Interview With Bobby Mote 2007 PRCA Bareback Riding World Champion
April 17, 2008
Country-Yall.com contacted The 2007 PRCA World Bareback Champion, to ask him a few questions about what it takes to be a champion in the ultra-competitive world of professional rodeo. Read more
PRCA World Rodeo Standings For Team Roping
April 16, 2008
TEAM ROPING (HEELING)
*1. Chad Masters, Clarksville, Tenn. $33,947
2. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. 26,486 Read more
PRCA Steer Wrestling Standings As Of March 31st
April 15, 2008
STEER WRESTLING
The Top 15 competitors at the end of the regular season advance to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
1. Wade Sumpter, Fowler, Colo. $69,997
2. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 46,770
3. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif. 34,171
4. Beau Franzen, Sidney, Mont. 26,911
5. Troy Orr, Lebanon, Tenn. 26,828
6. Casey McMillen, Craig, Colo. 22,089
7. Ken Lewis, La Junta, Colo. 20,659
8. Stockton Graves, Newkirk, Okla. 20,104
9. Matt Reeves, Pampa, Texas 19,896
10. Hunter Cure, Holliday, Texas 18,148
11. Gabe Ledoux, Kaplan, La. 17,982
12. Lee Graves, Calgary, Alberta 17,178
13. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas 16,770
14. Spud Duvall, Checotah, Okla. 16,468
15. Dean Gorsuch, Gering, Neb. 15,306
16. Dane Hanna, Littleton, Colo. 15,180
17. Mickey Gee, Wichita Falls, Texas 15,075
18. Sean Mulligan, Coleman, Okla. 15,060
19. Dru Melvin, Tryon, Neb. 14,317
20. Brad Morgan, Brandon, Miss. 14,025
*23. Jason Miller, Lance Creek, Wyo. 12,633
2008 Grand National Rodeo At The Cow Palace In San Francisco Results
April 15, 2008
- All-Around: Trevor Brazile (tie-down and team roping)
- Bareback: Split for First Paul Jones - 83 points on Flood Plains
Justin McDaniel 83 points on Fred
Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings Bareback Riding 2008
April 14, 2008
BAREBACK RIDING
1. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. $63,178
2. Dusty LaValley, Crooked Creek, Alberta 38,185 Read more
Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings All Around Cowboy March 31, 2008
April 14, 2008
ALL-AROUND COWBOY
1. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. $69,718
*2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas 52,284
3. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas 33,307 Read more
Dodge Xtreme Bulls Standings Rodeo Standings March 31, 2008
April 14, 2008
Unofficial as of March 31, 2008
(Includes all divisions)
1. Chance Smart, Philadelphia, Miss. $53,626
2. Mike Moore, Kankakee, Ill. 39,711
3. Wesley Silcox, Payson, Utah 19,368
4. Logan Knibbe, Rockdale, Texas 18,088
5. Zeb Lanham, Sweet, Idaho 17,818
6. Colby Reilly, Stratford, Wash. 14,290
7. Bobby Welsh, Gillette, Wyo. 12,668
8. Zack Oakes, Tonasket, Wash. 12,305
9. Colin McTaggart, Las Vegas, Nev. 11,586
10. Jarrod Ford, Greeley, Colo. 10,867
11. Kanin Asay, Powell, Wyo. 10,855
12. Myron Duarte, Auburn, Wash. 9,212
13. Luke Haught, Weatherford, Texas 9,101
14. Cody Hancock, Taylor, Ariz. 8,867
15. Cory Melton, Keithville, La. 8,774
16. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. 6,952
17. Dave Samsel, Haslet, Texas 6,527
18. Cole Echols, Frierson, La. 6,141
19. Jarrod Craig, Hillsboro, Texas 5,354
20. Tony Smart, Newton, Miss. 4,551
Rodeo Events 101
April 8, 2008
RODEO EVENTS
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Barrel Racing - The contestant is allowed a running start; times begin as soon as the horse’s nose reaches the starting line and is stopped when the horse’s nose crosses the finish line. The contestant must run three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, starting at either side. A five-second penalty for each barrel knocked down will be assessed. No two girls may ride the same horse. |
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Breakaway Roping - The rope is tied tot he saddle horn with string. The rider, starting when the barrier drops, rides after the calf, throwing the loop over its head. As the rider stops her horse, the running calf breaks the string and the rope falls free from the saddle horn. A white flag must be attached to the rope at the saddle horn so the judge can tell when the rope breaks free. Time is called when the judge drops his flag. A ten-second penalty for a broken barrier will be assessed. |
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Goat Tying - The goat is tied to a stake with a rope ten feet in length. The starting line will be 100 feet from the stake. The contestant must be mounted and ride from the starting line to the goat, dismount, throw the goat by hand and tie any three legs together with a pigging string. Time is called when the contestant stands back with hands raised. The judge waits six seconds to determine that the goat is securely tied. |
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Pole Bending - The pole bending pattern is to be run around six poles positioned in a straight line. Each pole is to be twenty-one feet apart and the first pole is to be twenty-one feet from the starting line. Starting either to the right or left of the first pole, the rider runs the course pattern. A five-second penalty for each pole knocked over will be assessed. No two girls may ride the same horse. |
