ProRodeo Sports News - February 5, 2021

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BUCKLES.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021 VOLUME 69, NO. 3

Cole Elshere waves to the crowd after winning the Rodeo Rapid City (S.D.) Xtreme Broncs Match, Jan. 30. Clay Guardipee photo

Tip of the Hat The Xtreme Broncs Tour made a stop in Rapid City, S.D., giving bronc rid- ers a chance to climb the PRCA | RAM World Standings. 29

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RODEOS RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo 20 2021 PRCA World 21 2021 PRCA Tour 42 2020 Circuits STANDINGS COVER 6 In His Words 8 Grille 10 Hot Takes 12 Brain Teasers 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media Spotlight 18 Time Capsule 22 Short Round 40 Results 48 PRCA Notes 26 Davie, Fla. RODEOS

Circuit winners bound for Kissimmee The RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo in Davie, Fla., crowned circuit champions and have the winners heading off to the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Kissimmee, Fla., in April with a shot at some serious cash. 26 David Rosenfield photo Team roping heeler Cole Curry partnered with Marcus Theriot to win the average at the RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, Jan. 22-23.

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IN HIS WORDS TREG SCHAACK Tie-down roper makes most of San Antonio qualifier I t was great to have that qualifier. I think that committee did a good job and the stock contractors did good, too. All of us were really thankful

It was just a bad year. I got a new horse a few months ago, called Quigley. He’s 11. He’s not exceptional at anything. He does everything pretty good, doesn’t get in my way and lets me win. I get along with him pretty well, he fits me pretty good. I bought him fromCody Little from San My dad used to rope calves and rodeo. lt’s something I grew up watching. I just always liked it. When I was a kid he was still roping quite a bit. I got to go with him. It was good. I’ve been around rodeo since I was really young. It’s all I’ve known. I think I speak for everyone when I say it’s a bummer these rodeos are canceling. Nobody wants to see them cancel, nobody likes to see it. When they’re having rodeos, it’s good, everybody is excited to go. (Rodeo) Rapid City was pretty good, the weather was good. Any time a rodeo adds that much and gets that many guys, you have to be there. That’s the plan, to rodeo hard this season. We’re going to go to the best rodeos and hopefully they have the best rodeos like they used to. We’ll get to all of them we can. Saba, Texas. It took a little time for us to figure some stuff out, but the further we go, the better we get.

After a season that went awry due to COVID-19 and horse issues, tie-down roper Treg Schaack is looking to bounce back and get in the hunt for a spot at the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Schaack earned more than $60,000 over his first two seasons but made less than $1,000 in 2020. He’s already bested that mark early in 2021. Schaack earned $1,820 after tying for first in the first round and finishing second in the finals in Fort Worth at the Stockyards Shootout, a qualifier for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The 26-year-old fromWeatherford, Texas, is headed to the prestigious San Antonio rodeo for the first time in his young career.

they put something on to have that opportunity. Everyone did a good job putting it on.

It’s really good because last year they had a San Antonio qualifier, but it wasn’t as good as this year’s because this year had fewer guys. The odds of getting into San Antonio were a lot better. Last year, the San Antonio qualifier had 100- some guys, so it was hard to get through there and get in. I think everyone liked that the PRCA did that this year. With so many rodeos being canceled and no certainty of what rodeos will be going on this summer, it’s nice to go to San Antonio. It’s always been a good rodeo, a good way to win some money and have a good start for the year. I’mmainly looking forward to the fact that there’s good added money and fewer guys in San Antonio (than at most rodeos). Everyone there ropes well. It’s not easy, but the odds are better. I had some horse troubles last year, and with COVID I didn’t go to as many rodeos.

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COWBOY GRILLE WITH TRACY RENCK

How did you get your start in rodeo? Kash: My family is a rodeo family. My dad (Sean) raised bucking horses and my older brother (Kaden) rode broncs, so I guess I just followed in their footsteps. I’ve been around rodeo my whole life. I also have two older sisters, Kella and Kesse, and my mom, Kellie. Everybody in my family has been supportive of my rodeo career. Why did you choose saddle bronc riding as your main event? Kash: I saw my brother doing it and we are in South Dakota, so you either ride saddle broncs or you get to watch everybody ride saddle broncs. I did Little Britches, 4-H rodeos, high school rodeos and then I went on to college at Sheridan (Wyo.) College. I got an associate degree in ag science. Did you have any rodeo idols growing up? Kash: Yes. Jesse Bail (12-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, six times each in saddle bronc riding and bull riding). I’ve always been a huge fan of Jesse’s, and he’s still riding. I grew up knowing him, and he’s been a big help to me. How has the progression of your PRCA career gone? Saddle bronc rider Kash Deal, 25, is coming off the biggest win of his PRCA career. He took the title at the Stockyards Shootout at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 24. The Shootout was a qualifying event for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, which begins Feb. 12. The Dupree, S.D., cowboy is hoping that victory will catapult him to a career year. Deal got his PRCA card in January 2017. His best season was 2018, earning $15,141.

