PRORODEO Sports News - February 7, 2025

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COWBOY GRILLE An interview with Eli Troyer, 28, who has been making notable strides in his PRORODEO career

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DALLAS GETS REVENGE IN DENVER Zac Dallas gifted opportunity for a little revenge during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo

MANAGER’S MESSAGE Sometimes legends are gone too early but never forgotten. Remembering the great Chris LeDoux

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JETER LAWRENCE Showing signs of recovery after injury in Oklahoma City

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SECOND CHANCES Jacobs Crawley given another shot at rodeo

DENVER DOMINANCE Schalla Caps National Western With Bull Riding Title

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HOT TAKES Stetson Wright is back in action

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YUMA RODEO After 80 years, the Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo continues as a beacon of West ern history, rodeo legacy

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“I just like doing my job and seeing what

COVER PHOTO : Bull rider Wacey Schalla wins the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo with a 90-point ride on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Vitalix Anthrax Jan. 26 in Denver. PRCA Photographer Ric Andersen

happens.” ~ Gavin Soileau

ROOKIE SPOTLIGHT Four Resistol Rookies to Watch During the 2025 PRORODEO Season

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MANAGER’S MESSAGE REMEMBERING THE LATE, GREAT CHRIS LEDOUX 20 YEARS AFTER HIS PASSING

From 1976-78, world champion ships were determined by the highest amount of money won at the NFR. LeDoux secured the coveted world championship with a 78-point ride on Tommy Steiner’s Stormy Weather to place second in Round 10. The rank horse bucked off Bruce Ford in Round 3 and was a horse no one wanted to draw. LeDoux, however, embraced the challenge. “THIS IS THE ONLY RIDE OF MY LIFE THAT MATTERS. LIVE OR DIE OR GET CRIPPLED, IT DOESN’T MATTER. THIS IS THE DEMON WE ALL MUST STAND UP TO AT SOME POINT IN OUR LIFE,” LEDOUX PENNED IN ‘THE FINALS, THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO’ BOOK. LeDoux joined the PRCA in 1968 and retired from rodeo in 1980. As good as LeDoux was in the arena, he perhaps was more successful and well-known as a country music recording artist. After superstar Garth Brooks mentioned LeDoux’s music in a 1989 song, his popular ity grew steadily, and he went on to sign with Brooks’ record label, Capitol Records. He recorded 22 albums on his own between 1973-89 and went on to record a total of 36 albums. LeDoux sold nearly 6 million albums during his prolific career. Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal proclaimed July 30, 2005, the last day of the Cheyenne Frontier Days that year, as “Chris LeDoux Day” in the state.

Honestly, 20 years after his pass ing, LeDoux is as popular as ever with PRORODEO fans. Anytime media members at the PRCA post stories or photos of him on prorodeo.com or on our social platforms, they receive thousands upon thousands of views. That’s a testament of how great a guy LeDoux was. Moreover, he had a unique cowboy character which kept him ground ed to his roots and humble in the respect for and dedication to his peers in the rodeo industry. A well-known saying states that the brightest stars often burn out long before their time. The PRORODEO family experienced this firsthand with the passing of Chris LeDoux. The good thing is because of who he was - 1 of 1 - he will never be forgotten. Not 20 years after his passing or ever for that matter.

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Sometimes in sports, legends are gone too early - but never forgot ten. The death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. comes to mind. On Feb. 18, 2001, The Intimidator was involved in a final-lap collision in the Daytona 500, in which he crashed into a retaining wall after contacting Sterling Marlin and Ken Schrader. He was 49. His death was regarded in the racing indus try as being a crucial moment in improving safety in all aspects of car racing, especially NASCAR. When it comes to rodeo one star who passed away too soon was rodeo music legend Chris LeDoux. LeDoux passed away on March 9, 2005, at the age of 56 after losing his battle with cancer of the bile duct. It is crazy LeDoux’s death was 20 years ago. LeDoux, the 1976 PRCA Bareback Riding World Champion, was diag nosed with cancer in 2004. LeDoux made a name himself in rodeo by qualifying for the Nation al Finals Rodeo five times – 1970 71, 1973-74 and 1976. He placed third in 1974 and then won the ‘76 world championship. LeDoux won the world with $4,912 defeating Jack Ward Jr. ($3,742).

Though hampered by injuries in 1976, bareback rider Chris LeDoux still qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in the eighth spot. He went on to win the lone PRCA World Championship of his career that year.

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DENVER NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW AND RODEO DENVER DOMINANCE SCHALLA CAPS NATIONAL WESTERN WITH BULL RIDING TITLE By Alex Dodd

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acey Schalla jump started his 2025 campaign during the National West

the second round. His 167.5 points on two head in the seventh bracket earned him a spot in the semifinals. In the semifinals, Schalla was bucked off. But a lack of qualified riders gave him another shot in the 12-man final via the tiebreaker. When Schalla saw the draw for the short round featured Vitalix Anthrax, he made it clear to everyone who’d listen that he wanted to battle with the NFR bucking bull. “I kind of spoke that (draw) into existence,” Schalla said. “I’m pretty good friends with (flankman) Shad (Smith), and I told him, ‘Man, I would like to draw that one because I’ve been looking at him.’ I was pretty excited to see him next to my name.” After Schalla’s ride, Stetson Wright climbed into the chutes, looking to end his comeback bid at the National Western with a buckle. Wright missed over 13 months due to a hamstring injury sustained in 2023 and subsequent surgery. He didn’t have a spot on the daysheet when he traveled to Denver but was able to enter the saddle bronc riding and bull riding due to turnouts. Like Schalla, Wright dominated his bracket with 163 points on two head.

