Oklahoma

Guymon rodeo among largest
[Apr. 28, 2008] This Panhandle city is home to one of Oklahoma's largest professional rodeos. It's often said more PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) world champion cowboys compete in the Pioneer Days Rodeo than at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Usually, at least 12 of the top 15 world rankings are timed or scored in the Guymon arena. Last year, this rodeo ranked 10th largest of all PRCA rodeos (more than 800 are held) and was the fifth largest of outdoor rodeos, according to the Pioneer Days Rodeo Web site.

Three former world champs compete in OKC
[Feb. 16, 2008] The Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour Championship presented by Dickies is the second richest event in PBR history. Naturally, an event paying out that kind of money would draw the likes of three former World Champions – Adriano Moraes, Chris Shivers and Mike Lee – to the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

Jenkins a favorite in Oklahoma City
[Feb. 16, 2008] The Sooner state is like a second home for L.J. Jenkins. The 20-year-old New Mexico resident recently purchased 240 acres of land in Oklahoma and hopes to make his home there within the next couple of years. In the meantime, Jenkins is in Oklahoma City this weekend hoping to add $500,000 to his career win total.

International Finals Rodeo Thunders to a Close
[Jan. 22, 2008]

The PBR's Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour Championship presented by Dickies is on sale now!
[Dec. 20, 2007] The PBR event that made newcomer Clayton Williams a household name and helped earn him the title of 2007 PBR Daisy Rookie of the Year is back. The Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour Championship presented by Dickies takes place at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 15-17.

Country music's big names are also Oklahoma-grown
[Nov. 12, 2007] Headlining the Nov. 16 grand finale of the state's centennial celebration are five of country music's biggest names...

Annual Ranger Rodeo starts Thursday
[Nov. 1, 2007] The annual Ranger Rodeo presented by Northwestern Oklahoma State University will have its opening performance at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at the Woods County Fairgrounds Arena. More than 500 student competitors from 20-plus colleges and universities are expected to participate.

Tulsa Open rodeo to benefit disabled
[Nov. 1, 2007] 6 p.m. Saturday at the Sand Springs Rodeo Arena, located on River City Park Road north of Oklahoma 412 at the 177th West Avenue exit.

ABBI Gold Standard Bucking Bred Cattle Sale
[Sep. 25, 2007] The sale was a great success with 65 lots selling for a grand total of $215,950. The sale average was $3360. By Brandon McLagan

Wild Card Classic leads up to World Finals Wednesday
[Sep. 24, 2007] Enid, OK-American Bucking Bull Inc. (ABBI) presents Wild Card Classic at 5 p.m. today and Tuesday, which will lead to World Finals Classic at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. PLUS-Thursday night Justin McBride's debut as country singer and release of his debut album!

Cowboys drive 450 longhorns along Chisholm Trail
[Sep. 10, 2007] "Head 'em up and move 'em out", that's what Oklahoma cowboys are doing as they prepare to drive 450 head of longhorn cattle across the Chisholm Trail. It's a centennial event, but the month long cattle drive also marks the 140th anniversary of the famous trail.

Prison rodeo set for weekend
[Aug. 17, 2007] McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - The annual prison rodeo at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary runs through Saturday, with 1,000 inmates at 10 state prisons participating in bull riding and other events.

Team ropers take top prize in Oklahoma rodeo
[Jul. 25, 2007] Rodee Walraven, of Datil, and Beau Marshall, of Truth or Consequences, claimed the International Finals Youth Rodeo Team Roping Championship in Shawnee, Okla., held July 9-14.

New member Randy Smutz in the News
[May 7, 2007] Ada, OK ABBI was good for Smutz family.