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MAY 12, 2023 VOLUME 71, NO. 10

Torrington Terrific 35 of the best steer ropers competed for big bucks at the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping on April 29-30. This was the 14th time Torrington played host for the NCFSR. 40

Scott Snedecor takes a break in the action at the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping in Torrington, Wyo. Snedecor, a four time PRCA Steer Roping World Champion, won the NCFSR for the first time in his career. PRCA ProRodeo photo by Clay Guardipee

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COVER 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 12 Grille 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media 18 PRCA World Standings 20 Short Round 62 Results INSIDE RODEOS 38 Clovis, Calif. 40 Torrington, Wyo. NCFSR 46 Fort Worth, Texas Rookie Roundup 52 Uvalde, Texas Xtreme Bulls 54 Guymon, Okla. ProRodeo Hall of Famer Larry Mahan, considered one of the biggest superstars in the sport of rodeo, passed away May 7. He was 79. Mahan competed in the National Finals Rodeo a combined 26 times in three roughstock events – bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. Del Rio, Texas Xtreme Bulls 48

Dale Hirschman hoto Saddle bronc rider Traylin Martin had an 80.5-point ride on Championship Pro Rodeo’s Honey Rocks at the Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo. Martin of Faith, S.D., finished just out of the money. Saddle bronc rider Tanner Butner won the rodeo with a 90-point trip on Frontier Rodeo’s Lonesome Eyes. Striking paydirt in Guymon, Okla. Contestants competed for their share of the $322,000-plus payday at the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo May 6-8. It was a key stop on the Playoff Series. 54

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Cole Patterson, left, and his father, Rocky Patterson, pause for prayer before the start of competition at the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping in Torrington,

Wyo. The event took place April

29-30 for the 14th time in Torrington.

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Steer Ropers love competing at NCFSR in Torrington

S ome places are just a perfect fit for an event. That’s definitely the case for Torrington, Wyo., and the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping. The small town a little more than an hour from Cheyenne hosted the NCFSR for the 14th time. The 2023 NCFSR took place April 29-30 at the Goshen County Pavilion. Ropers have acknowledged qualifying for the NCFSR is high on their list, so they can spend a weekend in Torrington. The 35 ropers enjoyed a welcome reception at the Cottonwood Country Club on April 29. “I enjoy the whole event,” said Scott Snedecor, a four time world champion. “The people who put this production on do a great job. They condition the cattle good, and they usually have a good set of steers up here and everything they lay out for us. They want us to be here, and they roll out the red carpet. It is a good time. “They enjoy us being here and the money is good. It is a long way for some of us to come, but they make it worth it.” The cowboys competed in four rounds April 29 and then two more rounds April 30.

in good steers and they prepare them. They go to every length to make sure it is a first-class event, and it shows. “I think they look forward to us coming up here just as much as we look forward to coming up here. It is a good match, and I was excited the whole way driving up here.” Patterson, who was the 2021 PRCA Steer Roping World Champion, joined his father Rocky, a four-time world champion, as the only two ropers to win the NCFSR twice. Rocky won the NCFSR in 2012 and 2019. Ora Taton, who has been to every NCFSR in Torrington but two, has found glory in this event winning the title in 2020. “I enjoy coming here because it is close, only three hours from Rapid City (S.D.),” Taton said. “The way they have it setup where there is an average roping on six. Then there are eight guys (for the semifinals) and you have to go as fast as you can to keep advancing. There are two different styles of roping on that, and we do them all in a weekend and you have to do both to be crowned a champ. Sometimes you just have to outlast them. That’s what happened for me in (2020).” That year in the four-man sudden death round, Taton defeated ProRodeo Hall of Famer Trevor Brazile, Snedecor, and longtime star Vin Fisher Jr. “This event pays well, and you want to come here, and

Tracy Renck is the editor of the ProRodeo

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.

The top eight finishers in the six-head average advanced to the semifinal round. The top four finishers in the semis moved on to a four-man sudden-death finals. The 2023 champ was Snedecor. “They take good care of us here,” said Cole Patterson, who won the NCFSR in 2021 and 2022. “They feed us and treat us like stars. They bring

I have become friends with people on the committee,” Taton said. “They come up and we shake hands and slap each other on the back. It is fun. All these guys rope good, and it gives a lot of guys who might not get to run at money like this a chance to do so.”

