ProRodeo Sports News - April 12, 2024

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Durango Boots, PRCA introduce boot collaboration Historic

D urango Boots, a division of and largest professional rodeo-sanctioning body in the world, have come together to develop a collection of boots engineered for rodeo performance. After a much-awaited introduction, the PRCA Collection by Durango is available now at key retailers nationwide and online at prorodeo.com and durangoboots.com. “We are really excited about the PRCA collection by Durango. This is the first time Rocky Brands, Inc., and The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the oldest

(DDB0466); Whiskey Tobacco/Aqua (DDB0467); and Sand Tobacco/Cayenne (DDB0468). Sporting a cutter toe design, three new 13-inch Western styles featuring a 11/2-inch-long base riding heel and high-abrasion rubber heel lift include: Kango/Tobacco Rust (DDB0463); Nicotine/Burnt Sienna (DDB0464); and Goldenrod/Deep Teal (DDB0465). Rounding out the collection are four 13-inch square toe premium exotic styles with exquisite exotic leathers. Two caiman styles include: Black Stallion (DDB0470) and Cognac Cigar (DDB0471), and features a caiman belly foot, full-grain leather shaft, and caiman belly underlay in pull tabs. Midnight (DDB0469) and Antiqued Saddle (DDB0472) feature a full-quill ostrich foot, full-grain leather shaft and a full-quill ostrich underlay in pull tabs. Product MSRP range: $330-$655. Men’s sizes available are medium and wide 7-12, 13 and narrow width sizes 9-12.

the PRCA has ever licensed a boot product and it is a natural fit with Durango. The quality, finish and durability of these boots are second to none. These are boots our members and our fans will be proud to wear and our team is proud to associate with Durango on the release of this collection,” said Tom Glause, CEO of the PRCA. The first ProRodeo boot collaboration of its kind, the PRCA Collection by Durango features hand-crafted boots with superior comfort, premium leathers, and a low ground feel – tested and approved by world champion Team Durango athletes. Each boot is branded on the inside shaft and on the outsole with the PRCA ProRodeo logo and will be in brand new packaging. Silhouettes include square toe, cutter toe and exotics. Square toe styles with 13-inch full-grain leather square toe boots with a 11/4 stockman heel include: Chestnut/Black Eclipse

PRCA Executive Council election outcome Below are the results of the 2024 PRCA Executive Council Election: • Rodeo Committee Executive Council $10,000 or less – Steve Gander – Incumbent • Rodeo Committee Executive Council Representative - $50,000.01 or more – Tom Hirsig • Contract Personnel Executive Council – Announcers/Music Directors - Jesse Knudsen – Incumbent • Contract Personnel Executive Council – Clowns/Bullfighters – Robert “Blue” Jeanes - Incumbent • Saddle Bronc Representative – Bradley Harter – Incumbent • Steer Wrestling Representative – Riley Duvall • Steer Roping Executive Council Representative – Don Ed Eddleman • Rodeo Committee Executive Council Representative At Large – David Petty – Incumbent • Stock Contractor Executive Council Representative – Reno Rosser • Stock Contractor Executive Council Representative – Kirsten Vold The PRCA would like to thank those who took the time to vote in the election.

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