ProRodeo Sports News -- May 24, 2024

Sowing Good Deeds contest open for PRCA committees

BY THE NUMBERS 1986 The year Ryan Byrne of Prince Albert, Manitoba, Canada, made history by becoming the first Canadian to work the National Finals Rodeo as a bullfighter. Byrne was a bullfighter at the Canadian Finals Rodeo 14 times in his career. $15K The amount of money ($15,566) earned by Ryder Wright on the way to winning the Veater Financial Bronc Match May 11 in Coarsegold, Calif. Wright clinched the win with his 87-point ride on Corey & Lange Rodeo’s Mojave Moon. $19K The amount of money ($19,336) earned by Dawson Hay on the way to capturing the title at the World Famous Miles City (Mont.) Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Bronc Ride on May 19. Hay clinched the win with his 90.5-point ride on Burch Rodeo’s Moose in the finals.

In recognition of the support that PRCA-sanctioned rodeos contribute to local, regional, and national charities, Hesston by Massey Ferguson presents the Sowing Good Deeds contest. The contest is a chance to recognize and share the stories of rodeo teams across the country who are doing good in their communities.

in Las Vegas. Contest Details

Open to all PRCA-sanctioned rodeo committees, regardless of size Participating rodeo committees

must apply for the Sowing Good Deeds program and meet certain criteria Participating rodeos will receive a Hesston by Massey Ferguson Sowing Good Deeds banner to hang in their arena. Entries are due Sept. 1, 2024. Go to this link to enter https://www. masseyferguson.com/en_us/discover-mf/mf community/community/sowinggooddeeds.html

Each year, five finalists are selected from dozens of nominations, where one rodeo committee will win a Massey Ferguson® tractor for the great work they do. The winner is announced during the National Finals Rodeo gala

Rodeo Clown Reunion on tap as part of Hall of Fame fest

The Rodeo Clown Reunion is returning to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Aug. 2, ahead of the Hall of Fame’s 45th anniversary celebration. The event features three dozen former laugh-getters, bullfighters and barrelmen. The rodeo clowns will host a meet and greet, sign autographs, perform and answer questions about their lives in the arena. In addition to giving the public an up close and personal look at the profession, the Rodeo Clown Reunion affords the retired funnymen the opportunity to reconnect and forge new friendships with contemporaries. For decades, rodeo clowns have entertained audiences and many trained donkeys, chimpanzees, dogs and other animals to join in the fun. More importantly, they’ve protected cowboys from injury and worse by learning to work with the bulls and avoid injuries themselves.

After their stop at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, the Rodeo Clown Reunion moves on to the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo for an exhibition from Aug. 3-4 in Castle Rock, Colo. The honorees will assist with mutton busting and other activities for kids, while interacting with fans on the midway. Come out and get to know these rodeo clowns who will suit up in full regalia for each performance. Each participant is either an athlete who gets his adrenalin fix as a bullfighter or joker getting kicks from the crowd’s laughter. Being a rodeo clown is one of the most paradoxical professions in the world. Anyone who has spent time in the rodeo arena as a laugh-getter, bullfighter or barrelman with an interest in attending please contact Chairman Gail Woerner at rodeogalaustin@gmail. com.

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