Idaho

Brazile and Cannon Increase Leads thanks to CNR Championships
[Aug. 24, 2009] CALDWELL, Idaho --- Trevor Brazile and Clint Cannon both helped solidify their number one positions in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world standings on Saturday night... By Susan Kanode

CNR champs thrill, Idaho cowgirl, Texas roper excite crowd as they sweep Canyon rodeos during finals night of 75th annual competition
[Aug. 23, 2009] Saturday night at the 75th annual Caldwell Night Rodeo, though, Sue Smith picked up her second major title in the Treasure Valley, winning the barrel-racing championship and following in the footsteps of tie-down roper Trevor Brazile.

Kruse scores on demand
[Aug. 22, 2009] CALDWELL — As Jesse Kruse slid into his saddle on the back of Burch Rodeo bucking bronc Sand to Stone, announcer Randy Corley stated that any rider wanting to make tonight's finals

61st Annual National High School Finals Rodeo Wraps Up In Farmington New Mexico
[Jul. 26, 2009] After thirteen performances of amazing rodeo action, new champions were crowned at the 61st Annual
National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) on Saturday, July 25th in Farmington, New Mexico. By Courtesy NHSFR

Bareback riders travel as a pack
[Jul. 18, 2009] A group of bareback riders known as the Wolfpack travel the rodeo curcuit together.

Chutes not a safe place for cowboys
[Jul. 15, 2009] NAMPA — It might not seem like it to fans, but for a cowboy, it can be the most dangerous few seconds in any rodeo. It's the moment when a bronc or bull rider slips down into the bucking chute before the gate opens.

Quality, not quantity this year
[Jul. 12, 2009] NAMPA — The 55th annual Miss Rodeo Idaho contest may be short on quantity, but it certainly doesn't lack quality

Cowboy roams Idaho, planting churches
[Jun. 21, 2009] BLACKFOOT, Idaho (BP)--Wearing a hat like the one cowboy actor Tom Mix made famous in westerns in the '20s and '30s along with a vest, brown cowboy boots and a full gray beard, Jim Ballard looks like he just stepped out of a Hollywood studio.

High school rodeo debuts at Glenns Ferry
[Apr. 15, 2009] Idaho - The Fifth District high school rodeo circuit including cowboys and cowgirls from Wood River and Carey opens its spring 2009 season of six weekend rodeos Friday and Saturday, April 17-18 at Glenns Ferry.

Current World Number One Wins His Third Event of the Year!
[Apr. 6, 2009] Lostroh rides all four of his bulls over the weekend, claiming the 2009 Nampa Invitational event title.- NAMPA, Idaho (April 5, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) elite Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) invaded the Idaho Center on April 3-5 for three action packed days of bull riding with the 2009 Nampa Invitational. The return to Idaho left bull riding fans in awe with outstanding performances by both the top cowboys and animal athletes of the PBR. Current world no. 1 rider Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) claimed his third victory of the 2009 BFTS season after totaling 350.75 points on four bulls, adding $38,830 to his pocket. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR

Wiley Petersen's re-ride is music to his ears in round one of the PBR in Music City
[Aug. 30, 2008] Idaho's Wiley Petersen takes round one of the Professional Bull Riders Jack Daniels Invitational in Nashville, with Sean Willingham and two time world champ Justin McBride right on his tail By Mary Rudloff

Caldwell rodeo officials cancel queen contest
[Aug. 12, 2008] For probably the only time in the 74-year history of the Caldwell Rodeo, there will be no rodeo queen contest and no queen, but it's expected to return next year.

A well-deserved farewell for rodeo legend
[Jul. 16, 2008] NAMPA - For nearly 30 years, one of the faces of the Snake River Stampede has worn grease paint and entertained fans night after night.

It only seemed right that the Stampede thank him...A near-capacity crowd Tuesday did just that, saying farewell to long-time barrelman Leon Coffee, who retired this year from working rodeo arenas.

Caldwell cowboy excited about competing at home
[Jul. 14, 2008] The Snake River Stampede begins this week in Nampa with some of the top cowboys in the world descending on the Treasure Valley for a share of $400,000 in prize money.