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MARCH 17, 2023 VOLUME 71, NO. 6

Florida Fun Contestants bat tled for the nearly $150,000 purse at the 94th Annual Arcadia All Florida Championship Rodeo. The Playoff Series Rodeo ended March 12. 28

Bareback rider Lane McGehee had an 86-point ride on Frontier Rodeo’s Night Fist to split the win in Arcadia. He earned $3,923. Jessica Burns photo

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6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 12 Grille 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media 20 Short Round 36 Results INSIDE RODEOS

28 Arcadia, Fla.

18 2023 PRCA World STANDINGS COVER

PRCA ProRodeo photo by Larry Smith Tie-down roper Shane Hanchey had a memorable 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on the way to winning a world championship. Hanchey on memorable 2013 NFR The Sulphur, La., tie-down roper, set the NFR average record with an 80.1-second time on 10 head on the way to winning his first world title. Hanchey also became the first cowboy from Louisiana to win the tie-down title. 34

Olin Young 1936-2023

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Legendary steer roper and tie-down roper Olin Young, a ProRodeo Hall of Famer, passed away Feb. 23 at age 86. Young became the first man to win four average titles in tie-down roping at the National Finals Rodeo. He also won three National Finals Steer Roping average crowns.

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Robert Rosales photo From left, Vin Fisher Jr., Garrett Hale, Mark Milner, Billy Frank Good (pink shirt), Bobby Jackson and Martin Poindexter, pose at the M.M. Fisher Jr. Memorial Steer Roping. Hale, Milner, Jackson and Poindexter were part of the winning golf team sponsored by Good. M.M. Fisher Jr. Memorial Steer Roping gives back

T he second weekend of March has become a special occasion for the Fisher family and steer ropers in the PRCA. On March 11-12 in Andrews, Texas, the 12th annual M.M. Fisher Jr. Memorial Steer Roping took place. The 2023 event was the largest in its history with 83 steer ropers competing for money toward the PRCA | RAM World Standings. This was the eighth year the event was sanctioned by the PRCA, and the action took place at the Andrews County Expo Arena. The purse was nearly $70,000. Cole Patterson, the 2021 PRCA World Champion Steer Roper, won the four-head average and left town after earning $10,202. That, however, is only a small part of the event’s story. Dan Fisher and his sons, Vin Fisher Jr., and J. Tom Fisher put on the M.M. Fisher Jr. Memorial Steer Roping. Dan (16), Vin (19) and J. Tom (10) have qualified for the National Finals Steer Roping a combined 45 times. J. Tom won the family’s first PRCA Steer Roping World Championship in 2022. On March 11, there was a scramble golf tournament at Andrews County Golf Course. The scramble was maxed out at 36 teams. All flight winners had to rope the dummy to determine the overall winner. “It was awesome,” Vin said of the golf tourney. “Billy Frank Good (who was the PRCA Reserve Steer Roping World Champion in 1970), was the sponsor of the winning

Jackson, and Mark Milner. Of course, when they got to the rope off, they were in pretty good shape. They won the fourth flight and snuck into the rope off and I made two of them rope left-handed and they still won.” Prior to the March 12 roping, PRCA steer roper Corey Ross conducted a church service followed by a free barbeque that fed around 300 people. The M.M. Fisher Jr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to deserving graduating Andrews (Texas) High School students. “Every dollar from the (M.M. Fisher Jr. Memorial Steer Roping) goes back into Andrews High School senior graduates,” Vin said. “We had given $140,000 in scholarships before this year. The first year we gave away $6,000 in scholarships and last year we gave away $35,000. I’m going to say we raised approximately $40,000 this year. We are trying to use this roping scholarship to give money back to the things he (M.M.) loved. What was important to my granddad? Education was very important to him. His dad died when he was a senior in high school, and he took over the family ranch his dad had settled in Andrews. He took the ranch over, which was amazing and ran it his whole life. “He was so adamant about education, his wife, my

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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.

grandmother, went back to school after they got married and got her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He put his wife through school and his two kids, my dad, and my aunt through school. Then he had seven grandchildren and he put all of them through college as well. That’s the legacy.”

team. He has sponsored my roping every year I have had it and his golf team was all PRCA steer ropers in Martin Poindexter, Garrett Hale, Bobby

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“I had never been on that horse. I looked up a few scores, and he looked like he had real potential with some 80s. Nothing too crazy. So, I went out on a limb.

