PRCA News Stories

Durfey ready to rope in big bucks at National Finals Rodeo
[Dec. 1, 2009] LAS VEGAS – In this year’s tie-down roping field for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, there are 15 cowboys representing 15 world championships and countless qualifications to ProRodeo’s grand finale.

The fact that Tyson Durfey is part of the elite class is not only a testament to him, but also those who have influence him. The fact that this is his third straight trip to play the biggest game in the sport is also a showcase of the up-and-coming superstar who was raised to rope calves. By Ted Harbin

Whitney earns the right to play at National Finals Rodeo
[Dec. 1, 2009] LAS VEGAS – Cody Whitney has earned hundreds of thousands of dollars staying atop wild bucking bulls for a living.

This year, though, marks the first time in his decade-long career that he has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which begins its 10-day run in the Nevada desert at 9 p.m. (Central) Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center. It’s the culmination of an outstanding, young career and the realization of a dream. By Ted Harbin

California Circuit Finals Rodeo Wrap-up 2009
[Nov. 30, 2009] Southern California---No economy woes were going to keep fans from the stands at the 2009 PRCA California Circuit Finals Rodeo held November 20 & 21, in Horsetown USA.

 

All three performances saw the stands packed with folks from all around the Southern California region. “Even though our sponsorship is down and stock contractor’s prices have increased, we have fought tooth and nail to keep our ticket prices the same,” said Doug Wozny, California Circuit Finals Event Chairman. “Rodeo fans are very loyal, this is an entertainment venue and people in this economy want an escape. We have seen food & beverage purchases go down but all in all, fans are here supporting professional rodeo,” said Wozny. By MELANIE BIEDEBACH, West Coast Reporter, Rodeo Attitude News

Trevor Brazile inches closer to seventh all-around title
[Nov. 18, 2009] Trevor Brazile of Decatur moved a step closer to clinching a record-tying seventh world all-around title after pocketing $26,510 at the National Finals Steer Roping last weekend in Guthrie, Okla.

OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE GOES SHAGGY
[Nov. 18, 2009]

Muskogee, Okla.: (November 17, 2009) - “We don't let our hair grow long and shaggy,, Like the hippies out in San Francisco do.”

These words, made famous in the song “Okie from Muskogee” by Merle Haggard, aren’t true for one Muskogee resident, bull rider Blake Rowan. By Ruth Nicolaus, PRCA Great Lakes Circuit

Spa Resort Casino Sponsors WestFest
[Nov. 16, 2009] A new partnership between the Palm Springs Wild WestFest and Spa Resort Casino marks a significant endorsement of... By Lea Goodsell

Adams leads Cowboy Militia contingent into NFR
[Nov. 4, 2009] Defending PRCA world champion heeler Randon Adams is one of three members of the Cowboy Militia Pro Team competing in next month's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas...

Riggin Takes Riders to Challenge Round Win
[Oct. 16, 2009] WACO, Texas --- Two bareback riders, two horses, one rigging and all worked together for $4,400 at the Challenge Round at the Heartland ProRodeo Championships. By Susan Kanode

Contract personnel named for Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, NFSR
[Oct. 14, 2009] COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The voice of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 3-12 in Las Vegas, is going to have a very familiar ring to it... By Courtesy of The PRCA

Carlascio crowned Miss Rodeo Aberdeen
[Oct. 10, 2009] By DeAnna Power, Miss Rodeo America Miss Rodeo America 2009, Maegan Ridley, traveled to Spain Sept. 28, to promote the Professional Rodeo Cowboys ...

Tie-down roping contestants’ rodeo limit expanded to 100 in PRCA
[Sep. 28, 2009] The number of rodeos a tie-down roping contestant can officially count toward his world standings in 2010 was raised By Courtesy PRCA

Rodeo Results. The Justin Boots Playoffs of the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour.
[Sep. 14, 2009] It's good to be Steve Purcella and Jhett Johnson...The pair headed into the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour Justin Boots Playoff event in Puyallup, WA last weekend 21st in the PRCA's World Standings By PRCA

The ProRodeoLive.com Weekly Newsletter
[Sep. 1, 2009] My thanks to the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo in Coeur D'Alene for the opportunity to announce their rodeo last weekend. We had big, enthusiastic crowds and a huge contestant turnout...

2009 PRCA Rodeo Norco, California - Special Report
[Aug. 25, 2009] For the 25th year in a row, The Norco Mounted Posse hosted the 2009 PRCA Rodeo at the George Ingalls Event Center in Norco, California, August 21-23, 2009. By Melanie Biedebach