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Grand Taton Ora captures first NCFSR crown

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JULY 24, 2020 VOLUME 68, NO. 15

Dino-sized Fun The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in Vernal, Utah, was one of the latest stops on the ProRodeo Tour. 32

Steer wrestler Blake Knowles won the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in Vernal, Utah, with this 3.4-second run July 10. Mattt Cohen photo

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RODEOS 6 In his words 8 Brain teasers 10 Hot takes 12 Grille 14 He said-she said 16 Social media 18 Time capsule 26 Short round 50 Results 64 PRCA notes 32 Vernal, Utah 34 Torrington, Wyo. NCFSR 36 Spanish Fork, Utah Xtreme Bulls RODEOS 22 2020 PRCA world 24 2020 PRCA tour 58 2020 Circuits STANDINGS COVER Taton Ora takes a victory

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Clayton Sellars takes a victory lap after winning the Spanish Fork (Utah) Fiesta Days Xtreme Bulls, July 20.

Sellars enjoys Xtreme Bulls Fiesta Clayton Sellars captured his first Division 1 Xtreme Bulls title after posting a 90-point ride at the Spanish Fork (Utah) Fiesta Days Xtreme Bulls. Sellars took home more than $12,000 for the win. 36

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IN HIS WORDS RINGO ROBINSON

Fast horse and healthy year give Robinson leg up T hat win was pretty wild. We were able to run fresh cattle because Flying U Rodeo hadn’t had any ProRodeos this year. This was their first. You had to really score. I was able to stake that be at the top of my game with everybody else. I feel like the break made it to where I wanted to be – health-wise and strength-wise for sure. Bulldogging is a muscle sport; you’ve got to be strong enough to do what you want to with them. I was able to be in the gym and in the arena, and

Ringo Robinson had a promising ProRodeo career following his permit season in 2016. The 26-year-old, Idaho steer wrestler finished that permit season in second place in the PRCA | RAM Rodeo Permit Standings, but injuries limited his 2018 and 2019 seasons. And while 2020 has obviously had its own issues with a worldwide pandemic, Robinson is healthy. He proved that by winning the Ute Stampede in Nephi, Utah, July 16- 18, with a 4.0-second run to earn $2,551.

steer’s head, and he did a lot of it himself. It was pretty electric. We were down there (in the arena) a ways to be four-flat. I was riding my steer wrestling horse, Monroe. She’s 11. I’ve had a lot of time with her. I started her, trained her. We have a lot of trust, and she’s really fast. There are four of us riding her – Blake Knowles, Mike McGinn, Dalton Massey and I. We’ve all had pretty good luck. She’s been an awesome attribute to have in the rig all the time. This is one of the bigger wins for me, for sure. This is my best year on my card. But my permit year might have been my best season. The last two years haven’t been great. I tore my pec (pectoral) in 2018, and last year I rolled my bulldogging horse at a small, circuit rodeo and ended up with a blood infection in my knee. This is one of the first years I’ve been able to rodeo full time, and then we had that (COVID-19 pandemic). Everything feels great, I’m healthy. I was throwing down a lot of steers during the time off to correct some things, and it’s been really good. During the pandemic break I kept busy. I had 12 outside horses, I was riding colts and training rope horses. I spent time in the arena honing my craft so when rodeos did start back up, I’d

being able to throw a lot of steers was very helpful. This is the first time I’ve traveled with Blake. This winter I didn’t rodeo down south because I wasn’t qualified for any of the bigger rodeos. So, I leased my bulldogging horse to Mike McGinn, and he and Blake traveled together in the winter. They wanted to keep riding my horse all year. I said for sure. Then we got in the truck and started rodeoing. Truthfully, it’s a crazy feeling that they want to ride my horse. I’m very proud because it’s something I’ve owned and trained from day 1. Being able to own a nice horse is a pride thing for me. I also sell real estate. Both my parents are Realtors. It’s great. I get to make my own hours, which makes it easy to get out on the road. The goal is to rodeo full time and use real estate to supplement my earnings. It’s an easy job. If I can keep doing both it’d be ideal. Everything is looking up. Hopefully I’ll get qualified for next year’s big rodeos. That’s the goal for this year. I haven’t had enough rodeos and time to be in the Top 15 this year, but to get qualified for next year is a big thing.