KASH DEAL

Kash: When I bought my PRCA card in 2017 that was the first year I made the (RAM) Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo. I also made it there in 2018. I didn’t venture out real far. I stayed in my circuit. In 2019, I ventured out and it went well (he earned $10,485). Last year, things didn’t go as well as I would have liked. I had some saddle troubles, and we got to rodeo up here, but we had the best of the best at our rodeos (because of the COVID-19 pandemic). What was it like to win the third round and the finals at the Stockyards Shootout? Kash: I drew nice horses all the way through there. It was a cool experience. Now I’ll get to compete in San Antonio for the first time and I plan on winning some money down there. Hopefully it will work out well, I’ll have a good winter and set up my summer. You have a catchy first and last name. Is there any significance to that? Kash: I think that’s just what my parents wanted to name me. I guess I’ve never heard any story about it. I like the name a lot. When you’re not rodeoing what are you doing?

Kash: My wife (Shayna) and I have 60 head of cows and we ranch. We’re just feeding them for the winter right now, and then we’ll start calving at the end of March. I also will shoe some horses and work the sale barn in Faith (S.D.). My wife is a breakaway roper, so we travel to the closer rodeos together. We’re also expecting our first child in July. What are your main rodeo goals for 2021? Kash: I would love to qualify for the (Wrangler NFR), and I know I dang sure want to qualify for the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo. What’s your favorite thing your wife cooks? Kash: She makes a lot of good stuff. I think what I like best are the steak kebabs.

What’s your favorite restaurant? Kash: I would have to say Buffalo Wild Wings. I get the spicy wings. What’s your favorite candy? Kash: I like Hot Tamales. What’s your favorite non-alcoholic beverage to drink? Kash: Coffee. What’s your favorite holiday? Kash: Christmas. I enjoy being around family and getting to see everybody. What’s your favorite TV show? Kash: The Office . I like that show because there’s always humor in it, and I like Michael Scott. What’s your go-to movie? Kash: I would have to say Land of the Lost with Will Ferrell. That movie makes me laugh. Did you have a favorite Halloween costume growing up? Kash : Yes, when I was Zorro or a bullfighter. I dressed up in those costumes plenty of times.

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Shorty Garrett set the Rodeo Rapid City (S.D.) saddle bronc riding record in 2020 with a 90.5-point ride on Sutton Rodeos’ South Point. Record-setter

“That horse was great, and it (the ride) was a crazy feeling because she feels so nice. Like, it’s not even work when they feel that good. You’re hoping that she’s kicking because you’re just flying out there.” – SHORTY GARRETT

RODEO RAPID CITY Where: Rapid City, S.D. When: Feb. 4-6 Broadcast schedule: Cowboy NEXT ON TAP

Channel and PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App – Feb. 4-5, 9:30 p.m.; Feb. 6; 3:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. What to know: The second stop on the ProRodeo Tour will have more than 600 competitors vying for cash and points. SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO Where: San Antonio When: Feb. 12-13, 15-20, 22-27 Broadcast schedule: Cowboy Channel and PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App – Feb. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Feb. 15-20, 8 p.m.; Feb. 22-27, 8 p.m. What to know: In addition to the rodeo, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Xtreme Bulls is Feb. 14 and will have $25,000 added, giving bull riders a shot at some big money early in the season. The event is scheduled to be on The Cowboy Channel and PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App. All times Eastern Time.

HOT TAKES ON THE RISE David Rosenfield photo Marcus Theriot won more than $12,000 in team roping and tie- down roping at the RAM SCFR in Davie, Fla., Jan. 23.

MARCUS THERIOT all-around, team

roping heading The Mississippi cowboy used a big RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo performance to leap into the lead in the PRCA | RAM World Standings in both the all-around and team roping heading. He leads the all- round with $15,968 and the tie-down roping with $11,374. Theriot earned $12,060 team roping and tie-down roping in Davie, Fla. (Read more about Theriot’s RAM SCFR success on page 26.)

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2021 SEASON AS OF FEB. 2

$3,307,245

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2021 SEASON

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BRAIN TEASERS TAKE YOUR SHOT

ANSWERS ON PAGE 41

Then & Now Can you match these adorable kids’ photos with the current PRCA contestants? Some don’t look quite the same.

