PRCA News Stories

Vegas calling Griswold back to the National Finals Rodeo
[Oct. 3, 2008] Bobby Griswold is drawn by the City of Lights...It's not the casinos or elaborate shows. It's not the mammoth resorts or the desert weather...No, for Griswold - one of the elite saddle bronc riders in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for 19 years – his December venture to Las Vegas is the culmination of another tremendous year riding bucking horses. He has earned his ticket to the National Finals Rodeo by finishing the 2008 season among the top 15 broncbusters in the sport with more than $63,500 in earnings. By Ted Harbin, Rodeo Media Relations

Pro Rodeo Mounrs the Death of Nancy Vold
[Sep. 30, 2008] Nancy Kay Vold, part of one of Pro Rodeo's most legendary families, died on September. 26 due to complications from diabetes. She was 48. Nancy was born on Sept. 3, 1960 in Phoenix, Ariz. She grew up in Colorado, attending schools in Fowler and By Courtesy PRCA

An Urgent Message from PRCA CEO Karl Stressman
[Sep. 20, 2008] To the Members of the PRCA,
The battle continues between Jim Warren and the PRCA. Each side has their opinion of how the PRCA should operate and by now you have heard arguments from supporters on each side regarding how they believe Jim's proposals will affect the future of professional rodeo. As you can probably imagine, I did not agree to take a leadership position with the PRCA without first fully informing myself about Jim's proposals and the related issues. By Karl Stressman, PRCA CEO

The Wrangler® Brand’s Karl Stressman Nabbed for Top Professional Rodeo Post
[Sep. 12, 2008] Wrangler® Western Wear announced today that after 12 years and countless accomplishments unprecedented in his sector, Karl Stressman – director of rodeo and special events for Wrangler Specialty Apparel – will join the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) as president and CEO of PRCA Properties and interim CEO of the PRCA. By Courtesy Wrangler® Western Wear

Wrangler ProRodeo Tour - Ariat Playoffs return to FSN starting week of Sept. 1
[Sep. 2, 2008] Fox Sports Net (FSN) is scheduled to begin televising the action from the 2008 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour and Ariat Playoffs the week of Sept. 1. The popular Ariat Playoffs format will continue in 2008 with three telecasts hosted by the Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo. The first featuring the preliminary round action of the Ariat Playoffs - Caldwell Round, with the second telecast highlighting the semifinal round featuring the top eight in the two-head aggregate and the third telecast will highlight the final four competitors. A new episode will air weekly. By Ann Bleiker

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association News and Notes August 25, 2008
[Aug. 25, 2008] Trimming the field: Lineup set for Puyallup Pro Rodeo, second event in Ariat Playoff Series; Ellensburg Rodeo kicks off Labor Day weekend; A five-bagger: Brazile has $17K weekend; Meling tames bulls, weather in Bremerton; FSN starts Caldwell broadcasts Sept. 1 PLUS Upcoming PRCA Rodeos By Courtesy PRCA

PRCA Vote Information Now Available
[Aug. 18, 2008] This is submitted material and is being published for informational purposes for the members of the PRCA. We are neutral on this issue.

Ariat Playoffs on FSN, Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship on CBS
[Jul. 23, 2008] Fox Sports Net (FSN) is scheduled to begin televising the action from the 2008 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour and Ariat Playoffs the week of Sept. 1. The popular Ariat Playoffs format will continue in 2008 with three telecasts hosted by the Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo. The first featuring the preliminary round action of the Ariat Playoffs - Caldwell Round, with the second telecast highlighting the semifinal round featuring the top eight in the tw-head aggregate and the third telecast will highlight the final four competitors. A new episode will air weekly. By Ann Blieker, ProRodeo Tours

RodeoHouston Inducted into ProRodeo Hall of Fame
[Jul. 14, 2008] The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association honored RodeoHouston Saturday, July 12, with induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, CO. By Kate Bradley, RodeoHouston

World, DNCFR champions headline 2008 Pocatello field
[Feb. 25, 2008] The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) announced the field of contestants who have qualified for the 2008 Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo (DNCFR) presented by U. S. Smokeless Tobacco on March 19-22, at the Holt Arena at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. The DNCFR is the crowning event of the PRCA’s 12 circuit system of regional competition.

Paying fees through the PRCA Office
[Dec. 11, 2007] One of the big discussions at this year's convention was the proposed change in paying entry fees and payment of winnings for all PRCA rodeos through the home office via credit caard and direct deposit to contestants bank account.

PRCA Announces Rodeos of the Year
[Dec. 7, 2007] South Dakota wns two categories!

Prairie Circuit Finals to feature Scott Grover
[Oct. 18, 2007] Long time Rodeo Attitude member, Scott Grover, will be announcing with Tim Fuller at this year's Prairie Circuit Finals. For the first time the finals are being held in conjunction with the American Royal in Kansas City on October 24-27.

Calgary Stampede's Grated Coconut defends title, claims fourth overall crown
[Oct. 11, 2007] In team sports, a franchise that wins multiple titles in a short period of time and dominates the competition is called a dynasty. In rodeo, the same title can now be tagged to legendary Calgary Stampede bareback horse Grated Coconut.