Sage Newman knows how crucial every dollar can be in the sport of rodeo. Riding at the 94th annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo presented his latest challenge. Headed into the rodeo, Newman wasn’t sure if he’d make the trip not knowing anything about his draw. He’s glad he did, after winning the rodeo with an 86.5-point trip on Frontier Rodeo ‘s High River.

It worked out. He was a really good horse, and he had a good day,”

NEXT ON TAP RODEO AUSTIN Where: Austin, Texas When: March 17-25 Broadcast Schedule: Rodeo Austin will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, March 17-25. SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW & RODEO Where: San Angelo, Texas When: March 31-April 2, 6-8, & 12-14 Broadcast Schedule: The San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, March 31- April 2, 6-8, & 12-14. HIGH DESERT STAMPEDE Where: Redmond, Ore. When: April 6-8 Broadcast Schedule: The High Desert Stampede will be streamed

HOT TAKES

Rookie on the Rise Bareback riding rookie Luke Thrash is making his name known in the ProRodeo ranks. As of March 15, he sits 14th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $21,982 earned during the 2023 season. He struck paydirt at Parada Del Sol in Scottsdale, Ariz., with an 87-point ride on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Queen Scarlet. The eight-second ride added $1,247 to his pockets. Kent Soule photo Luke Thrash walked away with the Parada Del Sol bareback riding title after his 87-point ride on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Queen Scarlet.

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2023 SEASON AS OF MARCH 15

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MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2023 SEASON

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How’d you get your start in rodeo? Joel: The sport of rodeo has always been a family tradition on my dad’s side. My grandma was an NFR barrel racer back in her day. We got put on a horse from day one at three or four years old really. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Joel: I was always encouraged a lot growing up by a lot of people that said we believe you can do well at this and make a career out of it. Whenever you have the respect of your peers it gives a lot of insight into where you’re at in rodeo. Why did you decide tie-down roping would be your event? Joel: It was just something that my dad started us out on. He had a love for it, and we learned to love it as well. When you get to focus on one event it allows you to learn the ins and outs and everything that goes along with it. Who’s someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Tie-down roper Joel Harris, 20, is the younger brother of four time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Ty Harris, but he’s already making his own mark in the sport. At the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in February, Harris pocketed $9,000. As of March 15, the San Angelo, Texas, native sits 11th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings and is second in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year.

JOEL HARRIS

Joel: I’ve looked up to my older brother (Ty) my whole life. I’ve always tried to be like him and always copy what he did with rodeo or whatever else. So, I’ve mostly looked up to my older brother, but there are a lot of names you’d want to be like in the rodeo world. What’s one rodeo you want to win before your career is over? Joel: I think everyone dreams as a kid of winning an average buckle at the NFR and eventually winning a gold buckle. Another one I really want to win would be either Houston or Calgary. What have your learned during your rookie season? Joel: I’ve seen that it’s tough and there’s just so many different aspects to every rodeo. The calf you draw can make the difference. Then what horse works well here and what one works well there. You have a similar setup everywhere you go when you’re younger, but once you’re pro it’s a lot different. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card at this point in your career? Joel: A big reason for that decision was just having the right horses. If you know you have a good horse or two and you believe in your roping, there’s no better time than to go do it now really. What’s your favorite restaurant? Joel: I think everyone’s go to restaurant if they’re being serious, is Whataburger. You can’t go wrong with that one. Do you have a favorite sports team? Joel: That one is easy for me. I’m a big Dallas Cowboys fan. Do you have a favorite candy?

