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APRIL 14, 2023 VOLUME 71, NO. 8

Redmond Riches Contestants competed for their share of $161,431 at the High Desert Stampede, April 6-8 in Redmond, Ore. Tanner Green won all-around cowboy by earning $5,266 in tie down roping and team roping. 26

Tie-down roper Riley Webb continued his strong 2023 season by winning the High Desert Stampede in Redmond (Ore.). He earned $5,074 for his victory. Roseanna Sales photo

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18 2023 PRCA World STANDINGS COVER 26 Redmond, Ore. 28 San Angelo, Texas Xtreme Bulls 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 12 Grille 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media 20 Short Round 38 Results INSIDE RODEOS

Bern Gregory photo Bobby Clark keeps the bull, Steiner’s No. 52, at arm’s length during a rodeo in St. Louis, Mo., in 1971. Clark and his brother, Gene, set the bar for specialty acts from the 1940s through the 1970s. Gold standard entertainer passes Rodeo clown, barrelman, and bullfighter Bobby Clark passed away at 93. He and his brother, Gene were inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1997. They were the standard for rodeo entertainment from 1940 through the 1970s. 35

Sage Shines Kimzey wins San Angelo Xtreme Bulls

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Sage Kimzey smiles with the buckle he won by winning the Division 1 San Angelo (Texas) Xtreme Bulls event on April 9. Kimzey won more than $12,000 for his performance. Ric Andersen photo

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EDITOR’S LETTER TRACY RENCK

Trevor Brazile is shown competing in tie-down roping at the 2018 Wran gler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Brazile won his PRCA record 14th all-around title that year and retired from Pro Rodeo with 26 world champion ships. PRCA ProRodeo file photo by Billie-Jean Duff

ProRodeo records that seem impossible to break

T here are some records in sports that seemed like they would have never been broken. When Babe Ruth smashed 714 home runs in his Major League Baseball career, it seemed unfathomable that number would be surpassed. Ruth’s last three career home runs came on May 25, 1935. Along came Hank Aaron. The slugger wasn’t considered a swing-for-the-fences player, but his consistency over time resulted in Aaron breaking Ruth’s record when he hit his 715th career home run on April 8, 1974. Yes, Barry Bonds hit his 762nd career homer on Sept. 5, 2007, but in my opinion, his total doesn’t count because of the cloud of performance-enhancing drug use that hangs over his accomplishments. LeBron James just surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA scoring record. Jabbar held the mark since 1984. With records in mind, let’s switch gears to ProRodeo with records that seem impossible to break. Trevor Brazile is the Babe Ruth of cowboys – the king. His 26 PRCA World Championships seem like a record that will never be touched. Stetson Wright is the new face of ProRodeo and at

National Finals Rodeo and National Finals Steer Roping. That number is incredible and in this modern day when cowboys specialize in single events it will likely never get close to being pushed down from atop the all-time list. Consider at the 2022 Wrangler NFR, team roping header Clay Tryan had the most qualifications of any contestant at 20. That’s 34 short of tying Brazile. Then how about Brazile’s 74 round wins combined between the NFR and the NFSR. There’s no active cowboy even close to that round win number. Two other ProRodeo Hall of Famers like Brazile – tie-down roper Cody Ohl and saddle bronc rider Billy Etbauer – will likely never be knocked off their NFR round win thrones in those events as they are at 52 and 51 wins, respectively. In steer roping, the legend Guy Allen has 18 PRCA

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Sports News . He previously served more than seven years as a media coordinator at the PRCA. He has three decades of experience in sports journalism with the last several consumed by ProRodeo.

World Championships on his resume. Next in steer roping world titles is Brazile with eight. The most dynamic young star steer roper out there is Cole Patterson. He has one world title in 2021 and it is hard to imagine he or anyone will break Allen’s mark. Every cowboy wants to be a record-breaker. Maybe Riley Webb is the next Trevor Brazile or Cody Ohl. Maybe Stetson Wright or someone in his family overtakes Etbauer in saddle bronc riding. Maybe Cole Patterson is the next Guy Allen. However, in the meantime, appreciate these sample sizes of ProRodeo records and understand they may never be broken. But then again, if history has taught us anything, never say never.

only 23 years of age he already has seven PRCA World Championships. Catching Brazile, however, would still be a big ask of Wright since he competes in roughstock events – saddle bronc riding and bull riding – and roughstock competitors aren’t known to have lengthy careers like timed event cowboys such as Brazile. Brazile also has 54 total qualifications in Finals events – the Wrangler

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Horsepower

“He went down in June (of last year) with a torn suspensory. It was right before the Fourth of July, and I spent three weeks hopping around on every horse I could find. He’s a real nice horse, powerful.”

