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MARCH 19, 2021 VOLUME 69, NO. 6

Sunshine State Cowboys ventured to Arcadia, Fla., in search of money and ProRodeo Tour points. 38

Steer wrestler Tory Johnson competes at the 93rd Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo, March 13. Jessia Burns photo

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INSIDE

6 Director’s Cut 8 Grille 10 Hot Takes 12 Brain Teasers 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media Spotlight 18 Time Capsule 24 Short Round 48 Results

28 Arlington, Texas 38 Arcadia, Fla. RODEOS

RODEOS 20 2021 PRCA World 22 2021 ProRodeo Tour 52 2020 Circuits STANDINGS COVER

Journey from bull rider to country star Cody Johnson wanted to win a gold buckle as a PRCA bull rider. When that dream became unreachable, he turned to his true calling – music. The Texas native has beome a staple at the NFR and has inspired cowboys with his song, “Dear Rodeo.” 42 PRCA ProRodeo photo by Clay Guardipee Country singer Cody Johnson performs his song, “Dear Rodeo,” during the opening of Round 10 of the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 12.

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Tie-down roper Shane Hanchey won The American in Arlington, Texas, March 7. Jackie Jensen photo

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DIRECTOR’S CUT SCOTT KANIEWSKI

A year later and rodeo is back in the saddle again A bout this time last year, rodeo went silent. Like all sports organizations in North America and around the world, ProRodeo ground to a halt as the COVID-19 pandemic surged. steers, draws or stand-alone events. The rules quickly shifted to concerns with state and local laws. Sports became entangled in regulations in a way they rarely have. We put up a COVID-19 page on ProRodeo.com that listed cancellations and postponements. It quickly became the second-

On March 11, RodeoHouston announced it was shutting down. The rodeo had made it through two brackets and the second round of the third bracket. But that’s where it ended. Do you remember where you were? I was sitting in a PRCA office in Colorado Springs, Colo., watching RodeoHouston’s press conference. By then, rumors of rodeos across North American shutting down were starting to fly. When Houston shuttered its chutes, that was when it hit home, this could be very bad. And it was. For the next two-plus months, there were no ProRodeos. There weren’t any sports. There weren’t any events. Cowboys found other ways to pass the time. They found other ways to make money. Like the rest of the country they adapted to a world that in a way stopped spinning. Their world, like everyone else’s, shrunk. There were no late- night flights or last-second standby boardings. There were no 13- hour drives to make a 4-second run only to jump back in and drive another two hours to the next stop. For them, it was idle time. In the PRCA office, it was a time of mad scramble, though the “office” became the dining room table or the spare bedroom or the computer table that was covered in dust because most “computers” are now called cell phones. Rodeo rules and concerns became concerns about rodeo in general. The rules that became important had nothing to do with

most read page on the website, behind only the home page. But ProRodeo, like the rest of the world both sports and non-sports, began to navigate the hazardous canal. As spring transitioned to summer, things started to open (slightly) in places. And when summer slipped into fall the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo moved to Texas. The crowning jewel of the ProRodeo season was a shining example of how the sport could adapt like all of us. Athletes at the NFR still took home $10 million. They still bucked and rode and carried home gold buckles. Now, winter is melting into spring. and the number of rodeos that are canceling or postponing are dwindling. The ProRodeo Tour has nearly 60 rodeos on its slate, including the Tour Finale at California Rodeo Salinas. Cowboys are going to spend the hottest months of the year scorching the country in search of another Wrangler NFR berth. The vaccine to eradicate the pandemic is being administered across the globe. That means rodeos will have fans sitting shoulder to shoulder, getting autographs from cowboys and cowgirls, interacting in that way that makes rodeo different from other sports. A year removed from the world shutting down, normalcy is coming back. And so is a full slate of rodeo. Not sure about you, but we missed both.

Scott Kaniewski is the Media Director at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He previously served more than two years as the editor of ProRodeo Sports News. He has nearly two decades of experience in sports journalism, with the last few being consumed by ProRodeo.