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BRAIN TEASERS TAKE YOUR SHOT Cowboys & Celebs Here’s a look at five PRCA cowboys. Can you match their faces to these celebrity look-alikes? ANSWERS ON PAGE 65

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Word Search Find the 2019 winners from the Lawton (Okla.) Rangers Rodeo and the Sikeston (Mo.) Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. Cowboys who won more than one event at both rodeos appear for each win. Names may be forward, backward, horizontal, vertical or diagonal. Midwest Marvels 1. Find the winners from Lawton.

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BB: Orin Larsen SW: Kyle Irwin TR: Tyler Wade/Billie Jack Saebens and Coleman Proctor/Ryan Motes

SB: Sterling Crawley TD: Cooper Mathews GB: Michelle Darling BR: Chauk Dees

2. Find the winners from Sikeston. BB: Jake Brown SW: Riley Duvall TR: Dustin Egusquiza/Jake Long SB: Brody Cress TD: Marty Yates GB: Jessica Routier BR: Koby Radley and Garrett Tribble BONUS QUESTIONS 1. Who was the music director in Lawton in 2019? 2. Who was the all-around cowboy in Sikeston in 2019?

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CLAY SMI TH | 2x WORLD CHAMPION

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All About It

“I just keep on pushing forward with multiple events. I wish I could add more events to my plan because I love competing, but for me it’s very important to make the Finals in two events (tie- down) roping and steer roping. – TUF COOPER

Tuf Cooper has won four world titles, including the all-around gold buckle in 2017. Cooper is shooting for another all-around title and was first in the PRCA | RAM World Standings in that category with $73,827 as of July 22.

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HOT TAKES When second leads to first Boudreaux Campbell is trying to win his first Xtreme Bulls Tour title. He took a step closer to that goal after placing second at the Division 1 Spanish Fork (Utah) Fiesta

Days Xtreme Bulls, July 20. Campbell had an 87.5-point ride on Powder River Rodeo’s

Fearless to earn $9,297. Clayton Sellars won the

event with a 90-point ride on Frontier Rodeo’s Trophy Rack. As of July 22, Campbell had racked up $39,575 in earnings in the Xtreme Bulls, building a lead of more than $12,000.

Phillip Kitts photo Boudreaux Campbell’s 87.5-point ride on Powder River Rodeo’s Fearless, July 20 was worth more than $9,000 and kept him first overall in the Xtreme Bulls standings.

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2020 SEASON AS OF JULY 22

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MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2020 SEASON

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COWBOY GRILLE WITH AMBER BAILLIE

Did you compete in any events? George: When I got my PRCA card in 1971, I rode bulls, bareback horses and tie-down roped. I competed from 1971 to 1980. Did you grow up in a rodeo family? George: My dad team roped and went to amateur rodeos and jackpots. I learned how to rope from families in Pueblo (Colo.) and in Whitmore (Colo.). Every day I would ride my horse there to rope. I competed at Little Britches rodeos, amateur rodeos, high school rodeos and did pretty well. I received a college scholarship for rodeo and then got my PRCA card. How did you become a ProRodeo judge? George: In Belt, Mont., I walked up to secretary (Liz Kesler) and told her I had a doctor’s release after dislocating my shoulder. She said, “Perfect, we need a judge.” That was the first time I worked as a judge and didn’t do badly. In 1981, I got hired as one of eight judges to work for the PRCA as a Wrangler Pro Official. What’s the neatest aspect of the job? George: You’re outdoors and it’s not the same thing every day. You don’t know what is going to happen. I’ve seen a lot, and what amazes me is that I still see things happen at rodeos that I haven’t seen before. What’s the biggest challenge in the role? For 40 years, George Gibbs has worked as a ProRodeo judge, traveling to about 25 rodeos every year. He’s also served as a Pro Official at the National Finals Rodeo 38 times. Although Gibbs is away from his home in Maxwell, Iowa, for a significant amount of time each season, the 67-year-old said what makes his job fulfilling is the importance of the role and working in an unpredictable and fast-paced setting.

