College Roundup: Yellow Jacket rodeo teams open season strong Sep 23, 2009
The team was led by two freshmen from Buffalo in Jamie Britton, who won the barrel racing and placed in the breakaway roping and goat tying, and Joey Painter, who won the goat tying. The men s team was led by senior P.J. Painter of Buffalo, who was the 2009 Great Plains Region Reserve All-Around Cowboy. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
UM's Levine wins men's all-around at Northern Sep 23, 2009
Montana's Whitney Gollehon was fourth in barrel racing, completing the course in 33 ... Barrel racing 1, Robbi Nace, MSU, 32. (Montana Standard, MT)
ISU rodeo team does well (31) Sep 20, 2009
Head Coach and Advisor Angela Askey was pleased with the team's showing, especially in the barrel racing, in which the top four finishers were ISU students. The event was attended by 10 schools from the Rocky Mountain region. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Area rodeo riders do well at college events Sep 17, 2009
Barrel racing 1, Morgan Knudson, MSU, 17 ... Barrel racing 1, Robbi Nace, MSU, 17. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ellensburg Rodeo sets the bar high Sep 9, 2009
As was Jordon Peterson s first competitive experience at Ellensburg in barrel racing. Peterson was no stranger to Ellensburg she used to travel with her mom, four-time world champion Kristi Peterson, through the Northwest as a kid but she had never competed here. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Fair times in Lakeview Sep 8, 2009
The annual Round-Up, which offered three hours of rodeo action Sunday and Monday afternoons, gave Lake County buckaroos a chance to show their stuff in team roping, barrel racing, calf riding, goat roping and saddle bronc riding. The professionals competed for money and honors in some of the same and other events, including bull riding, steer wrestling and bareback riding. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Rodeo kicks off fair week (12) Sep 6, 2009
Among the events for those 5 and under are dummy roping, stick-horse riding, barrel racing, ribbon pull and the ever popular sheep-riding event known as mutton bustin. The rodeo started with the running of the mutton bustin' competition, which Ellis said is always fun to watch. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Cowboy up at Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo Sep 4, 2009
More than 700 contestants will compete for more than $40,000 in cash and belt buckles during the three-day rodeo, which features such fast-action events as bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, steer wrestling and a variety of roping competitions ... The junior events include steer riding, barrel racing and mutton busting. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Events, BBQs part of Labor Day weekend Sep 3, 2009
Competitions will include barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling and more. There will also be childrens activities and a mechanical bull. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
EISF schedule of events Sep 3, 2009
- 8 a.m.-noon: Barrel Racing. - 1 p.m.: Horse Pulling Contest. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Youngsters kick off rodeo Sep 1, 2009
Both say their favorite event to watch is barrel racing. Barrel racing was another event at the Junior Rodeo, along with breakaway roping, team roping and pole bending. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
• Big names coming to 2009 Stampede Aug 30, 2009
Two of the top cowgirls in the Women's Professional Rodeo Association with take part in barrel racing in Lindsay Sears of Nanton, Alberta, Canada, and Sherry Cervi of Marana, Ariz. cowgirl Sherry Cervi. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New leaders the rule at Range Days Aug 29, 2009
Amy Holmes grabbed the barrel racing lead with a 17. 18-second effort to knock first-day leader Melinda Mattson of Deadwood into fifth place in the event. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
8/27/2009, 1:17am Good showing at state 4-H rodeo Aug 28, 2009
Barrel Racing - Second Go:4 ... Barrel Racing - Second Go: 9. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Make Plans: Old West Days in Holbrook Aug 19, 2009
The Hashknife Stampede Rodeo, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, and 7 p.m. Aug. 29, at the Navajo County Fairgrounds, includes bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. The battle of the bands begins at noon Aug. 29, and features 10 bands, each playing for 30 minutes, vying for a $2,000 cash prize. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Milan girls keep fun in barrel competition Aug 18, 2009
From left, are Kasey Eaves, Brooke Eaves and Delaney Gonzales enjoy some Mississippi fun after their international competition for barrel racing ... The Eaves girls got started barrel racing at a young age, on the same old horse 'Stick. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Rodeo rocks Moravia Aug 16, 2009
Bull and bronc riding were the main attraction, but guests were also treated to barrel racing and mutton bustin' for the children. Mutton bustin' is a sport in which children mount and ride sheep in much the same way that an adult would ride a bull or bronc. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rodeo lassos third year Aug 13, 2009
