Washington

South Kitsap man turns bulls into pro athletes
[Jun. 17, 2008] The lot only is five acres and sits just a few miles off State Route 16, but its openness and quiet serenity create a country feel.

State rodeo is here
[May 21, 2008] Once again the Ellensburg Rodeo arena is playing host to the Washington State High School Rodeo Association’s state finals

State Fair Rodeo -- Helmuth rides off with bull riding title8ug\h
[Oct. 7, 2007] Allen Helmuth's strong score Friday got a serious challenge from Charlie Barker on Saturday, but by the end of the day, Helmuth came away with the bull riding title as the Central Washington State Fair Rodeo concluded.

Helmuth, from Ellensburg, had a

Yakima, Wash., Oct. 5-6, is part of the Heartland ProRodeo Series
[Sep. 12, 2007] This information did not make the first press release.

Oklahoma steer wrestler keeps title hopes alive with 3.5 second run at Ariat Playoffs
[Sep. 9, 2007] Steer wrestler Stockton Graves has had the bulk of his best results in Wrangler ProRodeo Tour events this year and he again showed he likes the big stage Saturday night when he won the second round with a rodeo-best time of 3.5 seconds at the Ariat Playoffs. By Courtesy PRCA

Puyallup Fair closes out summer with a bounty of fun
[Sep. 7, 2007] Grandstand shows are a major part of the fair experience. The series opens with country singer Gary Allan and the Pro Rodeo Playoffs (that's a real rodeo, not a band) Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Got rodeo?
[Aug. 29, 2007] ELLENSBURG - Less than 24 hours from now, rodeo week starts. We should all be at the Repp Ranch watching the annual invitational open team roping and calf roping competition Wednesday. Thursday, let’s all enjoy some slack. Friday, things get really rolling. Saturday, well, you get the picture.

Pro-West Rodeo will bring some of circuit's top cowboys to Colville
[Jun. 15, 2007] Pro-West circuit cowboys will be in Colville Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Northeast Washington Fairgrounds rodeo arena The three-day show will start on Friday night at 7 p.m.

Rodeo Attitude Member Duncan Shadrack
[May 24, 2007] Duncan Shadrack has won the first phase of the 26th Annual Colgate Country Showdown in Spokane Washington.

Washington State High School Rodeo Finals
[May 23, 2007] Winners here this weekend earn a spot at the National High School Finals Rodeo — the largest rodeo in the world in terms of number of contestants — in late July. This is the last year Springfield, Ill. will host the event. Others can head to Fallon, Nev., for another championship-level competition, also in July.

PBR March 23 - 24 Omaha, Nebraska
[Mar. 25, 2007] Justin McBride wins Omaha. Fifth win of the season!

Bulls kick up dust Saturday
[Mar. 22, 2007] Cory & Horst Bull Riding Invitational, Moses Lake, Washington

PBR March 17-18 Tacoma, Washington
[Mar. 19, 2007] Renato Nunes wins Tacoma Classic by large margin. Complete Results.

What's next, a cage match?
[Mar. 18, 2007] The lights were down, the music cranked up, and 8,700 fans cheered as the big screen showcased the contenders.

"They have what it takes," an ominous, gravelly voice thundered through the darkened Tacoma Dome on Sunday. “They know this game. They love this game. And they want to win.”

An intro for the rough-and-tumble riders at the Professional Bull Riders event? Nope. It was a video homage to the bulls, or “animal athletes,” they ride.