GEORGE GIBBS

George: Knowing the rules so you can implement them properly. You’re challenged every competition on them. I’ve been doing it for so long, I know them well. But it’s still important to double check in the rule book and make sure you understand them correctly. What do you enjoy about the ProRodeo lifestyle? George: You’re not tied down and get to go to a variety of places. What has been a big accomplishment in your career? George: Working 40 years in the same role and still having fun. That’s what keeps me doing it. There are days that aren’t very fun. But I don’t think a lot of people can say they’ve had a job for 40 years and can say it’s fun. What do you like to do when you’re not at a rodeo? George: My wife has barrel horses, I enjoy going with her. She rides daily, and I ride, too. It’s a nice break. Do you like any other sports besides professional rodeo? George: I’m a Denver Broncos fan. I used to live in (Pueblo) Colorado. Do you have a favorite restaurant? George: Either Texas Roadhouse or any good Mexican restaurant. If you could invite anyone for dinner, who would it be? George: Clint Eastwood. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received? George: You have to stay positive. Things sometimes don’t go very well, and you’ve got to hold your head up. You’re going to mess up in judging. And always tell the truth. What do you admire about contestants? George: It’s a tough lifestyle. They pay their entry fees and they’re not home. They’re here one day and then 500 miles away the next day. I can understand not being home because I’m not home very much with my job. What is the significance of a ProRodeo judge? George: We are held to a high standard, and you have to know the rules. You must have integrity, and integrity is built through years of experience. I get tired, but you’ve got to hustle all the time. As soon as you get complacent, things don’t go well. Every ride and every run are highly important to the contestant because that’s their time. What makes you passionate about the sport? George: It’s unique. Your competition is not a team. If you win it, it’s all up to that individual at that given moment. It’s just you against the animal and trying to do the best you can. Sometimes I see great rides and runs that didn’t really get any money, but the guys tried very hard. That’s what it’s all about. What is a goal before you retire? George: I hope to be able to officiate the NFR another time or so because I know I’m getting close to retirement.

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10 QUESTIONS He Said – She Said

Who knows steer roper Martin Poindexter better, his wife, Laurie, or traveling partner, Shay Good?

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Guy Allen

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WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE RESTAURANT?

Texas Roadhouse

Stadium Sports Grill

Texas Roadhouse

WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY?

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WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM?

Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

WHAT DOES HE BRING TOO MUCH OF WHEN TRAVELING?

Weights

Socks

Socks

WHO IS HIS FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST?

George Strait

George Strait

George Strait

IS HE AN EARLY BIRD OR A NIGHT OWL?

Early bird

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WHAT IS HIS FAVORITE MOVIE?

Tombstone

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WHAT ACTOR WOULD PLAY HIM IN A MOVIE?

John Wayne

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Cheyenne

Deadwood, S.D.

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TIME CAPSULE 1990 HOF INDUCTION

Sue Rosoff photo From left: sportscaster George Michael interviews Lane Frost as Tuf Hedeman looks on after a performance at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Rodeo Rewind

The 30th anniversary of 1990 Hall of Fame Induction remembered

BY MATT NABER E very inductee to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame has made a significant impact on the sport, so each class of inductees is equally special. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 1990 class of inductees to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, and it was unlike any other. Among the 10 inductees that year, was 1987World Champion Bull Rider Lane Frost. Frost, who was born in Colorado but grew up in Oklahoma, was the first to conquer 1987 PRCA Bucking Bull of the Year Red Rock, who also went into the Hall in 1990. Red Rock was unridden on 309 attempts and retired from ProRodeo

Rodeo. That year, fellow 1990 HOF inductee ClemMcSpadden was named the 1986 PRCA Announcer of the Year and Cowboy Hall of Fame Rodeo Man of the Year. Now, like Frost’s name being synonymous with bull riding, McSpadden’s name is tied to steer roping, with his memory living on at the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping.

