PRCA News Stories

Elshere’s Winning Ways Continue at National Western
[Jan. 25, 2010] DENVER, Colo.--- J.J. Elshere couldn’t have been any happier with his performance at the 104th edition of the Ntational Western Stock Show Rodeo.

The Quinn, S.D., bronc rider was the high money winner at the 2010 rodeo after having won money in every round of competition. Elshere won the first round, tied for first in the second round and tied for fifth in the finals. When all of the total were added up, he had 242 points on three rides, ahead of fellow South Dakotan, Jeff Willert, who had 237 points. By Susan Kanode

Who’s Who of Team Roping Making Bid for Denver Finals
[Jan. 23, 2010] DENVER, Colo. --- The finals of the National Western Stock Show Rodeo is starting to take shape and it looks like team roping will be very exciting.

At Friday’s matinee performance new teams moved into the four of the top five positions in the over-all standings. Leading the pack was Clay Tryan, the 2005 world champion heeler from Billings, Mont., and Travis Graves from Jay, Okla. This is a new partnership for 2010 that appears to be working well. They stopped the clock in 4.2 seconds to tie for the lead in the second round. They lead the over-all standings with a total of 9.8 seconds on two runs. By Susan Kanode

McCoy brothers to be part of reality show ‘The Amazing Race’
[Jan. 22, 2010] McCoy Brothers will be part of the CBS reality TV show “The Amazing Race,” set to begin airing Sunday, Feb. 14. By Ted Harbin

BULL RIDER JORDAN HOOTON KEEPS HIS PROMISE
[Jan. 22, 2010] FORT WORTH ---Jordan Hooton set a goal to ride both of his bulls at Wednesday night's performance of Bull's Night Out. The Daingerfield, Texas, bull rider bucked off Tuesday night and made a promise to himself that he would come back Wednesday and win. By Lauranne Smith

Newell Takes Bull Riding Lead at National Western
[Jan. 22, 2010] Thad Newell is looking for a win that could be the biggest of his career. By Susan Kanode

Barrel Racers Steel Show at National Western Stock Show Rodeo
[Jan. 22, 2010] Wednesday was definitely a day for barrel racers to make headlines at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo... By Susan Kanode

Han claims Miss Rodeo Montana 2010 Title
[Jan. 20, 2010] Jourdon Han, of Rudyard, Mont., was named Miss Rodeo Montana 2010. First runner-up was Shantell Frame, of St. Ignatius, Mont.

Corey Navarre Wins Bulls Night Out
[Jan. 20, 2010] FORT WORTH ---Bull rider Corey Navarre came, saw, and conquered Tuesday night's Bulls Night Out performance at the Will Rogers Coliseum, kicking off the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association portion of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. By Lauranne Smith, For FWSSR

Brazile Makes Plans for National Western Finals
[Jan. 20, 2010] DENVER, Colo. --- Trevor Brazile has taken the lead in the over-all standings in tie-down roping thanks in part to his performance at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo on Tuesday.

The Decatur, Texas, cowboy had a 7.4 second run on Monday, then came back and followed it up with an 8.1 at the Tuesday matinee. His Monday run leads the first round of competition. His Tuesday run is in sixth place in the second round. With nine more performances before the finals, he may not hold his positions in the rounds but is very likely to be among the top 12 who qualify for the finals on Jan. 24. By Susan Kanode for National Western Stock Show

Reigning World Champ Takes Lead at National Western
[Jan. 18, 2010] DENVER, Colo. --- A near capacity crowd at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo got to see rodeo history on Monday afternoon.

Trevor Brazile, from Decatur, Texas, made history in 2009 when he won his seventh world championship in the all-around category in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Brazile is tied with Ty Murray for the most all-around titles in the association and surpassed Larry Mahan and Tom Ferguson with last year’s win. By Susan Kanode for National Western Stock Show

South Dakota Saddle Bronc Rider Takes Center Stage Again
[Jan. 18, 2010] DENVER, Colo. --- J.J. Elshere from Quinn, S.D., is on a roll – one that started at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo last December in Las Vegas.

Elshere won over $81,000 there and finished the 2009 season in third place in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) world saddle bronc standings. He entered the National Western Stock Show Rodeo with just $660 in 2010 earnings but the way he is riding here, that is likely to change. By Susan Kanode for National Western Stock Show

PRORODEOLIVE.COM ANNOUNCES 2010 RODEO BROADCAST SCHEDULE
[Jan. 17, 2010] This schedule represents the most comprehensive live coverage of the sport of rodeo available anywhere. For details and additional events that might be added during the year check out our website www.prorodeolive.com.

Ferley Takes Saddle Bronc Riding Lead at National Western
[Jan. 17, 2010]

He has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo four times and accomplished the ultimate of winning a world championship. However, Ferley has never won a title at Denver or any of the big building rodeos. By Susan Kanode for National Western Stock Show

Reigning National Western Champs in Position for Repeat Titles
[Jan. 16, 2010] DENVER, Colo. --- Three of the 2009 National Western Stock Show Rodeo champions made their first appearance at the Denver Coliseum on Friday.

Bradley Harter and Nancy Hunter were the most successful of the three. Harter from Weatherford, Texas, scored 80 points in saddle bronc riding. He and Andrew Counts from Stephenville, Texas are now tied for fourth place in the first round. By Susan Kanode for National Western Stock Show