Then he won the second semifinal with an 88.5-point trip on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Peacemaker to reach the finals. On the final ride of the National Western, Wright went for an 88-point trip and received the option for a re-ride. The eight-time PRCA World Champion considered accepting and shooting for the top spot, but the check from a second-place finish in his first PRORODEO action since the injury proved too much to risk. “Shoot, I expected him to take it,” Schalla said. “But I guess Stetson was just being a good friend and let me win one.”

ern Stock Show and Rodeo from Jan. 16-26 in Denver. The 19-year-old all around cowboy competed in bare back and bull riding at the Denver Coliseum, picking up checks in both. But Schalla’s effort on the back of bulls is where he dominated. After a sensational effort in his bracket and earning a spot in the finals, Schalla capped the week with a 90-point ride on Cervi Champion ship Rodeo’s Vitalix Anthrax to earn the top spot with the event’s highest score. “The good thing about Denver is that it starts off the winter run,” Schalla told the ProRodeo Sports News. “To be able to get it started off with a win before I head to Rapid City Xtreme Bulls, Fort Worth and Houston is awesome.” Schalla showed he meant business in the bull riding from his opening trip. He won his go with an 83.5-point ride on Bailey Pro Rodeo’s Cowboy Dreams. He hung on for an 84-point trip on Bailey Pro Rodeo’s Who’s Aboard in

WACEY SCHALLA

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WESTERN HERITAGE Denver Dominance

The championship round of bareback riding at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo was loaded. The events daysheet featured a litany of National Finals Rodeo qualifiers, includ ing the defending PRCA World Cham pion, Dean Thompson. But 20-year-old Kooper Heimburg – who’s still competing on his PRCA permit – was up for the task. Heimburg paired with Cervi Champion ship Rodeo’s Pearl Harbor for an 87-point ride to claim the biggest win of his young PRORODEO career. “It’s actually pretty cool,” Heimburg said. “I was a little nervous coming into that because all of the guys here who’ve been to the NFR. But I just wanted to do the best I could on that horse, and it paid off.” Heimburg didn’t know much about his draw when he pulled Pearl Harbor. But after reviewing some tape, he felt good about the matchup. “I watched a few videos on the horse, and she was really good,” Heimburg said. “I knew there some (rides) that were good too. So, I just went and did my best.” The Marshall, Mo., native is quickly mak ing a name for himself while furthering his education at Missouri Valley College. Last season, Heimburg fared well on the rodeo trail with solid performances, in cluding placing at the Cowtown Rodeo in Woodstown Plesgrove, N.J. and winning the Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa. At the start of the new season, he won the three-head average at the PRCA Per mit Finals from Oct. 4-6 in Waco, Texas. And he hopes the win in Denver kick starts a strong winter run as he navigates the challenges of classwork and rodeo travel. HEIMBURG WINS BAREBACK ON HIS PERMIT

Bareback rider Kooper Heimburg holds on for an 87-point ride on Cer vi Championship Rodeo’s Pearl Harbor Jan. 26 at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

An aspiring cowgirl holds on during the mutton busting during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

Barrel racer Carlee Otero poses with National Western Stock Show and Rodeo CEO Paul Andrews after her win at the Denver Coliseum. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

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Team ropers compete in front of a packed house during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo at the Denver Coliseum.

PRCA Photo by Val Ford

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PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

BRUSHTON MINTON gets off his horse during his title-sharing 7.3-second run during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo final.

Tie-down winners Trevor Hale (left) and Bruston Minton (right) pose with National Western CEO Paul Andrews after sharing a buckle at the Denver Coliseum.

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PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

MINTON & HALE SPLIT TIE-DOWN TITLE Sometimes, the short round isn’t enough to settle the score between rodeo cowboys. Brushton Minton moved to the top of the leaderboard halfway through the tie-down roping at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo with a 7.3-sec ond run, and felt like he had a pretty good chance to earn the win. “I knew I had a good calf,” Minton said. “Riley Pruitt tied that calf in 7.5 seconds in the second round. That calf was phenomenal. I don’t remember much of the run. It was just a blur, but it all worked out.” Five runs later, Trevor Hale had other plans. The 22-year-old matched the leader at 7.3 seconds, ultimately earn ing a share of the top spot. “I just needed to go make the best run I could,” Hale said. “I had a great calf, and I knew it. It worked out well. My horse did everything it could to help me be fast. And on runs like that, ev erything has to go right to be in the low sevens. And we both had great runs.” But there was only one buckle on-site at the Denver Coliseum, so the two competitors decided to settle the score outside the arena - with a friendly game of rock, paper, scissors. Minton bested Hale in the schoolyard game to take home the buckle, but Hale will receive his in the mail from the Na tional Western in the coming weeks. “It feels good, I’m strapping it on right now,” Minton said. Hale didn’t mind waiting for the hard ware, especially after kickstarting his 2025 campaign. “It’s my first rodeo of the year, so to come out on top after one rodeo is great,” the 22-year-old said. “Hopefully, I can carry this momentum on.”