1990 INDUCTEES • Lane Frost – Bull Riding • Red Rock – Livestock (bull) • Clem McSpadden – Rodeo Notable • Walt Alsbaugh – Stock Contractor • Bobby Berger – Saddle Bronc Riding • Crooked Nose – Livestock (bull) • Verne Elliott – Stock Contractor • Mel Lambert – Contract Personnel • Wilbur Plaugher – Contract Personnel • Gerald Roberts – All-Around

The Oklahoma cowboy announced the NFSR from 1963-2000, served as president and board member for the Rodeo Cowboys Association, and was general manager for the NFR for 18 years while it was in Oklahoma City. Among his accomplishments with the NFR, McSpadden is credited with hiring then-unknown singer Reba McEntire to perform the national anthem in 1974. Beyond rodeo, McSpadden was a politician. He was a Democratic member of the Oklahoma Senate from 1954-72 and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973-75.

undefeated. But the bull’s retirement didn’t last long. In 1988, owner John Growney created the “Challenge of the Champions,” where Red Rock and Frost had a seven-ride match. Frost emerged the victor, 4-3. Among Frost’s many accomplishments before his tragic death in Cheyenne in 1989 was winning the aggregate at the 1986 National Finals

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2020 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial as of July 22, 2020. For the 2020 season (Oct. 1, 2019-Sept. 30, 2020), 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. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas................................. $75,892 2. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 62,256 3. Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah.............................. 38,294 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas.............................. 25,643 5. Laramie Allen, Llano, Texas................................. 15,017 6. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, Miss........................ 14,936 7. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah............................ 13,555 8. Bart Brunson, Terry, Miss.................................... 13,433 9. Luke Gee, Stanford, Mont...................................... 8,978 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa............................ $92,524 2. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah................................... 63,408 3. Jamie Howlett, Rapid City, S.D............................ 53,983 4. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas..................... 49,735 5. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas............................ 46,384 6. Mason Clements, Draper, Utah............................ 45,672 7. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif........................... 43,228 8. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn........................... 40,510 9. Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D....................................... 40,087 10. Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba............................... 35,286 11. Winn Ratliff, Leesville, La.................................... 29,260 12. Jake Brown, Cleveland, Texas.............................. 28,690 13. Jesse Pope, Marshall, Mo.................................... 28,623 14. Richmond Champion, The Woodlands, Texas...... 28,076 15. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La....................... 26,966 16. Kody Lamb, Sherwood Park, Alberta................... 25,965 17. Wyatt Bloom, Belgrade, Mont.............................. 25,941 18. Chad Rutherford, Lake Charles, La...................... 24,922 19. Cole Reiner, Kaycee, Wyo.................................... 23,479 20. Logan Patterson, Kim, Colo................................. 22,460 STEER WRESTLING 1. Matt Reeves, Cross Plains, Texas...................... $85,213 2. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.......................... 44,449 3. Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La.................................... 41,182 4. Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev................................... 37,890 5. Jacob Edler, State Center, Iowa............................ 36,823 6. Jace Melvin, Fort Pierre, S.D............................... 32,946 7. Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan............................. 32,493 8. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta.......................... 31,187 9. Bridger Anderson, Carrington, N.D...................... 30,879 10. Jule Hazen, Ashland, Kan..................................... 28,482 11. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont................................... 27,587 12. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore............................... 25,999 13. Stetson Jorgensen, Blackfoot, Idaho................... 25,953 14. Dirk Tavenner, Rigby, Idaho................................. 25,939 15. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss................................ 25,786 16. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore............................... 23,976 17. Hunter Cure, Holliday, Texas................................ 23,573 18. Tyler Pearson, Louisville, Miss............................ 22,027 19. Shayde Etherton, Borden, Ind.............................. 20,096 20. Clayton Hass, Weatherford, Texas....................... 18,762 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C................................ $70,981 2. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 56,085 3. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 50,896 4. Charly Crawford, Stephenville, Texas................... 49,134 5. Colby Lovell, Madisonville, Texas......................... 40,773 6. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont.................................... 40,259 7. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif............................... 38,826 8. Kolton Schmidt, Barrhead, Alberta....................... 36,184 9. Clay Ullery, Valleyview, Alberta............................ 33,580 10. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz........................... 32,552 11. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.................................. 30,880 12. Levi Simpson, Ponoka, Alberta............................ 30,389 13. Matt Sherwood, Pima, Ariz.................................. 26,412 14. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas.................................... 26,118 15. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla............................... 25,442 16. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn............................ 25,142 17. Lane Ivy, Dublin, Texas........................................ 23,079 18. Tate Kirchenschlager, Yuma, Colo........................ 22,534 19. Cory Kidd V, Statesville, N.C................................ 21,947 20. Jeff Flenniken, Caldwell, Idaho............................. 21,088

TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Okla......................... $63,755 2. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev....................................... 56,085 3. Logan Medlin, Tatum, N.M................................... 48,525 4. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan.................................. 45,857 5. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla....................................... 45,241 6. Shay Dixon Carroll, La Junta, Colo...................... 36,258 7. Hunter Koch, Vernon, Texas................................. 36,184 8. Paden Bray, Stephenville, Texas........................... 32,552 9. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................ 32,078 10. Paul Eaves, Lonedell, Mo..................................... 31,423 11. Jake Edwards, Ocala, Fla..................................... 30,675 12. Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, Brazil ...... 27,391 13. Buddy Hawkins II, Columbus, Kan....................... 25,442 14. Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, Okla........................ 25,321 15. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, Texas.................... 25,142 16. Trey Yates, Pueblo, Colo...................................... 23,638 17. Tyler Worley, Berryville, Ark................................. 22,835 18. Kyle Lockett, Visalia, Calif.................................... 21,888 19. Lane Siggins, Eloy, Ariz....................................... 20,378 20. Dillon Wingereid, Stephenville, Texas.................. 19,866 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Wyatt Casper, Pampa, Texas............................ $140,808 2. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................. 65,583 3. Ryder Wright, Milford, Utah................................. 61,913 4. Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte, S.D........................... 51,598 5. Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah...................................... 51,211 6. Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D........................................ 40,336 7. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas.................... 38,842 8. Sterling Crawley, Huntsville, Texas....................... 36,216 9. Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.......................... 35,331 10. Rusty Wright, Milford, Utah................................. 31,904 11. Lefty Holman, Visalia, Calif.................................. 31,204 12. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 29,734 13. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah............................. 28,312 14. Tegan Smith, Winterset, Iowa.............................. 26,320 15. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont........................ 26,005 16. Jake Finlay, Goondiwindi, Australia...................... 25,867 17. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas............................. 25,657 18. Taygen Schuelke, Newell, S.D.............................. 23,746 19. Kolby Wanchuk, Sherwood Park, Alberta............. 22,185 20. Joe Harper, Paradise Valley, Nev.......................... 20,385 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.............................. $147,546 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas................................... 55,304 3. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, Okla............................ 44,671 4. Caddo Lewallen, Morrison, Okla.......................... 41,468 5. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas...................... 38,356 6. Ty Harris, San Angelo, Texas............................... 37,151 7. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla.............................. 35,262 8. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas.............................. 34,621 9. Tyson Durfey, Brock, Texas.................................. 34,597 10. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont........................... 32,519 11. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La................................ 31,695 12. Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb...................................... 30,975 13. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas.......................... 30,856 14. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas................................ 30,660 15. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas................................ 30,470 16. Catfish Brown, Collinsville, Texas........................ 28,932 17. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, Texas.......................... 28,480 18. Justin Smith, Leesville, La................................... 22,447 19. Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas.................................. 22,118 20. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla................................ 21,374 STEER ROPING 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas............................ $32,347 2. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas................ 29,708 3. Billy Good, Wynnewood, Okla.............................. 28,741 4. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................... 27,752 5. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas.................... 27,431 6. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................. 24,918 7. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................. 24,266 8. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas................................... 23,574 9. Garrett Hale, Snyder, Texas.................................. 22,962 10. Thomas Smith, Barnsdall, Okla............................ 19,983 11. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................. 18,724 12. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................. 17,349

13. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan................................. 16,941 14. Shay Good, Abilene, Texas................................... 16,343 15. Jim Locke, Miami, Texas...................................... 13,430 16. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla............................... 13,049 17. Trenton Johnson, Blue Mound, Kan..................... 12,532 18. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla.................................. 12,011 19. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D.................................... 11,058 20. Martin Poindexter, Comanche, Texas................... 10,999 BULL RIDING 1. Sage Kimzey, Strong City, Okla.......................... $77,521 2. Boudreaux Campbell, Crockett, Texas.................. 70,018 3. Dustin Boquet, Bourg, La..................................... 69,421 4. Ky Hamilton, Mackay, Australia............................ 61,073 5. Brady Portenier, Caldwell, Idaho.......................... 44,918 6. Parker McCown, Montgomery, Texas................... 44,121 7. Levi Gray, Dairy, Ore............................................ 42,384 8. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas..................................... 42,167 9. Colten Fritzlan, Rifle, Colo.................................... 40,158 10. J.T. Moore, Alvin, Texas....................................... 37,740 11. Trevor Kastner, Roff, Okla.................................... 37,699 12. Denton Fugate, Niangua, Mo................................ 37,554 13. Ruger Piva, Challis, Idaho.................................... 35,994 14. Brody Yeary, Morgan Mill, Texas.......................... 35,029 15. Tyler Bingham, Honeyville, Utah.......................... 34,954 16. Ty Wallace, Collbran, Colo................................... 33,697 17. Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah.............................. 31,460 18. Trey Benton III, Rock Island, Texas...................... 30,915 19. Dallee Mason, Weiser, Idaho................................ 30,779 20. Roscoe Jarboe, New Plymouth, Idaho................. 29,733 BARREL RACING (Through July 22, 2020) 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. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas............$71,587 2. Jimmie Smith, McDade, Texas..............................61,432 3. Jill Wilson, Snyder, Texas.....................................52,136 4. Hailey Kinsel-Lockwood, Cotulla, Texas................46,537 5. Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Texas................................37,503 6. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas............................32,455 7. Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla.........................31,947 8. Ivy Hurst, Springer, Okla.......................................30,685 9. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D.................................28,911 10. Cheyenne Wimberley, Stephenville, Texas.............28,550 11. Tiany Schuster, Krum, Texas.................................27,220 12. Brittany Barnett, Stephenville, Texas.....................26,344 13. Stevi Hillman, Weatherford, Texas........................26,209 14. Jessica Routier, Buffalo, S.D.................................25,318 15. Tillar Murray, Fort Worth, Texas............................23,751 16. Ryann Pedone, Sunset, Texas...............................23,137 17. Taylor Langdon, Aubrey, Texas.............................22,417 18. Carly Taylor, Anderson, Tenn.................................22,200 19. Emily Miller, Weatherford, Okla.............................22,093 20. Lacinda Rose, Willard, Mo....................................19,619 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Cassie Bahe, Grantsville, Utah............................$25,955 2. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas.................. 19,293 3. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas................. 13,941 4. Jordan Fabrizio, Canyon, Texas........................... 11,871 5. Anna Bahe, Grantsville, Utah............................... 10,529 6. Katie Mundorf, Mullen, Neb................................ 10,434 7. Shelby Boisjoli, Stephenville, Texas.................... 9,198 8. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas............................... 8,327 9. Janey Reeves, Melba, Idaho............................... 7,351 10. Cadee Williams, Weatherford, Texas................... 6,892 11. J.J. Hampton, Stephenville, Texas...................... 6,834 12. Tanegai Zilverberg, Holabird, S.D........................ 6,772 13. Kayelen Helton, Stephenville, Texas.................... 6,058 14. Cassidy Boggs, Stephenville, Texas.................... 5,778 15. Amanda Hodges, Brazoria, Texas........................ 5,718 16. Shai Schaefer, Torrington, Wyo.......................... 5,260 17. 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Unofficial as of July 14, 2020. 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. 2020 PRORODEO TOUR STANDINGS