Joel: I would say I eat Reese’s the most when it comes to candy. What was the make and model of the first vehicle you drove? Joel: I would say I was pretty spoiled with that. My first truck was a 2015 Ford F350 when I was old enough to drive. What’s your favorite TV show or series? Joel: The one that I probably enjoy the most watching with my family is The Chosen . It’s a pretty great series. What’s your favorite holiday? Joel: I would say Christmas because our family has always hung out and gotten together. Even with how great rodeo is, it’s nice to take a couple weeks off and relax. What type of music do you like listening to? Joel: I mostly just listen to worship and Christian music. I’m a big fan of UpperRoom or Hillsong. What do you enjoy doing in your downtime from rodeo? Joel: I like playing video games with friends, just like any other kid. I like talking sports and playing basketball when I can as well.

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WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK?

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WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY?

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WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE RESTAURANT?

First watch

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

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Calgary

Cheyenne

IS HE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT GUY?

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AT WHICH RODEO DID HE EARN THE MOST THIS YEAR?

Rapid City

San Antonio

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE COLOR?

Red

Green

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Wrestling

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2023 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial as of March 15, 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................... $116,980 2. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.................................. 38,555 3. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss........................ 36,810 4. Brush Minton, Witter Springs, Calif..................... 26,506 5. Chet Weitz, London, Texas................................... 23,266 6. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 19,685 7. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla............................... 18,470 8. Paul David Tierney, Oklahoma City, Okla.............. 18,152 9. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................... 17,434 10. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, Ga............................. 15,700 11. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas.............................. 15,368 12. Drew Carnes, Hornell, N.Y.................................... 15,018 13. Hudson Wallace, George West, Texas.................. 10,919 14. Jase Staudt, Saguache, Colo.................................. 9,694 15. Abdiel Zamora, Okeechobee, Fla............................ 9,293 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Keenan Hayes, Hayden, Colo............................. $53,986 2. Rocker Shane Steiner, Weatherford, Texas.......... 50,168 3. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas..................... 36,446 4. Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho................................. 34,011 5. Kade Sonnier, Carencro, La.................................. 33,335 6. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb......................... 31,948 7. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La....................... 30,496 8. Jayco Roper, Oktaha, Okla................................... 29,966 9. Dean Thompson, Altamont, Utah......................... 29,872 10. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah................................... 29,020 11. Chad Rutherford, Hillsboro, Texas....................... 26,424 12. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif........................... 26,028 13. Sam Petersen, Helena, Mont................................ 24,847 14. Luke Barlow Thrash, Bastrop, La......................... 21,982 15. Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyo.................................... 21,924 16. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa.............................. 21,900 17. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn........................... 19,664 18. Nick Pelke, Mondovi, Wis.................................... 18,566 19. R.C. Landingham, Hat Creek, Calif....................... 18,099 20. Cooper Cooke, Victor, Idaho................................ 17,883 STEER WRESTLING 1. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss.............................. $41,297 2. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont................................... 36,127 3. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore............................... 34,928 4. Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La.................................... 34,150 5. Tucker Allen, Oak View, Calif................................ 31,294 6. Dalton Massey, Hermiston, Ore........................... 26,072 7. Stockton Graves, Alva, Okla................................. 23,778 8. Kyle Irwin, Robertsdale, Ala................................. 23,501 9. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.......................... 22,838 10. Joshua Hefner, Knoxville, Tenn............................ 22,446 11. Cameron Morman, Glen Ullin, N.D....................... 20,467 12. J.D. Struxness, Milan, Minn................................. 17,360 13. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis.......................................... 16,776 14. Travis Munro, Townsville, Australia...................... 16,256 15. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore............................... 15,451 16. Marc Joiner, Loranger, La.................................... 15,227 17. Gavin Soileau, Bunkie, La.................................... 14,917 18. Bridger Anderson, Carrington, N.D...................... 14,725 19. Walt Arnold, Coleman, Texas............................... 14,707 20. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla............................... 14,407 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla............................. $44,315 2. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.................................. 34,277 3. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss........................ 30,407 4. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 30,097 5. Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Ga............................... 28,669 6. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif............................... 25,089 7. Jake Cooper Clay, Sapulpa, Okla.......................... 23,967 8. Manny Egusquiza Jr., Hico, Texas........................ 19,991 9. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 19,400 10. Joshua Torres, Ocala, Fla..................................... 17,623 11. Tanner Tomlinson, Angleton, Texas...................... 17,597 12. Lightning Aguilera, Athens, Texas........................ 16,932 13. Hagen Peterson, Delta, Utah................................ 16,267 14. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah............................ 16,198 15. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................. 15,728 16. Aaron Tsinigine, Tuba City, Ariz............................ 15,190 17. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas.................................... 15,051 18. Pedro Egurrola, Florence, Ariz............................. 14,903

