UM Western men win rodeo title in Miles City Oct 1, 2009
Brent McInerney prevailed in tie-down roping and Tanner Kelly was the winner in steer wrestling to further help the Western cause. The Western duo of Willy Burns and Riley Bailey topped the competition in team roping ... Tie-down roping - Brent McInerney, UMW, 25. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cowboy movie wraps in Boerne (1) Oct 1, 2009
Cast and crew will celebrate the night as the end of an arduous but enjoyable trail, while simultaneously roping new hopes. I m catching back up with a dream, Praesel said. (Boerne Star, TX)
Rodeo: Rookie has Wright stuff Sep 30, 2009
He qualified for the National High School rodeo finals just once as a sophomore in team roping. I didn t have a very good year in bull riding and I never seemed to have a very good finals, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sul Ross hosting 64th NIRA rodeo Sep 25, 2009
Other Sul Ross national individual champions include bull riders Johnny Ackel (1952), Ira Akers (1953), Tex Martin (1954), and George Eads (1962); saddle bronc rider Don Lee Smith (1958) and Bill James, who tied for first in calf roping in 1961 and won team roping in 1962. In women s competition, Charlotte Martin (1954) and Saul (1962) won goat-tying championships; Saul won calf tying in 1961; and Jayne Gentry won breakaway roping in 1985. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
USU men doing well in region Sep 24, 2009
A number of USU s members are high in the region standings, especially in the team roping ... Other Aggies among the top in the region include: Seth Chapel, fourth in saddle bronc riding; Stetzon Ju, seventh in bareback riding; Maclain Miles, fourth in tie-down roping and second in steer wrestling; Carson Miles, seventh in steer wrestling and 15th in tie-down roping; Ryan Silvester, 14th in tie-down roping; Jolene Farnsworth, third in barrel racing; Jackie McMullin, sixth in barrel racing; and... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
MSU-N rodeo produced plenty of excitement Sep 24, 2009
5 seconds in Tie Down Roping, Trevor Lytle and Sam Levine of Montana with an average time of 16. 8 seconds in Team Roping, Robbi Nace of Montana State University with an average of 32. (Havre Daily News, MT)
UM's Levine wins men's all-around at Northern Sep 23, 2009
Levine highlighted the day with a first-place finish in tie-down roping and combined with teammate Trevor Lytle to win the team-roping competition ... Tie-down roping 1, Sam Levine, UM, 20 ... Breakaway roping 1, Cody Proctor, 5. (Montana Standard, MT)
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 ... Painter won the men s all-around, the tie-down roping, and placed second in the team roping. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
National team told to spy on China before qualifiers Sep 20, 2009
China have since preferred to keep a low profile although reports have suggested that they have had extensive training in Europe, including roping in South African coach Giles Bonnet to fine-tune their tactical play. Hashim, however, said Malaysia do have the advantage as they would only take on China on the last day of the preliminary round. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
ISU rodeo team does well (31) Sep 20, 2009
"Both of our teams are very strong." The women's events included the barrels, team roping, goat roping and breakaway. The men competed in the team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, calf roping, bareback and bull riding. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Nigeria to debar Ghanaian products ? Sep 19, 2009
He was also there to solicit the Vice President's support in roping in Togo and Benin in the joint Ghana-Nigeria Business Summit platform, the latest which will be held from October 5 to October 7. Vice President Mahama welcomed the move as it will strengthen the relations amongst the neighbouring West African countries and promote free movement of people and goods. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bulldog Barnyard Bash on Sept. 26 Sep 19, 2009
A roping instruction and a fun night of dancing are on the slate with music provided by the Sierra Cowboy Riders. The Bash also includes a silent and live auction. (Gobulldogs.com)
Area rodeo riders do well at college events Sep 17, 2009
Winners from Western included Kody Lahaye in men's all-around, Bailee Jo Thompson in women's all-around, Wyatt Smith in saddle bronc and Brett Heggie and Chad Goings in team roping ... Tie-down roping 1, Wacey Stuart, Miles, 9 ... Team roping, header 1, Cortlan Bickford, Northern, 6. (Montana Standard, MT)
Labor Day Rodeo gets great rating from locals Sep 17, 2009
Incentive Calf Roping. 1st /2nd DALE DAVIS 11. (Nogales International, AZ)
Ellensburg Rodeo sets the bar high Sep 9, 2009
Another couple of guys on the bubble to qualify for Puyallup next weekend was Tonozzi and Motes, but the team roping duo made certain that wasn t in question as they split the first go win and placed fifth in the second go to hold a 1 ... The battle between Graves and Branquinho mirrored what was going on in the tie-down roping. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
liquor at Lewiston rodeo Sep 9, 2009
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) -- Rodeo fans in Lewiston will be able to get hard liquor to go with their cattle roping and bull riding fun this week. The directors of the Lewiston Roundup cleared the sale of booze in a limited area underneath a set of stands. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Rodeo, cook-off conclude Fair Sep 8, 2009