18. Logan Cook...........................................1,246.49 19. Layton Green.........................................1,171.47 20. CoBurn Bradshaw.................................1,100.28 21. Logan Hay.............................................1,039.12 22. Jake Watson.........................................1,012.13 23. Mitch Pollock...........................................960.81 24. Kole Ashbacher........................................942.57 25. Tanner Butner..........................................929.38 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Shad Mayfield.........................................4,979.96 2. Tyler Milligan...........................................2,176.27 3. Tuf Cooper..............................................1,969.15 4. Haven Meged..........................................1,779.41 5. Adam Gray..............................................1,752.98 6. Caddo Lewallen.......................................1,748.57 7. Tyson Durfey...........................................1,555.52 8. Timber Moore.........................................1,502.72 9. Cimarron Boardman...............................1,410.52 10. .Ryan Jarrett..........................................1,383.12 11. Cory Solomon.......................................1,365.15 12. Westyn Hughes.....................................1,272.22 13. Marty Yates...........................................1,175.91 14. Caleb Smidt...........................................1,173.38 15. John Douch...........................................1,147.71 16. Riley Pruitt............................................1,102.14 17. Colton Farquer......................................1,091.31 18. Cooper Martin.......................................1,064.16 19. Catfish Brown..........................................991.71 20. Ty Harris...................................................957.44 21. Bryson Sechrist.......................................950.40 22. Ryle Smith...............................................918.71 23. Blane Cox.................................................915.58 24. Hunter Herrin...........................................855.89 25. Stetson Vest.............................................826.11 BULL RIDING 1. Sage Kimzey...........................................2,384.84 2. Stetson Wright........................................1,735.46 3. Brady Portenier.......................................1,715.66 4. Denton Fugate.........................................1,580.33 5. Dustin Boquet.........................................1,579.92 6. Brody Yeary.............................................1,564.59 7. Trevor Kastner.........................................1,496.16 8. Ruger Piva..............................................1,481.69 9. Trey Benton III.........................................1,368.85 10. .Jeff Askey..............................................1,283.44 11. Boudreaux Campbell.............................1,275.35 12. Joao Vieira............................................1,275.00 13. Roscoe Jarboe......................................1,216.83 14. Tim Bingham.........................................1,207.92 15..Tyler Bingham.......................................1,013.45 16. Ky Hamilton.............................................997.56 17. Hawk Whitt..............................................926.19 18. Trey Kimzey..............................................871.28 19. Daylon Swearingen..................................800.00 20. Braden Richardson..................................775.00 21. Dallee Mason...........................................756.74 22. Colten Fritzlan..........................................754.95 23. Scottie Knapp...........................................734.51 24. Gavin Michel............................................727.53 25. Parker McCown.......................................708.08

9. Matt Sherwood.......................................1,518.52 10. .Dustin Egusquiza..................................1,491.27 11. Kolton Schmidt.....................................1,418.04 12. Brenten Hall..........................................1,329.23 13. Tate Kirchenschlager.............................1,225.29 14. Coleman Proctor...................................1,215.73 15. Levi Simpson........................................1,195.82 16. Jeff Flenniken........................................1,167.96 17. Kellan Johnson.....................................1,122.91 18. Jr. Dees.................................................1,078.54 19. Riley Minor...........................................1,041.91 20. Jake Cooper..........................................1,030.67 21. Chad Masters........................................1,016.58 22. Garrett Tonozzi......................................1,000.71 23. Tyler Wade...............................................975.32 24. Aaron Tsinigine........................................971.16 25. Kal Fuller..................................................906.43 TEAM ROPING (HEELING) 1. Jade Corkill.............................................2,564.68 2. Logan Medlin..........................................2,473.45 3. Joseph Harrison......................................2,400.30 4. Paul Eaves...............................................2,229.44 5. Jake Long................................................1,853.94 6. Jake Edwards..........................................1,845.44 7. Kyle Lockett............................................1,571.16 8. Paden Bray..............................................1,568.02 9. Trey Yates................................................1,518.52 10. .Travis Graves........................................1,491.27 11. Hunter Koch..........................................1,418.04 12. Chase Tryan..........................................1,329.23 13. Lane Siggins.........................................1,216.33 14. Ryan Motes...........................................1,215.73 15. Shay Dixon Carroll................................1,195.82 16. Tyler Worley..........................................1,167.96 17. Carson Johnson....................................1,122.91 18. Junior Nogueira....................................1,087.54 19. Jared Fillmore.......................................1,086.11 20. Brady Minor..........................................1,041.91 21. Caleb Anderson.....................................1,030.67 22. Ross Ashford........................................1,030.24 23. Wesley Thorp........................................1,016.58 24. Jeremy Buhler.......................................1,013.26 25. Dustin Davis..........................................1,000.71 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Wyatt Casper...........................................4,988.77 2. Brody Cress............................................3,186.13 3. Ryder Wright...........................................3,055.28 4. Allen Boore..............................................2,559.32 5. Rusty Wright...........................................2,154.59 6. Spencer Wright.......................................2,019.93 7. Jesse Wright...........................................1,774.15 8. Dawson Hay............................................1,677.81 9. Isaac Diaz................................................1,644.49 10. .Jacobs Crawley.....................................1,635.82 11. Zeke Thurston.......................................1,586.54 12. Shorty Garrett.......................................1,580.96 13. Lefty Holman.........................................1,573.67 14. Kolby Wanchuk.....................................1,447.83 15. Sterling Crawley....................................1,418.10 16. Cole Elshere..........................................1,262.15 17. Riggin Smith.........................................1,255.84

