2024 PRORODEO Media Guide

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Matt Tarr PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2014. RESIDENCE: Stephenville, Texas. BORN: July 8, 1984. Sarah Thompson PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Three Rivers, Calif. BORN: June 4, 1991. Jerry Thornton PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1982. ANIMALS: Mr. Bojangles, liberty horse. RESIDENCE: Holladay, Tenn. BORN: April 14, 1949. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick and fancy riding, buffalo act. ANIMALS: Red Cloud, Warbonnet, horses; Miko, buffalo. ACHIEVEMENTS: ambassador for American Paint Horse Association; recognized by Texas Senate; nominated for National Cowgirl Hall of Fame; featured in David Stoecklein’s 1999 book Cowgirls ; featured in Coca-Cola, Fruit Roll ups commercials. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Texas. BORN: Aug. 20, 1978. FAMILY: husband, Nathan. COLLEGE: Tarleton State University (Stephenville, Texas). ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: skiing, outdoor activities. Tricked Out Trickriders Dusta Kimzey-O’Connell PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, trick roping, rodeo openings and closings. ACHIEVEMENTS: Big Spring (Texas) Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo, 2015; Cushing (Okla.) Community Rodeo, 2015; Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo, 2012 13; Cache County Fair & Rodeo (Logan, Utah), 2013; Pioneer Days Rodeo (Clovis, N.M.), 2012; Will Rogers Stampede (Claremore, Okla.), 2012; Barber County Fair (Hardtner, Kan.), 2012; Old Settlers Reunion PRCA Rodeo (Cheyenne, Okla.), 2012; appeared in feature film “Cowgirls and Angels.” RESIDENCE: Strong City, Okla. BORN: Nov. 18, 1991. FAMILY: father, Ted, PRCA barrelman; mother, Jennifer; brothers, Trey and 2014-19 World Champion Bull Rider Sage. COLLEGE: Southwestern Oklahoma State University, doctoral student in pharmacy. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: pharmacist, barrel racer, stunt woman. WEBSITE : www. dustakimzey.com. ACTS AND STUNTS: Trick & Fancy Riding with Superior Crowd Interaction. ANIMALS: horses: King (2018 Breyer Horse Portrait Model), Cookie, Cody, Lightning, Bart and Tarzan. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2018 International Trick Riding Open Champion; 2016 North American Trick Riding Women’s Champion; 2016 Calgary Stampede Trick Riding Champion; 2016 International Trick Riding Open Champion; 2015 International Trick Riding Trick Rider and Buffalo Act Bree Worthington Trixie Chicks Trick Riders Shelby Epperson and Kelsey Gascon

Felix Santana PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2020. ACTS AND STUNTS: Majestic Romano: the Dancing Horse. ANIMALS: Romano, bay Andalusian stallion. STYLE OF DRESS: Spanish vequero. VITALS: 6’2, 213 lbs. RESIDENCE: Mapleton, Utah. BORN: Jan. 25, 1983. FAMILY: wife, Brenda Santana; daughters, Paola, Paloma and Pamela. COLLEGE: associate’s degrees in arts and automotive repair technology. WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/YoungLivingFriesians Clinton 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 in multimedia design. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: sound man, event DJ, freelance designer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : hunting, fishing, snowboarding. Cody Sosebee PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2003. STYLE OF DRESS : flame shirts, baggies, black felt hat, new-style jerseys, board shorts. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2012-13, 2015-16; nominated for Clown of the Year, 2006, 2011-13, 2015-16; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2006; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Summer Finale (Omaha, Neb.) barrelman, 2006; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede. RESIDENCE : Charleston, Ark. BORN : Dec. 28, 1974. COLLEGE : Southern Arkansas University (Magnolia), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. OTHER OCCUPATION : ranching. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : motorcycle racing, guitar. Mark Swingler PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACTS AND STUNTS: escaped prisoner car act, Original Moonwalk, UPS delivery, YMCA. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Board of Directors contract personnel director, 2007-10; PRCA Contract Personnel Executive Council, 2006-present; nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2002, 2004-11, 2013; PRCA Clown of the Year nominee, 2003-04; nominated for Coors Man in the Can, 2006-08, 2011; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001, 2005, 2009; Winter Tour Finale (Las Vegas), 2001; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2000; Texas Circuit contract act of the year, 1996-97, PRCA Barrelman/Specialty Act of the Year, 1999; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1996. RESIDENCE: Leander, Texas. BORN: July 22, 1966. FAMILY: wife, Tami; daughter, Jessica. COLLEGE: Southwest Texas State University (San Marcos), bachelor’s degree in marketing. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: golf, family, landscaping.

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