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Las Vegas is like a second home to bull rider Sage Kimzey. He’s qualified for the Wrangler NFR eight times in his 11-year ProRodeo career. Last summer, Kimzey wandered off his path toward another gold buckle and set off on a new journey of adversity. He underwent season- ending surgery on his left shoulder. Battling Back

“You can’t prepare yourself for what it’s

like getting on bulls after injuries without getting on bulls. I was rusty. But it wasn’t something I could really fix in practice. . . . My riding is starting to feel normal again.”

NEXT ON TAP BATTLE OF THE BEST BRONC MATCH Where: Coarsegold, Calif. When: May 13 Broadcast Schedule: The Battle of the Best Bronc Match will be streamed live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 13. REDDING RODEO Where: Redding, Calif. When: May 18-20 Broadcast Schedule: The Redding Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and streamed live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 18-20. MILES CITY BUCKING HORSE SALE MATCHED XTREME BRONCS Where: Miles City, Mont. When: May 21 Broadcast Schedule: The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Broncs will be streamed live on the PRCA on The Cowboy

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Eyes on the prize 2019 PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Clayton Biglow has his sights on another gold buckle in 2023. The Clements, Calif., cowboy picked up a big chunk of change at the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo, April 30. Biglow pocketed $10,194 for his 87.5-point ride on C5 Rodeo’s She-la. As of May 10, he sits fifth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. Stu Hagen photo Clayton Biglow captured the bareback riding title at the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo with an 87.5-point ride on C5 Rodeo’s She-la.

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2023 SEASON AS OF MAY 10

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MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2023 SEASON

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Find the winners from the 2022 Redding (Calif.) Rodeo and the Will Rogers Stampede in Claremore, Okla. Cowboys or cowgirls who won more than one event at both rodeos appear once for each win. Names may be forward, backward, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Warming Up 1. Find the winners from Redding, Calif.: BB: Jess Pope SW: Dalton Massey TR: Zach Kilgus/Jake Edwards SB: Kade Bruno TD: Haven Meged GB: Jennifer Kalafatic BR: Jake Gardner 2. Find the winners from Claremore, Okla.: BB: Tanner Aus SW: Peter Fager TR: Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II SB: Cort Scheer TD: Colt Papy GB: Laura Mote

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Weston Patterson, 21, has his Resistol Rookie season off to a good start in 2023. The Waverly, Kan., saddle bronc rider is coming off a second-place finish at the Angelina Benefit Rodeo in Lufkin, Texas, April 27. Patterson currently sits 45th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings as of May 10, with $12,417 in earnings. He is sixth in the running for the Saddle Bronc Riding Resistol Rookie of the Year award.

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Weston: My dad steer wrestled, and he did ProRodeo for a handful of years. I grew up around the rodeo scene. So, just like every other young kid that grew up around rodeo it’s just something you do. I fell in love with it at a young age and just kept pursuing it. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Weston: These past few years it seems like there’s more money added at rodeos than there ever has been. I went to college in Clarendon, Texas, and my bronc riding excelled leaps and bounds from there. That’s when I came to the realization that I can play with the big dogs and make a living doing this. Why did you decide to compete in saddle bronc riding? Weston: I was in junior high when they started the saddle bronc steer riding and I have always been a big all-around type of guy. I got into that and kind of liked it. Then I got into high school, and I thought you know what I want to get on some bucking horses. After the first one, I thought there is where it’s at. What’s this season been like for you so far?

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Weston: This season has been really good, but it has also been a bit tougher. You will always run into challenges throughout the season. It’s been humbling, but a lot of fun as well. I’m just ready for this summer run to kickoff. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card this year? Weston: Coming off winning the Permit Finals just last fall in 2022 I felt sharp. I told myself that I was ready. My coach Bret Franks (at Clarendon College) has been to the Finals three times, and he told me you’re ready when you’re ready. That gave me encouragement to go ahead and buy it. I figured why wait. Is there someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Weston: Wyatt Smith, our assistant coach at Clarendon (College) is someone I look up to. He has taught me a lot of the little things and how to stay positive about rodeo. He has been there and done that. I look up to him a lot. What’s one rodeo you want to win in your career? Weston: There’s a lot of rodeos I’d like to win, Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days would probably be up there. What’s your go-to restaurant when you’re out on the road? Weston: I don’t see this place very often when we are traveling unless I’m close to home. But Freddy’s would probably have to be my go-to. What’s your favorite movie or TV show? Weston: Friday Night Lights is one of my favorites. I like both the movie and the TV show, but I like the movie a little bit more. What was the make and model of your first vehicle? Weston: I had a 1997 single cab Dodge. It was the old feed truck and that’s what I started driving to school. We put a ton of miles on that thing. When you’re not rodeoing, what do you enjoy doing for fun? Weston: Whenever I’m not rodeoing, I usually have a couple horses that I’m working with around the house. So, just roping when I’m home and riding horses is what I really enjoy doing. What’s your ideal vacation spot? Weston: I went to Mexico last year in December and I liked it quite a bit. So, I guess I’d like to go back there one of these days. What type of music do you like listening to? Weston: I’m not a picky guy when it comes to music. I can listen to pretty much