After qualifying for his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2020, steer wrestler Bridger Anderson seemed poised to return a year ago when his horse Whiskers suffered a major injury. His horse is back healthy in 2023 and the duo is making noise once again on the ProRodeo trail after his win at the High Desert Stampede in Redmond, Ore.

NEXT ON TAP RED BLUFF ROUND-UP Where: Red Bluff, Calif. When: April 21-23 Broadcast Schedule: The Red Bluff (Calif.) Round-Up will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, April 21-23. Broadcast Schedule: The Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, April 27-30. GEORGE PAUL MEMORIAL XTREME BULL RIDING Where: Del Rio, Texas When: April 28-29 Broadcast Schedule: The George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bull Riding will be streamed live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, April 28-29. * Broadcasts are subject to change. For complete broadcast schedule visit https://bit.ly/3LsEcbR CLOVIS RODEO Where: Clovis, Calif. When: April 27-30

HOT TAKES

Money Maker Saddle bronc rider Dawson Hay is making a push for his third straight Wrangler National Finals Rodeo appearance. The Wildwood, Alberta, native is sitting 17th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings after his win at the Oakdale (Calif.) Saddle Club Rodeo, April 9. Hay secured the title with a 91-point ride on Four Star Rodeo’s Wall Street. It marked Hays’ second win of the 2023 season. Click Thompson photo Dawson Hay made the most of his draw on Four Star Rodeo’s Wall Street at the Oakdale (Calif.) Saddle Club Rodeo. The duo combined for 91 points and the rodeo win.

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2023 SEASON AS OF APRIL 12

$15,464,401

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2023 SEASON

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Find the winners from the 2022 San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out and the Longview (Texas) PRCA Rodeo. Cowboys or cowgirls 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 San Angelo, Texas: BB: Cole Reiner SW: Tyler Waguespack TR: Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira SB: Brody Cress TD: Shane Hanchey BR: Josh Frost 2. Find the winners from Longview, Texas: BB: Keenan Hayes SW: JC Duncan TR: Wyatt Bray/Cutter Pake Thomison

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COWBOY GRILLE WITH TANNER BARTH

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Q: My dad roped calves and steer wrestled throughout his life. His dad rodeoed and my mom’s dad rode broncs. I’m a third-generation cowboy, I guess. I was just born into the sport really. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Q: Ever since I could walk and talk, I’ve been saying I was going to be a bronc rider. My freshman year, I actually made the college finals in bull riding, then my sophomore year I made it in the bronc riding. I placed that year and did pretty well. I think it was about then when I thought everything had clicked and I could make a living at it. Why did you decide to compete in saddle bronc riding? Q: It was just something that I always thought I would do. As soon as I could talk, I said I was going to be a bronc rider. Watching the Calgary Stampede on TV growing up that was the event that would always stand out to me. From day one I don’t really have a rhyme or reason why I wanted to do it, but I just did. What’s this season been like for you so far? Q: This season has been really good so far. I’ve drawn a lot of really good horses and took advantage of those opportunities to win up to this point. Everything has just been working out for me so far. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card this year? Q: I had my permit my first two years in college and last year went really well. I won the (RAM) Mountain States Circuit Finals (Rodeo) and won the Permit Finals in Waco, (Texas). I thought I was riding well enough and could compete with the top guys. So, I made the decision to go ahead and buy it in September. Is there someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Q: Clay Elliott (NFR saddle bronc rider) was my neighbor growing up and he played a large role in me becoming a bronc rider. He actually gave me the saddle that I rode in last year. It wasn’t just his ability with riding broncs, but the person he was in and out of the arena was something I looked up to. What’s one rodeo you want to win in your career? Q: I think it would be really cool to win Calgary someday. We live an hour from Calgary, and we’ve always watched it on TV. Being from Alberta, winning that rodeo one day would mean a ton to me. What’s your go-to restaurant when you’re out on the road? Q: I like a good steak as my favorite meal. Texas Roadhouse is pretty good, and when we are out on the road, we tend to find ourselves there quite a bit. So, I’d probably have to go with Texas Roadhouse. What’s your favorite movie or TV show? Quinten Taylor, better known as “Q,” has found himself in the ProRodeo headlines during his Resistol Rookie season. The Parkland, Alberta, saddle bronc rider is coming off a second-place finish at Rodeo Austin, where he pocketed $6,277. Just a month before that he won the Brighton Field Day & Rodeo in Okeechobee, Fla. As of April 10, Taylor sits second in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year and 20th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings.