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Winter Winnings

Find the winners from the 2020 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and the Dixie National Rodeo in Jackson, Miss. Cowboys who won more than one event at both rodeos appear for each win. Names may be forward, backward, horizontal, vertical or diagonal. 1. Find the winners from San Antonio. BB: Mason Clements SW: Tyler Waguespack TR: Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves SB: Brody Cress TD: Shad Mayfield GB: Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi BR: Denton Fugate 2. Find the winners from Jackson.

L N C N K R R I Z T Y G L D Y O S O L E L O U O L R U X F M R K X L X E E F V V T E G N Y S N J N K A R S Z O P V O S G D A C A R X X P I H E Q M Z I R A D S Q B U G I N S Z D E M Y Y O O Y K R N E Q G R S U L C I D F P Y I O H M O G A R O K S L T F E O P X N D N L S N P S U C V A Y N P I N H O T W O D B D F I I M Y N M X H P M N O A K I R Q T Z E O V V D R O P L K Y Q E T R E B D T N V S A L O E L X D N U M T G N R Q R A E Y V R P R L D L I B I R R H U E I X Y U L V T I B F O Y W D G I X W T S D S W H V C K L S N T G O A Y S U P B W Q D S S I W Q R U D L E I F Y A M D A H S U R O H T I M S E I M M I J Q H R H C V G I O O J Y J V H M T V P D U S S H U B A H Z H X K R Z Y C S T N E M E L C N O S A M A F J A O C F H I C C U D R A N Y E L D A R B Z D H T O Q A D G G H G M O B V E B H H S C T Y L E R W A G U E S P A C K C U N K W C B R I T T A N Y P O Z Z I T O N O Z Z I J

BB: Wyatt Bloom SW: Hunter Cure TR: Levi Simpson/Shay Dixon Carroll SB: Logan Cook TD: Ty Harris GB: Jimmie Smith BR: Brody Yeary

BONUS QUESTIONS 1. Who was the clown/barrelman in Jackson last year? 2. Who was the music director in San Antonio last year?

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10 QUESTIONS He Said – She Said

Who knows Cole Patterson better, his wife, Natalie, or his traveling partner and father, Rocky Patterson?

Cole

Natalie

Rocky

ROCKY

COLE

NATALIE

WHO’S HIS RODEO IDOL?

Rocky

Rocky

Me

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK?

Diet Dr Pepper

Diet Dr Pepper

Diet Dr Pepper

WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY?

Natalie

Cole

Cole

WHO’S HIS FAVORITE NON-RODEO ATHLETE?

Tom Brady

Tom Brady

Patrick Mahomes

WHAT HORSE HAS BEEN HIS FAVORITE TO RIDE?

Tigger

Tigger

Tigger

WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A MOVIE?

Matthew McConaughey

McConaughey

McConaughey

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?

The Cowboys

Tombstone

Tombstone

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE RESTAURANT?

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse

WHAT RODEO IS ON HIS BUCKET LIST TO WIN?

Cheyenne

Cheyenne

Cheyenne

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Christmas

Christmas

– Courtesy of Ted Harbin Christmas

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TIME CAPSULE PREDICTING NFR 1984

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Future Seer? In 1984, psychic Charol Messenger offered predictions to ProRodeo Sports News on who would win world championships that season. 1984 WORLD CHAMPIONS AA: Dee Pickett (HOF Inductee, 2003) BB: Larry Peabody (HOF Inductee, 2019) SW: John W. Jones Jr. (HOF Inductee, 1996) TR: (Tie) Dee Pickett and Mike Beers (HOF Inductee, 2017) SB: Brad Gjermundson (HOF Inductee, 1995) Psychic made ProRodeo predictions in 1984

TD: Roy Cooper (HOF Inductee, 1979) SR: Guy Allen (HOF Inductee, 1996) GB: Charmayne James (HOF Inductee, 2017) BR: Don Gay (HOF Inductee, 1979)

BY MATT NABER I n August 1984, ProRodeo Sports News assigned 1983’s outstanding contributor Doyle Trent to visit a psychic. Trent would read the psychic a list of names of ProRodeo athletes likely to qualify for the 1984 National Finals Rodeo and the psychic would predict their outcomes. After the Finals, her predictions were published in the Dec. 26, 1984, edition. Charol Messenger, a psychic, was enrolled at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Thirty-seven years later, Messenger is still active in her field of work. Neither the PSN staff nor the psychic predicted that each world champion that year would go on to become a ProRodeo Hall of Fame Inductee, though two of them had been induced in 1979. The following are some highlights from her predictions, with the world champions listed in the information box above: • All-Around cowboy Dee Pickett – “My feeling is he has the best chance, the energies are more in his favor. He’s more together. He’s more integrated, and he’s just under more favorable conditions during this period.” • All-Around cowboy Lewis Feild – “Something goes wrong; there’s a change of order, a change of direction …” • Bareback rider Danny Brady – “Favorable. Not as good as should be. He’s not prepared, but he could get himself into better condition if he wished.”