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What was it like to win the average at your first circuit finals rodeo? Jarett: It was really nice. It made me feel like I belong, and I want to keep it rolling. I drew really well at the (RAM) Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo and it was a great atmosphere. The first bull I drew – Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Rubicon – I knew, which made things even more exciting. I had an 88-point ride on that bull and that got me going. The Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo also was only two hours from where I’m living now in New Town (Mo.), which was cool. How did you get your start in rodeo? Jarett: I didn’t have any family involved with rodeo. I started riding sheep when I was 6. I played sports throughout school, mainly football, and my older brother (Jordan Allen) rode bulls, and once he turned 18, he got me into it. Why did you choose to ride bulls? Jarett: I liked being around them. Growing up, I knew a lot of kids who were my age that rode bulls. It was nice. I’ve always wanted to be a bull rider. When I started young, I won some money, and I’ve just been going from there. What does 8 seconds feel like to you? Jarett: It feels like a lifetime. It feels like eight years. I just love the rush I get when I’m conquering that beast. I think what makes a good bull rider is you definitely have to have a lot of try and no quit. You’re going to get slammed, but you just have to go back to them. What’s your mindset as you get ready to compete in the RAM NCFR? Jarett: I’ve been trying to stay ready for it. I’ve been getting on practice bulls. I know I’m going to try and go to Disney World and Universal Studios when I’m down there. I’m going to have my brother (Jordan) down there with me, so we plan on doing some things. Also, my oldest brother, Justin (Bounds) lives in Tampa, Fla., and we are going to see him. What are your goals for the rest of the 2021 season? Jarett: I would really like to win (PRCA | Resistol) Rookie of the Year. It’s a long season and I didn’t have the best start, but I also would really like to make the NFR. What’s your favorite movie? Jarett: I don’t watch a lot of movies, but I would say my favorite one is “8 Seconds.” Every kid loves that movie. I also like to watch “Step Brothers” when we are traveling down the road. Bull rider Jarett Evans, who grew up in Springfield, Mo., kicked off the season with the biggest win of his career, capturing the average title at the RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo in Palmyra, Mo., Oct. 10. Evans, 23, earned $5,668 and bought his PRCA card. Evans, 5-foot-7, 135 pounds, is focusing on earning more money at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Kissimmee, Fla., April 9-10.

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What do you enjoy about traveling down the PRCA trail? Jarett: You meet a lot of new friends; it’s a great atmosphere. Where’s your favorite place to eat? Jarett: I like Hooters. I get the chicken wings.

What’s your go-to dessert? Jarett: Vanilla ice cream and chocolate chip cookies. What’s your favorite cartoon? Jarett: Tom and Jerry . Everybody used to call me Jerry. What bull rider do you look up to? Jarett: I would say Terry Don

West. I just liked the way he was able to ride back in the day. What do you like doing when you’re not rodeoing? Jarett: I just like hanging around friends. I help buddies doing ranch work and fixing fences. Who is your favorite superhero? Jarett: I don’t have a reason why, but I really like Batman.

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Bareback rider Tilden Hooper jumped to the top of the PRCA | RAM World Standings after winning The American. That earned him $100,000, $50,000 toward the standings. Happy Pappy

“The long-term effects of this are hopefully going to be huge. I’d like to parlay this into a gold buckle, and as far as money I would like to get something started for my 8-week-old son. “At the rate he’s using those diapers it might just go toward that.”

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SOUTHEASTERN PRO RODEO Where: Ocala, Fla. When: March 19-20 Broadcast schedule: Ocala will stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, March 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. What to know: The winter Florida run continues with a stop in Ocala. Cowboys will hit the arena here before spreading out across the country in search of a more money that could help them find their way to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. HIGH DESERT STAMPEDE Where: Redmond, Ore. When: March 25-27 Broadcast schedule: The Stampede is slated to air on The Cowboy Channel and PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App on March 25-27, 9 p.m. What to know: This ProRodeo Tour stop will be a profitable one for cowboys making the trek to the Northwest. All times Eastern.

HOT TAKES

Tuf Time Tuf Cooper shattered the Arcadia All- Florida Championship Rodeo tie-down roping record when he won with a time of 7.6 seconds. The previous record of 8.4 was set by Brad Hartt in 2018. Jessica Burns photo Tuf Cooper takes off after a calf during the tie-down roping in Arcadia, Fla., in March.

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2021 SEASON AS OF MARCH 16

$6,007,149

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2021 SEASON

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BRAIN TEASERS Then & Now

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Find the winners from the 2019 High Desert Stampede in Redmond, Ore., and the 2019 Nacogdoches (Texas) Pro Rodeo & Steer Show. Cowboys who won more than one event at both rodeos appear once for each win. Names may be forward, backward, horizontal, vertical or diagonal. 1. Find the winners from Redmond, Ore. BB: Grant Denny SW: Trevor Knowles TR: Jake Stanley/Justin Davis SB: Kolby Wanchuk TD: Colton Campbell GB: Jessica Crouch and Cheyenne Allan BR: Chase Dougherty 2. Find the winners from Nacogdoches. BB: Travis Chapman SW: Chance Howard TR: Manny Egusquiza Jr./Evan Arnold and Lathen Bryant/Morgan McVay SB: Shane Proctor

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BONUS QUESTIONS 1. Find the all-around winner from Redmond. 2. Find the all-around winner from Nacogdoches.