19. Paul David Tierney, Oklahoma City, Okla.............. 14,880 20. Cole Thomas, Emelle, Ala.................................... 13,888 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Buddy Hawkins II, Stephenville, Texas............... $44,315 2. Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, Okla........................ 31,866 3. Cole Curry, Liberty, Miss...................................... 30,407 4. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................ 30,097 5. Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, Brazil ...... 28,669 6. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, Texas.................... 25,089 7. Dylin Ahlstrom, Hooper, Utah.............................. 19,653 8. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas......................... 19,640 9. Justin Davis, Cottonwood, Calif........................... 19,552 10. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan.................................. 19,400 11. Caleb Hendrix, Fallon, Nev................................... 19,309 12. Corey Hendrick, Bedias, Texas............................. 17,739 13. Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas.................................. 17,597 14. Coleby Payne, Stephenville, Texas....................... 16,932 15. Jeremy Buhler, Arrowwood, Alberta..................... 16,198 16. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................ 15,728 17. Clay Green, Pine Grove, La.................................. 14,959 18. Tanner Braden, Dewey, Okla................................ 14,880 19. Evan Arnold, Stephenville, Texas......................... 14,646 20. Sid Sporer, Cody, Wyo......................................... 14,630 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah..................... $72,309 2. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 50,747 3. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont........................... 43,833 4. Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte, S.D........................... 37,587 5. Kade Bruno, Challis, Idaho................................... 34,023 6. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas.................... 33,605 7. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah.................................. 31,029 8. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................. 30,850 9. Logan James Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.................. 30,510 10. Brody Wells, Powell, Wyo.................................... 30,194 11. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont........................ 29,875 12. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas................................. 28,362 13. Ryder Sanford, Sulphur, La.................................. 28,280 14. Tanner Butner, Daniel, Wyo.................................. 27,858 15. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas............................. 27,730 16. Layton Green, Millarville, Alberta......................... 26,937 17. Cash Wilson, Wall, S.D........................................ 26,180 18. Ben T. Andersen, Eckville, Alberta........................ 26,078 19. Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.......................... 25,735 20. Damian Brennan, Injune, Australia....................... 18,082 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Riley Mason Webb, Denton, Texas..................... $37,571 2. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, Texas.......................... 35,914 3. Trevor Hale, Perryton, Texas................................ 32,815 4. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.................................. 32,327 5. Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, Ala........................ 32,288 6. Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb...................................... 28,037 7. Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas.......................... 27,509 8. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont........................... 24,499 9. Cash Enderli, Liberty, Texas................................. 24,309 10. Brush Minton, Witter Springs, Calif..................... 22,972 11. Joel Harris, San Angelo, Texas............................. 22,438 12. Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil.............................. 22,183 13. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho......................... 21,584 14. Andrew Burks, Kiln, Miss..................................... 20,104 15. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla................................ 19,865 16. Richard Newton, Portales, N.M............................ 19,620 17. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas...................... 19,307 18. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La.................................... 17,973 19. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas......................... 17,580 20. Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas.................................. 17,446 STEER ROPING 1. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................. $34,871 2. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................. 30,186 3. Reo Lohse, Kaycee, Wyo..................................... 27,159 4. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas................ 21,140 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................. 18,484 6. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 18,289 7. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................. 18,198 8. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas.............................. 17,433 9. Tanner Stec, Bassett, Neb.................................... 13,163 10. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................. 12,247 11. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D.................................... 12,191

12. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla................................ 11,833 13. Cash Myers, Kaufman, Texas............................... 11,050 14. Chris Glover, Keenesburg, Colo........................... 10,690 15. Trey Wallace, George West, Texas........................ 10,238 16. Blake Deckard, Eufaula, Okla................................ 10,140 17. Trenton L. Johnson, Blue Mound, Kan................. 10,011 18. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas...................................... 9,829 19. Kyle Cauthorn, Royse City, Texas........................... 9,807 20. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas................................... 9,738 BULL RIDING 1. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas................................... $70,753 2. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah....................... 62,296 3. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah................................... 48,169 4. Trey Holston, Fort Scott, Kan............................... 45,794 5. Coy Thorson, Fergus Falls, Minn......................... 41,603 6. Chance Schott, Mclaughlin, S.D........................... 41,001 7. Ernie Courson Jr., Okeechobee, Fla...................... 39,128 8. Ky John Hamilton, Mackay, Australia................... 38,620 9. Colton Byram, Mound City, Kan........................... 35,668 10. T.J. Gray, Dairy, Ore............................................. 34,493 11. Trevor Reiste, Linden, Iowa................................. 34,423 12. Jestyn Jax Woodward, Custer, S.D...................... 32,499 13. Koby Radley, Montpelier, La................................ 31,919 14. Trey Benton III, Richards, Texas.......................... 31,074 15. T Parker, Winnie, Texas........................................ 30,913 16. Tristen Hutchings, Monteview, Idaho................... 30,196 17. Cullen Telfer, Plant City, Fla.................................. 27,176 18. Grayson Cole, Fredonia, Pa.................................. 26,317 19. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas.................................... 25,487 20. Lukasey Morris, Union City, Okla......................... 24,872 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. Jackie Ganter, Abilene, Texas.............................$46,622 2. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas..............29,974 3. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. ...............................29,842 4. Sissy Winn, Chapman Ranch, Texas.....................28,658 5. Margo Crowther, North Fort Myers, Fla.................28,123 6. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas...............................27,302 7. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas.................................24,307 8. Jordon Briggs, Tolar, Texas...................................23,467 9. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Texas..........................21,148 10. Ilyssa Riley, Hico, Texas........................................20,279 11. Erin Wetzel, Plant City, Fla....................................19,876 12. Bayleigh Choate, Fort Worth, Texas......................19,598 13. Kelly Allen, Stephenville, Texas.............................19,316 14. Jimmie Smith-Tew, McDade, Texas.......................18,680 15. Sara Winkelman, Big Lake, Minn..........................17,937 16. Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Okla..................................16,387 17. Nicole Love, Morton, Miss....................................15,804 18. Taycie Matthews, Wynne, Ark...............................15,128 19. Tiany Schuster, Krum, Texas.................................14,649 20. Ivy Hurst, Springer, Okla.......................................13,325 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Hali Williams, Comanche, Texas.........................$33,792 2. Cheyanne Guillory, Kingston, Okla. ......................32,379 3. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo...................................21,652 4. Joey Williams, Volborg, Mont...............................16,985 5. Josie Conner, Iowa, La. ........................................16,276 6. Ashley Goforth, Azle, Texas...................................15,720 7. Samantha Fulton, Miller, S.D................................15,520 8. Madison Outhier, Fulshear, Texas..........................15,390 9. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas...................12,422 10. J.J. Hampton, Stephenville, Texas........................12,359 11. Shelby Boisjoli, Stephanville, Texas......................12,273 12. Taylor Hanchey, Carmine, Texas............................11,273 13. Sarah Angelone, Lipan, Texas...............................10,894 14. Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas....................................9,520 15. Bradi Good, Abilene, Texas.....................................9,444 16. Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Canyon, Texas...................9,207 17. Heather McLaughlin, Ernelle, Ala............................9,122 18. Shai Schaefer, Lake Creek, Texas............................8,946 19. Beau Peterson, Council Grove, Kan.........................8,883 20. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas...................................8,824