Tie-down roper TREVOR HALE matches Brushton Minton with a 7.3-second run to share the title at the Denver Coliseum.

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SOILEAU’S EARLY RUN HOLDS STEADY IN STEER WRESTLING

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avin Soileau finished the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo the same way he started it.

at 4.5 seconds. Soileau credited his horsepower for putting him in position for a big win in the Mile High City. “Winston McGraw brought his good horse Swamper up here,” he said. “He makes it so easy. He backs into the corner and stands there like a rock. When we started out of there, they did a great job hazing, and I had a good steer.” Soileau was the third guy out of the box when he moved to the top of the leaderboard and had to wait for nine more cowboys to make their runs. But he wasn’t fazed by the wait and preferred to make an early run without pressure. “I like going first,” Soileau said. “I don’t like going at the end. I just like doing my job and seeing what happens.”

The 25-year-old steer wrestler from Bunkie, La., capped a dominant stretch at the Denver Coliseum with a 4.0-second run in the finals to earn a buckle and keep his season moving in the right direction. “This is awesome,” Soileau said. “It’s my first rodeo back this year since the fall, so it’s always good to get the momentum rolling.” Soileau hit the ground running in the opening performance of Bracket 1, tying Tristan Martin for the round win at 3.9 seconds. In the second round, Soileau finished third with a 4.3-second run to clinch a spot in the semifinals. In Semifinal 1, Soileau secured a spot in the short round by tying Levi Rudd for third place

Gavin Soileau digs in during the steer wrestling final at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

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Zac Dallas was gifted the opportunity for a little revenge during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo and took full advantage of the moment. During the 2024 Wrangler Nation al Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge, Dallas drew Cervi Champion ship Rodeo’s Vitalix Ricky Bobby in Round 8, leaving a bit to be desired. He paired with the bucking horse for an 81.5-point ride, finishing out of the money. The 23-year-old from Las Cruces, N.M., topped the leaderboard at the Denver Coliseum with an 87.5-point trip on Ricky Bobby to earn his first win of 2025. “My first thought was hell yeah, this is going to be fun,” Dallas said. “I had him at the Finals and kind of messed up on a couple of jumps. So, I knew what I needed to do today, and I did it for the most part.” The ride was just enough to best Logan Hay and defending PRCA World Cham pion Ryder Wright, who tied for second with a pair of 86-point rides. “It’s pretty awesome because I’m probably the last guy to get on (Ricky Bobby) before this,” Dallas said. “You can’t beat that.” The win was a vital confidence booster early in Dallas’ sophomore campaign. Last season, he finished as the Resistol Saddle Bronc Rookie of the Year and qualified for his first NFR. Dallas hopes to build on that success in 2025. “This was a super tough group of guys and really good horses,” Dallas said. “So, when it’s all working out and you’re riding good, you just try to keep the ball rolling and stay on the high.” DALLAS GETS REVENGE IN DENVER

Zac Dallas extends on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Ricky Bobby during an 87.5-point ride in the short round of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

Zac Dallas poses with National Western CEO Paul Andrews and his buckle at the Denver Coliseum. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

DALLAS WINS IN DENVER

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better than I thought he was going to be,” Brown said. “I looked back (and there wasn’t a penalty), so it was pretty good.” LUKE BROWN & TREY YATES SHOW PROMISE IN NEW PAIRING DEBUT T eam roping header Luke Brown and heeler Trey Yates boast a combined 18 National Finals Rodeo way at 4.4 seconds. The risk paid off. “I didn’t know if I got out of the barrier or not, and the steer was way

qualifications, but both wanted to reach a new level of success this season. At the end of last season, Brown and Yates discussed the possibility of teaming up for the 2025 campaign and discovered they were a perfect fit. The new duo clicked on all cylinders in their debut during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, on the way to a top finish with a 4.2-sec ond run in the short round. Yates, a native of Pueblo, Colo., got emotional after the would-be win ning run in front of a fired-up crowd at the Denver Coliseum. “It’s a blessing to rope with some body who’s so prestigious in this game and to know that I control my own destiny,” Yates said. “I know he’s going to do his job, and it’s com pletely up to me. I’m just so blessed to rope with him. I’m blessed in so many ways that I don’t even know what to say.” Brown and Yates won the first round in their bracket and advanced to the semifinals at 12.3 seconds on two head. In the first semifinal, they finished second at 6.0 seconds to earn a spot in the field on championship Sunday. Brown and Yates backed into the box for the next to last run of the after noon and needed to take a chance to earn a pair of buckles, with Jake Smith and Douglas Rich leading the

Team roping header Luke Brown and heeler Trey Yates finish off a winning 4.2-second run at the Denver Coliseum. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

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Brown said pairing up with Yates made sense because they share common values, and both want to be at their best. “We just talked about how our goals are the same, our work ethics are the same and we’re both open-minded and willing to get bet ter,” Brown said. “We determine our own future. We’re going to try hard and whatever happens, happens.”

National Western Stock Show and Rodeo winners lift up their buckles during the closing ceremony on the dirt in Denver.

PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

TOP SCORES BAREBACK RIDING 1. Kooper Heimburg, 87 pts.

2. Roedy Farrell, 86 3. Orin Larsen, 85.5 (Tie) Jayco Roper, 85.5

STEER WRESTLING 1. Gavin Soileau, 4.0 sec. 2. Grant Peterson, 4.2 3. Talon Sterkel, 4.6 (Tie) Slate Wiseman TEAM ROPING 1. L. Brown/T. Yates, 4.2 sec. 2. J. Smith/D. Rich, 4.4 3. K. Schmidt/L. Glenn, 4.6 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Zac Dallas, 87.5 pts. 2. Logan Hay, 86 (Tie) Ryder Wright, 86 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Bruston Minton, 7.3 sec. (Tie) Trevor Hale, 7.3 3. Riley Pruitt, 7.5 BULL RIDING 1. Wacey Schalla, 90 pts. 2. Stetson Wright, 88 3. T.J. Gray, 87

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FEATURE

SECOND CHANCES FORMER CHAMP JACOBS CRAWLEY GIVEN ANOTHER SHOT AT RODEO

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acobs Crawley gave away his gear and fully invested in life after rodeo, follow ing a serious back injury

much I enjoyed bronc riding. I don’t care where it’s at; I’d be happy just getting on in a practice pen.” Crawley suffered a burst fracture of his T12 and sustained damage to his T11 and L1 vertebrae when he was pinned against the chute on June 25, 2023, at the Greeley (Colo.) Stam pede. He later underwent surgery to re pair and clean up the area, and the doctors thought his riding days were over. But eight months later, he start ed craving the thrill of riding bucking horses. “I didn’t feel like my back was ready because I’d play with my kids and still feel a sharp little catch (in my back) every now and then,” Crawley said. “So at that point, I said, ‘No more. I’m done. Whatever.’” After Crawley heard that getting on another bucking

“Every rodeo that I went to between my injury and this fall was as a spectator,” Crawley said. “I wasn’t trying to dissect anybody’s bronc ride, and I wasn’t trying to learn anything about bronc riding. As far as I was concerned, I was thinking more about the overall production of the rodeo from an association standpoint.” This past fall, Crawley planned to undergo another surgery to remove everything from his back to see if it would feel better. The doctors told him that he needed to keep the hardware in his back if he wanted to ride again. The itch to compete returned, so he decided to test the waters and called his friend, Tarleton State University rodeo head coach Mark Eakin, to go for a test ride. “I hadn’t set my saddle. I wasn’t ready, and I hadn’t done anything. It was just something I was going to do,” Crawley said. “I was completely prepared for that (ride) to be the last one. My legs were incredibly sore because I hadn’t ridden a bucking horse in forever, but my back was fine.” Crawley got on one more horse each week for the next five or six weeks, and his back held up. Then, he entered PRORODEO events, beginning with the Woodlawn Pro

in 2023. The 2015 PRCA Saddle Bronc World Champion’s return to rodeo looked bleak., but he progressed quicker than expected. A year and a half later, Crawley is back and enjoying early success, taking full advantage of his second chance to compete in the sport he loves. “It’s such an emotional deal because I was completely convinced that I was never getting on again,” Crawley said. “Then, my wife (Lauren) and I prayed about it, and she knew how

horse probably wasn’t in the cards, he started giving away his gear and focusing on his business ventures and role as the chairman of the PRCA Board of Directors. When he was on the road in his role at PRORODEO, Crawley focused on doing his job and enjoying the events.

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Rodeo in Marshall, Texas, the River Ranch Stampede in Dayton, Texas, and the Stockyards Pro Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas. In January, he kept the ball rolling with a second-place finish at the Sand Hills Stock Show & Rodeo in Odessa, Texas, and a trip to the semi finals of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver. Crawley plans to keep traveling and hopefully get his earnings in good shape to push for an 11th qualifica tion for the Wrangler National Finals

Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. His last trip to compete at the NFR was in 2020. While Crawley may be hitting the road again, he’s deadset on keeping his priorities in order. “The idea of going at it hard again is, I am, but my family is still at the forefront of everything I do,” Crawley said. “Between my faith and family, on those two things, I won’t com promise. So I’m looking forward to taking my family out this summer.”

Crawley will have to make some quick trips this spring to stay on pace for qualification, but summer travel will be a family affair. “It’s something I love to do, and (Lauren) supports me. My kids love it,” Crawley said. “They love going to (rodeos) and being a part of it and everything like that. It’s really hard not to be in it because they will get older and have their own stuff. Right now, my kids are seven and three, so it’s really easy to jump in the rig and go to a rodeo.”

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Saddle bronc rider Jacobs Crawley matches Championship Pro Rodeo’s American Pie for a 77.5-point trip during the Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo Jan. 11 in Des Moines, Iowa.

PRCA Photo by Doug Jorgensen

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months, but left no doubt that he’s back during the Na tional Western Stock Show and Rodeo, Jan. 16-26, in Denver. The eight-time PRCA World Champion competed in saddle bronc and bull rid ing, reaching the semifinals in bronc riding and placing second in the bull riding final. In his first PRORODEO action since the 2023 Na tional Finals Rodeo, Wright paired with The Cervi Broth ers’ Heyoka for an 89-point ride on Jan. 17 at the Denver Coliseum. “There aren’t many cowboys and cowgirls who can take 14 months off and be complete ly fine with it. I wasn’t wor ried about much more than making sure I was healthy again. So that’s how I went about this and it’s made me more mentally sharp than ever. I feel as good as I ever have, and I’m just ready to go.”