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10 QUESTIONS He Said – She Said Who knows RAM NCFR tie-down roper Trampus Quarnberg better, his wife, Kindra, or his traveling partner, Josh Jennings?

Trampus

Kindra

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WHO’S HIS RODEO IDOL?

Josh Jennings

Roy Cooper

Joe Beaver

WHO WAS HIS FAVORITE HORSE TO RIDE?

Ol’ Buck

Kitty

Ol’ Buck

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK?

Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer iced tea

Maui Punch

WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY?

Kindra

Me

Me

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE RESTAURANT?

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse

WHAT RODEO (NON-NFR) DOES HE WANT TO WIN?

Cheyenne

Pendleton

Cheyenne

WHAT RODEO DID HE EARN THE MOST AT?

Nampa, Idaho

Nampa, Idaho

Nampa, Idaho

IS HE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT GUY?

Phone call

Phone call

Phone call

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE THING KINDRA COOKS?

Pizza

Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili

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Def Leppard

Def Leppard

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TIME CAPSULE SOVIETS & RODEO

Cold War Connection PRCA put on exhibition for USSR gymnasts James Fain photos American and USSR flags flew side-by-side before the exhibition rodeo in Cedar City, Utah, held for the visiting USSR Olympic gymnastics team as part of their Good Will Tour of America in 1987.

BY MATT NABER B ringing people together with some of the best athletes in America made ProRodeo the perfect candidate for kicking off the three- city GoodWill Tour of America for the USSR’s Olympic gymnastics team in 1987. “Rodeo is for sure America’s true sport, and the only sport in the world derived from an industry and it was the American cattle industry,” said J.C. Trujillo, who competed in the exhibition rodeo’s bareback riding. “Rodeo is international now, but it originated right here in our country.” The national gymnastics teams from the United States and the Soviet Union joined 4,000 fans for an exhibition rodeo on April 28,

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James Fain photos Above: ProRodeo Hall of Famer Shawn Davis greets the USSR Olympics gymnastics team before the 1987 exhibition rodeo. Below: J.C. Trujillo signs autographs for the visiting Soviet gymnasts.

1987, put together by the PRCA in Cedar City, Utah, as part of the city’s Western Royale Celebration – a three-day event that was the first stop on the GoodWill Tour of America. “I can remember visiting with some of those gymnasts from Russia,” Trujillo said. “They didn’t speak English, but all of themwere in really good shape and looked very dedicated. It was a cool deal. “It’s been so long ago that I can’t remember the details, but we signed autographs and they signed autographs for us, too. They were really impressed and amazed about riding bucking horses and roping off horses.” Trujillo was the 1981 Bareback Riding World Champion and a 12-time qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo (1973-83, 1985). He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1994. “When you think about rodeo, it is a unique and different sport,” Trujillo said. “It’s important, especially for people who are leaders in the rodeo world and winners, to be able to exhibit your sport or show your sport. The time and effort it takes to become a winner in the rodeo business is pretty parallel to any other athlete – gymnast or not. The time, effort and work it takes to be a world champion or in the Top 15 in the world is very comparable to any Olympic sport.” Other contestants at the exhibition rodeo included Lewis Feild, Monty Henson, Charles Sampson, Shayne Mason, Eric Viers and Jerry Jones. PRCA administrators Shawn Davis and Gene Oliver were also in attendance. “It was a really interesting rodeo, and we got to go to their exhibition gymnastics tournament that night,” Trujillo said. “They were all very impressed with ropers and riders and what we do on horseback.” According to an article in the May 13, 1987, edition of ProRodeo Sports News , most of the visiting Soviets said the rodeo was the thing they wanted to see the most. The gymnasts went on to visit Oakland, Calif., and Seattle after Cedar City. “I’ll always remember it,” Trujillo said. “It was pretty unique since I had never seen anything like that with the sport of rodeo, and I was really honored and grateful to be a part of it.”

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2021 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial as of March 16, 2021. For the 2021 season (Oct. 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021), official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 85; team roping, 65; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 85; barrel racing, 100; and bull riding, no limit. Bull riders can count Xtreme Bulls events toward the PRCA World Standings, but not toward the all-around standings.

