California

Steering toward state
[May 13, 2008] California - Two-time District 3 all-around champion Josh Garner of Live Oak returns to the California High School State Finals Rodeo as the defending steer wrestling champion, while Michael Diaz of Woodland and Daniel Rice of Clements look to defend their cutting championships.

Rodeo Roundup: Thompson seeks No. 4
[May 10, 2008] "The Mother Lode Roundup," says Ralph Clark, "is the one California rodeo that you do not want to miss."

Coarsegold Rodeo brings in thousands
[May 7, 2008] The pop-up tents were popped up all over the Bohna Arena to add a bit of shade to the viewing area over the weekend for the 56th annual Coarsegold Rodeo. The smells of Indian tacos, barbecue and kettle

Garner ropes all-around
[May 5, 2008] California - Josh Garner made winning his second straight boys all-around California State High School Rodeo Association's District 3 championship look easy.

Michaelis "monkeys" to win at Clovis Rodeo
[Apr. 29, 2008] Mired in a slow start that put him No. 42 in the Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings, Marcus Michaelis resorted to a little monkey business to possibly resurrect his season and hopes for a second consecutive Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualification later this year. By Courtesy PRCA

Springville’s Matthews takes 2nd at Springville Sierra Rodeo
[Apr. 28, 2008] At the 60th annual Springville Sierra Rodeo last weekend, thousands of fans gathered Saturday night to watch cowboys match wits with 2,000-pound animals.

Foltyn opens Clovis Rodeo with bull ride win
[Apr. 25, 2008] Clayton Foltyn seemed upset when he was told he couldn't keep the ultra-sized check presented to him Thursday night at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds.

PRCA 2008 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour 'C's the day
[Apr. 21, 2008] Corpus Christi and Clovis mark the 11th and 12th stops on the 2008 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour. Cowboys will not only compete for a share of the lucrative purses, but points that apply toward the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour standings and entry into the Ariat Playoffs series, an exciting four-rodeo showdown starting in August in Caldwell, Idaho. By Courtesy PRCA

Different partner, no problem as Green ropes supreme in Red Bluff Round Up
[Apr. 21, 2008] No matter the partner, Daniel Green is finding his way to the winner’s circle at Wrangler ProRodeo Tour events in his home state of California. By Courtesy PRCA

Muncy to miss 3-4 months after breaking leg in Red Bluff
[Apr. 21, 2008] Reigning Professionl Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Taos Muncy was resting comfortably Monday at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, Calif., one day after breaking both bones in his right leg at the Red Bluff Round-Up that required surgery to insert a rod. By Courtesy PRCA

Bradley Harter's 90-point ride secures win in San Francisco
[Apr. 15, 2008] Bradley Harter of Weatherford, Texas, added another California victory to his collection of titles after scoring 90 points on Flying Five Rodeo’s No. 756 to win the saddle bronc riding championship at the Grand National Rodeo in San Francisco. By Courtesy PRCA

Tennessee Walking Horses to feature at national
[Mar. 14, 2008] For the first time in more than 25 years, the Tennessee Walking Horse will appear as a featured programme at the Grand National Rodeo, April 4-12, 2008 at San Francisco's historic Cow Palace

PBR Announces Date for the Los Angeles Staples Center Event
[Mar. 14, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) announced today that the Los Angeles date has finally been set. On Saturday, September 6, 2008, the Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler will visit the Staples Center. This will mark the PBR's first visit to Los Angeles, giving fans a star-studded bull riding competition that they will never forget.

Stagecoach music fest adds Eagles, expands to three days
[Feb. 13, 2008] The Eagles, one of the top-selling recording artists of all time, will headline the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in May. Just a year after its inception, the concert has expanded to a third day, headlined by the pre-eminent California country rock act, its promoters announced Tuesday.