Montana

Rodeo standout now wins prizes for horse research
[Oct. 12, 2009] She has worked really, really hard," said Shannon Moreaux, assistant professor of equine science and Peterson's adviser. Peterson is his first graduate ...

The final days of the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit
[Aug. 31, 2009] The Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit has 28 sanctioned events throughout the calendar year. The cowboys and cowgirls compete in eight different events; bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping (header and heeler), saddle bronc riding, tie-down calf roping, barrel racing and bull riding.

Adkins gives fans what they came for
[Aug. 9, 2009] He's Trace Adkins. All he had to do was stand there, silhouetted on the rear of the stage - all 6 feet, 6 inches of him - and the crowd at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark went nuts Saturday night. By JACI WEBB

Mortensen joins legends in rodeo Hall of Fame
[Jul. 12, 2009] COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Rodeo star Dan Mortensen of Billings was the best in the business for a long time. Now he's been honored as among the best of all-time.Mortensen, who matched the record of the legendary Casey Tibbs with six world saddle bronc championships, was officially inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame here Saturday.

Bozeman Bull Riders Hang On, Despite Economy
[Jul. 9, 2009] Every July, roughly 30 of the 45 best bull riders in the world head to Bozeman, Mont., to compete in the Bozeman Classic PBR (Professional Bull Riders). But this year, the economic downturn has caused some big problems for the event, starting with a 50 percent decline in sponsorship revenues.

Billings Cowboy To Be Added To Rodeo Hall Of Fame
[Jul. 7, 2009] BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) ― Billings cowboy and saddle bronc rider Dan Mortensen will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame this weekend.
Mortensen, a seven-time world champion, was one of six cowboys voted in by the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Selection Committee in March.

Arkansas Bull Rider Takes First Career BFTS Event Win!!
[Apr. 20, 2009] BILLINGS, Mont. (April 18, 2009) - The PBR’s top 40 bull riders invaded Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark for the second of three performances in Billings, Mont. The NILE Invitational presented by Cooper Tires, stop #18 on the prestigious Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) tour, showcased the world’s best as they took on the toughest bulls the PBR had to offer in front of a packed Saturday night crowd. At the end of round two, current world no. 1 Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) found himself at the top of the leader board after scoring 91 points on the bull, SoulJa Boy, owned by Priest Creek Ranch.

Lostroh Takes Second Round Win at PBR NILE Invitational
[Apr. 19, 2009] BILLINGS, Mont. (April 18, 2009) - The PBR’s top 40 bull riders invaded Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark for the second of three performances in Billings, Mont. The NILE Invitational presented by Cooper Tires, stop #18 on the prestigious Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) tour, showcased the world’s best as they took on the toughest bulls the PBR had to offer in front of a packed Saturday night crowd. At the end of round two, current world no. 1 Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) found himself at the top of the leader board after scoring 91 points on the bull, SoulJa Boy, owned by Priest Creek Ranch.

Current World Number One Bull Rider Takes the Round One Win at PBR NILE Invitational
[Apr. 18, 2009] BILLINGS, Mont. (April 17, 2009) - Stop #18 on the Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) prestigious Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) sent the top 40 bull riders to Billings, Mont., for The NIILE Invitational presented by Cooper Tires. Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark played host to the world’s best riders as they took on the toughest bulls in the industry on Friday, April 17 for the first of three performances. In the end, current world no. 1 bull rider Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) took the round one victory after riding the bull, Tire Rama, owned by Chad Berger/Clay Struve, for 88.75 points. He added $7,000 to his 2009 BFTS World Standings.

A snowy day in Billings turns hot for Zack Brown at the PBR's Nile Invitational
[Apr. 20, 2008] Three years after injuries in Billings led the Texas bull rider to retire, the Metrapark Arena there provides a big pay day for Zack Brown. By Mary Rudloff

Round 2 of the PBR's NILE Invitational in Billings
[Apr. 20, 2008] The 90 point rides that have become common have yet to show, and points leaders struggle as a mix of PBR young guns and veterans take the lead in the average in Billings By Mary Rudloff

PBR's round one in Billings bad for points leaders, good for everyone else
[Apr. 19, 2008] Brendon Clark and Zack Brown split first place in round one of the PBR in Billings while most of the points leaders stumble in the round By Mary Rudloff

Man Against Beast in PBR bull draft
[Apr. 19, 2008] For round two of the PBR's Billings Montana event, the riders use the draft ... some to pick a bull they can ride ... some seeking revenge ... and some taking a chance for the win By Mary Rudloff

Hutch Haslem impressed at Helena Bull-fest
[Oct. 16, 2007] Former Montana State and Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit champion bull rider Steven Lambert isn't easily impressed, but he saw a lot to like last weekend from one of the newest Bobcats, Hutch Haslem Haslem, a Morgan, Utah, native who already has established himself as one of the top collegiate bull and bareback riders in the Big Sky Region, rode four bulls last weekend to win the Helena Bull-Fest.