• Bareback rider Lewis Feild – “He has a good chance.” • Steer wrestler Lance Robinson – “Very, very good. This guy is a 10. He has a great amount of potential and if he were groomed properly for the skill level he’s going for there’s no reason why he couldn’t be a winner.” • Team roperMike Beers – “Some kind of entanglement gets in the way.” • Team roper Dee Pickett – “Slow on the gate. Slow coming in.” • Saddle bronc rider Kent Cooper – “Something’s going to distract him. He has a lot of potential, but he’s scattered.” • Tie-down roper Roy Cooper – “Now this guy’s a winner. He has more potential than all of them put together. I don’t give him a 10 but I give him an eight-and-a-half.” • Steer roper Guy Allen – “Moved to the competition.” • Barrel racer Charmayne James – “Not this time. Keep an eye on her.” • Barrel racer Brenda Tyler – “Too much on her mind.” • Bull rider Don Gay – “Not in the running.” • Bull rider Lane Frost – “Almost a tie-breaker between him and Ted Nuce. Very close. I would say Nuce has possibly the better chance of the two.” he full story and list of predictions can be found in the De c. 26, 1984, edition of ProRodeo Sports News that’s available in digital format on ProRodeo.com.

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2021 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial as of Feb. 2, 2021. For the 2021 season (Oct. 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021), official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 85; team roping, 65; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 85; barrel racing, 100; and bull riding, no limit. Bull riders can count Xtreme Bulls events toward the PRCA World Standings, but not toward the all-around standings.

ALL-AROUND 1. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss...................... $15,968 2. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah....................... 14,256 3. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La...................................... 8,236 4. Clovis Crane, Lebanon, Pa..................................... 8,018 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La..................... $10,252 2. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb........................... 7,603 3. Tim Kent, Chambersburg, Pa................................. 6,618 4. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas....................... 6,426 5. Wyatt Bloom, Belgrade, Mont................................ 6,303 6. Will Lowe, Amarillo, Texas..................................... 6,172 7. Cole Reiner, Kaycee, Wyo...................................... 6,139 8. Jordan Pelton, Halliday, N.D.. ................................ 5,829 9. Tanner Phipps, Dalton, Ga.. ................................... 5,318 10. Chad Rutherford, Hillsboro, Texas......................... 5,049 11. Jacob Raine, Mount Pleasant, Tenn....................... 5,025 12. Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba................................. 4,918 13. James Carter, Monroe, Mo.. .................................. 4,596 14. Zack Brown, Red Bluff, Calif.. ................................ 4,341 15. Jake Brown, Cleveland, Texas................................ 4,325 16. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah..................................... 4,301 17. Mike Solberg, Sunnynook, Alberta......................... 4,296 18. Lane McGehee, Victoria, Texas. ............................. 4,251 19. Craig Wisehart, Kersey, Colo.................................. 4,121 20. Richmond Champion, Stevensville, Mont.. ............ 4,078 STEER WRESTLING 1. Jacob Edler, Alva, Okla......................................... $8,183 2. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La............................ 7,140 3. Marc Joiner, Loranger, La...................................... 6,796 4. Gary Gilbert, Springtown, Texas. ........................... 6,174 5. Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan.. ............................. 5,725 6. J.D. Struxness, Milan, Minn................................... 5,532 7. Shoop Stocking, Salina, Utah. ............................... 5,041 8. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La...................................... 4,664 9. John Leinaweaver, Aspers, Pa.. ............................. 4,458 10. Scott Guenthner, Provost, Alberta.......................... 4,449 11. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss.. ................................ 4,443 12. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D............................................. 4,400 13. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif...................... 4,341 14. Maverick Harper, Iowa, La.. ................................... 4,141 15. Dalton Massey, Hermiston, Ore.. ........................... 4,035 16. Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La.................................... 3,995 17. Walt Arnold, Coleman, Texas. ................................ 3,591 18. Kalane Anders, Bayard, Neb................................... 3,561 Gage Hesse, Keenesburg, Colo.............................. 3,561 20. Timmy Sparing, Helena, Mont.. ............................. 3,522 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss...................... $11,374 2. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas. ................................... 11,069 3. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 10,554 4. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz............................. 8,882 5. Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Ga................................. 7,184 6. Jake Clay, Sapulpa, Okla........................................ 6,956 7. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn.............................. 5,953 8. Cooper White, Hershey, Neb.................................. 5,632 9. Garrett Rogers, Baker City, Ore.............................. 5,053 10. Quinn Kesler, Holden, Utah.................................... 4,889 11. Keven Daniel, Franklin, Tenn.................................. 4,782 12. Brady Tryan, Huntley, Mont.................................... 4,634 13. Bubba Buckaloo, Kingston, Okla............................ 4,576 14. Radley Day, Volborg, Mont.. .................................. 4,078 15. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................... 4,035 16. Cyle Denison, Iowa, La.. ........................................ 3,931 17. Chuck Smith, Townsend, Del................................. 3,647 18. Ryan Reed, Aguila, Ariz.. ....................................... 3,259 19. Pat Boyle, Shandon, Calif....................................... 3,238 20. Colby Lovell, Madisonville, Texas........................... 3,223 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Okla......................... $10,822 2. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla....................................... 10,554 3. Paden Bray, Stephenville, Texas............................. 8,882 4. Cole Curry, St. Francisville, La............................... 7,466 5. Lane Mitchell, Bolivar, Tenn................................... 7,184 6. Brye Crites, Welch, Okla.. ...................................... 6,258 7. J.C. Flake, Laramie, Wyo.. ..................................... 6,038