QUINTEN TAYLOR

Q: I’m kind of old school when it comes to movies and TV shows. I’m probably watching an old western when I have time to. Monte Walsh has always been one of my favorite movies. What was the make and model of your first vehicle? Q: I had a 2004 Chevy Duramax Dually that was silver and had a camper on it. When you’re not rodeoing, what do you enjoy doing for fun? Q: I like doing cowboy stuff if we are being honest. I like riding young horses, roping, and working cows when I have time. What’s your favorite vacation? Q: My dad is from New Zealand, and I’ve been lucky enough to go over there a couple of times. So, I’ve always thought it would be cool to go back there now that I’m older. What type of music do you like listening to? Q: I like a lot of the older country music. Guys like Waylon Jennings, Chris LeDoux, and Johnny Cash are some of my favorites.

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10 QUESTIONS He Said - She Said After finishing second in the world standings in steer wrestling last year, Will Lummus maintains that ranking today. As he continues his pursuit of a gold buckle, Will shares the rodeo life with his wife Jenna and traveling partner and fellow steer wrestler, Clayton Hass. But who knows Will best?

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Clayton

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WILL

JENNA

WHO IS HIS RODEO IDOL?

Uncle Bob

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IF NOT WRESTLING STEERS, WHAT WOULD HE WRESTLE?

People

Jenna

People

WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY?

Jenna

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE RESTAURANT ON THE ROAD?

Waffle House

Texas Roadhouse

WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A MOVIE?

J. J. Watt

WHAT NON-NFR RODEO DOES HE MOST WANT TO WIN?

San Antonio

Houston

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WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK?

Sweet Tea

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE MOVIE?

Lonesome Dove

Friday

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WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE TV SHOW?

Seal Team

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2023 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial as of April 12, 2023. For the 2023 season (Oct. 1, 2022-Sept. 30, 2023), official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 75; team roping, 75; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 75; barrel racing, 100; and bull riding, 125. 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................... $136,110 2. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.................................. 61,555 3. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss........................ 48,659 4. Brush Minton, Witter Springs, Calif..................... 36,138 5. Trevor Hale, Perryton, Texas................................ 33,086 6. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 24,758 7. Chet Weitz, London, Texas................................... 24,482 8. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................... 19,408 9. Paul David Tierney, Oklahoma City, Okla.............. 18,902 10. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla............................... 18,470 11. Tanner Green, Cotulla, Texas................................ 18,277 12. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, Ga............................. 17,017 13. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas.............................. 15,959 14. Drew Carnes, Hornell, N.Y.................................... 15,018 15. Jase Staudt, Saguache, Colo................................ 12,613 16. Hudson Wallace, George West, Texas.................. 10,919 17. Abdiel Zamora, Okeechobee, Fla............................ 9,293 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas................. $104,899 2. Keenan Hayes, Hayden, Colo............................... 85,951 3. Rocker Shane Steiner, Weatherford, Texas.......... 53,714 4. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah................................... 49,770 5. Kade Sonnier, Carencro, La.................................. 38,908 6. Jayco Roper, Oktaha, Okla................................... 38,675 7. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb......................... 37,001 8. Sam Petersen, Helena, Mont................................ 36,474 9. Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho................................. 35,982 10. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La....................... 35,755 11. Chad Rutherford, Hillsboro, Texas....................... 33,954 12. Dean Thompson, Altamont, Utah......................... 32,977 13. Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyo.................................... 29,613 14. Jacek Lane Frost, Browns Valley, Calif................. 28,601 15. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif........................... 26,795 16. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa.............................. 25,948 17. Luke Barlow Thrash, Bastrop, La......................... 24,795 18. Cooper Cooke, Victor, Idaho................................ 22,860 19. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn........................... 22,716 20. Nick Pelke, Mondovi, Wis.................................... 21,942 STEER WRESTLING 1. Dalton Massey, Hermiston, Ore......................... $81,628 2. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss................................ 44,117 3. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.......................... 42,755 4. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore............................... 40,428 5. Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La.................................... 40,086 6. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont................................... 36,127 7. Tucker Allen, Oak View, Calif................................ 35,149 8. Kyle Irwin, Robertsdale, Ala................................. 30,990 9. Cody Devers, Balko, Okla..................................... 30,375 10. Joshua Hefner, Knoxville, Tenn............................ 26,441 11. Stephen Culling, Fort St. John, British Columbia. 23,846 12. Stockton Graves, Alva, Okla................................. 23,778 13. Stan Branco, Chowchilla, Calif............................. 23,512 14. J.D. Struxness, Milan, Minn................................. 22,768 15. Cameron Morman, Glen Ullin, N.D....................... 20,467 16. Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La.................................. 20,448 17. Bridger Anderson, Carrington, N.D...................... 20,180 18. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis.......................................... 19,297 19. Gavin Soileau, Bunkie, La.................................... 18,846 20. Stetson Jorgensen, Blackfoot, Idaho................... 18,124 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah.......................... $68,198 2. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.................................. 57,277 3. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla............................... 49,449 4. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss........................ 38,157 5. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 34,252 6. Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Ga............................... 34,096 7. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif............................... 30,589 8. Jake Cooper Clay, Sapulpa, Okla.......................... 27,144 9. Tanner Tomlinson, Angleton, Texas...................... 26,922 10. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................. 23,009 11. Manny Egusquiza Jr., Hico, Texas........................ 22,462 12. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 21,867 13. Jeff Flenniken, Caldwell, Idaho............................. 21,209 14. Coy Rahlmann, Ellsinore, Mo............................... 20,119 15. Aaron Tsinigine, Tuba City, Ariz............................ 19,622 16. Cory Kidd V, Statesville, N.C................................ 19,569 17. Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C.................................. 19,421