any genre at any time of the day. It doesn’t matter if it’s old country, today’s rap, or rock ‘n’ roll. I like all music. My favorite band is probably Giovannie & The Hired Guns.

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10 QUESTIONS He Said - She Said Raised in a family of team ropers, PRCA photographer Clay Guardipee was destined for the rodeo life. He says he was a decent roper but he couldn’t ride real well, so he turned to rodeo photography. He’s made a name for himself for his serious skills behind the lens and his trademark handlebar mustache. In this edition of He Said | She Said, his wife Tyann and traveling partner Sylvan La Cross square off, to see who knows Clay best.

Clay

Tyann

Sylvan

SYLVAN

CLAY

TYANN

WHO IS HIS PHOTOGRAPHY IDOL?

Bill Frakes

WHAT EVENT IS YOUR FAVORITE TO SHOOT?

Saddle Bronc

WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY?

Tyann

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT?

Howard’s Pizza Great Falls, Mont.

WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A MOVIE?

Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday

Someone scrawny

WHAT’S HIS MOST MEMORABLE RODEO MOMENT?

Getting engaged to Tyann

Shooting first NFR

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK?

Mountain Dew

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE BOOK?

He looks at pictures

I just look at pictures

Does he read?

WHAT NON-NFR RODEO IS HIS FAVORITE TO SHOOT?

Rodeo Rapid City

WHAT WOULD HE DO IF NOT A PHOTOGRAPHER?

Homeless

Team roper

Professional golfer

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Unofficial as of May 10, 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................... $164,433 2. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.................................. 63,483 3. Brush Minton, Witter Springs, Calif..................... 60,035 4. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss........................ 48,659 5. Trevor Hale, Perryton, Texas................................ 43,819 6. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................... 31,187 7. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla............................... 28,649 8. Tanner Green, Cotulla, Texas................................ 26,428 9. Chet Weitz, London, Texas................................... 24,482 10. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 24,371 11. Clayton Hass, Weatherford, Texas....................... 23,491 12. Paul David Tierney, Oklahoma City, Okla.............. 23,372 13. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas................................ 18,542 14. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas.............................. 18,196 15. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, Ga............................. 17,017 16. Jordan Ketscher, Squaw Valley, Calif................... 16,244 17. Drew Carnes, Hornell, N.Y.................................... 15,018 18. Jase Staudt, Saguache, Colo................................ 13,628 19. Bart Brunson, Terry, Miss.................................... 10,971 20. Hudson Wallace, George West, Texas.................. 10,919 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas................. $116,839 2. Keenan Hayes, Hayden, Colo............................. 104,430 3. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah................................... 55,737 4. Rocker Shane Steiner, Weatherford, Texas.......... 55,098 5. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif........................... 50,152 6. Jayco Roper, Oktaha, Okla................................... 41,675 7. Kade Sonnier, Carencro, La.................................. 41,060 8. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb......................... 40,633 9. Dean Thompson, Altamont, Utah......................... 40,589 10. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La....................... 40,119 11. Luke Barlow Thrash, Bastrop, La......................... 39,234 12. Chad Rutherford, Hillsboro, Texas....................... 38,680 13. Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho................................. 38,355 14. Sam Petersen, Helena, Mont................................ 37,610 15. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa.............................. 35,337 16. Jacek Lane Frost, Browns Valley, Calif................. 32,334 17. Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyo.................................... 32,127 18. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn........................... 29,340 19. Cooper Cooke, Victor, Idaho................................ 24,645 20. Caleb Bennett, Corvallis, Mont............................. 23,898 STEER WRESTLING 1. Dalton Massey, Hermiston, Ore......................... $93,764 2. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore............................... 66,954 3. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss................................ 49,369 4. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont................................... 47,066 5. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.......................... 45,590 6. Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La.................................... 45,077 7. Cody Devers, Balko, Okla..................................... 39,962 8. Tucker Allen, Oak View, Calif................................ 36,795 9. Cash Robb, Altamont, Utah.................................. 36,714 10. Bridger Anderson, Carrington, N.D...................... 36,586 11. Stan Branco, Chowchilla, Calif............................. 33,905 12. Kyle Irwin, Robertsdale, Ala................................. 30,990 13. Stephen Culling, Fort St. John, British Columbia. 30,172 14. J.D. Struxness, Milan, Minn................................. 29,903 15. Joshua Hefner, Knoxville, Tenn............................ 26,996 16. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................... 26,863 17. Stockton Graves, Alva, Okla................................. 26,712 18. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis.......................................... 25,493 19. Brandon Harrison, Cheek, Texas.......................... 24,470 20. Cameron Morman, Glen Ullin, N.D....................... 23,975 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah.......................... $83,253 2. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla............................... 59,477 3. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.................................. 59,204 4. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 51,050 5. Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Ga............................... 41,453 6. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif............................... 39,566 7. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss........................ 38,157 8. J.C. Yeahquo, Mandaree, N.D.............................. 35,493 9. Jake Cooper Clay, Sapulpa, Okla.......................... 30,664 10. Tanner Tomlinson, Angleton, Texas...................... 29,560 11. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz.......................... 28,956 12. Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C.................................. 26,913 13. Jr. Dees, Aurora, S.D........................................... 25,496 14. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn............................ 25,246 15. Coy Rahlmann, Ellsinore, Mo............................... 24,836