BULL RIDING 1. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah. ................................ $16,811 2. Dustin Boquet, Bourg, La..................................... 11,294 3. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah......................... 9,269 4. Ruger Piva, Challis, Idaho...................................... 8,768 5. Ky Hamilton, Mackay, Australia.............................. 8,604 6. Trey Benton III, Richards, Texas. ........................... 8,454 7. Shane Proctor, Grand Coulee, Wash...................... 8,216 8. Corey Atwell, Moravian Falls, N.C.......................... 7,792 9. Clayton Sellars, Fruitland Park, Fla......................... 7,645 10. Maverick Potter, Waxahachie, Texas. ..................... 7,584 11. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas....................................... 7,144 12. Creek Young, Fort Scott, Kan................................. 7,073 13. Austin Beaty, Bedford, Va.. .................................... 7,024 14. Nathan Hatchel, Hennessey, Okla........................... 6,500 15. Chris Bechthold, Booker, Texas.............................. 6,431 16. Levi Gray, Dairy, Ore.............................................. 6,072 17. Parker Breding, Edgar, Mont.................................. 5,747 18. Trevor Kastner, Roff, Okla...................................... 5,571 19. Boudreaux Campbell, Crockett, Texas.................... 5,184 20. Colton Byram, Mound City, Kan............................. 4,588 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. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas. ............................. $13,421 2. Stephanie Fryar, Waco Texas. ............................... 10,588 3. Tiany Schuster, Krum Texas.................................. 10,130 4. Victoria Williams, Kiln, Miss................................... 8,609 5. Christina Mulford, Franklinville, N.J. ...................... 7,695 6. Lori Todd, Willcox, Ariz........................................... 7,619 7. Paige Jones, Wayne, Okla....................................... 7,243 8. Emily Miller, Weatherford, Okla............................... 7,210 9. Amanda Welsh, Gillette, Wyo.................................. 6,449 10. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas. ............... 6,217 11. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas.............................. 6,186 12. Ivy Saebens, Nowata, Okla. .................................... 6,015 13. Kylee Scribner, Azle, Texas. .................................... 5,178 14. Meka Farr, Honeyville, Utah. ................................... 4,756 15. Jodi Goodrich, Stanfield, Ore.................................. 4,656 16. Wendy Hoefer, Ft. Lupton, Colo.. ............................ 4,156 17. Wendy Chesnut, Poultney, Vt.................................. 4,061 18. Jimmie Smith, McDade, Texas................................ 4,036 19. Jordan Briggs, Chilton, Texas. ................................ 3,994 20. Kellie Collier, Hereford, Texas.................................. 3,894 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Samantha Fulton, Watford City, N.D...................... $4,902 2. Rylie Smith, Whitsett, Texas................................... 4,181 3. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo..................................... 3,999 4. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas. ..................... 3,323 5. Kelsie Chace, Cherokee, Okla.................................. 2,901 6. Rickie Engesser, Spearfish, S.D. ............................ 2,763 7. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas..................... 2,588 8. Nicole Baggarley, Las Cruces, N.M.. ....................... 2,537 9. Jordan Fabrizio, Canyon, Texas............................... 2,158 10. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas................................... 1,847 11. Hope Luttrell, Prineville, Ore................................... 1,563 Willow Nicholas, Baggs, Wyo................................. 1,563 13. Kirby Eppert, Seneca, Neb.. .................................... 1,416 14. Randi Holliday, Chouteau, Okla............................... 1,321 15. Megan Burbridge, Tremonton, Utah........................ 1,230 16. Katie Mundorf, Mullen, Neb.................................... 1,150 17. Haley Kiehne, Magdalena, N.M.. ............................. 1,132 18. Amber Crawford, Springtown, Texas....................... 1,054 19. Brandy Schaack, Hyannis, Neb. . ............................ 1,018 20. Tanegai Zilverberg, Holobird, S.D. . ........................... 973