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SHORT ROUND Seven-time NFR qualifier Kastner calls it a career Time is Right

B ull rider Trevor Kastner, who qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo seven times in 2011-13, 2018-20, and 2022, confirmed to ProRodeo Sports News he has called it a career. Kastner, 35, joined the PRCA in 2008. “I’m not calling it retirement because if you retire you don’t have to work anymore,” Kastner said with a laugh. “I was getting a little older and I wanted to spend more time with my family. I just thought it was time. It (rodeo) treated me good. I was wanting to step away whenever I was still competitive.” Kastner and his wife Katie have two children, son, Korbyn, 3, and daughter, McKenna, 5. The family resides in Roff, Okla. A year ago, Kastner finished fifth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $255,179. He earned $131,640 at the NFR. Kastner placed in five rounds, highlighted by his Round 7 win with a 90.5-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Midnight Rider at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. During his seven NFR qualifications, Kastner placed in 14 rounds, including winning four. “I had so many great memories it is hard to pick any single one out,” Kastner said. “I didn’t plan on riding bulls as long as I did, but it worked out that way. I wanted to go out on top of my game and quit on my own terms.” Kastner’s full-time job now is as a real estate agent. He works for Legacy Land Group based out of Durant, Okla. “I‘ve always been interested in the real estate stuff, and I got my license and I’m getting started in it,” he said.

PRCA ProRodeo photo by Clay Guardipee Bull rider Trevor Kastner looks up at the scoreboard prior to compet ing in Round 4 of the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Lynn Smith named full-time rodeo official

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has named Lynn Smith as a full-time Pro Official. Smith began his new position March 1. “This is a time in my life where this works for me now,” Smith said. “I have always liked judging and I’m glad to try it this way (full-time). I’m very excited. I think with (PRCA CEO) Tom (Glause), Steve (Knowles, PRCA’s Director of Rodeo Administration) and Rick (Smith, Supervisor of Pro Officials) and some of my fellow judges talking to

Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

“Lynn brings a wealth of experience to this job and will be a good fit for this position,” Glause said. Smith competed in bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling and team roping growing up. He competed solely in bareback riding in the PRCA, mainly in the Wilderness Circuit in the mid-1980s. Royce Smith was an 11-time qualifier for the NFR in bareback riding from 1967-76 and 1978 and Lynn’s father, Jay T. Smith was a bareback rider at

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me they convinced me this is what I needed to do, so I did it.” Smith has been judging PRCA rodeos since 1995 and is a lifelong resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He has been a judge at the National Finals Rodeo several times, the last being in 2019 at the

the 1960 NFR. “Rodeoing has always been a part of our family,” Lynn said. “I rodeoed, my brothers and sisters rodeoed, and my kids rodeoed. I have a love for the sport.”

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BY THE NUMBERS 1983

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, 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 Steer Wrestler will be sidelined an extended period of time after suffering a knee injury at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros in Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 26. Edler said the injury occurred while competing in the short round, where he registered a no time. “It was in the short round in Tucson, and I was coming back fourth of fifth in the average,” said Edler, 29. “I caught up in a great spot and the steer just stepped into me a little. I actually made the steer crumble down a bit on me and immediately knew I tore my ACL and also partially tore my meniscus.”

that momentum in 2023.”