ALL-AROUND 1. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah..................... $62,022 2. Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas.......................... 39,745 3. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss........................ 18,314 4. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La.................................... 17,110 5. Clovis Crane, Lebanon, Pa..................................... 8,018 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas.......................... $55,000 2. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa. ............................. 35,937 3. Shane O’Connell, Rapid City, S.D......................... 18,922 4. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif.. ......................... 18,507 5. Cole Reiner, Kaycee, Wyo.................................... 18,270 6. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah................................... 17,301 7. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb......................... 15,620 8. Richmond Champion, Stevensville, Mont.. .......... 15,392 9. Jess Pope, Waverly, Kan...................................... 13,662 10. Logan Patterson, Kim, Colo................................. 11,352 11. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La....................... 10,929 12. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn.. ......................... 10,310 13. Will Lowe, Amarillo, Texas................................... 10,026 14. Chad Rutherford, Hillsboro, Texas......................... 8,895 15. Jamie Howlett, Roma, Australia............................. 8,783 16. Trenten Montero, Winnemucca, Nev...................... 7,535 17. Wyatt Bloom, Belgrade, Mont................................ 7,508 18. Tanner Phipps, Dalton, Ga.. ................................... 7,041 19. Tim Kent, Chambersburg, Pa................................. 6,618 20. Zach Hibler, Wheeler, Texas. .................................. 6,567 STEER WRESTLING 1. Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La.................................. $57,811 2. Tyler Pearson, Louisville, Miss.. .......................... 31,269 3. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.......................... 18,140 4. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss.. .............................. 17,314 5. Jacob Edler, Alva, Okla......................................... 17,155 6. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont.. ................................. 13,687 7. Cody Devers, Balko, Okla..................................... 13,114 8. Stockton Graves, Alva, Okla................................. 12,643 9. Scott Guenthner, Provost, Alberta........................ 11,009 10. Gary Gilbert, Springtown, Texas. ........................... 8,663 11. Marc Joiner, Loranger, La...................................... 8,270 12. Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev..................................... 7,759 13. Bridger Anderson, Carrington, N.D........................ 7,446 14. Jake Kraupie, Bridgeport, Neb.. ............................. 7,339 15. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif...................... 7,046 16. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D............................................. 6,916 17. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore................................. 6,864 18. J.D. Struxness, Milan, Minn................................... 6,430 19. Jake Stocking, Salina, Utah. .................................. 6,241 20. Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan.. ............................. 5,725 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz......................... $60,282 2. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 26,309 3. Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C.................................. 26,000 4. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 22,701 5. Hayes Smith, Central Point, Ore........................... 15,558 6. Brenten Hall, Jay, Okla......................................... 13,777 7. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas. ................................... 12,994 8. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss........................ 11,374 9. Aaron Tsinigine, Tuba City, Ariz............................ 11,002 10. Jake Orman, Prairie, Miss.................................... 10,251 11. Garrett Rogers, Baker City, Ore............................ 10,069 12. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz.. ........................ 10,000 13. Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Ga................................. 9,384 14. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.. .................................. 8,275 15. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................... 7,606 16. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif................................. 7,012 17. Jake Clay, Sapulpa, Okla........................................ 6,956 18. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla................................. 6,906 19. Clint Summers, Lake City, Fla.. .............................. 6,905 20. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn.............................. 5,953 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Paden Bray, Stephenville, Texas......................... $60,282 2. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, Texas.................... 36,082 3. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla....................................... 26,309 4. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev....................................... 22,701 5. Brye Crites, Welch, Okla.. .................................... 15,307 6. Chase Tryan, Helena, Mont.................................. 13,777