8. Tucker White, Hershey, Neb................................... 5,632 9. Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, Okla.......................... 5,065 10. Jake Minor, Ellensburg, Wash................................ 5,053 11. Colby Siddoway, Honeyville, Utah.......................... 4,889 12. Scot Brown, Columbia, Pa..................................... 4,863 13. Morgan Jones, Town Creek, Ala............................. 4,782 14. Justin Viles, Cody, Wyo......................................... 4,634 15. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas. .......................... 4,266 16. Taylor Williams, Volborg, Mont.............................. 4,078 17. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash.............................. 4,035 18. Colton Brittain, Rockwall, Texas............................. 3,931 19. Joseph Shawnego, Oakdale, Calif.. ........................ 3,719 20. Jason Johe, San Luis Obispo, Calif........................ 3,718 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La.. ................................. $11,108 2. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................. 10,083 3. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah......................... 7,256 4. Tegan Smith, Winterset, Iowa................................ 6,842 5. Treyson Antonick, Overton, Texas.......................... 6,707 6. Chet Johnson, Douglas, Wyo................................. 5,936 7. Jacob Kammerer, Philip, S.D.. ............................... 5,740 8. Colt Gordon, Comanche, Okla................................ 5,699 9. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas................................... 5,663 10. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont.. ........................ 5,561 11. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas...................... 5,543 12. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah............................... 5,279 13. Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D.......................................... 5,201 14. Will Stites, Jonestown, Pa.. ................................... 5,090 15. Jake Finlay, Goondiwindi, Australia........................ 4,742 16. Logan Cook, Alto, Texas. ....................................... 4,735 17. Joe Harper, Paradise Valley, Nev............................ 4,633 18. Tyrel Larsen, Weatherford, Okla............................. 4,620 19. Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D................................. 4,576 20. Clovis Crane, Lebanon, Pa..................................... 4,525 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas. ............................. $18,565 2. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont.. ......................... 14,253 3. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla.............................. 10,240 4. Cooper Martin, Alma, Kan.................................... 10,043 5. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas............................ 9,240 6. Kyle Lucas, Carstairs, Alberta................................ 8,841 7. Ike Fontenot, Ville Platte, La.. ................................ 8,371 8. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.................................... 7,874 9. Justin Smith, Leesville, La..................................... 6,892 10. Catfish Brown, Collinsville, Texas. ......................... 6,787 11. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas. ............................... 6,376 12. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla.. ................................ 6,240 13. Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil................................ 5,818 14. J.R. Myers, Felton, Pa............................................ 5,471 15. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas. ....................... 5,075 16. Randall Carlisle, Athens, La.. ................................. 4,982 17. Trey Young, Dupree, S.D........................................ 4,928 18. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah. ...................... 4,686 19. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss.......................... 4,594 20. Jerry Adamson, Cody, Neb.. .................................. 4,530 STEER ROPING 1. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................. $16,324 2. Garrett Hale, Snyder, Texas.................................. 15,017 3. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................... 9,804 4. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas................................... 7,586 5. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas. ................. 6,903 6. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................... 6,048 7. Shay Good, Abilene, Texas..................................... 5,272 8. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla.. .................................. 4,665 9. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan................................... 4,553 10. Jim Locke, Miami, Texas........................................ 4,319 11. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................... 4,201 12. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................... 4,095 13. Chris Glover, Keenesburg, Colo.. ........................... 4,079 14. John E. Bland, Turkey, Texas.................................. 4,042 15. Martin Poindexter, Comanche, Texas..................... 3,986 16. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla................................. 3,820 17. Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas............................ 3,783 18. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D...................................... 3,775 19. Roger Branch, Wellston, Okla................................ 3,706 20. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas.................................... 3,479

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Unofficial as of Feb. 2, 2021. The Tour Standings will be a points-based system for contestants at each qualifying Tour Rodeo. Points will be distributed for placings 1-40 at the conclusion of the rodeo. 2021 PRORODEO TOUR STANDINGS

