RODEO 2008: Off and ridin'
[Jul. 1, 2008] PRESCOTT - The signs have been out for a while welcoming everyone into town for the Prescott Frontier Days World's Oldest Rodeo. [In Event Reports]

Quiet champion
[Jul. 1, 2008] North Dakota - Kyle Whitaker won two events in the Roughrider Days Rodeo and hardly anyone saw him do it. Whitaker clocked a time of 3.3 seconds in the steer wrestling and a 9.1-second time in the tie-down roping during Monday morning's slack. [In Event Reports]

Brandon Bates Joins 'Rocky Geared Up' As Host For New Season
[Jun. 30, 2008] Bates, a sports announcer on the Professional Bull Riders circuit and avid outdoorsman, will add a dynamic presence to the Ron Schara Enterprises production sponsored by outdoor-gear maker Rocky, bringing his energy and signature sense of humor. By Courtesy Brandon Puttbrese [In Behind The Chutes]

July 5 Cannon Falls, MN
[Jun. 30, 2008] Extreme Bullriding Tour - Cannon Valley Fair [In Featured Events]

Quick link to High School Rodeo Queens Stories
[Jun. 29, 2008] With the National competition just around the corner and so many states picking their queens we felt it best just to post one link to all the stories. [In Rodeo Royalty]

Reno Rodeo: Kruse is making memories
[Jun. 28, 2008] Jesse Kruse's first Reno Rodeo is turning into a memorable one. The second-year pro saddle bronc rider from Great Falls, Mont., not only ensured himself a spot in tonight's championship performance, but will go into it with a share of the overall lead... [In Event Reports]

Western Music Association Hall of Fame headed to Branson
[Jun. 27, 2008] Western Music Association board members voted Saturday to partner with Silver Saddle Productions to bring the WMA Hall of Fame to Branson and have it housed in the Heritage of the West Museum. [In Specialty Acts]

Rodeo participation similar to 2007
[Jun. 26, 2008] Although participation may be slightly down this year, the 2008 Brush Rodeo is expected to remain Colorado’s biggest pro rodeo. During the final Brush Rodeo Association Board meeting Tuesday, President Steve Treadway said about 400 participants had registered by Monday for this year’s rodeo. [In Event Reports]

Downtown Prineville sees cattle drive
[Jun. 26, 2008] Prineville's historic Crooked River Roundup kicked off Wednesday evening in traditional, visual fashion. It;s a rodeo, quilt show and horse race, but the start to the festivities rides right through Prineville, as the herd of cattle ran from Third Street to Main Street, before continuing south to the Crook County Fairgrounds. [In Event Reports]

Legends bringing more attention to sport of rodeo
[Jun. 26, 2008] With the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo celebrating its 50th edition and the Professional Bull Riders touting its 15th World Finals this year, it's important to reflect on past legendary competitors. [In Behind The Chutes]

Horses fine, one rider injured in Reno Rodeo collision
[Jun. 26, 2008] The start of the Reno Rodeo was delayed for about 15 minutes tonight when the horses of two members of the Reno Rodeo Flag Girls Drill Team collided in the middle of the arena.

 

Rhonda Barnes and Sherry Davis were knocked from their horses and Davis's horse, Love, also went down.

After several minutes, Davis was able to get to her feet. [In Behind The Chutes]

Hometown cowgirl crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska
[Jun. 26, 2008] It was a bittersweet moment for Chadron’s Amy Amack last week when she was crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, knowing her mom was watching, but not from the audience. [In Rodeo Royalty]

Roseburg girl wins Miss Rodeo Oregon
[Jun. 26, 2008] ROSEBURG - A Roseburg girl will represent the state in the National High School Finals Rodeo after winning the Miss Rodeo Oregon title last week.

Molly Stubblefield, a senior to be at Roseburg High School was crowned last week at the State High School Rodeo Finals in Klamath Falls. [In Rodeo Royalty]

The Reno Rodeo Volunteers
[Jun. 26, 2008] RENO — They range in age from 14 to the mid-50s, and an evening performance at the Reno Rodeo never starts without them. Meet the 60 women — all volunteers — who make up the drill and flag team. It’s a labor of love, and has to be, because it’s a lot of work for no pay. [In Behind The Chutes]