16. Brenten Hall, Jay, Okla......................................... 24,558 17. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 24,089 18. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................. 22,614 19. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla............................... 22,495 20. Manny Egusquiza Jr., Hico, Texas........................ 22,462 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Jeremy Buhler, Arrowwood, Alberta................... $83,253 2. Buddy Hawkins II, Stephenville, Texas................. 59,477 3. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................ 51,050 4. Justin Davis, Cottonwood, Calif........................... 44,266 5. Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, Brazil ...... 41,453 6. Cole Curry, Liberty, Miss...................................... 38,157 7. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, Texas.................... 35,750 8. L.J. Yeahquo, Mandaree, N.D............................... 35,493 9. Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, Okla........................ 35,415 10. Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas.................................. 29,560 11. Hunter Koch, Vernon, Texas................................. 26,913 12. Paden Bray, Stephenville, Texas........................... 26,429 13. Corey Hendrick, Bedias, Texas............................. 26,095 14. Ross Ashford, Lott, Texas.................................... 25,496 15. Trey Yates, Pueblo, Colo...................................... 25,246 16. Jonathan Torres, Ocala, Fla.................................. 25,052 17. Caleb Hendrix, Fallon, Nev................................... 24,899 18. Colter Todd, Willcox, Ariz..................................... 24,206 19. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................ 22,614 20. Sid Sporer, Cody, Wyo......................................... 22,560 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah................... $104,437 2. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont........................... 98,806 3. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 77,607 4. Kade Bruno, Challis, Idaho................................... 59,946 5. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont........................ 52,002 6. Ben T. Andersen, Eckville, Alberta........................ 51,318 7. Tanner Butner, Daniel, Wyo.................................. 51,246 8. Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.......................... 47,126 9. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................. 46,323 10. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah.................................. 44,675 11. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas................................. 44,533 12. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas.................... 44,405 13. Cash Wilson, Wall, S.D........................................ 43,063 14. Logan James Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.................. 38,242 15. Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte, S.D........................... 38,087 16. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas............................. 37,273 17. Brody Wells, Powell, Wyo.................................... 33,277 18. Ryder Sanford, Sulphur, La.................................. 32,233 19. Layton Green, Millarville, Alberta......................... 31,378 20. Quinten Taylor, Casper, Wyo................................ 28,907 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Riley Mason Webb, Denton, Texas................... $116,287 2. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla................................ 60,749 3. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, Texas.......................... 52,170 4. Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb...................................... 45,732 5. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas...................... 43,931 6. Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, Ala........................ 42,785 7. Brush Minton, Witter Springs, Calif..................... 42,473 8. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.................................. 41,791 9. Trevor Hale, Perryton, Texas................................ 40,565 10. Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas.......................... 37,324 11. Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas.................................. 35,571 12. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La................................ 34,664 13. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont........................... 33,794 14. Ty Harris, San Angelo, Texas............................... 32,588 15. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas......................... 27,534 16. Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil ............................. 26,847 17. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho......................... 26,764 18. Cash Enderli, Liberty, Texas................................. 26,078 19. Justin Smith, Leesville, La................................... 25,917 20. John Douch, Huntsville, Texas............................. 24,898 STEER ROPING 1. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................. $51,940 2. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas................ 46,304 3. Reo Lohse, Kaycee, Wyo..................................... 36,629 4. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................. 34,090 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................. 33,560 6. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas.............................. 24,710 7. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................. 23,288 8. Blake Deckard, Eufaula, Okla................................ 20,997 9. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla................................ 20,674

10. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 19,083 11. Garrett Hale, Snyder, Texas.................................. 16,108 12. Dalton Walker, Clyde, Texas................................. 15,752 13. Tanner Stec, Bassett, Neb.................................... 15,732 14. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D.................................... 15,689 15. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................. 14,957 16. Neal Wood, New Ulm, Texas................................ 14,802 17. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas................................. 14,215 18. Trey Wallace, George West, Texas........................ 13,110 19. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas.................... 12,587 20. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas.................................... 12,379 BULL RIDING 1. Ky John Hamilton, Mackay, Australia............... $111,182 2. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah..................... 101,825 3. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah................................... 96,443 4. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas..................................... 84,390 5. Jestyn Jax Woodward, Custer, S.D...................... 73,694 6. Trey Holston, Fort Scott, Kan............................... 64,546 7. Sage Steele Kimzey, Salado, Texas...................... 57,188 8. T. Parker, Winnie, Texas....................................... 55,131 9. Ernie Courson Jr., Okeechobee, Fla...................... 54,660 10. Cullen Telfer, Plant CIty, Fla.................................. 46,116 11. Koby Radley, Holden, La...................................... 44,888 12. Trey Benton III, Richards, Texas.......................... 44,691 13. Trevor Reiste, Linden, Iowa................................. 44,466 14. Chance Schott, Mclaughlin, S.D........................... 44,226 15. Creek Walker Young, Rogersville, Mo.................. 43,939 16. Tristen Hutchings, Monteview, Idaho................... 43,602 17. Coy Thorson, Fergus Falls, Minn......................... 43,572 18. T.J. Gray, Dairy, Ore............................................. 42,566 19. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas.................................... 42,183 20. JC Mortensen, Paulden, Ariz................................ 36,890 BARREL RACING Barrel racing and breakaway roping standings, provided by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), are unofficial, subject to audit and may change. Unofficial WPRA Standings are published by the PRCA as a courtesy. The PRCA is not responsible for the verification or updating of WPRA standings. 1. Jordon Briggs, Tolar, Texas.................................$87,894 2. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas................................65,322 3. Jackie Ganter, Abilene, Texas................................50,368 4. Sissy Winn, Chapman Ranch, Texas.....................48,564 5. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas..............44,825 6. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas.................................43,259 7. Molly Otto, Grand Forks, N.D................................38,622 8. Jimmie Smith-Tew, McDade, Texas.......................36,317 9. Kelly Allen, Stephenville, Texas.............................36,053 10. Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla.........................35,372 11. Summer Kosel, Glenham, S.D..............................33,618 12. Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Okla..................................32,952 13. Margo Crowther, North Fort Myers, Fla.................32,449 14. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas............................32,212 15. Jessica Routier, Buffalo, S.D.................................31,867 16. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. ...............................31,680 17. Sara Winkelman, Big Lake, Minn..........................30,878 18. Taycie Matthews, Wynne, Ark...............................30,663 19. Ilyssa Riley, Hico, Texas........................................30,195 20. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Texas..........................27,531 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Hali Williams, Comanche, Texas.........................$91,914 2. Cheyanne Guillory, Kingston, Okla. ......................47,349 3. Joey Williams, Volborg, Mont...............................44,731 4. Tiffany Schieck, Floresville, Texas.........................39,249 5. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas...................38,679 6. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo...................................34,731 7. Sarah Angelone, Lipan, Texas...............................27,759 8. Danielle Lowman, Gilbert, Buffalo, S.D. ...............26,745 9. Josie Conner, Iowa, La. ........................................26,240 10. Samantha Fulton, Miller, S.D................................25,830 11. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas....................24,743 12. J.J. Hampton, Stephenville, Texas........................22,734 13. Sawyer Gilbert, Buffalo, S.D.................................22,579 14. Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas..................................22,533 15. Ashley Goforth, Azle, Texas...................................20,860 16. Madison Outhier, Fulshear, Texas..........................19,941 17. Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Canyon, Texas.................19,145 18. Shelby Boisjoli, Stephanville, Texas......................18,668 19. Aspen Miller, Santa Fe, Texas................................17,019 20. Taylor Hanchey, Carmine, Texas............................15,477