18. Cash Duty, Weimar, Texas.................................... 18,538 19. Joshua Torres, Stephenville, Texas...................... 17,623 20. Cole Thomas, Emelle, Ala.................................... 17,524 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Jeremy Buhler, Arrowwood, Alberta................... $68,198 2. Buddy Hawkins II, Stephenville, Texas................. 49,449 3. Justin Davis, Cottonwood, Calif........................... 44,266 4. Cole Curry, Liberty, Miss...................................... 38,157 5. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................ 34,252 6. Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, Brazil ...... 34,096 7. Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, Okla........................ 33,088 8. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, Texas.................... 30,589 9. Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas.................................. 26,922 10. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................ 23,009 11. Tyler Worley, Berryville, Ark................................. 22,361 12. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan.................................. 21,867 13. Sid Sporer, Cody, Wyo......................................... 20,978 14. Jonathan Torres, Ocala, Fla.................................. 20,336 15. Corey Hendrick, Bedias, Texas............................. 20,307 16. Caleb Hendrix, Fallon, Nev................................... 19,809 17. Dylin Ahlstrom, Hooper, Utah.............................. 19,653 18. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas......................... 19,640 19. Lane Mitchell, Bolivar, Tenn................................. 19,569 20. Hunter Koch, Vernon, Texas................................. 19,421 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont......................... $95,382 2. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah....................... 90,148 3. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 65,170 4. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont........................ 51,326 5. Ben T Andersen, Eckville, Alberta......................... 48,068 6. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah.................................. 42,816 7. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas.................... 41,903 8. Tanner Butner, Daniel, Wyo.................................. 40,791 9. Kade Bruno, Challis, Idaho................................... 39,677 10. Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte, S.D........................... 38,087 11. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................. 36,696 12. Logan James Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.................. 35,167 13. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas................................. 34,498 14. Brody Wells, Powell, Wyo.................................... 33,277 15. Cash Wilson, Wall, S.D........................................ 32,516 16. Ryder Sanford, Sulphur, La.................................. 32,233 17. Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.......................... 31,240 18. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas............................. 30,230 19. Layton Green, Millarville, Alberta......................... 28,778 20. Quinten Taylor, Casper, Wyo................................ 26,115 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Riley Mason Webb, Denton, Texas................... $104,157 2. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla................................ 60,347 3. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, Texas.......................... 42,322 4. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.................................. 39,376 5. Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas.......................... 37,324 6. Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, Ala........................ 34,850 7. Trevor Hale, Perryton, Texas................................ 32,815 8. Brush Minton, Witter Springs, Calif..................... 28,766 9. Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb...................................... 28,724 10. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont........................... 27,172 11. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas...................... 26,780 12. Cash Enderli, Liberty, Texas................................. 25,269 13. Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil ............................. 24,177 14. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho......................... 24,084 15. Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas.................................. 23,214 16. Joel Harris, San Angelo, Texas............................. 22,438 17. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas......................... 21,680 18. Andrew Burks, Kiln, Miss..................................... 20,957 19. Beau Cooper, Stettler, Alberta.............................. 20,410 20. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas...................... 20,332 STEER ROPING 1. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................. $43,027 2. Reo Lohse, Kaycee, Wyo..................................... 35,151 3. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................. 34,018 4. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas................ 31,222 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................. 26,043 6. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................. 22,877 7. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas.............................. 22,612 8. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 19,083 9. Blake Deckard, Eufaula, Okla................................ 19,049 10. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla................................ 16,726