On the other side of the fair, roping, wrestling and bronco riding were keeping the crowds enthralled as the Painted Pony Rodeo got underway. The Lake Luzerne based outfit is under the ownership of Shawn Graham, a former rodeo rider who broke his neck during an event and after recovering decided to own a rodeo, as opposed to riding in one. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
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 ... Meanwhile, as 4 p.m. approached, having already completed her mutton bustin' and stick-horse riding obligations, Brooke waited patiently for the dummy roping competition. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Swine-flu outbreak hits 2,000 at WSU; other schools wary Sep 6, 2009
Along with giving out face masks, circulating lists of warning signs and encouraging contagious students to stay home, many campuses are roping off sick-student-only zones. Atlanta's Emory University, for instance, with about 100 cases of swine flu among its nearly 13,000 students, is offering ailing students a special dorm where they can voluntarily segregate themselves from the campus population. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Miss Rodeo USA always on the run Sep 5, 2009
Miss Rodeo USA, Jamie Virden, rides into the WestStar Ranch Arena during the Best of the Best Invitational roping event Wednesday ... On Saturday, she ll ride Casey, her father s roping horse, when she serves as grand marshal of the Ellensburg Rodeo Parade. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Cowboy up at Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo Sep 4, 2009
One of the most popular is the rodeo, a chance for cowboys and cowgirls to show off their riding, roping and wrangling skills ... 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. (AZCentral -- Travel)
• Magic Valley Stampede off to rocking start Sep 4, 2009
Harris, of May, Texas, finished second in Thursday's bull riding, while the top-ranked team roping pair of Chad Masters (Clarksville, Tenn ... Matt Shiozawa of Chubbuck turned in the fastest time in tie-down roping with an 8 ... 6 seconds in team roping. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A driving force Sep 4, 2009
Scott Repp moves in to get a rope on his steer in the pro/am team roping competition at his WestStar Ranch Arena during the Best of the Best Invitational event ... Repp loves the sport of rodeo particularly roping ... He s an amateur roper himself and also plays host to a roping competition for amateur and professional cowboys at his WestStar Ranch in Ellensburg each year. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
One, big lucrative stop in Ellensburg Sep 4, 2009
Chad Masters who has reset the regular-season earnings record with roughly 120,000 won and partner Jade Corkill who s one payday away from resetting the heeler record with 110,400 earned are up to pad their leads in team roping ... This rodeo is paying more than it ever has, team roping header Wade Wheatley said ... The nine-time world champion (six all-around, two steer roping, one tie-down roping) again leads the world in tie-down, is third in team roping with heeler Patrick Smith, and is in... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
• Kimberly invites all to dance for injured Coats Sep 3, 2009
Next month, a benefit team roping event, auction and dinner, put on by Coats' rodeo friends, will be held in Filer. Bradley Guire may be reached at or 208-735-3229. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Youngsters kick off rodeo Sep 1, 2009
Barrel racing was another event at the Junior Rodeo, along with breakaway roping, team roping and pole bending. To break up the timed events and give the kids a chance at a cash prize and a sweet snack, two races were held. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
• Big names coming to 2009 Stampede Aug 30, 2009
Thursday's "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" night kicks off three days of riding and roping, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each day ... This year's event offers competitors a chance to move up in the world standings with an extra incentive purse that has been increased 5,000 per event with equal money in team roping ... Brazile, a six-time world champion All Around Cowboy from Decatur, Texas, leads the world standings in tie-down roping and is first in the all around. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New leaders the rule at Range Days Aug 29, 2009
8 seconds to take over the team roping lead ... Highmore s Clay Cowan held onto his lead in the tie down roping event with his time of 9. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
8/27/2009, 1:17am Good showing at state 4-H rodeo Aug 28, 2009
He won the second go-round of junior boys breakaway roping ... Breakaway Roping - Average: 7 ... Ribbon Roping - Second Go: 7. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
A family affair at rodeo Aug 28, 2009
Earlier in the evening, cousin Clay Cowan did his own good work for the family name posting the day s best time in tie-down roping, bundling his steer in 9. 4 seconds. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Falcons Q&A w/ Todd McClure Aug 26, 2009
He raised a bunch of roping steers. He d haul those to rodeos, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
• T.F. boys soccer teams fall on road Aug 25, 2009