BULL RIDING 1. Colten Fritzlan, Rifle, Colo.................................. $56,260 2. Sage Kimzey, Salado, Texas................................. 32,274 3. Dustin Boquet, Bourg, La..................................... 29,543 4. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah. .................................. 27,316 5. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah....................... 26,292 6. Ruger Piva, Challis, Idaho.................................... 22,045 7. Creek Young, Fort Scott, Kan............................... 21,200 8. Ky Hamilton, Mackay, Australia ........................... 18,998 9. Clayton Sellars, Fruitland Park, Fla....................... 16,828 10. Trevor Kastner, Roff, Okla.................................... 14,284 11. Nathan Hatchel, Hennessey, Okla......................... 12,996 12. Chance William Schott, McLaughlin, S.D............. 12,114 13. Trey Benton III, Richards, Texas. ......................... 11,854 14. Parker Breding, Edgar, Mont................................ 11,467 15. Roscoe Jarboe, New Plymouth, Idaho................. 11,429 16. Shane Proctor, Grand Coulee, Wash.................... 11,386 17. Corey Atwell, Moravian Falls, N.C.......................... 9,822 18. Brady Portenier, Caldwell, Idaho............................ 9,611 19. Maverick Potter, Waxahachie, Texas. ..................... 9,295 20. Matt Palmer, Claremore, Okla.. .............................. 8,968 BARREL RACING Barrel racing and breakaway roping standings, provided by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), are unofficial, subject to audit and may change. Unofficial WPRA Standings are published by the PRCA as a courtesy. The PRCA is not responsible for the verification or updating of WPRA standings. 1. Tiany Schuster, Krum Texas................................ $20,535 2. Amanda Welsh, Gillette, Wyo................................ 20,150 3. Ivy Saebens, Nowata, Okla. .................................. 19,031 4. Stephanie Fryar, Waco Texas. ............................... 17,206 5. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas. ............................... 15,807 6. Kathy Grimes, Medical Lake, Wash....................... 14,861 7. Carly Taylor, Andersonville, Tenn.. ........................ 13,626 8. Randee Prindle, Gilman City, Mo.. ........................ 12,040 9. Paige Jones, Wayne, Okla..................................... 11,472 10. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas. ............. 11,217 11. Kelley Carrington-French, Boston, Ga. ................... 9,774 12. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas.............................. 9,191 13. Jimmie Smith, McDade, Texas................................ 9,173 14. Emily Miller, Weatherford, Okla............................... 9,160 15. Victoria Williams, Kiln, Miss................................... 8,609 16. Margo Crowther, North Fort Myers, Fla................... 7,719 17. Christina Mulford, Franklinville, N.J. ...................... 7,695 18. Lori Todd, Willcox, Ariz........................................... 7,619 19. Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla........................... 7,150 20. Kellie Collier, Hereford, Texas.................................. 7,075 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Samantha Fulton, Watford City, N.D...................... $5,664 2. Rylie Smith, Whitsett, Texas................................... 4,181 3. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo..................................... 3,999 4. Nicole Baggarley, Las Cruces, N.M.. ....................... 3,701 5. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas. ..................... 3,323 6. Kelsie Chace, Cherokee, Okla.................................. 2,901 7. Rickie Engesser, Spearfish, S.D. ............................ 2,763 8. Katie Mundorf, Mullen, Neb.................................... 2,646 9. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas..................... 2,588 10 Jordan Fabrizio, Canyon, Texas............................... 2,158 11. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas................................... 1,847 12. Hope Luttrell, Prineville, Ore................................... 1,563 Willow Nicholas, Baggs, Wyo................................. 1,563 14. Megan Steiger, Rapid City, S.D. . ............................ 1,496 15. Kirby Eppert, Seneca, Neb.. .................................... 1,416 16. Randi Holliday, Chouteau, Okla............................... 1,321 17. Megan Burbridge, Tremonton, Utah........................ 1,230 18. Sarah Morrisey, Thedford, Neb. ............................. 1,183 19. Haley Kiehne, Magdalena, N.M.. ............................. 1,132 20. Taylor Munsell, Alva, Okla. ..................................... 1,127 Shelby Boisjoli, Stephenville, Texas........................ 1,127

7. Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Okla........................... 10,822 8. Jake Minor, Ellensburg, Wash.............................. 10,069 9. Matt Sherwood, Pima, Ariz.................................. 10,000 10. Justin Davis, Cottonwood, Calif............................. 9,653 11. Lane Mitchell, Bolivar, Tenn................................... 9,231 12. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas. .......................... 8,547 13. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D.. ........................................ 8,275 14. Trevor Nowlin, Casa Grande, Ariz........................... 7,623 15. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash.............................. 7,606 16. Cole Curry, St. Francisville, La............................... 7,466 17. Logan Medlin, Tatum, N.M..................................... 6,485 18. Kyle Lockett, Visalia, Calif...................................... 6,175 19. J.C. Flake, Laramie, Wyo.. ..................................... 6,038 20. Morgan Jones, Town Creek, Ala............................. 5,946 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah................................ $67,828 2. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah....................... 40,299 3. Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La.. ................................... 23,419 4. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont.. ...................... 20,448 5. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................. 19,673 6. Kolby Wanchuk, Sherwood Park, Alberta............. 15,566 7. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas................................. 14,450 8. Tegan Smith, Winterset, Iowa.............................. 13,316 9. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 10,600 10. Jake Watson, Hudsons Hope, B.C.......................... 8,604 11. Jacob Kammerer, Philip, S.D.. ............................... 7,540 12. Treyson Antonick, Overton, Texas.......................... 7,136 13. Logan Cook, Alto, Texas. ....................................... 6,893 14. Rusty Wright, Milford, Utah................................... 6,877 15. Chet Johnson, Douglas, Wyo................................. 6,736 16. Joe Harper, Paradise Valley, Nev............................ 6,271 17. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas...................... 6,134 18. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah............................... 6,091 19. Mitch Pollock, Winnemucca, Nev........................... 6,012 20. Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D.......................................... 5,955 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La.. ............................ $65,136 2. Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas.......................... 35,962 3. Kyle Lucas, Carstairs, Alberta.............................. 21,318 4. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont.. ......................... 19,159 5. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas. ............................... 18,565 6. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.................................. 18,286 7. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas.......................... 17,407 8. Kincade Henry, Mount Pleasant, Texas. ............... 16,037 9. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas. ............................... 14,605 10. Cooper Martin, Alma, Kan.................................... 13,425 11. Cody Craig, Wendell, Idaho.................................. 13,073 12. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah. .................... 12,735 13. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La.................................... 12,204 14. Justin Smith, Leesville, La................................... 12,117 15. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla.............................. 10,840 16. Catfish Brown, Collinsville, Texas. ....................... 10,375 17. Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb...................................... 10,350 18. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas. ....................... 9,325 19. Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil ............................... 9,154 20. Michael Otero, Weatherford, Texas........................ 8,980 STEER ROPING 1. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................. $20,662 2. Garrett Hale, Snyder, Texas.................................. 18,927 3. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................. 15,959 4. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................. 13,787 5. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas................................. 13,197 6. Shay Good, Abilene, Texas................................... 11,889 7. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas. ............... 11,393 8. Jim Locke, Miami, Texas...................................... 10,374 9. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif.................................. 9,243 10. John E. Bland, Turkey, Texas.................................. 9,048 11. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla................................. 8,891 12. Jason Stockton, Stigler, Okla................................. 8,125 13. Corey Ross, Liberty Hill, Texas. ............................. 7,738 14. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................... 6,692 15. Roger Branch, Wellston, Okla................................ 6,624 16. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas.................................... 6,252 17. Martin Poindexter, Comanche, Texas..................... 6,214 18. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................... 5,965 19. Tuff Hardman, Atoka, Okla..................................... 5,617 20. Chris Glover, Keenesburg, Colo.. ........................... 5,543

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Unofficial as of March 16, 2021. The Tour Standings will be a points-based system for contestants at each qualifying Tour Rodeo. Points will be distributed for placings 1-40 at the conclusion of the rodeo. 2021 PRORODEO TOUR STANDINGS

BAREBACK RIDING 1. .Clayton Biglow........................................2,385.77 2. Tilden Hooper..........................................2,108.56 3. Tim O’Connell..........................................2,040.00 4. Jess Pope................................................1,841.26 5. Cole Reiner..............................................1,534.87 6. Will Lowe................................................1,321.94 7. Logan Patterson......................................1,264.39 8. Shane O’Connell......................................1,193.74 9. Tanner Aus..............................................1,172.46 10. .Richmond Champion............................1,107.78 11. Jayco Roper.............................................826.72 12. .Kaycee Feild.............................................814.73 13. .Mason Clements......................................789.48 14. .Garrett Shadbolt.......................................657.89 15. Jamie Howlett..........................................637.76 16. .Orin Larsen..............................................572.64 17. .Mike Solberg............................................566.89 18. .Chad Rutherford......................................566.28 19. .Wyatt Bloom............................................514.18 20. .Pascal Isabelle. ........................................476.57 21. Taylor Broussard......................................460.49 22. Trenten Montero. .....................................453.14 23. Caleb Bennett...........................................445.14 24. Tanner Phipps..........................................397.16 25. Spur Lacasse. ..........................................394.22 STEER WRESTLING 1. Jacob Talley.............................................1,818.79 2. Tyler Pearson..........................................1,701.19 3. Stockton Graves......................................1,545.47 4. Jacob Edler. ............................................1,469.06 5. Will Lummus...........................................1,408.25 6. Tyler Waguespack...................................1,208.86 7. Cody Devers............................................1,091.52 8. Stetson Jorgensen..................................1,057.82 9. Ty Erickson..............................................1,054.40 10. .Scott Guenthner.......................................988.26 11. Blake Knowles..........................................807.23 12. Bridger Anderson.....................................750.84 13. Tanner Milan. ...........................................737.10 14. Nick Guy...................................................724.95 15. Dakota Eldridge........................................680.67 16. Jesse Brown. ...........................................680.64 17. Clayton Hass............................................654.86 18. Jace Melvin..............................................590.41 19. Matt Reeves.............................................560.87 20. Jule Hazen................................................530.33 21. Jake Kraupie. ...........................................524.66 22. Talon Roseland. .......................................511.11 23. Zack Jongbloed........................................483.25 24. Tristan Martin...........................................463.85 25. J.D. Struxness..........................................461.91 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Dustin Egusquiza....................................2,413.17 2. Clay Smith...............................................2,255.59 3. Erich Rogers...........................................2,111.72 4. Luke Brown.............................................1,050.00 5. Hayes Smith............................................1,017.71 6. Clay Tryan. .................................................935.58 7. Aaron Tsinigine. .........................................908.14 8. Britt Smith..................................................894.51

