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Monthly Archives: March 2023

ProRodeo Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees

Written on March 28, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 27) – Steer wrestler Luke Branquinho, a five-time PRCA World Champion, heads up a star-studded 2023 induction class for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame._x000D_ _x000D_  Branquinho is joined by two-time PRCA World Champion Saddle Bronc rider Cody Wright (2008 and 2010), World Champion Team Roper Doyle Gellerman (1981), pickup man Kenny  Continue Reading »

Profile: Justin Rumford

Written on March 24, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

Justin Rumford Discusses The Evolution Of A Rodeo Clown_x000D_ _x000D_ “Someone told me that rodeo clowns are just cowboys that can’t make it competing. I love being a rodeo clown. It’s my dream job! I win every performance.”_x000D_ Justin Rumford is a third generation rodeo cowboy. He’s tried many positions in rodeo and finds the  Continue Reading »

5 Star Champion JJ Hampton

Written on March 24, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

A decorated career didn’t make JJ Hampton’s return to the toughest sport on dirt any easier after taking off a year from breakaway roping in the early 2000s. After losing a few good horses, JJ just needed some time at home to regroup. And that she did, because when she started chasing the rodeo trail  Continue Reading »

Back When They Bucked with Bob Wiley

Written on March 24, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

Lots of kids grow up aspiring to be a cowboy or a police officer, but only some accomplish that feat. And even less manage to do both. Bob Wiley is the exception to that rule._x000D_ _x000D_ Long before Bob Wiley was able to fulfill his childhood dreams, he was learning fundamental life lessons while running  Continue Reading »

On The Trail with Riley Wakefield

Written on March 24, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

I’ve learned how to win and lose – to deal with adversity – that’s easier said than done. I try to be thankful from the beginning and look failure in the eye._x000D_ _x000D_ he first time Riley Wakefield went to the Cinch Timed Event Championships, he and his older brother Brady were star-struck. The next  Continue Reading »

American Hat Presents Haven Meged

Written on March 24, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

Haven Meged has visions beyond rodeo. He recently won $150,000 in one week with his futurity horses. “Eventually that is what we will do,” said the tie down roper from Stephenville, Texas. His plan is to continue to make a name for himself and his horses. Haven is no stranger to big wins, coming out  Continue Reading »

Team Cavender’s Sam Gallagher

Written on March 24, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

“Find who your real self is and bring out the best.”_x000D_ _x000D_ Sam Gallagher, from Brighton, Colorado, has made it three years in a row to the National High School Finals. He served on the board for the high school rodeo association, where he served as the Chute Dog Director. “That taught me to be  Continue Reading »

The Cowboy Channel Deportes Launches First Spanish Language Feed for PRCA Top 10 Rodeos

Written on March 23, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

  _x000D_ March 23, 2023 – Fort Worth, TX — The Cowboy Channel is proud to announce the creation of a separate feed for Spanish-language viewers providing full coverage of all performances of the PRCA’s Top 10 rodeos.  Spanish language productions for Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, San Angelo, Reno, Calgary, Cheyenne, Salinas, Pendleton, and  Continue Reading »

Briggs, Johnson Strike it Big in Houston

Written on March 22, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

_x000D_ _x000D_ PHOTO COURTESY RODEOHOUSTON _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ RodeoHouston is definitely a bucket list rodeo that every WPRA member would like to win and have on their resume. Before 2022, this dream was only achievable by barrel racers but thanks to the explosion of breakaway roping events and RodeoHouston adding a second female only  Continue Reading »

Riley Webb adds to strong start with RodeoHouston title

Written on March 20, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

Listen to Riley Webb talk, and it can raise eyebrows. He sounds young, but he competes like a veteran. He qualified for his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo as a rookie last season. Still a teenager, Webb continued his meteoric rise in the sport, winning the tie-down roping championship at RodeoHouston on Sunday._x000D_ _x000D_ Webb,  Continue Reading »