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[ The only thing faster than the words coming out of JJ Hampton’s mouth is her breakaway loop. She’s the no nonsense type of person who’s found a way to speak her mind while wearing her heart on her sleeve and the rodeo world is better for it. ] The first time JJ Hampton discovered  Continue Reading »

[ Cowtown Rodeo “Best Show on Dirt” spanning five generations.] Congratulations to the entire Harris family for their induction of their Cowtown Rodeo, located in Pilesgrove, New Jersey, to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Grant and Betsy Harris, 4th generation of Harris’ to own the rodeo are thrilled with the honor. Betsy said, “When I  Continue Reading »

“The way to ride a bull is different than the way to hang on to a bull,” said 3x Linderman recipient, and 3x WNFR qualifier, Josh Frost. “You’ve got to be 100% committed to make the whistle, but sometimes it’s better to accept that the bull beat you and know that there will be another  Continue Reading »

Rodney Towe held down a fulltime job while he rodeoed, with a rodeo career that spanned fifty years. The Hilmar, California cowboy worked for 36 years at the Turlock Irrigation District, while he rodeoed, hitting sometimes as many as 60 rodeos annually. Born in 1941 in Fillmore, Calif. to William and Minnie Towe, he grew  Continue Reading »

This was the biggest year we’ve had,” said Sam Dixon, past president of the SJRA, Southern Junior Rodeo Association. “It’s given the girls a great start on life in general, and not just rodeo. They learn responsibility by taking care of animals and the life lessons are the best in rodeo.” Hadlie Dixon and Reiny  Continue Reading »

“I changed the expectations for the quality and professionalism of the position of rodeo clown or entertainer, as the times changed. All while staying true to the history and integrity of the sport. And that through it all, I hope I treated everyone with kindness and respect.” Flint Rasmussen was the start of a new  Continue Reading »

RL Tolbert has jumped out of burning buildings, tumbled down cliffs, crashed cars and been shot numerous times. But he’s walked away from every near-death experience. That’s because the Vale, Oregon cowboy served as a stuntman in the movie industry as well as being a rodeo contestant. That’s him getting the girl out of the  Continue Reading »

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. he first time Riley Wakefield went to the Cinch Timed Event Championships, he and his older brother Brady were star-struck. The next time  Continue Reading »

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. Long before Bob Wiley was able to fulfill his childhood dreams, he was learning fundamental life lessons while running track  Continue Reading »

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 »