9. Brenten Hall. ..............................................816.67 10. .Derrick Begay...........................................750.00 11. Colby Lovell. ............................................720.30 12. Jake Orman..............................................676.35 13. .Nelson Wyatt............................................675.00 14. Jeff Flenniken...........................................659.23 15. Chad Masters...........................................583.46 16. Cody Snow...............................................571.80 17. Coleman Proctor......................................569.81 18. Andrew Ward...........................................504.08 19. John Gaona..............................................500.00 20. Kaleb Driggers. ........................................487.37 21. Garrett Rogers. ........................................479.34 22. Jr. Dees....................................................473.61 23. Kolton Schmidt........................................446.16 24. Manny Egusquiza Jr.................................429.48 25. Clint Summers.........................................420.54 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Travis Graves. .........................................2,413.17 2. Jade Corkill. ............................................2,255.59 3. Paden Bray..............................................2,111.72 4. Wesley Thorp..........................................1,962.37 5. Jake Long...................................................935.58 6. Chase Tryan. ..............................................816.67 7. Tyler Worley...............................................780.50 8. Matt Sherwood. .........................................750.00 9. Douglas Rich..............................................726.68 10. .Paul Eaves................................................720.30 11. Brye Crites. ..............................................676.35 12. Levi Lord..................................................675.00 . Kyle Lockett. ............................................675.00 14. Justin Davis. ............................................640.18 15. Joseph Harrison.......................................583.46 16. Logan Medlin...........................................569.81 17. Buddy Hawkins II.....................................504.08 18. Trevor Nowlin...........................................500.00 19. Jake Minor...............................................479.34 20. Hunter Koch.............................................446.16 21. Kory Koontz.............................................429.48 22. Ryan Motes..............................................422.71 23. Ross Ashford...........................................420.54 24. Trey Yates.................................................418.20 25. Jake Smith...............................................407.14 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1..Ryder Wright...........................................2,655.62 2. Stetson Dell Wright.................................2,379.69 3. Kolby Wanchuk.......................................1,763.33 4. Chase Brooks..........................................1,636.09 5. Cody DeMoss..........................................1,179.48 6. Brody Cress. ...........................................1,145.43 7. Wyatt Casper...........................................1,142.05 8. Allen Boore.................................................977.91 9. Tegan Smith...............................................950.96 10. .Rusty Wright............................................895.22 11. Zeke Thurston..........................................848.82 12. Tanner Butner. .........................................801.78 13. Jake Watson. ...........................................777.53 14. Jacobs Crawley........................................717.56 15. Ben Andersen...........................................625.37 16. Mitch Pollock...........................................610.04 17. Sage Newman..........................................600.00 18. Lefty Holman............................................569.74