Stetson Wright readies his saddle before the Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo in St. Paul, Minn.

PRCA Photo by Click Thompson

73 NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2025 SEASON AS OF FEB. 4:

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2025 SEASON

$6,844,009

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Sage Newman matches Summit Pro Rodeo’s Dry Creek in the opening round of the Rodeo Rapid City (S.D) Xtreme Broncs Match on Feb. 1 at Summit Arena. PRCA Photo by Clay Guardipee

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hree-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Sage New man kept his hot start to the 2025 campaign moving

Newman finished second in the open ing round and topped the field with an 89-point ride on Burch Rodeo’s Moose in the finals. The Melston, Mont., cowboy also earned early season wins during the Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo performances in Raleigh, N.C., and St. Paul, Minn.

in the right direction during the Rode Rapid City (S.D.) PRCA Xtreme Broncs Match on Feb. 1 at Summit Arena.

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SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 6 – 22 Broadcast Schedule: The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo will broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on The Cow boy Channel Plus App, Feb. 6–22.

LA FIESTA DE LOS VAQUEROS: THE TUCSON RODEO Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15 – 23 Broadcast Schedule: La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros will broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, Feb. 15-23.

DIXIE NATIONAL RODEO Jackson, Miss., Feb. 7 – 15

Broadcast Schedule: The Dixie Nation al Rodeo will broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, Feb. 7-15.

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RESISTOL ROOKIES TO WATCH DURING THE 2025 PRORODEO SEASON

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ith the start of the 2025 PRORODEO season on Oct. 1, the highly anticipated Resistol Rookie race is well underway. Year after year, a fresh class of rookies

steps up and proves one thing - the skill and talent of rodeo athletes continue to reach new heights, ensuring a bright future for the sport. Each athlete has a unique story behind why they chose this year to be their rookie season. While their journeys may differ, one thing remains the same - their unwav

tol Rookie title in their respective events is the ultimate goal for these young athletes, driving them to work hard throughout the season. Only a select few earn the pres tigious honor of being named the Resistol Rookie of the Year, a title they wear with immense pride. While win ning is a rewarding way to cap off the season, the lessons learned and memories made along the way will stay with them for years to come, shaping their future in rodeo. With the season still in its early stages and plenty of mon ey left to be won on the rodeo trail, these rookies have already made a strong start in the Resistol Rookie race. NAME: Ira Dickinson EVENT: Saddle Bronc Riding HOMETOWN: Rock Springs, Wyo. WHY BUY PRCA CARD IN 2025: “I owed it to (Tarleton State coach) Mark Eakin, and that group of coaches to put my energy and focus into college rodeoing. Now that’s completed, it’s time to turn the page and onto the next set of goals. This life is a blessing, and I feel spoiled that I get to go around, meet incredible people, ride bucking horses, and do it with my closest friends.”

ering love for rodeo. They are deeply grate ful for the opportunity to pursue their passion while making a living doing what they love. Yet, only a select few understand the strug gles and challenges they face along the way. But with great tri als come great rewards as they continue to be professional rodeo athletes. Winning the Resis

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Resistol rookie saddle bronc rider Ira Dickinson competes in Sept. 2024, during the Puyallup (Wash.) Rodeo.

PRCA Photo by Hailey Rae

“This life is a blessing, and I feel

spoiled that I get to go around, meet incredible people, ride bucking horses, and do it with my closest friends.” ~ Ira Dickinson

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Resistol Rookie bull rider Wade Tuni sticks on Kirsten Vold Rodeo Company’s Shooter for an 87.5-point ride and a win on June 22, 2024, during Rodeo de Santa Fe (N.M.). PRCA Photo by William Kierce

Resistol Rookie steer wrestler Wyatt Raymond extends toward his draw during a rodeo. PRCA Photo by William Kierce

Resistol rookie bareback rider Bryce Eck competes on June 30, 2024, during the Roughrider Days Horizon Permit Bareback in Dickinson, N.D. PRCA Photo by William Kierce

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NAME: Wade Tuni EVENT: Bull Riding HOMETOWN: Rock Point, Ariz.

WHY BUY PRCA CARD IN 2025: “It’s every ranch kid’s dream to travel to the bull ridings like you see on TV; that keeps driving me to go everywhere and compete. I focus on keeping my body healthy so I can have fun riding bulls.”

NAME: Wyatt Raymond EVENT: Steer Wrestling HOMETOWN: Hankamer, Texas WHY BUY PRCA CARD IN 2025: “I’ve been bulldogging for five years, but I’d always rodeo for while then go back to work. This year though I had a feeling to take a leap of faith and take my rookie year, so that’s exactly what I did. I’m going to make sure my horses are feeling good, that I’m feeling good and I’m going to go out there and try.”

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NAME: Bryce Eck EVENT: Bareback Riding HOMETOWN: Redfield, Kan.

