About: Rick Bizzell

By Ted Harbin//Photo Courtesy of PRCA Mallory Beinborn The Governor’s Cup will help solidify this year’s NFR qualifiers SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Damian Brennan is starring in the role of a swashbuckler, protecting the castle from every intruder. Brennan is the No. 15 saddle bronc riding in the ProRodeo world standings, and he’s trying to  Continue Reading »

By Ted Harbin//Photo Courtesy of PRCA Mallory Beinborn The Governor’s Cup bareback riders chasing every dollar SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kade Sonnier is a motivated soul. He’s a rodeo athlete, so he has to be. There is no employer lurking over his work station. He is the boss, and his daily assignments revolve around riding  Continue Reading »

Celebrating a Decade of Excellence in Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding  By Lori Bizzell//Photo Courtesy of Michael Magill Every summer, roads from across the world lead to Cheyenne. Some journeys begin a few hours away. Others begin thousands of miles from Wyoming, crossing oceans, borders, and time zones. Yet each year, women from around the globe  Continue Reading »

Ron Benton: Rodeo Recruiting Ranger by Andy Shurtleff // Photos Courtesy of Ron Benton Ron Benton stepped back from the pistol display counter where he had been helping me, and I was immediately amazed by the most impressive belt buckle I had ever seen. “Ron, please excuse me, but there is no way that buckle  Continue Reading »

by Ted Harbin//PRCA photo courtesy of Mallory Beinborn The Governor’s Cup provides sanctuary for South Dakota stars SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In western South Dakota, the Plains offer respite from what many perceive as typical “city life.” It’s open and inviting, and the expansiveness offers a variety of opportunities individuals to learn about themselves. Some  Continue Reading »