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E very July, the state of Utah celebrates Pioneer Week the third week of July with the culmination of the celebration being July 24, marking the day when Brigham Young and a determined company of Mormon pioneers realized their dreams upon entering the Great Salt Valley. Rodeo has long played a part during this celebration with the Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo, the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo and the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo all being contested during this time. These highly competitive and well-renowned rodeos take place each year. This year alone, this impressive group has raised the bar by collectively contributing more than $970,000 in additional money for an estimated $2 million in total payouts across the three PRCA rodeos – all this happening within a five-day span and within 100

miles of each other. With this kind of money on the line, the road to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas will pass through the State of Utah. “Utah has, and always will, support the Western lifestyle that harkens back to our pioneer heritage. Our state’s ancestors are the definition of true grit – that same grit that drives the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls to compete for world titles,” said Mike Schultz, Majority Leader, Utah House of Representatives in a press release. “These three rodeos feature intimate rodeo arenas with the most breathtaking local scenery. We hope you will choose to spend this week with us in the Beehive State.” In addition to the unprecedented payout for Utah rodeos, each rodeo is a stop on the PRCA’s Playoff Series and all will be televised.

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BY THE NUMBERS 8 The number of team roping titles by Speed Williams and Rich Skelton from 1997-2004, which is a PRCA event record. That also is the team roping record for most consecutive titles in a row. $64 The amount of money team roper Jim Rodriguez Jr. beat Joe Glenn by, to win the 1959 PRCA World Championship. Gene Rambo, the third-place finisher, was only $97 back making it the closest three way race in history. $11,112 The amount of money earned by Scott Snedecor on his way to winning the 2023 National Circuit Finals Steer Roping in Torrington, Wyo., April 29 30. Snedecor’s total was an event record, eclipsing the $10,786 earned by Cole Patterson in 2021. $17,059 The amount of money earned by Stetson Wright by winning the Cactus Jack Xtreme Bull Riding title in Uvalde, Texas, delivering a score of 266.5 points on three-head on May 6.

and participation with the Stampede. For this year’s Grand Marshals that commitment to community runs in the family with now two generations given the title. Anyone that has met the Yoder family knows their passion for and involvement in our community. Following Lee Yoder as the 2005 Grand Marshal, the Greeley Stampede is proud to announce Warren and Julie Yoder as the 2023 Grand Marshals. “It is an honor to be named Grand Marshals,” said Warren. “This event and our community means so much to us that we are thrilled to be added to the The Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show recently held its Annual Business Meeting and Matt Carter was named the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s General Manager. Carter assumes the title and role previously held by longtime Stock Show officer, Brad Barnes. In assuming the executive management position for the 127-year-old organization, Carter now directs its day-to-day operations. Although joining the Stock Show’s fulltime staff as senior executive vice president in 2021, he previously served as a volunteer beginning as a livestock show superintendent in 2009 and was later elected to the organization’s board of directors and executive committee. “It’s humbling to be appointed to a role held by just a few individuals in the Stock Show’s storied history,” said Carter. “I have big boots to fill, and I’m honored to step into this role following the exemplary leadership of Brad Barnes.” Barnes, who will continue serving in important governance and operational roles, was re-elected the organization’s president by the Stock Show’s board of directors, who also elected other officers including: Edward P. Bass, chairman; Elaine Agather, secretary; Randy Rogers, treasurer;

