PRORODEO Sports News - Sept. 9, 2026

To draw attendance to the rodeo, the Suttons hosted the inaugural match of the Wrangler

ProRodeo Bull fighters Tour at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City in 1979. They also hosted the

Bailey Bail-Off, World Champi onship Wild Horse Race, Bull Poker, and Teeter-Totter. Sutton’s pageantry and showmanship earned him Nation al Finals Rodeo Opening Ceremony credits in 1995 and 1996. The Suttons have had stock at every single National Finals Rodeo. “I guess for me, to the end, Jim was always very proud of his inno vative rodeo productions,” Kim said. “He and Julie both were laser-sharp on production. They would get the

Jim Sutton stands with his prized stock. PRCA file photo

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