The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo will take place July 11-15, with evening performances Tuesday through Saturday, and matinee performances Friday and Saturday. The Tuesday evening and Friday matinee performances are new additions to the lineup to satisfy demand for more performances after last year’s sell outs. Evening performances will start at 7 p.m. (MT) with matinee performances starting at noon and parking is free. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Board President, Scott Johnson, said, “This year’s Rodeo is going to be incredible, with the top talent in the sport coming here to compete. The addition of two performances gives families and working folks more opportunities to come enjoy this with us. And from what I hear, the national champs from Mexico are coming to take home the title. It is going to be another great one.” Tickets are on sale online now at pikespeakorbust.org and sellouts are expected. The injury required Edler to undergo surgery on March 6. He currently sits 28th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $11,234. He said the recovery process is expected to be at least five months, but he’s holding out hope to return to the arena this season. “I don’t know that my season is over. I’ve already started my physical therapy,” he said. “I’m going to work hard and try to get back before the NFR Open (July 11-15).” He said injuries happen in every sport, it ultimately comes down to staying positive and working even harder to get back to where you were.

The year ProRodeo Hall of Famer Roy Cooper won the Triple crown, capturing PRCA World Championships in all around ($153,391); tie-down roping ($122,455) and steer

roping ($30,530). 2003

ProRodeo Hall of Fame tie down roper Cody Ohl sets a Wrangler National Finals record with a 6.5-second run in Round 10 at the Thomas &. Mack Center in Las Vegas. Ohl won a total of four rounds at the NFR and collected his fourth PRCA Tie-Down Roping World Championship. The record has since been tied by ProRodeo Hall of Famer Trevor Brazile (Round 8, 2015) and Shad Mayfield (Round 6, 2022) 2011 The year bareback rider Kaycee Feild and tie-down roper Tuf Cooper followed in the father’s footsteps – ProRodeo Hall of Famers Lewis Feild and Roy Cooper – and became world champions for the first time. Kaycee has won a PRCA record six bareback riding world championships (2011 14, 2020-21) and Tuf has four world titles to his name – three in tie-down roping 2011-12, 2014) and one in all-around (2017).

World champ Jacob Edler out with knee injury Jacob Edler, 2022 PRCA World Champion

New additions to PRCA Board of Directors The PRCA Board of Directors has some new additions in 2023. Larry McConnell and Cory Wall are now the Other PRCA Board Members include contestant directors Jacobs Crawley (riding events); Chet Johnson (riding events); Matt

rodeo committee directors and Stace Smith of Stace Smith Pro Rodeos is the new stock contract director.

Reeves (timed events); Troy Pruitt (timed events); stock contractor director Keith Marrington; and contract personnel director Josh Edwards.

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High Flying Sam Petersen finished fourth at the Big V Feeds Pro Rodeo in McAlester, Okla., with an 80-point ride on Hi Lo ProRodeo’s Rose Gold. Petersen is 13th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. – Dale Hirschman photo

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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,

matinee performances Friday and Saturday! Fan Zone fun before the Rodeo and the Coors Roadhouse Saloon afterward, with live music and dancing!

The 82 nd Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo/NFR Open takes place at the scenic Norris Penrose Event Center located at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

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PRORODEO HISTORY ProRodeo in the Spotlight Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit to the storied Calgary Stampede in 1973 in the video at right. The 2023 Calgary Stampede takes place July 7-16 and is a key stop in the Playoff Series. Below are photos of some of the 2022 champions of the Calgary Stampede.

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Covy Moore photos Clockwise from top left, tie-down roper Caleb Smidt, bareback rider Rocker Steiner, steer wrestler Will Lummus and saddle bronc rider Logan Hay.

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Mike Rastelli photo Tristan Martin’s season picked up a major boost in Arcadia, Fla., March 12. His 3.6-second run won the rodeo and tied the arena record.