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Team Roping - Teams may be composed of two boys, two girls or a boy and a girl. In dally team roping, ropes are loose from the saddle horns, and after making the catch, the ropers must take a wrap around the horn. Time is taken when both ropes are tight and both horses are facing the steer. There are strict rules defining a fair head catch. The rope must be around both horns, the neck, and half a head. There is a five-second penalty for catching only one hind foot. There is a ten-second penalty for breaking the barrier. |
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Steer Wrestling - The mounted steer wrestler is placed in a box behind a barrier; his hazer is in a box on the opposite side of the steer. The steer is given a head start. He starts to leave the saddle as his horse reaches the steer’s tail. The hazer is allowed only to keep the steer running in a straight line. As the steer wrestler drops over the steer, the horse carries him up to the steer’s head. He scoops the right horn in the crook of his right arm, and grasps the left horn in his left hand, wrestling the steer to the ground. When all four legs of the steer are facing out, time stops. |
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Calf Roping - The cowboy gives the calf a head start from the box. Once he catches the calf, the cowboy must dismount, do down the rope, thrown the calf by hand, and cross and tie any three legs. If the calf is down when the roper reaches it, he must allow the calf to get up and then throw it. If the roper’s hand is on the calf when the calf falls, the calf is considered thrown by hand. The tie must hold for six seconds after the roper calls for time, and slacks the rope. There will be a ten-second penalty for breaking the barrier. |
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Saddle Bronc Riding - The classic event of rodeo. The rider’s spurring action must be exquisitely timed tot he horse’s bucking rhythm. The riding rein and hand must be on the same side. Like in the bareback riding, the rider must have spurs out over the break of the shoulders and touching the horse when the horse’s front feet hit the ground first jump out of the chute. Broncs are scored for high kicking action, power - how hard they buck. Horses will be ridden for eight seconds. The rider will be disqualified for being bucked off, losing a stirrup, or touching the horse. |
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Bull Riding - Riding is to be done with one hand and a loose rope with a bell attached. The bull is to be ridden for eight seconds. The rider will be disqualified for being bucked off or touching the animal with the free hand. A resined soft leather glove is worn on the hand the rider used to grasp the bull rope. His dull roweled spurs, helmet, and flap jacket complete his equipment list. The judges score the bull 1 to 25 points on how hard he bucks and kicks, whether he spins, and if he twists and changes direction. |
PRCA Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Rodeo Austin Results March 3-15, 2008
April 8, 2008
Rodeo Austin
Austin, Texas
March 3-15, 2008
Rodeo Austin is the seventh stop for the second season of The Wrangler ProRodeo Tour, the PRCA’s premier series of rodeo. This year, the tour will consist of 26 regular season stops followed by a 4 round playoff that culminates in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Read more
The 2008 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Regular Season Schedule
April 6, 2008
| Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo | Fri, Jan. 4 | Odessa, TX | Website |
| National Western Stock Show | Sat, Jan. 12 | Denver, CO | Website |
| Blackhills Stock Show Rodeo | Thu, Jan. 31 | Rapid City, SD | Website |
| San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | Fri, Feb. 1 | San Antonio, TX | Website |
| San Angelo Rodeo | Thu, Feb. 21 | San Angelo, TX | Website |
| Rodeo Austin | Mon, Mar. 3 | Austin, TX | Website |
| Laughlin River Stampede | Thu, Mar. 27 | Laughlin, NV | Website |
| Grand National Rodeo Horse & Stock Show | Fri, Apr. 4 | San Francisco, CA | Website |
| Clark County Fair and Rodeo | Thu, Apr. 10 | Logandale, NV | Website |
| Red Bluff Round-Up | Fri, Apr. 18 | Red Bluff, CA | Website |
| Buc Days ProRodeo | Thu, Apr. 24 | Corpus Christi, TX | Website |
| Clovis Rodeo | Fri, Apr. 25 | Clovis, CA | Website |
| Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo | Fri, May. 2 | Guymon, OK | Website |
| Redding Rodeo | Thu, May. 15 | Redding, CA | Website |
| Reno Rodeo | Thu, Jun. 19 | Reno, NV | Website |
| Worlds Oldest Rodeo | Mon, Jun. 30 | Prescott, AZ | Website |
| Cody Stampede | Tue, Jul. 1 | Cody, WY | Website |
| Rodeo of the Ozarks | Tue, Jul. 1 | Springdale, AR | Website |
| St. Paul Rodeo | Wed, Jul. 2 | St. Paul, OR | Website |
| 4th of July Youth Celebration & PRCA ProRodeo | Sat, Jul. 5 | Window Rock, AZ | Website |
| Dinosaur Roundup | Wed, Jul. 9 | Vernal, UT | |
| Snake River Stampede | Tue, Jul. 15 | Nampa, ID | Website |
| California Rodeo Salinas | Thu, Jul. 17 | Salinas, CA | Website |
| Days of 47 Rodeo | Fri, Jul. 18 | Salt Lake City, UT | Website |
| Cheyenne Frontier Days | Fri, Jul. 18 | Cheyenne, WY | Website |
| Dodge City Round-Up | Wed, Jul. 30 | Dodge City, KS | Website |