Over the years, as long-time sponsors and supporters of the event, Warren and Julie have spent a lot of time at the Stampede with their family. “We have so many fond memories of the Greeley Stampede,” commented Warren Yoder. “The Stampede is something that we, and the community, always look forward to in the summer. One of my favorite memories that really stands out is seeing Johnny Cash at the Greeley Stampede.” Their connection to the event goes back to Warren’s father, Lee Yoder, as a sponsor of the event through the family business, Weld County Garage. Continuing that tradition and more, including two of Warren and Julie’s sons being Mutton Bustin’ champions, are some of Julie’s fondest memories of the event, and making ice-cream during the Stampede for several years. and Charlie Geren, vice president. Scott Kleberg and Phillip Williamson were also elected to new vice president positions in order to broaden participation in leadership roles with Fort Worth’s oldest and largest public event. Barnes also reported on a record-breaking 2023 Stock Show in his annual report to the organization’s membership. Estimated grounds attendance was 1,271,250, eclipsing the record set in 2020. Attendees included 1,097 visitors coming from 98 nations across the globe. Rodeo tickets sold topped 93 percent of capacity in Dickies Arena with 222,238 ticket holders enjoying 25 rodeo performances. The Show’s legendary Jr. Sale of Champions garnered more than $7.5 million in auction receipts for 292 Texas 4-H and FFA members. Additionally, $947,500 in scholarships were awarded to 186 deserving youth and educational grants and contributions totaled $504,045 for the 2022 / 2023 fiscal year. The 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is scheduled for January 12 through February 3. Rodeo tickets go on sale to the public on September 11, 2023. For more information go to www.fwssr.com. or call 817-877-2400.

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“He took me under his wing when I was 13 . . . He showed me the world is a lot bigger than just the rodeo arena. . . . . He was a special individual, he sure was to me” – TY MURRAY “I have been a close friend to Larry, and he is my hero. We rodeoed at the same time. He is eight years older than me, but he was in his heyday when I was doing my thing. He is the biggest thing that ever hit rodeo – ever.” – BOBBY STEINER “He was unique. . . . Larry had an aura about him and a following. People moved to him like a magnet. He never lost his thrill of what he was doing, but he also could go and compete. He was a little bit of Jim Shoulders, he was a little bit of Casey Tibbs and he was all Larry Mahan. He just had so much raw talent.” – BOB TALLMAN

PRCA ProRodeo file photo Larry Mahan, who was inducted in the inaugural class of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1979, acknowledges the crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas in 2019.

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ProRodeo Hall of Famer Larry Mahan passes away BY TRACY RENCK True Legend

8 PRCA World Championships 6 Titles in All-Around 1966-70 and 1973 2 Titles in Bull Riding (1965 and 1967) 26 Number of qualifications for National Finals Rodeo in roughstock events 1966 Becomes first cowboy to qualify in all three NFR roughstock events 1979 Inducted in the inaugural class of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame MAHAN BY THE NUMBERS buckle was made for Mahan for winning six all-around world championships. Larry Mahan was a rockstar cowboy, who won his share of rodeos. This special

P roRodeo Hall of Famer Larry Mahan, arguably the biggest superstar in rodeo history, passed away on May 7. He was 79. Mahan was the all-around world champion in 1966 70 and 1973. He also was the bull riding champ in 1965 and 1967. He qualified for the NFR a combined 26 times from 1964-75 in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. He was inducted in the inaugural class of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1979. The loss of Mahan weighed heavy on fellow ProRodeo Hall of Famer, Ty Murray, a nine-time world champion. “I think he meant a lot to the sport of rodeo, and he meant a lot to me,” Murray said. “He was my hero. He was my superman when I was a little boy. I did a paper when I was in fifth grade, they said if you could wish anything for the world what would it be. I misunderstood the question. I thought it meant if there is anything you could do in the world, what would it be? I said I wanted to break Larry Mahan’s records. I still have that assignment today with me.” Murray acknowledged Mahan was far more than his idol. “He took me under his wing when I was 13,” Murray said. “I went and lived with him that summer and he didn’t really teach me anything about riding. He never really even mentioned anything about riding but taught me a lot about not being shy when people want to interview you and to try and give thoughtful answers and tell them what it is like because most people can’t fathom what it is like to ride a bull or a bucking horse. He taught me the importance of all that stuff, which was really a big help for me in my career because growing up, if it didn’t have to do with being a cowboy, I didn’t care about it. “I think he was a pioneer in that realm of sponsorship and doing things that no cowboys had ever done. I think he did some commercials for athletic wear, and beer commercials and all kinds of stuff. He kind of paved his own way. He didn’t just follow suit like so many people do in all different walks of life. Everybody is monkey-see, monkey-do and I feel like he was a guy who knew what he wanted to do, and he knew what he wanted to try and get done. He had a love for it, and he had a passion for it, and he went and did it.” Murray said he spent two hours with Mahan on May 5, at his home in Valley View, Texas. “He couldn’t really move, and I just sat with him, and just

