2018 PRCA Media Guide - Specialty Acts

Jeff Reynolds PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1983, Gold Card. RESIDENCE : Fort Ann, N.Y. BORN : Jan. 7, 1965. Entertainment to the Max Max Reynolds NFR : opening act, 1991, 1993, 1995-96, 1998-2000. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: Roman riding, trick roping, whips, six-guns, Buffalo Bill impersonation. ANIMALS: paint horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1990, 2008, 2014; National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver), 1996-2014, 2016; three-time Specialty Act of theYear nominee; performed in several foreign countries; film and video credits include Adventures of Pepper and Paula; All About Cowboys for Kids; Frank Schoonover, the Authentic Cowboy Artist; and stunt work as Buffalo Bill in Buffalo Girls ; also performed at a party for the family of SheikhMohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi. RESIDENCE: Lexington, Neb. BORN: Aug. 9, 1952. FAMILY: wife, Cathy. COLLEGE: Colorado State University (Fort Collins), bachelor’s degree inanimalscience. OTHEROCCUPATIONS: horse training, ranchwork. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: horses, performing inWildWest shows and rodeos. WEBSITE: www.wildwestacts.com. Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls Jennifer Welch Nicholson NFR : 1985-89, 1996. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1990. ACTS AND STUNTS : all-female group performing choreographed trick roping, trick riding, Roman riding. ANIMALS : Apollo, Seven, Remington, American Quarter Horses; Ciscos Kids Chex, paint horses; Shilo, Appaloosa. ACHIEVEMENTS : nominated for PRCA Specialty Act (Dress) of the year, 2011, 2013, 2015- 16; performed for Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee, 2012; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo; California Rodeo Salinas, 2010; RAM City Roundup, 2008, 2011; Days of ‘76 (Deadwood, S.D.), 2008, 2011; Red Bluff (Calif.) Roundup, 2010; Rose Parade, 2000-04; Cavalia, 2005; NFL Super Bowl Party; Monday Night Football halftime show; NBA All-Star Game; American Cowboy Culture Award, 2010; appearances in national commercials and videos. RESIDENCE : Three Rivers, Calif. BORN : April 10, 1963. FAMILY : husband, Chad Nicholson, PRCA rodeo announcer. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : Western performance arts clinician; motivational speaker; trick riding trainer for Cavalia International. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Rotary International, international charities, motivational speaking. WEBSITE : www.RRCowboyGirls.com. Bill Rivers PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1979. RESIDENCE: Pipe Creek, Texas. BORN: Jan. 3, 1948. Ryan “Radical” Rodriguez NFR: 2010. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2000. ACTS AND STUNTS : father and son fishing act, K-9 cannon. ANIMALS : Money, Hutch, dogs. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAM Southeast Circuit Finals Rodeo; three-time performer, Calgary (Alberta) Stampede; five-time performer, National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver); Tour Finale (Las Vegas) barrelman, 2003; Tour Finale Challenge (Omaha, Neb.) barrelman, 2004; RAMMountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2004. RESIDENCE: Clayton, Mich. BORN : Feb. 11, 1972. FAMILY : wife, Lacey; son, Rad; daughter, Sadie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : pyrotechnics, hunting. Spencer Rose PRCAMEMBERSHIP : 2010. RESIDENCE : Exeter, Calif. BORN : May 18, 1991. .

Kelsey Trixie Chic’s Kelsey Scott PRCAMEMBERSHIP : 2017. RESIDENCE : Willard, Mo. BORN : May 27, 1992. Wolfey Clint Selvester PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, barrelman, 2007. RESIDENCE: Red Bluff, Calif. BORN: Oct. 6, 1979. FAMILY: wife, Katie. COLLEGE: Shasta (Calif.) College, Platt College (San Diego), associate degree inmultimedia design. OTHEROCCUPATIONS: sound man, event DJ, freelance designer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : hunting, fishing, snowboarding. Miss Rodeo America Keri Sheffield RESIDENCE : Summerfield, Fla. BORN : April 16, 1993. COLLEGE : bachelor’s degree in nursing from Berry College (Rome, Georgia). WEBSITE : www. MissRodeoAmerica.com. Frankie “Punkintown” Smith PRCAMEMBERSHIP : 1998. STYLEOF DRESS: colorful jerseys, Wrangler baggies, hats. VITALS: 6-0, 175 pounds. ACTS AND STUNTS : clogging on Mini Pearl (the mule);World’s Smartest Horse. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008, 2015; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2012; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2011; RAMFirst Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2010; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004, 2007; Norco (Calif.) Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo, 2015; MagicValley Stampede PRCA Rodeo (Filer, Idaho), 2015; San Bernardino (Calif.) Sheriff’s Rodeo, 2015; Kit Carson County Pro Rodeo (Burlington, Colo.), 2015; Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days, 2012; Grand National Rodeo (San Francisco, Calif.), 2012; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede Rodeo, 2009-12; Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show and Rodeo (Fort Worth, Texas), 2008; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2006-08; International Country Gospel Music Association Comedian of the Year, 1997-99, and Entertainer of theYear, 1997; world champion clogger, 1995. RESIDENCE : Palestine,Texas. BORN : July 19, 1964. FAMILY : wife, Laurie. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: evangelist, motivational speaker, entertainer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : beef cattle ranching. WEBSITE : www.Punkintown.com. Mike “Scooter” Smith PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: white Wrangler shirts with multi-color stripes, camo orange baggies. VITALS: 5-9, 190 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: North Central Rodeo (Medford, Wis.), 2015; Cowtown Rodeo (Woodstown Pilesgrove, N.J.), 2012; Delaware State Fair (Harrington), 2012; Gerry Lane PRCA Rodeo (Baton Rouge, La.), 2005-07; YMBL Championship Rodeo (Beaumont, Texas), 2007; Cajun Classic Pro Rodeo (Crowley, La.), 2007; Ocala (Fla.) Shrine Rodeo, 2004, 2006; Five Star Championship Rodeo (Davie, Fla.), 2004-06; Homestead (Fla.) Championship Rodeo, 2005; Brighton (Fla.) Rodeo, 2005; Chino (Calif.) Pro Rodeo, 2004; Bryan (Texas) Breakfast Lions Club PRCA Rodeo, 2004; Greater Gulf State Fair Pro Rodeo (Mobile, Ala.), 2003. RESIDENCE: Lewisburg,Tenn. BORN: March 31, 1972. FAMILY: wife, Amber; sons, Bonner, Nick,Taylor; daughter, barrel racer Gracie Basso. EDUCATION: Arkansas Tech (Russellville); OSHA-certified safety officer. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: building custom- made knives, horseshoe art. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: deer hunting.

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