Those in the stands will be treated to barrel racing, bronco and bull riding and the popular mutton bustin' (sheep riding for children). O'Brien said he's also trying to keep a family-friendly atmosphere with reduced rates for children and free admission for anyone 5 years or younger. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
8/11/2009, 11:17pm Wirtjes wins event at CSD 4-H Rodeo Aug 13, 2009
Other area placewinners on Saturday included Taylor Bach of Florence, third in senior girls barrel racing; Tyra Bach of Florence, second in senior girls breakaway roping and Maddie Schaack of Clark, third in junior girls pole bending. Tyra Bach finished second in senior girls breakaway roping and fourth in ribbon roping on Sunday. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
• Harr wins IGA Juniors championship Aug 12, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Contestants compete in 28th annual event Aug 11, 2009
Three nights of competition including bareback riding, barrel racing, break away, bull riding, calf and steer roping, steer wrestling and team roping ended with finals Saturday evening. Several local athletes competed in all events. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Great Northwest Pro Rodeo: Local rider holds leadTop score: George Gillespie IV ahead in bareback riding Aug 8, 2009
The Nonellas and Landingham won their high school state championships in Klamath Falls, while Mays is attempting to win her second barrel racing title. n There were three former GNWPR champions who competed Friday Ryan Gallagher of Merrill (1999 team roping), Cindy Woods of Newberg (2003 barrel racing) and Travis Carnine of Stanfield (2005 steer wrestling). (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Ben Ervin rides bulls professionally across the United States. Ervin, a Calhoun County resident, still strives to compete at the biggest event worldwide, which is held in Las Vegas. (Contributed photo) Aug 6, 2009
Kaitlyn enjoys barrel racing at the rodeos, while Dalton has ridden a few steers in his time and hopes to continue riding. All the while, Ben Ervin proceeds to face his challenges to the best of his ability, and though the newly found stardom might be bright and blinding, he is determined not to falter on his path heading to his goal. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
More of this story Aug 6, 2009
Barrel Racing: placing seventh was Julie Lenoir, Cut Bank, 15 ... Barrel racing: third place was Julie Lenoir, Cut Bank, 18. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Barrel Racing at Bryant Arena on Saturday, Aug. 8 Aug 6, 2009
Barrel Racing will return to Appomattox next weekend at Clayton C. Bryant Arena ... The barrel racing event will also feature concessions and vendors. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Klamath County Fair opens Thursday Aug 6, 2009
No. 13 in the PRCA world barrel racing standings, Shawn Greenfield from Lakeview, No. 8 in PRCA world steer wrestling standings and Jacob Tyner, Sacramento, Calif ... Events include bareback, bull and saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Ellensburg's Mellergaard among region's rodeo elite Aug 4, 2009
Throughout the year, she competes in goat tying, breakaway roping, team roping and barrel racing ... She hasn t competed in barrel racing for long, but she has already grown to love it more than any other event and she knows it s her best shot at making it in the pros. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Officials hope to breathe new life into Blaine Co. Fair Aug 4, 2009
There also will be barrel racing, a slalom race and a race where drivers compete to see who can pick up passengers the fastest. The entry fee is 15 and winners get to keep most of the pot, said organizer Kodi Farnworth. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Prineville, Ore., cowboy wins all-around crown in rodeo Aug 2, 2009
cowboy wins all-around crown in rodeo. Past Month's Most Commented Stories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Go ahead and rubber-neck these collisions Aug 2, 2009
Many cowboys from the area will compete in bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc, team roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling tie-down roping and barrel racing. FRIDAY -- QuadCross will bring together at least 150 riders broken down into more than 10 classes and sizes from 50 to 300 cubic centimeters. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Ropin’ the top spots Aug 2, 2009
Becky Toavs of Stevensville captured the ladies barrel racing, navigating the cloverleaf in 17. 69 to claim 790. (Helena Independent Record)
Tying off the first day Aug 1, 2009
42 seconds in the junior barrel racing ... In the ladies barrel racing, Belt s Darae Larson holds the first-day lead, with a 17. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
First night of rodeo kicks off at the fair Aug 1, 2009
Brush Prairie cowgirl Serena Mote completed the barrel racing course in 17. 62 seconds to take the lead after the first night of the 34th annual Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo at the Cowlitz County Expo Center arena on Friday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
5 things to do to kiss summer goodbye Jul 31, 2009