11. Tanner Stec, Bassett, Neb.................................... 15,326 12. Dalton Walker, Clyde, Texas................................. 14,930 13. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas................................. 14,282 14. Neal Wood, New Ulm, Texas................................ 13,310 15. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................. 13,014 16. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas.................................... 12,547 17. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D.................................... 12,191 18. Trey Wallace, George West, Texas........................ 11,997 19. Trenton L Johnson, Blue Mound, Kan.................. 11,853 20. Kyle Cauthorn, Royse City, Texas......................... 11,456 BULL RIDING 1. Ky John Hamilton, Mackay, Australia................. $99,859 2. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah................................... 80,924 3. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas..................................... 76,461 4. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah....................... 68,537 5. Trey Holston, Fort Scott, Kan............................... 60,226 6. T. Parker, Winnie, Texas....................................... 48,186 7. Chance Schott, Mclaughlin, S.D........................... 44,226 8. Ernie Courson Jr., Okeechobee, Fla...................... 42,920 9. Coy Thorson, Fergus Falls, Minn......................... 41,831 10. Koby Radley, Holden, La...................................... 40,466 11. Creek Walker Young, Rogersville, Mo.................. 39,846 12. T.J. Gray, Dairy, Ore............................................. 38,078 13. Jestyn Jax Woodward, Custer, S.D...................... 37,868 14. Trevor Reiste, Linden, Iowa................................. 37,622 15. Colton Byram, Mound City, Kan........................... 35,668 16. Sage Steele Kimzey, Salado, Texas...................... 35,308 17. Trey Benton III, Richards, Texas.......................... 33,870 18. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas.................................... 33,813 19. Cullen Telfer, Plant CIty, Fla.................................. 31,904 20. Tristen Hutchings, Monteview, Idaho................... 31,146 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. Jordon Briggs, Tolar, Texas.................................$87,894 2. Jackie Ganter, Abilene, Texas................................49,193 3. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas..............43,036 4. Sissy Winn, Chapman Ranch, Texas.....................42,452 5. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas................................39,982 6. Molly Otto, Grand Forks, N.D................................38,622 7. Margo Crowther, North Fort Myers, Fla.................32,449 8. Jessica Routier, Buffalo, S.D.................................31,887 9. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. ...............................31,680 10. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas.................................30,557 11. Kelly Allen, Stephenville, Texas.............................26,983 12. Sara Winkelman, Big Lake, Minn..........................25,724 13. Jimmie Smith-Tew, McDade, Texas.......................25,316 14. Ilyssa Riley, Hico, Texas........................................24,743 15. Taycie Matthews, Wynne, Ark...............................22,437 16. Bayleigh Choate, Fort Worth, Texas......................22,400 17. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Texas..........................22,088 18. Amanda Welsh, Stephenville, Texas......................21,308 19. Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Okla..................................20,694 20. Erin Wetzel, Plant City, Fla....................................20,446 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Hali Williams, Comanche, Texas.........................$90,224 2. Joey Williams, Volborg, Mont...............................44,731 3. Cheyanne Guillory, Kingston, Okla. ......................40,035 4. Tiffany Schieck, Floresville, Texas.........................39,254 5. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas...................37,265 6. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo...................................32,445 7. Sarah Angelone, Lipan, Texas...............................27,759 8. Samantha Fulton, Miller, S.D................................23,696 9. J.J. Hampton, Stephenville, Texas........................22,734 10. Sawyer Gilbert, Buffalo, S.D.................................22,600 11. Josie Conner, Iowa, La. ........................................20,009 12. Danielle Lowman, Gilbert, Buffalo, S.D. ...............19,606 13. Ashley Goforth, Azle, Texas...................................19,318 14. Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas..................................19,175 15. Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Canyon, Texas.................18,457 16. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas....................18,161 17. Madison Outhier, Fulshear, Texas..........................15,390 18. Taylor Hanchey, Carmine, Texas............................15,351 19. Shelby Boisjoli, Stephanville, Texas......................14,724 20. Shai Schaefer, Lake Creek, Texas..........................13,446