Joseph Harper............................................74.73 19. .Logan Cook................................................71.43 20. Jake Clark...................................................69.35 21. Dean Wadsworth. ......................................64.73 Garrett Long...............................................64.73 23. Kash Deal...................................................60.11 24. Shade Etbauer............................................55.87 Garrett Uptain.............................................55.87 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1.. John Brown...................................................500 2. Caleb Smidt...................................................300 Kyle Lucas.....................................................300 4. Ryan Jarrett. .................................................200 5. Marty Yates..............................................155.59 Zack Jongbloed........................................155.59 7. Shane Hanchey........................................130.41 Marcos Costa...........................................130.41 9. Clint Robinson. ........................................112.32 Ty Harris...................................................112.32 11. .Timber Moore............................................94.64 Tuf Cooper..................................................94.64 Tanner Green..............................................94.64 14. Cody McCartney.........................................83.89 15. Treg Schaack..............................................79.58 Cody Darnell...............................................79.58 17. Cooper Mathews........................................75.94 18. Cimarron Boardman. .................................72.47 Wesley Dove. .............................................72.47 20. Blake Ash...................................................69.35 21. Trent Creager. ............................................66.27 22. Seth Emerson. ...........................................63.19 23. Deroyce Jackson........................................60.11 24. Matt Kenney...............................................57.02 25. John McCuistion........................................53.56 Chance Oftedahl.........................................53.56 BULL RIDING 1. Josh Frost.....................................................500 2. Ruger Piva. ...................................................350 3. Boudreaux Campbell.....................................225 Jace Trosclair................................................225 5. Cole Fischer. ............................................162.46 6. Stetson Dell Wright..................................141.85 Dalton Potter............................................141.85 8. Jeston Mead. ...........................................121.28 Alexandre Cardozo...................................121.28 10. .Jacob O’Mara...........................................104.49 Jeffrey Askey............................................104.49 12. Caleb McMillan. .........................................91.43 William Quillan...........................................91.43 14. Brody Yeary. ..............................................83.89 15. Shad Winn. ................................................79.58 Fletcher Jowers..........................................79.58 17. Blaine Beaty. ..............................................75.94 18. Colby Demo. ..............................................73.51 19. Dustin Martinez..........................................71.43 20. Garrett Crist. ..............................................69.35 21. Elijah Mora.................................................66.27 * No other qualified scores

9. Tyler Waters.............................................116.71 10. .Monty James...........................................107.92 11. Colby Lovell. ............................................101.05 12. Clay Tryan. .................................................94.53 13. Jason Burson.............................................88.33 14. Cody Carter................................................83.89 15. Thomas Braman. .......................................80.79 16. Jhett Trenary..............................................78.36 17. Joshua Torres............................................75.94 18. John James................................................73.51 19. Rhett Anderson..........................................71.43 20. Landon McClaugherty................................69.35 21. Tanner Tomlinson. .....................................66.27 22. Clinton Summers.......................................63.19 23. Anthony Lucia............................................60.11 24. Britt Smith..................................................57.02 25. Jacob South...............................................54.71 TEAM ROPING HEELER 1. Travis Graves. ...............................................500 2. Joseph Harrison............................................300 Paden Bray....................................................300 4. Trey Yates......................................................200 5. Jade Corkill. .............................................155.59 Jake Minor...............................................155.59 7. Jason Johe...............................................134.98 8. Jake Edwards...........................................125.84 9. Richard Durham.......................................116.71 10. .Tyrel Reddell............................................107.92 11. Paul Eaves................................................101.05 12. Jake Long. .................................................94.53 13. Corey Hendrick. .........................................88.33 14. Blake Bentley..............................................83.89 15. Chris Young. ..............................................80.79 16. Kyon Kreutzer. ...........................................78.36 17. Jonathan Torres.........................................75.94 18. Brock Hanson. ...........................................73.51 19. Cullen Teller................................................71.43 20. Logan Moore. ............................................69.35 21. Patrick Smith. ............................................66.27 22. Ross Ashford.............................................63.19 23. Cole Rogers. ..............................................60.11 24. Billy Smith..................................................57.02 25. Robert Murphy...........................................54.71 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Stetson Dell Wright.......................................500 2. Jacobs Crawley.............................................350 3. Ben Andersen................................................250 4. Brody Cress. .................................................200 5. Kobyn Williams........................................162.46 6. Wyatt Casper............................................148.72 7. Taos Muncy..............................................134.98 8. Tegan Smith.............................................125.84 9. Tyrel Larsen. ............................................116.71 10. .Mason Laviolette........................................97.96 Mitch Pollock.............................................97.96 Kirk Thomson. ...........................................97.96 Cable Wareham..........................................97.96 14. Chet Johnson.............................................81.01 Josh Davison. ............................................81.01 Jacob Lewis...............................................81.01 17. Cole Elshere...............................................74.73