Following the church service is mutton busting, barrel racing, pole bending, ribbon snatching and dummy roping. Riders are grouped into three age groups including birth to age 9, 10-13, and 14-17. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
CL grad earns All-Around championship in Ozark region Jul 31, 2009
"Pretty much just barrel racing, and at that level, it takes an expensive horse. I can still do local and amateur stuff, though.". Agre plans to pursue her degree in anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota medical school for the next chapter in her life. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Around the Lompoc Valley Jul 31, 2009
There will be two Horse Show events that include a trail class and an equitation class as well as two Gymkhana events that will be pole bending and barrel racing. There will also be events for ages 8 and under lead line kids, green horse classes and walk-trot riders. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Champion Cowgirl Jul 31, 2009
Olivia Train, 17, shows some of her barrel racing skills riding Skeeter at her familys Broadbent ranch ... Olivia Train, 17, shows some of her barrel racing skills riding Skeeter at her familys Broadbent ranch ... Olivia earned a spot at the massive New Mexico rodeo after she won the barrel racing and breakaway roping competitions at the Oregon high school rodeo finals in Prineville in June. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
It's a gardener's delight at St. Francois County Fair today Jul 29, 2009
The Missouri Western Horseshow Association Speed Show begins at 6 p.m. with events such as barrel racing. Wednesday events include judging of field crops at 1 p.m. Wednesday. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Saddle up for the Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo Jul 29, 2009
Area cowboys and cowgirls also competing for prize money include Ridgefield s Trevor Scott in steer wrestling; Jason Filla of Battle Ground in saddle bronc; Brush Prairie s Serena Mote in barrel racing; Joe Hoffman of Chehalis in tie-down roping; and Brett Hale of Tenino in tie-down roping and team roping. Hale is ranked fourth among the circuit cowboys in tie-down roping ( 3,975). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lehman's title hopes end Jul 26, 2009
Tanisha Adams of Albion finished third in barrel racing with a total time of 52 ... Adams, a sophomore, won the Idaho state barrel racing title in her first year competing. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• No. 1! Jul 26, 2009
Tanisha Adams of Albion entered the final round of barrel racing in second place, just eight-hundredths of a second off the lead. But the leader, Baily Jobe of Wellborn, Fla. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Second-day riders take over leads Jul 25, 2009
Laura McPherson of Wolf Point captured the ladies barrel racing, in 17. 73, which places her second behind Theresa Walter s first go-round mark of 17. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Friendship through it all Jul 25, 2009
Apparently none the worse for wear, Peterson finished second in goat tying, 17th in barrel racing and earned a sixth-place finish in the all-around cowgirl competition, an amazing performance, accident or no accident. For Engesser, it was deja vu, but with a slight twist. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Kids ride, rope in blacktop rodeo Jul 23, 2009
Young people up to 12 years old wandered to the Capital Sports and Western parking lot to learn new skills and show off their old ones during competitions such as barrel racing, calf roping and bull riding ... Children participated in barrel racing, calf roping and bull riding. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
7/21/2009, 1:07am Monnens, Kallhoff earn All-Around honors Jul 22, 2009
She was first in pole bending, second in barrel racing and third in goat tying at Winner and first in pole bending, second in breakaway roping and third in barrel racing at Huron ... Sidney Braskamp of Watertown finished fourth in junior girls barrel racing. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
• Eames, Parke fourth in team roping performanceAdams tops overall barrels atNational High School Finals Rodeo Jul 22, 2009
In the overall standings (official through the Tues-day-morning performance), Tanisha Adams of Albion leads the girls in barrel racing. Her time of 17. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Top talent coming to Days Jul 21, 2009
And we are expecting Jill Moody and Lisa Lockhart back again to compete in barrel racing ... Timed-event slack will be held Wednesday and Thursday at 8 a.m. Barrel racing will follow the timed-event slack Thursday morning. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pro Rodeo Leaders Jul 21, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. 7/20/2009, 4:57 p.m. PDT. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Van Buren Youth Fair is highlight of county 4-H youths' summer Jul 21, 2009
9 a.m. - Trail Show 9 a.m. - Small Animal Sweepstakes Noon - Gymkhana Show Noon - Pedal Tractor Pull Community Tent 2 p.m. - Draft Animal Fun Show - Draft Horse Arena 7 p.m. - Super Kicker Rodeo featuring bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, girls barrel racing, mutton busting and boot scramble - Grandstand 8 to 9:30 p.m. - Acoustic country and blues featuring "The McLains" - Community Tent. Saturday, July 25 Midway opens at noon - (Gate admission plus pay one price of $17 to ride... (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