PRCA ProRodeo file photo Larry Mahan smiles after winning the 1965 R.C.A. Bull Riding World Championship. He also won a bull riding world championship in 1967.

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spent some time with him,” Murray said. “I would hold on to his hand and he would squeeze my hand. He knew I was there. It’s a tough deal because he has been a really important part of my life. He was my hero. He set records that I wanted to make as benchmarks for myself to try and see what I could accomplish. He took me under his wing. He showed me the world is a lot bigger than just the rodeo arena.” Bobby Steiner, the 1973 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, also spent time with Mahan. “I flew up to his place and got to see him and Sid (Steiner) and Rocker (Steiner) got to see him,” Bobby said. “I have been a close friend to Larry, and he is my hero. We rodeoed at the same time. He is eight years older than me, but he was in his heyday when I was doing my thing. He is the biggest thing that ever hit rodeo – ever. Not only was he great but he also was the kind of guy who was on the Tonight Show and all kinds of stuff. He was known by the world and he’s the biggest rodeo cowboy that has ever been.” Murray believes what made Mahan so special is his passion. “I think it was love,” Murray said. “When you have a passion for something and love it so much then that generally makes it easier to get good at it, because it is something that you love and crave, and you think about it all the time without trying to. I know that was him. The challenge of riding bucking animals is something he loved. He was built right for it. He was a competitor. You have to be lucky as well to be able to be like a Michael Jordan of the sport. If Michael Jordan was born 5-foot-2, things would have been really different. “I think he (Larry) had the right body type. I think he had the right mind for it. I think he had a powerful mind and I think it takes a powerful mind to be able to compartmentalize things and be able to stay in a space where you’re focused and fluid in a car crash-type, scary environment. That takes a person with a pretty good command over their thoughts and emotions.” Steiner offered this assessment of what made Mahan unique. “Seriously, he was different,” Steiner said. “He had a spark in his eye, and he had the greatest smile. Everybody around rodeo knew he was the big thing. He carried himself different. You have heard about the ‘It Factor,’ and he had the ‘It Factor.’ When he pulled up, the secretaries loved him, the stock contractors loved him, the judges loved him, the people loading the stock loved him. It didn’t make any difference because he had the gleam in his eye because he was Larry Mahan.” Steiner went on to say, “In my lifetime, I have seen things happen in different deals. There will never be another Elvis Presley. I’m not saying Mahan was on that level as far as worldwide, but he was that in rodeo. He was the Elvis that has never been resurrected. He flew in his own airplane. He spoke to everybody. The aura that was with him when he first cracked out was huge. I had never seen anything like it. He was good to me, and he was good to everybody. He was just a winner. He was very classy. He looked great on everything he got on. He had a distinct style.” In the world of rodeo, there will likely never be another Larry Mahan according to Murray. “I don’t think so,” Murray said. “He was a special individual, he sure was to me. I was thinking about it this morning, him and I have been friends for 41 years. He was good to me from the time I was 13. I think he helped rodeo. The reason I went on Dancing With the Stars was because of Mahan. That all came from him. He’s the one that taught me not to be shy about that stuff and that’s how you reach a bigger audience. I know that the influence Larry had on me made it to where I was able to earn more outside the arena than I was in the arena, through sponsorships and different partnerships with big companies. I feel like if I had not known Larry and the influence that he had on me, that could have been very different.”

Ferrell Butler and PRCA ProRodeo file photos Above, Larry Mahan rides Swanny Kerby’s Brayford during the 1972 National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City, Okla. Below, Larry Mahan, left, took ProRodeo Hall of Famer Ty Murray under his wing when Murray was only 13 years old.

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