Event Reports

Bull riders end rodeo with a bang
[Aug. 6, 2008] Broken bones or broke-down trucks couldn’t keep some of the top cowboys around from competing well at the finale of the PRCA Rodeo at the Budweiser Events Center on Tuesday.

Andy Smith and the Extreme Bullriding Tour Dominate Bullriders of America Finals
[Aug. 3, 2008] Andy Smith was the only bull rider to make the whistle on all four bulls at the Bullriders of America Finals giving him both the event win and enough points to gain him the 2008 Bullriders of America Championship.- Complete results. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Cass County Fair Packs in the Bull Riding Fans
[Aug. 1, 2008] A crowd of approximately 4500 fans watched the action unfold Thursday, July 31st at the Extreme Bullriding Tour stop at the Cass County Fair in Atlantic, Iowa. Fans started filling the seats early in order to get a good seat and by show time it was standing room only. They knew what to expect and the riders, bulls and personnel did not disappoint them. From the moment the first gate opened until the last gate closed the bulls were at peak performance. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Fayette County Loves Bull Riding!
[Jul. 28, 2008] When the gates opened at the Fayette County Fair Extreme Bullriding Tour stop in West Union, Iowa, it was their first time on the tour and the fans were ready to show their support. The stands were packed and the riders and Extreme Team responded to their enthusiasm by putting on a "rock the house" show. Announcer, Matt Palmer, began the night by introducing the riders to the fans along with the staff and in no time the first gate was ready to open. The action never stopped and when the last gate closed it was apparent that Fayette county has lots of bullriding fans. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Things get "Extreme" in Red Oak, Iowa
[Jul. 18, 2008] Red Oak, Iowa, loves the Extreme Bullriding Tour. In their ninth consecutive appearance at the Montgomery County Fair the riders and bulls entertained a capacity crowd. The enthusiasm of the crowd was contagious to the riders and personnel. With so many riders there was only one long round with Brad Check and Eric Reiling tying for the number one position with 88 point rides. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Extreme Bullriding Tour Lives Up to Reputation in Geneva, NE
[Jul. 17, 2008] You've heard the term "standing room only well at the Extreme Bullriding Tour stop at Fillmore County Fair, Geneva , NE; this term took on new meaning. The turn out was so good that "packed" may be the right term. This was the second year for the Tour to visit the fair. Last year’s event was voted by the members of the Bullriders of America as the New Event of the Year and the Outdoor Event of the Year. The size of the crowd and the roster of top bull riders proves that if you put on a first-class event people return. People will be talking about this one for the next year. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Etbauer at top of leaderboard after fall
[Jun. 25, 2008] With rodeo legend Larry Mahan sitting horseback inside the Reno Rodeo Arena Tuesday night, Billy Etbauer added another chapter to his own legend.

 

Etbauer, a five-time world and two-time Reno Rodeo saddle bronc champion, moved to the top of the leaderboard at the 89th Reno Rodeo with an 89-point ride on Flying Five Rodeo Company's bronc that was vintage Bronco Billy, much to the delight of the sold-out crowd of 8,129 on Family Night.

Stampede welcomes rodeo fans
[Jun. 25, 2008] Despite high gas prices, officials expect a full house for the 89th Stampede Rodeo. The rodeo will be July 1-4 at the Stampede Grounds.

Nebraska - Lowe notches Buffalo Bill Rodeo win
[Jun. 22, 2008] Three-time world champion Will Lowe was the best of the bareback riders at the Nebraskaland Days Buffalo Bill Rodeo.

Lowe scored an 86 Thursday night, two points better than Bo Casper of Ft. Scott, Kan.

Green Hills Women Shelter Benefit Bull Riding - Trenton, MO
[Jun. 1, 2008] Green Hills Women Shelter Benefit Bull Riding was held May 31st in Trenton, MO at the Saddle Club Arena and success doesn't even start to cover the results of the night. Every bleacher seat was full with many people left to standing room only. The list of riders was unbelievable which read almost like a whose who of both the National Federation of Professional Bullriders (NFPB) and the Bullriders Of America (BOA). By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Ridin', ropin' in rain
[May 26, 2008] Rain during the second half of Sunday's 75th annual Marysville Stampede didn't dampen the spirits of several hundred fans who stayed and were treated to the only two full 8-second rides in the bull riding competition.

Granby - Flying Heels Rodeo kicks off Saturday and Sunday
[May 24, 2008] Colorado - Back by popular demand, the world-renowned Westernaires will be performing Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, during the first events of the 2008 Flying Heels Rodeo Series at the arena in Granby.

Abdallah Shrine Rodeo begins today in Tonganoxie
[May 22, 2008] Missouri - Every year, members of the Abdallah Shrine in Johnson County try to improve upon their rodeo. This year is no different for the volunteers who produce the annual event, which runs from 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday at the Leavenworth County Fair Grounds in Tonganoxie

State rodeo is here
[May 21, 2008] Once again the Ellensburg Rodeo arena is playing host to the Washington State High School Rodeo Association’s state finals