BAREBACK RIDING 1. . Will Lowe......................................................425 Michael Solberg............................................425 3. Chase Vossler. ..............................................250 4. Will Martin. ...................................................200 5. Cole Reiner...............................................162.56 6. Wyatt Denny. ...........................................136.51 Jesse Pope...............................................136.51 Clay Jorgenson........................................136.51 9. Tim O’Connell...........................................116.71 10. .Chad Rutherford......................................104.49 Job Dunlavey. ..........................................104.49 12. .Trenten Montero. .......................................94.53 13. Logan Patterson.........................................86.11 Connor Hamilton........................................86.11 15. Caleb Bennett.............................................78.36 Seth Hardwick............................................78.36 Mike Fred...................................................78.36 18. Lane McGehee...........................................71.43 Timothy Murphy. .......................................71.43 Jayco Roper...............................................71.43 21. Jacob Lees.................................................66.27 22. Hunter Carter. ............................................63.19 23. Paden Hurst...............................................60.11 24. Tanner Phipps............................................57.02 25. Timothy Kent..............................................54.71 STEER WRESTLING 1. .Will Lummus.................................................500 2. Zack Jongbloed.............................................350 3. Joseph Guze. ................................................250 4. Cade Staton...................................................200 5. James Daniel Struxness...........................162.46 6. Luke Branquinho......................................141.85 Maverick Harper.......................................141.85 8. Jesse Brown. ...........................................125.84 9. Kyle Irwin.................................................112.32 Denver Roy. .............................................112.32 11. .Austin Eller.................................................97.79 Blane Cox...................................................97.79 13. Jeffery Hass...............................................88.33 14. Stetson Jorgensen.....................................83.89 15. Kyle Eike.....................................................79.58 Reid Zapalac...............................................79.58 17. Billy Boldon................................................72.56 Tyler Waguespack......................................72.56 Jacob Edler. ...............................................72.56 Kalane Anders............................................72.56 21. Cameron Morman......................................64.73 Ringo Robinson.........................................64.73 23. Clayton Tuchscherer. .................................58.57 Joe Nelson.................................................58.57 25. .Curtis Cassidy............................................54.71 TEAM ROPING HEADER 1. . Dustin Egusquiza..........................................500 2. William Masters............................................300 Erich Rogers. ................................................300 4. Tyler Wade....................................................200 5. Garrett Rogers. ........................................155.59 Clay Smith................................................155.59 7. Aaron Macy..............................................134.98 8. Clay Ullery................................................125.84

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SHORT ROUND Mitch, Tyson Durfey’s horse, passes away in January Last Hurrah

M itch, the primary horse the last two seasons for 2016 PRCA World Champion Tie-down Roper Tyson Durfey, passed away Jan. 27. Mitch was 17. “He had a heart aneurysm, a valve burst in his heart and he passed away immediately,” Durfey said. Durfey first rode Money Mitch, as he was known, at the 2018 National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Durfey got aboard Mitch at the 2018 NFR after his star horse Nikko passed away unexpectedly Nov. 23 that year. Nikko was 14. Mitch was buried next to Nikko on Durfey’s ranch in Brock, Texas. “Mitch was a very loyal horse,” Durfey said. “He was a lot different than Nikko in the aspect that he didn’t care to play around. He wasn’t the playful type. He was always down to business. He loved to go to the roping pen and rope and chase calves. He was known for pinning his ears back and trying to bite cows on the butt.” At the 2018 Finals, one of Mitch’s first rodeos, he powered Durfey to place in three rounds, including winning Round 7 with a 7.2-second time. Durfey, a 14-time NFR qualifier (2007-11, 2013- 20) finished fourth in the 2018 PRCA | RAM World Standings. Durfey, aboard Mitch at the 2019 NFR, placed in seven rounds and finished second in the average. Durfey finished third in the world standings with $237,532. “Mitch was just a really consistent, solid horse that gave me

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the shot to rope at the NFR and have a chance to win the world title,” Durfey said. “I’m thankful that he filled the gap for so many years.” Durfey also rode Mitch for Round 1 and Round 2 at the 2020 Wrangler NFR at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Durfey said his main option to ride now is Blue Duck, 11.

2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo canceled

On Feb. 3, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4-23, due to the ongoing health situation. The Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions

health and safety perspective, as well as a financial one. Above all, the health and safety of the community is the rodeo’s top priority, and after much consultation with local and state officials and medical experts, rodeo officials concluded that canceling the 2021 event was necessary. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the rodeo has committed more than $500 million to the youth of Texas and education. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com.

will still be held in March, as private events, upholding the rodeo’s mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth. The Junior Market Auctions and Champion Wine Auction will still be held in May, also as private events. These events will follow all state and local health and safety guidelines. Several factors contributed to the decision, from a community

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