BAREBACK RIDING 1. Tim O’Connell..........................................3,533.43 2. Mason Clements.....................................2,704.50 3. Tilden Hooper..........................................2,411.00 4. Tanner Aus..............................................2,350.13 5. Clayton Biglow........................................2,330.69 6. Richmond Champion..............................2,249.29 7. Kaycee Feild............................................2,213.51 8. Wyatt Bloom...........................................1,999.52 9. Chad Rutherford.....................................1,891.20 10. .Kody Lamb............................................1,771.49 11. Ty Breuer...............................................1,743.42 12. Jamie Howlett.......................................1,629.32 13. Orin Larsen...........................................1,617.08 14. Leighton Berry......................................1,563.95 15. Taylor Broussard...................................1,466.52 16. Clint Laye..............................................1,455.74 17. Logan Patterson....................................1,436.79 18. Paden Hurst..........................................1,156.22 19. Jake Brown...........................................1,148.55 20. Trenten Montero...................................1,078.41 21. Jesse Pope............................................1,064.80 22. Tony Barrington.......................................971.39 23. Kash Wilson.............................................953.05 24. Garrett Shadbolt.......................................948.65 25. Austin Foss..............................................931.12 STEER WRESTLING 1. Matt Reeves............................................3,439.04 2. Tyler Waguespack...................................2,595.23 3. Jacob Talley.............................................2,420.43 4. Stetson Jorgensen..................................1,922.85 5. Jace Melvin.............................................1,804.67 6. Hunter Cure.............................................1,676.50 7. Bridger Anderson....................................1,640.65 8. Jesse Brown...........................................1,599.79 9. Ty Erickson..............................................1,566.70 10. .Curtis Cassidy.......................................1,494.16 11. Jacob Edler...........................................1,488.89 12. Will Lummus........................................1,329.71 13. Dakota Eldridge.....................................1,328.08 14. Jule Hazen.............................................1,222.39 15. Tanner Brunner.....................................1,203.82 16. Blake Knowles.......................................1,169.85 17. Eli Lord..................................................1,139.80 18. Justin Shaffer........................................1,136.57 19. Dirk Tavenner........................................1,041.80 20. Tyler Pearson........................................1,009.79 21. Cody Harmon...........................................962.22 22. Taz Olson.................................................885.78 23. Cody Devers.............................................825.18 24. Mike McGinn............................................804.34 25. Tristan Martin...........................................778.60 TEAM ROPING (HEADING) 1. Clay Smith...............................................2,564.68 2. Charly Crawford......................................2,473.45 3. Luke Brown.............................................2,439.70 4. Cody Snow..............................................2,270.71 5. Clay Tryan...............................................1,853.94 6. Clay Ullery...............................................1,728.60 7. Colby Lovell............................................1,723.45 8. Erich Rogers...........................................1,568.02

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