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OCTOBER 16, 2020 VOLUME 68, NO. 21

Caleb McMillan won the all- around title at the RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo to kick start the 2021 season.

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River Riding The RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals paid out six figures as cowboys bat - tled it out in Hermiston, Ore., Oct. 2-3. 28

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INSIDE

6 In His Words 8 Brain teasers 10 Hot takes 12 Grille 14 He said-she said 16 Social media 20 Short round 48 Results 58 PRCA notes

RODEOS

Grand Entry Honors Riding in the grand entry at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will have a different feel at Globe Life Field in Arling- ton, Texas. 36

18 2020 PRCA world 52 2020 Circuits STANDINGS COVER 26 Red Bluff, Calif. California CFR 28 Hermiston, Ore. Columbia River CFR 30 Palmyra, Mo. Great Lakes CFR 32 Minot, N.D. Badland CFR

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Tie-down roper Trey Young won the RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, Oct. 11.

Cowboys take to Minot

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Contestants in the RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo headed to Minot, N.D., in search of cash and a trip to

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Solid Masonry DalleeMason

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IN HIS WORDS LOGAN MEDLIN Heeler follows in father’s footsteps to Finals S he (Kamryn) is awesome. It’s been a good year inside the arena, but none of it as good as the blessing we got having her. She’s been by far the best thing.

Navigating Insurance Can Be a Bumpy Ride. that the NFR is not at Las Vegas. I haven’t looked at it that way. Obviously, it’s different from what I thought it would be while I was growing up. But it’ll be cool to look back in 20 years knowing only 15 teams roped in Globe Life Field and I was one of them. can still pick his brain on what I need to work on. It’s definitely a team deal. I was born the first year he made it and I was 5 the second year he made it. I remember going out there and him practicing and in the grand entry practice getting to ride around with him in the arena before the rodeo started. They said I fell asleep every night before My good horse, Drago, 11, (2020 winner of the team roping heeling Purina Horse of the Year presented by AQHA) is just simple, he’s easy. He’s real forgiving, doesn’t take anything away from you. He’s always looking to please. I think that we (Crawford and I) had actually been friends before he and I started roping. He’s a guy that turns a lot of steers, rides good horses and sets steers up good for me to throw fast. As the heeler, it’s a lot more fun when you get to throw a lot. He turned a lot of steers this year. It allows me to get in a groove when I can throw often. I’m excited. Some people asked me if I’m bummed the rodeo ended.

Team roping heeler Logan Medlin is headed to his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Well, his first as a competitor. Medlin’s father qualified for the Finals in 1991 and 1996, and Medlin attended both, first as a baby, then as a 5-year-old. Medlin finished the 2020 regular season ninth in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings. The Tatum, N.M., cowboy earned $54,621 while roping with header Charly Crawford. Medlin, 29, nearly qualified in 2016 but finished 17th in the standings that season. He and Breely, his wife of seven years, had their first child this year, daughter, Kamryn.

It’s a sigh of relief to make the Finals. It’s been a goal of mine since I was a little kid. At the same time, I can’t be too satisfied, I still have goals I set for myself that I want to accomplish. It’s cool I can look back and say I met that goal of mine, but I have to stay motivated and hungry because if you’re not hungry and working toward that, somebody else is, and you’ll get passed by. It’s the truth. There are so many people that rope good these days that if you’re not going to be working as hard as you can at it, somebody else is. Obviously, there’s a group of guys that make the Finals every year, but then there are half a dozen spots that fluctuate every year and that’s proof of it, that so many guys rope good. You’re never guaranteed you’re going to make it again, so keep your head down and work at it if you want to come back. My dad (Jeff ) taught me everything. He’s who I looked up to when I first started. When I was a little kid, I wanted to be just like him. That’s what gave me the idea and drive to rodeo for a living because that’s what he did. I still call him up and talk with him about my roping. I

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BRAIN TEASERS TAKE YOUR SHOT

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Cowboys & Faces

Here’s a look at five PRCA cowboys. Can you match them clean-shaven to their beards?

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Word Search Find the 2020 season winners from the Arcadia (Fla.) Fall Rodeo and the 2020 season winners from the RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo in Duncan, Okla. Cowboys who won more than one event at both rodeos appear for each win. Names may be forward, backward, horizontal, vertical or diagonal. Fall Classics 1. Find the winners from Arcadia.