Jones of Twin Falls finished seventh in tie-down roping with a time of 9 ... Tinsley of Bellevue was sixth in team roping with partner Quinn Mori (Nevada) with a time of 11. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
NM ranch life offers up close and personal nature experience Aug 23, 2009
Sam has shared some interesting (or what some might consider daredevil) twists to our vacations, including this year s task of roping and tying up a bull, Hardy, to place a chain around his neck. My husband helped as I watched in fear with camera in hand. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Project team only bright spot in a dreary Razak Cup championship Aug 22, 2009
With the states also keen on roping in these youngsters, MHF should come up with a clear-cut ruling to avoid teams from fighting for the players. As for the tournament, the MHF should not have crammed all the matches over eight days, with some teams having to play five days in a row. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Penny rolled by Yankees Aug 22, 2009
The Yankees went for the knockout in the top of the fifth, roping Penny and Bowden around for a six-spot, increasing their lead to 12-1. The Sox were already down, 6-0, by the time they stepped to the plate for the bottom of the second. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
BHSU ready for another go Aug 21, 2009
Senior and all-around cowboy P.J. Painter returns to compete in team roping, steer wresting and calf roping, an event in which he won a go-round in Casper as well as an academic scholarship for classroom excellence. Also returning is 2007 CNFR saddle bronc champion Chuck Schmidt of Keldon. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Columbia council to reconsider bike harassment law Aug 20, 2009
boxergal wrote on Aug 19, 2009 10:01 AM:" fear of someone throwing something in it. I can't tell you what I have encountered from huge goat roping trucks. And I am overweight also. Sorry, JEALOUSY factors into a lot of things from motorcylists getting jerked around to bicyclists. That and common courtesy. Its gone, out the window. ". boxergal wrote on Aug 19, 2009 9:59 AM:" I am almost 60 and very aware of what I say. Don't kid yourself. I have lived long enough to know that jealousy plays a big... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Goyins wins breakaway at Montana Fair Rodeo Aug 18, 2009
Goyins won the breakaway roping, clocking a time of 2 ... 3, 674); and Clay Tryan, third in team roping (5. (Helena Independent Record)
Milan girls keep fun in barrel competition Aug 18, 2009
Delaney started racing at five years old on a pair of horses, Sassy and Dusty and has remained riding with two horses since for multiple events including roping, goat tying and racing. While the sport can become filled with expenses from traveling to competitions, fresh equipment and horse expenditures, Robyn said it is a lifestyle, just the same as other parents have athletes in basketball or football. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
• Saddle, spurs and bulls: Plenty to learn at rodeo boot camp Aug 14, 2009
For a 30 suggested donation, attendees will see behind-the-scenes equipment and how it is used in a rodeo, learn rodeo terminology, learn roping skills, meet some of the nation's top cowboys, view and learn about some of the nation's top stock, learn how stock is cared for and respected within the rodeo community and have questions answered by those in the sport. "From my perspective, these sorts of events are an eye-opening experience," said Steve Kenyon, a professional rodeo announcer from... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Rodeo: Auer rides to national title Aug 13, 2009
He rode many horses while growing up, and his father Patrick regularly competed in team roping events. Auer s sister, Becky, is a member of the Sturgis High School Rodeo Club. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
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)
Fremont pig wrestling still has folks laughing Aug 13, 2009
Some 110 people competed in steer roping, six teams of six in the ranch rodeo and the Rotary and Lions club free lunch Saturday ran out of buns for their barbecue that served about 500, the best turnout in recent memory. "What a fun few days," Romrell said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Harr wins IGA Juniors championship Aug 12, 2009
Jerome cowboy Ryan Lickley placed second in tie-down roping, while Cory Rogers of Rupert shared second place in steer wrestling. Jerome County Fair PRCA Rodeo. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fair begins today in Deer Lodge Aug 12, 2009
An abbreviated schedule follows: WEDNESDAY 10 a.m. Dog Judging (old arena) 11 a.m. Kids Fun Day (up to age 12) 3 p.m. Cat Judging (old arena) 7:30 p.m. Ranch Rodeo THURSDAY 7:30 a.m. Poultry Showmanship and Judging 8 a.m. Horse showmanship and judging 9 a.m. Shooting sports contest (FWP trailer) 6 p.m. Hog Show FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. Livestock Judging, goat, sheep and beef Noon Chili cook-off 6 p.m. Fair dedication 6 p.m. Livestock auction 7:30 p.m. Miniature Bull Riding 8 p.m. NRA Rodeo SATURDAY 8... (Montana Standard, MT)
County fair opens today in Twin Bridges Aug 12, 2009
10 a.m. Ladder Canyon Ranch team roping. 10:15 a.m. Outhouse race, Main Street. (Montana Standard, MT)
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)
Sox snap skid with gritty win over Tigers Aug 11, 2009