WHY BUY PRCA CARD IN 2025: “I wanted a full year of rodeo on my permit before I bought my card, so that’s why I chose this year as my rookie year. Last year, I stayed healthy which was great. I was exposed to everything out there that rodeo offers. This year, I’m traveling with my older brother which is exciting, and I’ll be able to do what I love.”

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li Troyer, 28, has been making notable strides

How’d you get your start in rodeo? It is kind of a backstory. I didn’t start till I was older. I always wanted to steer wrestle, and I ride broncs too. But I watched some YouTube videos and kind of got to know a couple guys here and there and started entering and just went from there. When did you know you could make a career out of rodeo? I guess always. I just figured if I work hard enough at it, I could get there. Why did you decide steer wrestling would be your event? I like tackling, getting a hold of some thing and using power to do it. And it’s a lot easier to do that. There’s a lot of great people out there that let me get on their horses and stuff and so it just makes it a lot easier to do that event. Luckily, it’s easier to do that because you can get on other guys’ horses. Why did you decide to get your PRCA card this season? I want to go where there’s more money and to be able to earn more money. You’ll only get as good as where you compete at. What do you hope to learn during your Resistol Rookie season? Hopefully I’ll figure out how to get in his PRORODEO career since becoming a PRCA member in 2024. Hailing from Gallatin, Tenn., Troyer competes in both saddle bronc riding and steer wrestling. He currently leads the Resistol Rookie All-Around after notable performances including finishing in the money at the Peace River Pro Rodeo Classic in Wauchula, Fla., with a 4.8-second run.

PRCA Photo by Phillip Kitts

entered where I need to be and be able to make rodeo pay so I can make a living doing it. I’m figuring out the ins and outs of it to just go rodeo. I hope to learn more and just keep learning about rodeo - there’s always something to learn. Who’s someone you look up to in the rodeo business right now? Well in the saddle bronc I’m a fan of Zeke Thurston. And then for steer wrestling, obviously, you’ve got Luke Branquinho and Tyler Waguespack. There are a bunch of cool guys. There are so many people to look up to really. What’s one rodeo you want to win before your career is over? Vegas, if that counts. Or maybe Pend leton would be cool. What’s your favorite movie? Oh, probably Eight Seconds. That’s probably the most I’ve ever watched a movie. What’s your go to restaurant before or after a rodeo? It would probably be Mexican food. I can hardly go without that. What’s the first vehicle you drove? I don’t know if it was a car. I was not supposed to be driving it, but the first

vehicle I owned was a ’96 Dodge.

Do you have a favorite candy? I’m going to switch the candy with jerky because that’s my type of candy. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not rodeoing? I like to practice and so that’s kind of rodeo though, but it’s not really rodeo, so I enjoy practicing.

What’s your favorite holiday? Probably Thanksgiving.

What type of music do you like listening to? Country. Specifically, George Strait or Johnny Cash.

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THE CHUTE BOSSES

NATE JESTES PRCA BULLFIGHTER

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ix-time National Finals Rodeo bullfighter, Nate Jestes, shared the highs and lows of life as a PRORODEO bullfighter as this week’s featured

guest on The Chute Bosses. In the short round, Alex and Tracy broke down the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver and the start of the winter run. Our Historic NFR Moment of the Week featured ProRodeo Hall of Fame bareback rider Bruce Ford in the 1987 NFR.

The Chute Bosses with Nate Jestes video here.

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OKLAHOMA CITY SAYS GOODBYE TO THE JIM NORICK ARENA

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HOLDS FINAL RODEO BEFORE DEMOLITION

All PRCA Photos of the final rodeo in the Jim Norick Arena by Kathryn Coleman

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COMING ON BOARD CERTIFIED AGRICULTURE GROUP ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION PRCA STAFF

he Certified Agriculture Group (TCAG) recently announced a new part nership with the Profes sional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the largest rodeo organization in the world and the recognized leader in PRORODEO. The partnership includes: • TCAG’s AgTruckTrader®.com brand has been named the Official Agri cultural Licensed Truck Partner of PRCA/PRORODEO making the part nership OEM-neutral. For the first time in PRCA’s history, this partner will now represent dealers of all ma jor pickup truck manufacturers. • TCAG’s AGwagon™, designed by 14 farmers and ranchers and built in partnership with Fox Factory Ve hicles, has been named the Official Licensed Agricultural Truck of PRCA/ PRORODEO. AGwagon PRORODEO Special Edi tion: • The world’s first purpose-built ag T

riculture pickup truck was unveiled last fall. That base AGwagon makes 28 different modifications to original equipment that toughen up those trucks so they’re ready for the rigors of American farms and ranches. • PRCA executives, along with several world class rodeo athletes, collab orated with Fox Factory engineers to add 10 additional modifications, making the PRORODEO Special Edi tion uniquely suited to ex ceed the needs

headrests and PRORODEO brand ed into the console leather, trailer functionality tools including remote interior trailer cameras, back seat pet protection, and a truly stand-out PRORODEO graphics package on the exterior. • The AGwagon PRORODEO Special Edition is available with Ford, RAM, GMC or Chevy in Super Duty and Heavy Duty models. • The AGwagon Standard Edition is available with Ford, RAM, GMC or Chevy in Super Duty and Heavy Duty models. “This special edition was designed by the rodeo athletes who are putting thousands of miles on their trucks and essentially living out of them during the rodeo season,” said Pat Driscoll, CEO of TCAG. “We’re proud of the association we’re building with PRCA, and believe this truck shows we’re committed to delivering meaningful solutions for the sports athletes and fans.”