19. Jade Blackwell..........................................505.69 20. Riggin Smith............................................480.76 21. Kole Ashbacher........................................460.74 22. Cort Scheer..............................................434.85 23. Leon Fountain..........................................430.32 24. Mason Laviolette......................................416.79 25. Shorty Garrett..........................................411.59 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Shane Hanchey.......................................2,171.67 2. Adam Gray..............................................1,715.84 3. Tuf Case Cooper .....................................1,644.64 4. Kyle Lucas...............................................1,402.40 5. Shad Mayfield.........................................1,155.12 6. Kincade Henry.........................................1,084.15 7. Marty Yates................................................995.23 8. Zack Jongbloed..........................................910.54 9. Cody Craig. ................................................875.84 10. .Caleb Smidt..............................................871.81 11. Cory Solomon..........................................841.17 12. Haven Meged...........................................773.51 13. Clint Robinson. ........................................738.16 14. Hunter Reaume........................................706.99 15. Ty Harris...................................................692.30 16. Hudson Wallace.......................................682.45 17. Tyler Milligan............................................573.67 18. Catfish Brown. .........................................542.47 19. Westyn Hughes........................................529.38 20. Garrett Jacobs..........................................520.51 21. Marcos Costa...........................................440.88 22. Bryson Sechrist. ......................................438.12 23. Lucas Potter.............................................429.35 24. Charlie Gibson..........................................422.26 25. Colton Farquer. ........................................411.55 BULL RIDING 1. Stetson Dell Wright.................................1,804.31 2. Ruger Piva. .............................................1,658.64 3. Sage Kimzey. ..........................................1,560.32 4. Colten Fritzlan. ........................................1,350.00 5. Clayton Sellars........................................1,010.85 6. Dustin Boquet............................................976.41 7. Josh Frost..................................................960.03 8. Creek Young...............................................880.41 9. Jeff Askey...................................................718.24 10. .Chance William Schott.............................707.52 11. Trevor Kastner..........................................701.66 12. JR Stratford. ............................................634.98 13. Jordan Hansen.........................................600.00 . Marco Eguchi...........................................600.00 15. .Parker Breding.........................................590.89 16. Brody Yeary. ............................................569.38 17. Maverick Potter........................................561.81 18. Ky Hamilton. ............................................558.06 19. Fletcher Jowers........................................529.58 20. .Brady Portenier........................................490.34 21. Dalton Kasel.............................................487.37 22. Nathan Hatchel.........................................485.62 23. Koby Radley.............................................475.84 24. Cole Fischer. ............................................465.60 25. Matt Palmer. ............................................409.55

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SHORT ROUND

Rheinheimer tabbed general manager of Wrangler NFR Meet the New Boss

A llen Rheinheimer has been named general Field in Arlington, Texas, in 2020 due to COVID-19-related issues, is annually held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and is scheduled for Dec. 2-11, 2021. A seasoned professional with more than 30 years of experience in equestrian production, Rheinheimer will work closely with the PRCA, Las Vegas Events and the NFRC on all aspects of rodeo production. During his career, Rheinheimer has overseen all elements of equestrian and livestock production, including many aspects of the Wrangler NFR. Since 2000, he has served as the construction maintenance manager, coordinating production elements of the NFR, including openings and anthems, rehearsals, maintenance crews, risk management procedures and production timeline development. A seasoned professional, Rheinheimer brings a diverse background to the role. Since 1988, he has served as the president and owner of Showtime Jump Company LLC, a horse show production company that services more than 25 events each year. He also serves as the production manager for the Classic Company LLC, and equestrian manager for the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Having grown up on Cedar Crest Farm in Indiana, which produced both top show horses and beef cattle, Rheinheimer is a dedicated professional fully entrenched in event production manager of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the National Finals Rodeo Committee announced March 9. The event, which was held at Globe Life Tomas Garcilazo, a four-time winner of the PRCA Specialty Act Award, is $100,000 richer. Garcilazo won the $100,000 top prize on the “Go-Big Show” on TBS. “This was an amazing experience,” said Garcilazo, who won the PRCA Specialty Act Award in 2007, 2013, 2018 and 2019 and is a mainstay at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “It was a big challenge, and we were focused. We wanted to tell the world about how we support the Hispanic heritage and the values of family. We wanted to share what we feel and what we know with our skills, with our horses, with our passion and put it on the stage. Being on TV, besides the exposure, it was a great way to speak for our industry

in a variety of environments. He also served as the technical coordinator for the FEI World Cup Jumping Finals in 2000 and 2003 and the FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2015. He was the show manager for the 2020 FEI World Cup Finals. Allen Rheinheimer has more than 30 years of experience in equestrian production, including 20 years with the Wrangler NFR.

Tomas Garcilazo wins top prize on ‘Go-Big Show’

that I’m very proud of.” “When I came from Mexico to the United States, I have been here over 30 years, one of my goals was to do what I’m doing – drive my truck and trailer and horses and perform what I love – and it came true.” The final episode of the season of the “Go-Big Show” aired March 11. Garcilazo competed against three other finalists and one wild-card contestant in the finals. A total of 36 acts competed. Judges on the show were Snoop Dogg, actress Rosario Dawson, country singer Jennifer Nettles and professional wrestler Cody Rhodes. The host was Bert Kreischer. Filming took place in Macon, Ga.

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