ProRodeo Sports News - May 12, 2023

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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.

Greeley Stampede Grand Marshals named Being selected as the Greeley Stampede Grand Marshals is a special honor. Honorees are chosen based on their commitment to the Northern Colorado community long list of amazing past Grand Marshals.”

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