of those who live the West ern lifestyle. • PRORODEO Special Edition modifications include hat racks in the cab, ultra-HD leather interior with embroi dered PRCA logos in the

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“We are thrilled to officially an nounce our long-anticipated part nership with AGwagon and AgTruck Trader.com, a collaboration that is the result of hard work and passion for our lifestyle,” PRCA Chief Market ing Officer Paul Woody said. “This ex citing venture brings to life a PRORO DEO special edition AGwagon truck and a partnership that underscores our commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional value, en suring that our fans have access to cutting-edge solutions that enhance their farm and ranch operations and is durable for traveling down the road to professional rodeo competi tions.” “Our new partnership with the PRCA is a home run for everyone,” Driscoll added. “We have deep roots in this industry and wholeheartedly support the organization, its member athletes and the fans. Their hard work, grit and determination mirrors the values and passion we’re known for in agri culture and the Western lifestyle, and we look forward to reinforcing our commitment in the years to come.” Not only do rodeo enthusiasts finally have access to a truck that speaks their lifestyle, but those who also farm or ranch can get a compli mentary AgPack® with the purchase of any AGwagon, including the PRORODEO Special Edition. AgPack is a bundle of rebates and discounts on everyday farm and ranch sup-

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plies available exclusively through Certified Ag Dealers, all part of TCAG’s offering to the industry. With more than $45,000 in savings, Ag Pack provides a powerful return on your AGwagon investment.

“We’ve added ten more modifica tions to the stock truck that now make it rodeo capable,” he said. “ I think my favorite one is, is the ability to have trailer cameras, not just external trailer cameras for the pur pose of moving that trailer around, but internal trailer cameras so that you can actually monitor the health of your horses and stock as you’re going down the road. This has all been done through collaboration.” Driscoll hopes the future brings more open thought processes that lead to innovation. “This open thought process is what I love about our team and what I’ve come to love about the PRCA team,” he said. “Everybody likes to be on that front edge, ahead of the curve. My hope for the future is that we all stay there and continue to challenge ourselves... One of our favorite sayings is, rising tides, raise all ships. And that’s what we want to see happen with our partnership with PRCA, is to elevate everything. How that happens? Who knows, but the way we get there is through open thought and collaboration, and that’s my hope for the future is that we stay out on that front edge and continue to challenge ourselves to find that future.”

It has just been a blessing to be a part of it,” Sellars, a four-time Wrangler NFR qualifier, concurred with Berry. “I’m just super lucky to be a part of this,” Sellars said. “Pat (Driscoll) has been the mastermind behind all of this. It is super nice to help give input to build a truck of that quality and a truck that is that specific. I should be driving my own (PRORO DEO Special Edition AGwagon) by the NFR in December. I can’t wait. It’s a super nice truck and I’m super excited about that.” Driscoll is thrilled about what the present and future holds in terms of the partnership with the PRCA. “Right now, with the (AGwagon), I have this overwhelming sense of amazement and excitement, and it’s been very, very impactful,” Driscoll said. “I can’t even explain what it is, but it’s amazing.” Driscoll said the idea for the PRORO DEO Special Edition started when he asked the rodeo athletes what modifi cations would make the AGwagon rodeo capable. The athletes imme diately began brainstorming ideas to customize the truck.

Visit www.AGwagon.com to learn more about how to order a PRORO DEO Special Edition AGwagon. The PRORODEO athletes who were part of the team providing input for the AGwagon PRORODEO Special Edition were captain bareback rider Leighton Berry, bull rider Clayton Sellars, tie-down roper/steer roper Taylor Santos, barrel racer Jackie Ganter and breakaway roper Jordan Jo Hollabaugh. “This is a really neat deal,” said Berry, a four-time Wrangler Nationals Finals Rodeo qualifier. “They got in touch with me a year ago and what they have accomplished in a year is amazing. That truck is revolutioniz ing the way people get up and down the road rodeoing and doing agri cultural farming. You’re going to be able to get this truck and put it right to work rather than spending lots of money and time trying to get it the way you want it and perform the way you want it to whether you’re rodeo ing or you’re on your farm or ranch. “To be the team captain is pretty cool. They have let me use my voice to move things around with how the vehicles are and how they function.

