fest Bull Fest, a freestyle bullfighting competition sanctioned by the Midwest Bullfighters Association, was held Saturday, October 4th, at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Ulysses KS...Twelve men competed in a format which had 3 men in each of 4 rounds. The winner of each round came back for the Championship round. After facing two fighting bulls it was Cody Calkins who won the event championship.
By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

2008 Mesquite Rodeo Season Closes Saturday September 27th - Races Close for Gold & Silver Buckles
[Sep. 26, 2008] The Mesquite Championship Rodeo closes the chutes on its 2008 season on Saturday (Sept 27), with several races for gold and silver championship buckles too close to call...One of the closest races is in saddle bronc competition. Loren Barber of Slate Shoals, entered on Friday, has taken the lead with $3,157 after winning $475 last weekend. Barber is followed by Waxahachie cowboy Cody Smith, also competing on Friday, who trails by only $230. By Courtesy Mesquite Rodeo