College Rodeo

Rodeo team building on recruitment explosion
[Sep. 3, 2009] The Fort Hays State University Rodeo Team feels it has a lot to be proud of coming into the 2009 fall season.

With a membership increase of nearly 317 percent, many members are looking forward to being one of the top teams in the region.

Spring Hill teen's love of riding takes her to National Barrel Horse Association championships
[Aug. 18, 2009] Thomas, who has been riding since she was 2, competes in barrel racing. She weaves one of her six horses at top speed through a clover-leaf-shaped track

“Nothin’ But Try” Scholarship Expands
[Aug. 5, 2009] Winn Ratliff from McNeese State University (Lake Charles, La.); Aaron Skinner from College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls) and Jake Woolstenhulme from Utah Valley University (Orem) received “Nothin’ But Try” scholarships from the NIRA Foundation. The scholarship was created three years ago to honor Shane Drury, a former college rodeo champion that never gave up on living in spite of having terminal cancer. Rodeo and education were two things that were very important to Drury. He was on hand to present the first of the six scholarships that have been awarded. By Susan Kanode

MIKEL J. MORENO SCHOLARSHIP AWARD NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
[Aug. 4, 2009] (Pueblo, Colo.)-- Applications for the 2009 Mikel J. Moreno Scholarship Award are now being accepted by the ABBI (American Bucking Bull Inc.). The annual award was started by Cindy Rosser Moreno and Julio Moreno to honor the memory of their late son, Mikel Moreno. By Cindy Moreno

Young cowboy rides in honor of late sister
[Aug. 2, 2009] Youth roughstock competition kicks off fair’s series of grandstand events By ROY GRABER

OVER THE CORRAL FENCE
[Jul. 30, 2009] It’s a big “YEEHAW!!” for the sisterhood of ‘mature cowgirls’ this week, as we find our hero Mary Burger ahead of the competition in ProRodeo barrel racing by some $26,000 bucks! Hang an’ rattle Mary – we are wishing you safe travel and fast ground from here to the back side of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo! By Rhonda Sedgwick Stearns

Rodeo player dies in weekend wreck
[Jul. 28, 2009] Troy University is mourning the passing of Daniel Clemmons, a 20-year-old sophomore from Florence, who was killed in a one-car accident Saturday morning near his hometown. By Nick Duke

National Barrel Horse Racing competition brings in millions to Jackson
[Jul. 19, 2009] JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - The thrill of barrel racing draws 1,800 young riders from all across the U.S., Canada and Italy to the Mississippi State Fairgrounds for the National Barrel Horse Racing Youth Championship."(There is) a new horse coming out of the alley every 30 seconds. It's just the excitement never stops and it's like the best family value you can get," said National Barrel Horse Association Executive Director Sherry Fulmer. By Julie Straw

Late announcer’s memory rides on at youth rodeo
[Jul. 14, 2009] The rodeo announcer had worked the microphone for each of the previous 16 years of the youth rodeo and was scheduled to handle the chores again this year. But on May 20, McGee was struck by a pickup while mowing at his home near Valliant. The 47-year-old was thrown from the mower and died from massive injuries.

The rodeo announcer had worked the microphone for each of the previous 16 years of the youth rodeo and was scheduled to handle the chores again this year. But on May 20, McGee was struck by a pickup while mowing at his home near Valliant. The 47-year-old was thrown from the mower and died from massive injuries.

18-Year-Old Pendleton Man is College Rodeo World Champion
[Jul. 10, 2009] Pendleton's R.C. Landingham loves rodeo. It is what he does and part of who he is."Just the adrenaline rush. Everything about it, really," said Landingham.PENDLETON, Wash. -- In Pendleton, Oregon, rodeo is king and one 18-year-old has taken that to heart.

Joanne Sikes, 2009 NIRA Alumni Contributor of the Year
[Jun. 25, 2009] Each year the NIRA Alumni honor a person who has made a major contribution to the NIRA or NIRA Alumni that has had a lasting, positive effect on the organizations.

Over The Corral Fence
[Jun. 25, 2009] Im delighted to learn the Pendleton Round-up Hall of Fame is inducting wonderful pioneer cowgirl and bronc rider Ollie Osborn this year. The Eastern Oregon ranch girl made quite a name for herself in rodeo, and will join twice World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Deb Copenhaver in the Pendleton Class of 2009. By Rhonda Sedgwick Stearns

College Rodeo Champions Crowned in Wyoming
[Jun. 21, 2009] On Saturday night at the Casper Events Center, it was Kollin’s young brother Ryan that was on the awards stage. He competed here with Trevor Connolly. They are both attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. They won the title with a total time of 30.1 seconds.

Women Take Spotlight at Second Performance of College National Finals Rodeo - 2nd Performance Results
[Jun. 20, 2009] The second performance saw three 2.3 second times in the breakaway roping, the fastest times of the rodeo so far. Hilary Bair from Utah Valley University; Nikki Stefes from the University of Wyoming and Kassi Venturacci from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas are all tied for first place in the third round of competition.