STEER WRESTLING 1. Tristan Martin.........................3.6 sec. 2. Joshua Hefner...............................3.9 (Tie) Colton Swearingen................3.9 TEAM ROPING 1. J. Dagenhart/A. Pyler..............5.3 sec. 2. M. Theriot/C. Curry........................5.6 3. C. Duty/S. Sporer...........................5.7 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Sage Newman.......................86.5 pts. 2. Logan Hay ................................. 85.5 3. Gus Gaillard....................................85

TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Michael Otero.........................8.5 sec. 2. Hudson Wallace.............................8.7 3. Marcus Theriot..............................8.9 BARREL RACING 1. Shaeley Jenkins..................16.54 sec. 2. Sara Winkelman.........................16.59 3. Taylor Carver.............................16.67 BULL RIDING 1. Koby Radley.........................88.5 pts. 2. Lucas Mooningham........................88 3. Denton Fugate................................86

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Koby Radley ($4,456, bull riding) BAREBACK RIDING

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1. Clayton Biglow.........................86 pts. (Tie) Lane McGehee........................86 3. Two tied at...................................84.5

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ARCADIA, FLA. Same Routine

Steer wrestler Tristan Martin stays course, nabs the win BY BRADY RENCK Special to ProRodeo Sports News T ristan Martin embraces the process. He is a cowboy with a gym habit. Regardless of the results, he maintains his routine, keeps perspective. As a steer wrestler, where winning is determined by tenths of a second and a headlock slip can ruin a weekend, success follows those who resist the temptation to buckle up and ride the emotional roller coaster. “For me right now, I know my steer wrestling hasn’t regressed. I am going about my same stuff, working out, putting in the time. It’s not like anything happened with an injury or anything like that. Maybe, it was a stroke of bad luck,” Martin explained. “I am also riding a new horse.” Breaking in a new ride and a few bad moments conspired to create a slow start to the 2023 season for the two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier. This time last year, the 27-year-old had

netted nearly $50,000 in prize money, buoyed by a $20,000 prize at Fort Worth. However, Martin found his footing recently at the 94th annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo. Martin was a blur, delivering a 3.6-second time to edge out Joshua Hefner and Colton Swearingen for the title. Martin pocketed $3,016 and tied the arena record, previously set by ProRodeo Hall of Famer Tom Ferguson in 1984. “That’s sweet,” Martin said. “I knew I had a decent steer, and I knew if I did my job, I would have a good chance. It’s always awesome in Florida. Arcadia has really big crowds, and great weather.” For Martin, this type of victory litters his resume. Following the win, he hustled back home to Sulphur, La., to spend time with wife Josee and 1-year old son Boudreaux. It provided time to practice and prepare for upcoming events with confidence. “Every season is unique. This season is different. But everybody says that you don’t make the (NFR) until you reach Reno,” Martin said. “I am just keeping my head down and going to work. There is plenty of time.” This even-keel approach has lifted Martin to breathtaking success. He earned $170,981 last season, placing 10th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. He won $66,428 at the NFR, leaving him 12th in the average after placing in six rounds. It fuels him.

Jessica Burns photo Bull rider Koby Radley continued his solid 2023 season by winning the Arcadia All-Florida Champ- ionship Rodeo with an 88.5-point ride on Frontier Rodeo ‘s Harlon Nights.

“You know the gold buckle is always the cherry on top of what everyone wants, right? But you have to get to the NFR first,” Martin said. “That’s my main goal right now. I am using my horse Rez. It was a decision I made, and it’s starting to work out like I planned.” Watching Martin in the arena and it’s hard to imagine him doing anything else. He grew up wanting to be a cowboy and improved enough throughout high school and college to turn pro in 2015. He knows the road will feature twists and turns, like any steer wrestling event, but his focus won’t change, nor will his appreciation for his craft. “I just love it. This is what I was born into. I grew up knowing I would do it,” Martin said. “I love meeting new people, love steer wrestling, love competing and throwing the steers. My dad told me that I was lucky because I am doing what I love for a living. Not everybody gets that opportunity. I am telling you there is no better life than the cowboy life.”

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