Category Archives: TwisTed Rodeo

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 »

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 »

by Ted Harbin//Photo Courtesy of Kristen Schurr 2nd-generation to bring big-time talent to The Governor’s Cup SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – It wasn’t that long ago that their surnames were household brands for rodeo and bull riding fans. This is just the next generation of incredible talent carrying on a family legacy at the Cinch Playoffs  Continue Reading »

by Ted Harbin//Photo Courtesy of Nicole Stevens There’s always been a spark of light on Rusty Wright’s face. His eyes light up when he greets someone. The first time many saw it was at the 2015 National Finals Rodeo, his first of five qualifications. There had been hints of it before, when he won bronc  Continue Reading »

By Ted Harbin//Photo Courtesy of Peggy Gander High-marked rides make for legendary stories. PBR world champion José Vitor Leme holds that association’s record with a 98.75-point ride on Woopa in 2021. Thirty years previously, Wade Leslie was perfect with his 100-point ride on Wolfman. Will anyone be that close to perfection again? Likely not, but  Continue Reading »

By Ted Harbin//Photo Courtesy of Mallory Beinborn Just 43 days remain in the 2026 ProRodeo season. For some, 43 days is an eternity. For others, the clock is running out. This is the time of year when the National Finals Rodeo bubble is fully in effect. Men and women are jockeying for position to close  Continue Reading »

By Ted Harbin//Photo Courtesy of Ted Harbin The nationwide average price for a gallon of gas is above $4. The same goes for a gallon of milk. On average, a dozen eggs will cost more than $2, and anyone who eats out will recognize a pinch to the pocketbook. More dollars spent on daily living  Continue Reading »

By Ted Harbin//Photo Courtesy of Robby Freeman Noah Lee may be a prodigy. He’s certainly gifted enough to fit that description, but there’s genetics and an inner drive that have guided him to this place in ProRodeo. He is the No. 1 bull rider in the world standings, just six months into his 18th year  Continue Reading »

By Ted Harbin / Photo Courtesy of Laura Storey (CFD) This has been a July to remember for breakaway roper Cheyanne McCartney, and her bank account is the beneficiary. So is her place in the WPRA world standings. She stands alone at the top and has just been piling it on. Of course, that’s going  Continue Reading »