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uring the Oklaho ma City Pro Rodeo on Jan. 25 at the OKC JETER LAWRENCE SHOWING SIGNS OF RECOVERY D

the hospital, he began having seizures and went on a ventilator. Doctors removed the ventilator last week and are hoping to move Jeter out of the ICU and begin the rehab process in the coming days. They expect the physical therapy at the hospital to take around 12 days. “We’re actually staying in the parking lot at the hospital in his camper, so we can camp out and have a place to sleep,” Kenny Lawrence said. “We’ve been on pins and needles. We didn’t really know anything for the first three days until the swelling went down and neither did the doctors.” Andi Anson, Jeter’s mother, provided the following update on Facebook on Feb. 1: “He is making great progress at rehab PT, been here 2 days. Did work both days. PT lady said today, he’s doing so good that it’s possible he’ll get to go home Tues day or Wednesday of course we’ll have to see. He’s doing everything that’s asked of him. Still a little wobbly though. He’s got the nurs es falling in love with him. Got his 1st shower since Friday today, He said he felt like a new man. He’ll be tough to keep down when he leaves. He won’t be able to buck bulls move bulls or feed bulls for a while. His heart is bull riding and bucking bulls. Thank yall for the prayers well wishes and reaching out it’s so appreciated!!” In the wake of the accident, the

Fairgrounds, 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Jeter Lawrence was rushed to the hospital after a serious bull riding accident. The 19-year-old from Council Hill, Okla., sustained significant head trauma resulting in a mi nor brain bleed and a fractured forehead. Lawrence has been under medical supervision at an area hospital in Oklahoma City since the incident and is now show ing positive signs of recovery. “Keep the thoughts and prayers coming because he’s still going to need them,” Jeter’s father, Kenny Lawrence, told the Pro Rodeo Sports News. “He’s doing really well, and I think he’s out of the woodwork. But for his mentality, he’s going to really need prayers because he’s not really going to be able to do anything for a while.” Jeter Lawrence joined PRORO DEO in 2023 and quickly turned heads as a Resistol Rookie. He finished eighth in the world standings last season and won Round 2 of the Wrangler Na tional Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge in Las Vegas. Kenny Lawrence said the night of the accident was scary, but Jeter was responsive at the scene. After Jeter Lawrence arrived at

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rodeo community and other cowboy families rallied to sup port the Lawrence family. Bull rider Wacey Schalla’s mother, Nikki Schalla, started a GoFundMe, raising more than $17,000 to help cover Law rence’s medical bills. Several others are hosting events to help raise more money for the family. “To be honest, I’m not sur prised because the rodeo family is so good,” Kenny Lawrence said. “(In 2017), I had another son (Cash Lawrence) who was killed in a horse riding accident and we had so many people pouring out of the rodeo com munity to support our family. I’m so thankful for them, and I’m really not surprised.” TO SUPPORT JETER’S ROAD TO RECOVERY GO TO: HTTPS://BIT.LY/3Q87PNO OR SCAN QR CODE BELOW:

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WORLD STANDINGS 2025 PRCA BILL FICK FORD

Unofficial as of Feb. 6, 2025. For the 2025 season (Oct. 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025), official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 80; team roping, 80; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 80; barrel racing, 100; breakaway roping,100; and bull riding, 125. Bull riders can count Xtreme Bulls events toward the PRCA World Standings, but not toward the all-around standings.

STEER WRESTLING

Levi Rudd, Chelsea, Okla. Justin Shaffer, Hallsville, Texas Kodie Jang, Townsville, Australia Cody Devers, Perryton, Texas Ty Bauerle, Jourdanton, Texas Kyle Irwin, Westville, Fla. Clayton Hass, Weatherford, Texas Grant Peterson, Livermore, Calif. Bridger Chambers, Stevensville, Mont. Landris White, Angleton, Texas Gavin Soileau, Bunkie, La. Clay Harp Jr., Franklinville, N.J. Riley Westhaver, High River, Alberta Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. Jaden Whitman, Whitehall, Mont. Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La. Bridger Anderson, Carrington, N.D. Joshua Ellison, Calera, Ala. Lightning Aguilera, Athens, Texas Brenten Hall, Jay, Okla. Teagan Cade Bentley, Casper, Wyo. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas Colby Lovell, Midway, Texas Koby Sanchez, Ethel, La. Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C. J7 Bland, Turkey, Texas Brady Tryan, Huntley, Mont. Quinton Parchman, Cumberland City, Tenn. Kolton Schmidt, Barrhead, Alberta Keven W Daniel, Franklin, Tenn. Kavis Drake, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla. Jake Smith, Broken Bow, Okla. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah TEAM ROPING (HEADER) Tristan Martin, Sulphur, La. Tucker Allen, Ventura, Calif.

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Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss. J.R. Myers, Felton, Pa. $12,405 Paul David Tierney, Oklahoma City, Okla. Paden Bray, Stephenville, Texas Delon Parker, Worden, Mont. Tyler Waters, Stephenville, Texas Cody Stewart, Janesville, Calif. Bradlee Miller, Huntsville, Texas Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La. Waylon Bourgeois, Church Point, La. R.C. Landingham, Hat Creek, Calif. Clay Jorgenson, Watford City, N.D. Nick Pelke, Mondovi, Wis. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn. Dean Thompson, Altamont, Utah BAREBACK RIDING Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba Jayco Roper, Oktaha, Okla. Mason Clements, Spanish Fork, Utah Andy J. Gingerich, Aberdeen, S.D. Cole Franks, Clarendon, Texas Luke Barlow Thrash, Bastrop, La. Anthony Thomas, Houston, Texas Tristan Hansen, Dillon, Mont. Tyler Ferguson, Deer Trail, Colo. Kade Sonnier, Carencro, La.

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Bradley Massey, Perry, Fla. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala. Clay Ullery, Valleyview, Alberta Garrett Rogers, Baker City, Ore.

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