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T he PRCA and Rural Media Group are pleased to announce an expanded schedule of PRCA rodeos on The Cowboy Channel, RFD-TV, The PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus, and The Cowgirl Channel. This expanded schedule will now total more than 900 PRCA performances annually over the three Rural Media Group television networks and the subscription based PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App. “Showcasing our small to medium-sized PRCA rodeos with this national exposure really benefits these local communities,” PRCA CEO Tom Glause said. “Rodeo fans can now watch even more PRCA rodeo action, including local hometown rodeos, the PRCA Playoff Series rodeos, and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.” Of the 900-plus PRCA rodeo performances being televised and livestreamed, 150 PRCA performances will be exclusively televised

on The Cowgirl Channel, which launched on March 1. The mutually agreed upon schedule of PRCA rodeos on the RMG Networks will run through the end of 2028. “We hope that these local rodeos will now have the added incentive to plan and improve their rodeo production and marketing, and accordingly make every effort to reach their rodeo’s full potential,” said Patrick Gottsch, Founder and President of Rural Media Group. “They should know that the Rural Media Group and the PRCA are here to help them do that.” The expanded schedule of PRCA rodeos on the Rural Media Group networks begins this weekend with the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Shootout being telecast live on The Cowboy Channel and on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App at 8:30 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, April 15.

PRCA Executive Council members Cindy Rosser has been voted in as the Contract Personnel At Large for the 2023 ProRodeo season. The other results of the 2023 Executive Council Elections are as follows. Rodeo Committee $10,000.01- $20,000 – Dave Marshall Rodeo Committee $20,000.01- $50,000 – Bryant Nelson Contract Personnel Specialty Acts/ Labor – Josh Edwards Contract Personnel Secretary/Timers – Sunni Deb Backstrom Bareback Contestant Representative – Caleb Bennett Bull Riding Contestant Representative – Cody Rostockyj Tie-Down Contestant Representative – Shane Hanchey Team Roping Contestant Representative – Kaleb Driggers Stock Contractor (3 open positions) – David Morehead, Jerry Dorenkamp, Steve Sutton General Membership Representative to the Competition Committee - John Franzen

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The Fort Hays (Kan.) State University Rodeo Club is excited to announce its 60th anniversary and the first-ever induction of the Fort Hays State University Rodeo Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will coincide with the annual FHSU Rodeo, April 20-22 at the Ellis County Fairgrounds in Hays, Kan. There will be a reception honoring the recipients from 3-6 p.m. (CT) on April 22 at the Schenk Building on the Ellis County Fairgrounds. Family, friends, alumni and the public are invited to attend. The FHSU Rodeo Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 22 at 7 p.m. (CT), followed by the rodeo performance that evening at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. The Hall of Fame steering committee had the challenging task of selecting three distinguished rodeo professionals, who have made outstanding contributions to the Fort Hays State University Rodeo program. The 2023 Inaugural Class includes Doug Philip, Neil Barstow, and Bronc Rumford, who will be honored for their achievements in the sport of rodeo and their contributions to the FHSU Rodeo Club, which operates within the FHSU Department of Agriculture. Philip, a legendary rancher and rodeo Tickets for the 2023 NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, July 11-15 in Colorado Springs, Colo., are on sale online, now. The NFR Open powered by RAM, will be one of the biggest rodeos of the 2023 ProRodeo season with $1 million in payouts to contestants, livestock and other PRCA members. More than 200 top contestants from each of the U.S. and Canadian Circuits, plus national champions from Mexico will be competing in Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding,

champion, was instrumental in ensuring the success of the FHSU Rodeo program from its inception. Neil Barstow, a 1970 FHSU graduate and founder of Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment, has contributed significantly to the sport of rodeo and the FHSU Rodeo program. Bronc Rumford, a champion for the sport of rodeo, is a former FHSU Rodeo competitor and longtime coach, a PRCA Stock Contractor, pickup man, and a chute boss for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “Establishment of the Rodeo Hall of Fame is a long-term way to recognize individuals who have had a significant impact on the program and/or the business of rodeo,” said Dr. Marcy Aycock, Rodeo Club Advisory Board member in a press release. “For the inaugural class, 22 remarkable individuals were nominated. The nominees included representatives of every decade of Fort Hays State Rodeo. I believe future and current students, along with alumni, will be inspired by the Hall of Fame class and proud to be part of the Fort Hays State Rodeo family.” For more information about the FHSU Rodeo and the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, contact Dr. Marcy Aycock at 316 209-5848 or mkaycock@fhsu.edu. culminating with a semifinals and finals on Saturday, July 15 when the national circuit champions will be crowned. “The NFR Open is one of the most significant rodeos of the year,” said Tom Glause, CEO of the PRCA. “Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and the Colorado Springs community made this an outstanding rodeo in 2022 and we are excited to build upon that momentum in 2023.” The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo will have evening performances Tuesday through Saturday, and matinee performances Friday and Saturday. Tickets are on sale online now at pikespeakorbust. org and sellouts are expected.