" Boston built a quick 4-0 lead thanks to homers from Pedroia and Nick Green, who led off the second by roping a 3-2 fastball from Tigers starter Edwin Jackson over the Green Monster. David Ortiz added an RBI single later in the inning to plate Jacoby Ellsbury. "It was good to see that," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said of the early runs, which followed a dreadful weekend against the Yankees in which Boston's bats were held scoreless for 31 innings. "When you're not scoring runs, I don't... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Sox leave New York with Ba(r)d taste Aug 10, 2009
Amid a brilliant pitchers' duel between Andy Pettitte and Jon Lester, Rodriguez had staked the Yankees to a 1-0 lead by roping a solo homer to center field to lead off the bottom of the seventh inning. In a sense, it fel 0000377F t like a familiar nightmare when Rodriguez pummeled Lester's 94-mph fastball. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Great Northwest Pro Rodeo: Local rider holds leadTop score: George Gillespie IV ahead in bareback riding Aug 8, 2009
n Nathan Steinberg of Conroe, Texas, took the tie-down roping lead at 9 ... n Billy Gallagher of Merrill teamed with Casey Awbry to take the team roping lead at 6 ... 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)
Rodeo begins with a bang Aug 7, 2009
In the timed events, Josh Hunter had the best run in tie-down roping at 9 ... 1-second run in team roping, and Sue Smith, the top barrel racer in the Wilderness Circuit, clocked in at 17. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Veterans fare well Aug 7, 2009
Old-timers outshine youngsters in team roping competition ... There's one important thing, however, to remember: Central California is team roping country, a two-man hotbed ... He trains roping horses these days and considers himself lucky. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Klamath County Fair opens Thursday Aug 6, 2009
Karen Quest Cowgirl Tricks, a one-woman Vaudeville comedy western act complete with trick roping, whip cracking, music and surprises ... Events include bareback, bull and saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Recreation Digest Aug 6, 2009
Jr. Calf Roping: 3T. Tate Schwagler, Mandan 15 ... Mixed Team Roping: 3. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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 ... Mellergaard has ridden since she was old enough to sit in front of her mother on a saddle, and she started roping when she was 10 ... Now she is just one of two girls on CWU s rodeo team, and she works regularly with her team roping partner, sophomore and Ellensburg native Bailey Minor. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ropin’ the top spots Aug 2, 2009
Bryan Mikkelson of Buffalo garnered the calf roping, in 9 ... Bridger Chambers and Miles Suberg of Stevensville captured the team roping in 6 ... In the ladies breakaway roping, Livingston s Milee Malone took top honors, collecting 654 for her efforst, with a time of 2. (Helena Independent Record)
Prineville, Ore., cowboy wins all-around crown in rodeo Aug 2, 2009
05 each with a fifth place showing in the team roping in 6 ... cowboy Shane Erickson claimed the top prize in the tie-down roping in 8 ... In the team roping, Tenino s Brett Hale and Rick Copher of Molalla pocketed 1,405. (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)
Tying off the first day Aug 1, 2009
Timothy Sparing of Helena lets loose his lasso in the tie down roping at Friday s Broadwater County Rodeo in Townsend ... I got out really good and the steer ran good, but when I got ahold of him he kept his head back, which made it harder to throw him, said Lahaye, 18, who is the 2009 State High School calf roping titlist ... Brian Dawson of Wisdom and Shepherd s Clint Pinkerton are tied for the lead in the saddle bronc, with 72s; Townsend s Austin Rass and Justin Jones pace the team roping... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
First night of rodeo kicks off at the fair Aug 1, 2009
Another Bend cowboy, Duke Williams, leads the tie-down roping in 8 ... In the team roping, Ross O Sullivan of Burns, Ore. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Things to Do Aug 1, 2009
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Sheriff won't patrol Kingdom of Callaway Fair Jul 31, 2009
seanpmc1 wrote on Jul 30, 2009 11:14 PM:" My comment about roping off the Beer Garden, includes all the Farmers and otherwise upstanding individuals who like to carry a Beer into the Grandstands while watching the Tractor pulls and other events. Do you begrudge the right of an upstanding 60-70 year old Farmer carrying his Beer into the Grandstands to watch the Antique Tractor Pull? Most of these older gentlemen (and sometimes their wives as well), will only drink one or two Beers throughout the... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Champion Cowgirl Jul 31, 2009
Olivia s father, Jeff Train, said she first took the saddle around age 3, and that lifelong love of riding led to competition by the age of 8, as the young Olivia took to tearing around barrels in arenas and roping calves ... Last week she placed seventh in the country in breakaway roping at the National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Farmington, N.M., with a 2 ... 824-second roping in the championship round Saturday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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)