C. Falls cowboy wins bull riding at NHSFR Jul 21, 2009
091 and Philipsburg's Elly Hogue was 22nd in barrel racing. Performances continue twice a day through Saturday evening's championship round. (Missoulian, MT)
• LOCAL SPORTS: Parke first in morning tie-down Jul 21, 2009
In barrel racing, Samantha Logan of Jerome was 18th in the evening barrel racing performance. Her time was 18. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• NHSFR Draw Jul 19, 2009
Tanisha Adams, Declo, barrel racing ... Samantha Logan, Jerome, barrel racing ... Samantha Logan, Jerome, barrel racing. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pioneer Day is Saturday Jul 18, 2009
Pioneer Day festivities will continue at the Bannock County Fairgrounds after the parade until 4:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment on the small stage throughout the day including comedy, music and dancing, as well as motocross barrel racing, and horse relays. There are tons of activities planned for the kids as well, including face painting, wall climbing, dunking booths, fish ponds and more. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Final chance Jul 18, 2009
Nikelle entered state as the District 4 barrel racing champion, but her barrel horse didn't respond well to the muddy track at the fairgrounds, leaving Nikelle out of the short go. In pole bending, the event in which Nikelle qualified for nationals as a junior, she faced similar trouble with the surface but managed to make the finals, where she finished 10th. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Fair to take off Wednesday Jul 15, 2009
The Junior Rodeo tends to have events broken up by age, with younger competitors working on events such as sheepriding, barrel racing and flag racing with the older cowhands moving up to events closer to the full slate of adult rodeos. That action starts Thursday, with the PRCA rodeo typically bringing national title contenders to the Great Northern Fairgrounds starting at 6 p.m., and resuming Friday at 6 p.m. People watching the PRCA rodeo have an added bonus this year, with rodeo clown... (Havre Daily News, MT)
7/13/2009, 6:07am Area cowboys, cowgirls fare well in rodeo Jul 14, 2009
Monnens won her all-around title on Sunday by placing second in pole bending, third in goat tying and fourth in barrel racing. In Saturdays rodeo, Monnens won the all-around title by taking first in breakaway roping, third in barrel racing and fourth in pole bending ... Michalski earned her all-around title on Sunday by winning the pole bending event and placing third in both barrel racing and breakaway roping. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Sharing the crown Jul 13, 2009
The biggest paycheck of the rodeo went to a hometown contestant, as Lyndsay Knaff pocketed 1,234 for capturing the ladies barrel racing. The East Helena/Winston cowgirl toured the cloverleaf in 17. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Holding on for a victory (33) Jul 12, 2009
Barrel racing 1, Shelly Murphy, 17. 84, 682. (Montana Standard, MT)
Dean dazzles judges Jul 12, 2009
She later joined the National Barrel Horse Association because she enjoyed barrel racing. When she moved to Kansas she got into the rodeo circuit. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Roping and riding Jul 12, 2009
There are a variety of contests, including calf roping, bull riding and barrel racing that will occur today, too. Just there to watch. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Local girl hopes forhorse ride tocollege and beyond Jul 12, 2009
Barrel racing, pole-bending and breakaway will occupy even more of her time next week than they have during the past several years ... She likes barrel racing best, she said ... Those of us with only slight traces of rodeo in our blood are probably familiar at least with barrel racing. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Strong in the saddle Jul 11, 2009
Another tight competition was the ladies barrel racing. Cowgirls Carrie Murnion of Jordan, and Three Forks Deena Moeykens, tied for the top spot, with identical clockings of 18. (Helena Independent Record)
Vigilante rodeo kicks off Jul 11, 2009
Ali MacCarty of Pryor leads the women's barrel racing with a time of 18 ... Barrel racing 1, Ali MacCarty, Pryor, 18. (Montana Standard, MT)
7/8/2009, 12:58am Derby Downs to host 4-H rodeo Jul 9, 2009
Senior girls events are barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat tying, pole bending and ribbon roping ... Junior events include breakaway roping, cattle riding, flag racing and goat tying for boys and barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat tying and pole bending for girls. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Rodeo action is free on Thursday Jul 8, 2009
The 56th Annual Philomath Frolic starts at 7 p.m. Thursday with a free rodeo performance that will feature timed events such as steer wrestling and barrel racing ... Events include team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, tie-down roping and breakaway. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
