ProRodeo Sports News - Oct.4, 2019

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R eigning PRCA Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion Wade Sundell returned to his home in Coleman, Okla., Oct. 4, after suffering an injury Aug. 24 while competing at the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Sundell was released from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, Calif., Sept. 20. World champion Wade Sundell released from hospital

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Sundell was aboard The Cervi Brothers’ Living The High Life when the horse reared up in the chute and smashed Sundell in the chest. The impact lacerated Sundell’s liver, according to Rick Foster of the Justin Sportsmedicine team. Sundell was taken to the hospital and had surgery that evening. On Sept. 23, a spokesman for the Justin Sportsmedicine team told ProRodeo Sports News that Sundell had stayed at the Cow Camp in Rancho Mission Viejo. Sundell was walking and trying to regain weight after his lengthy stay in the hospital. Sundell finished the PRCA regular season 17th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $83,329.

Cowboy Journal, ‘NFR Extra’ earn PRCA nods The Cowboy Journal , which was launched in 2017 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo by founders Shane Hanchey, Logan Ward, Matt Cohen and Megan Scales, has been selected for the 2019 PRCA Journalism Award presented by Boot Barn. The website spent its first year bringing first-person stories directly from contestants – cowboys and cowgirls, bullfighters, stock contractors and others inside the arena. Las Vegas Events launched “NFR Extra,” March 20. The bi-monthly podcast focuses on the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and features personal conversations with icons that embody rodeo and Western lifestyle. “NFR Extra” has been chosen for the 2019 PRCA Multimedia Broadcast Award presented by Boot Barn. The podcast is hosted by Bo Gardner and Nevada Colwell. The PRCA media award winners will be honored at the PRCA Awards Banquet at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Dec. 4.

PRCA begins partnership with Bloomer Trailer

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association announced Sept. 24 its national partnership with Bloomer Trailer. The official partnership raises Bloomer Trailer’s efforts to be the trailer of choice for the champions and fans of rodeo. By becoming the Official Trailer of the PRCA, Bloomer Trailer continues to demonstrate it is the world’s leading manufacturer of custom and state-of-the-art horse trailers. All PRCA members will have access to an exclusive rebate program with their local dealer. “Partnering with the PRCA gives us the exciting opportunity to bring the Bloomer standard to as many of the world’s best cowboys

as possible,” said Randy Bloomer, owner. “We are eager to continue to grow with ProRodeo fans and rodeos, and we look forward to expanding our connection to the sport of rodeo throughout the year.” The Bloomer Trailer partnership will provide substantial support to the PRCA and members, as well as an additional program for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund (JCCF). “The PRCA is incredibly proud to partner with Bloomer Trailer,” PRCA CEO George Taylor said. “Bloomer Trailer’s member discount program will be substantial and meets the continued goal of the PRCA giving value to our members, committees and cowboys.”

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