The record for most consecutive round wins at a PRCA Finals event. The record is held by steer roper and ProRodeo Hall of Famer Arnold Felts. Felts won Rounds 3 through 8 at the 1993 National Finals Steer Roping in Guthrie, Okla. Felts finished second in the world standings to fellow ProRodeo Hall of Famer Guy Allen by just under $10,000. 10 The number of times ProRodeo Hall of Famers Jim Shoulders and Homer Pettigrew finished as reserve world champions. Shoulders was second in all-around four times, and three times each in bareback riding and bull riding. Pettigrew was second four times each in steer wrestling and tie-down roping and second twice in all-around. Shoulders was a 16-time world champ and Pettigrew was a seven-time world champion. 2014 The year rookie bull rider Sage Kimzey won four rounds to tie the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo event record and went on to become the second rookie bull rider to win a world championship. 2016 The year Junior Nogueira of Brazil became the first rodeo cowboy from South America to win a world championship, when he clinched the all-around gold buckle in Round 10 of that year’s NFR in Las Vegas.

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ProRodeo World Champions & Rising Stars from across the U.S. and Canadian Circuits, and Mexico will compete in the shadow of America’s Mountain for over $1 million in payouts. It’s all happening July 11-15, 2023 in Colorado Springs, Colorado!

H Bareback Riding H Breakaway Roping H Steer Wrestling H Team Roping H Saddle Bronc Riding H Tie-down Roping H Barrel Racing H Bull Riding Evening performances Tuesday through Saturday,

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Turning Up the Heat Jessica Blair Fowlkes entertained spectators at the Walker County Fair & Rodeo in Huntsville, Texas. Landon McClaugherty won all-around cowboy honors at the rodeo thanks to earning $1,462 in steer roping and team roping. McClaugherty is a six-time qualifier for the National Finals Steer Roping. – James Phifer photo

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Broussard is healthy and winning again On Track BY JOLEE JORDAN, Special to ProRodeo Sports News M ay the odds be ever in your favor. Whether that phrase is taken as sarcasm or genuine encouragement, for bareback rider Taylor Broussard, the odds seem to always be in his favor. The odd numbered years, that is. The Louisiana bareback rider has made two appearances at the HIGH DESERT STAMPEDE

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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, first in 2019 and then again in 2021. As the 2023 season hits the spring run, Broussard looks poised for another trip, as he is 10th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with more than $35,000. “It seems like I’m an every other year guy,” Broussard, 29, joked. Truth is, there’s been a lot of bad luck to cause his gaps in qualifications to rodeo’s marquee event. During his last qualification in 2021, he was banged up badly, including dislocating his left shoulder in an early round. He underwent surgery immediately following the Finals to repair the rotator cuff, capsule, labrum, and bicep. “I started back in July, and it took a while to get back to feeling right,” Broussard said. With only three months to rodeo, he still managed a top 50 finish in the 2022 standings. But the down time has been the catalyst to his outstanding start in 2023, highlighted most recently by a win at the High Desert Stampede in Redmond, Ore., April 5-8, a stop along the PRCA’s Playoff Series. “Honestly, I didn’t feel like myself again until Denver,” Broussard said of the long road back. “I started working harder and I’m feeling the best I ever have this year.” Along with rehab and recovery from the surgery, Broussard also quit drinking. “Being from Louisiana, it’s not easy to not have a beer,” he laughed. “But I was overdoing it. And when I see how much it has benefited my riding, my body, my marriage, my bank account, everything . . . it’s worth it.” In Redmond, Broussard tangled with Fancy Rocks of Corey & Lange Rodeo, a horse that came originally from the Flying C outfit and was previously hauled by Danny Reagan of United Pro Rodeo before being purchased by Mike Corey. Though Broussard said announcer Steve Kenyon told the audience he’d been on the horse previously, he doesn’t remember that and sought out a little scouting report. “I called Danny but that was back in 2016 that he had the horse,” Broussard said. “Then Yance Day had her in the first perf (in Redmond) and she didn’t kick as much as you’d want.” Broussard visited with Corey, who informed him that he intended to make a change in the amount of flank used on the horse. “Mike said he was going to take a couple of holes out of the flank,” Broussard said. “I had no expectations.” As the first man out in the finals, Broussard stormed to the lead with an 86.5-point ride. Though he was pushed by one of those upstarts, rookie Kade Sonnier, he held on for the win worth $4,759. “It was kind of wild, but she bucked, and I just went and did my job,” Broussard said. “I was happy with the way it worked out.” The win helped Broussard maintain a solid position in the NFR Playoff Series standings, where he is fifth after solid finishes at several of the winter stock show rodeos like Denver and Fort Worth.

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1. Taylor Broussard..................86.5 pts. 2. Kade Sonnier .................................85 3. Orin Larsen..................................84.5 STEER WRESTLING 1. Bridger Anderson...................4.2 sec. 2. Grant Peterson..............................4.5 (Tie) Eric Logan.............................4.5 TEAM ROPING 1. J. Dees/R. Ashford..................5.1 sec. 2. C. Machado/D. Pearce...................5.2 3. B. Hirdes/M. George......................5.6 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Cash Wilson............................87 pts. 2. Tanner Butner..............................86.5 3. Lefty Holman...............................83.5 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Riley Webb.............................7.2 sec. 2. Taylor Santos.................................7.5 3. Tanner Green.................................7.7 BARREL RACING 1. Rachelle Riggers.................16.20 sec. 2. Kacey Gartner............................16.22 (Tie) Jennifer Kalafatic...............16.22 BULL RIDING 1. Jesse Hopper........................88.5 pts. 2. Brady Portenier...............................85 3. Ruger Piva......................................84

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Bareback rider Taylor Broussard kept his strong season going by winning the High Desert Stampede with an 86.5-point ride on Corey & Lange Rodeo’s Fancy Rocks. He earned $4,759.

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Sage Kimzey gets his 2023 rolling with San Angelo win Back on Top

BY BRADY RENCK, Special to ProRodeo Sports News T he rides weren’t perfect, featuring blemishes. The scores were terrific, but not breathtaking. But they resulted in a victory, easily. Sage Kimzey brings different expectations into competition. That’s what happens when the resume includes seven PRCA Bull Riding World Championships and eight National Finals Rodeo berths. Kimzey rides to be the best, not any given Sunday, but the last Saturday in Las Vegas. What makes this year different is that the 28-year-old is returning from left shoulder surgery that cut short last season, depriving him of a chance for back-to-back crowns. Kimzey is starting to resemble the man that dominated the sport for nearly a decade. He won the San Angelo Xtreme Bulls on Easter Sunday in Texas. It represented Kimzey’s PRCA record 11th career PRCA Division 1 Xtreme Bulls win, and the first since his triumph in Uvalde, Texas last May. “It definitely gives me a whole new perspective and allows me to enjoy the whole process a little more,” Kimzey said. “I am definitely not taking anything for granted. You start to realize that any ride can definitely be your last. It has broadened my perspective.” Kimzey posted 177.5 points on two head, scoring 87.5 points on Stockyards Pro Rodeo’s Crash Cart and 89.5 points on Harper & Morgan Rodeo Company’s Pickup Man. “San Angelo is always awesome. It’s an old school coliseum with the fans right on top of you. I like coming here,” said Kimzey, who pocketed $12,921 for his work. “It was really loud in there. I was really excited to have Crash Cart in the long round. He’s a borderline short-round bull. I knew he would give me a great chance to have a high preference in the short round. I had to capitalize. He moved right into my hand. He’s a money bull. And like for a lot of guys, he was a money bull for me.” Then came thin lip time. When butterflies in bellies become pterodactyls. Pressure is something that Kimzey has long embraced. He found a way to finish on a bull with a long history of leaving riders in the dirt. Pickup Man is nobody’s idea of an easy mark. Kimzey had never been on the bull, but asked around and formed a game plan that required patience and balance. “He puts a lot of top guys on the ground. He’s a bull that will take you to each side of the spin. It’s paramount to stay right in the middle. He shook me loose around the corner and went left,” Kimzey said. “I was able to finish strong.” Listen to Kimzey talk, and it’s not hard to see why he wins more than almost anyone else. This sport fits his mindset so well. “For one, it’s a really good way to provide for my family, and a lot better than having to keep a real job. And for me, it’s competition in its purest form. It’s mano-a-mano. Man vs. beast,” Kimzey said. “That one moment when you are on the bull, it’s the ultimate extreme challenge and when you are successful, there’s nothing like it.” For Kimzey, this latest victory shifts his season into high gear. He aims for another world title, and that is starting to come into focus. “I feel like I am really close,” Kimzey said.

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Jerry Merrill, President & CEO at Concho Educators Federal Credit Union, presents a buckle to Sage Kimzey for winning the San Angelo (Texas) Xtreme Bulls on April 9. It was Kimzey’s PRCA-record 11th career Division 1 Xtreme Bulls victory.

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Sage Kimzey had an 89.5-point ride on Harper & Morgan Rodeo Company’s Pickup Man to secure the title at the Division 1 San Angelo Xtreme Bulls on April 9.

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