E V W C O D Y V I C K E R S A G P J R J D J G B K Z A O U K S E S T R M O U Z L A B N O Q T R O H T H L M P U D G N O S R E Y M Y T S U D A F F A I C E U B I S I H Q V J J E N S L P T D F J M W O A M L P Y E X V V O J S O U P X G L Z B A E L W J A K E C L A Y A Q G D I L H O E U U R C E R Y I N F O L X Z G Y R R K Z E Q Y F A A U B U H N R P U M W N P W E O C R T H M W J R T A N N E R B R U N N E R E G O K D C A T I E O I T N K J Q S O C Z R V S T B I Y X S M A I L L I W A I R O T C I V A O L T L W U S T I N E E B S U L D N A L T U R N O T L U F E Z K H Q Y I Z F W B J P N L O Y F C I A X W Y Y S A T Z X H M T X R S J I C R O P R M J T K Y M R J A G T A N N E R P H I P P S B K D I Q K U D O R Q A N D R E W B U R K S L R H Y H K E I T H I S L E Y M J R M P Z H P X M N S G N K K H G D Q N B L W W I Z N F M F W G K K S U Y V U X S H E U I Y X N N J A H V P U S N X

BB: Tanner Phipps SW: Cody Vickers TR: Bradley Massey/Britt Bockius

SB: James Greeson TD: Andrew Burks GB: Victoria Williams BR: Ernie Courson Jr.

2. Find the winners from Duncan. BB: Blaine Kaufman SW: Tanner Brunner TR: Coleman Proctor/Jake Clay

SB: Colt Gordon TD: Cole Bailey GB: Tamara Reinhardt BR: Fulton Rutland

BONUS QUESTIONS 1. Who was the clown/barrelman in Arcadia?

2. Who was the specialty act at Duncan?

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Steer wrestler Dakota Eldridge dedicated his victory at the RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo in Red Bluff to his late mother-in-law Sally Freeman. Eldridge’s daughter, who was born Sept. 17, is named Sally. To read more about Elridge’s win, check out ProRodeo.com. Remembrance

“She (Sally Freeman) always had a great eye for horses. She was certainly up there looking down on me, helping me get a good start on my last run.”

– DAKOTA ELDRIDGE

Leaving an early mark

J.J. Elshere made an 89-point ride on Sutton Rodeo’s Prom Night to win the third round of the saddle bronc riding at the RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, Oct. 11. The score is the highest of the young 2021 ProRodeo season. Elshere also tied for first in the first round.

HOT TAKES

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J.J. Elshere posted an 89-point ride on Sutton Rodeos’ Prom Night in Minot, N.D., Oct. 11.

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7TH ANNUAL ARCADIA FALL RODEO Where: Arcadia, Fla. When: Oct. 17-18 Coverage: The PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, 2 p.m., Oct. 17; 2 p.m., Oct. 18.

RAM MOUNTAIN STATES CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO Where: Loveland, Colo. When: Oct. 23-24 What: As with all the circuit finals rodeos, a

berth to the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo is on the line at the RAM MSCFR. In addition to being a circuit champion, winners will earn a spot at the RAM NCFR in Kissimmee, Fla., in April.

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2020 SEASON

$20,570,161

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2020 SEASON

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COWBOY GRILLE WITH TRACY RENCK

What was your experience like competing in the PRCA in 2020? Jacob: It was crazy because you didn’t really expect that everything would be shut down (in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic). Still, it wasn’t terrible being my first year because I was healthy, and I was able to do pretty well. What was your biggest win of the season? Jacob: I took first at the (Rodeo Rapid City, S.D.) PRCA Xtreme Broncs Match (Feb. 8), and I won some pretty good money ($4,250). That win made me feel like I belonged and I could rodeo and do something with it. I know (for the 2021) season I want to go full time. What rodeo is on your bucket list to compete at? Jacob: Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up. That grass looks pretty cool, and I would love to compete there. How did you get involved with rodeo? Jacob Kammerer, 23, of Philip, S.D., just completed his PRCA rookie season in saddle bronc riding. He finished 42nd in the 2020 PRCA | RAM World Standings with $14,421. After proving he could compete against the best saddle bronc riders in the world, Kammerer is ready to hit the trail full time in 2021 and see where he can end up.

JACOB KAMMERER

Jacob: My dad (Joel) and older brother (Wyatt) were saddle bronc riders and a bunch of people around (Philip, S.D.) were rodeoing all the time. It’s kind of a rodeo community. When I was younger, the roughstock end of the arena is what I really leaned to, especially saddle bronc riding. Did you have any other brothers and sisters? Jacob: Yes. My oldest brother is named Ryan and I have a younger sister, Bobbi Jo, who is a senior in high school. Did you do any other events growing up? Jacob: I did everything in high school except for bull riding and bareback riding. When I was a senior in high school, I won state in team roping, steer wrestling and bronc riding. I was a team roping heeler. There was just something about saddle bronc riding that made me want to do it more than anything else. Did you have any rodeo idols growing up? Jacob: Everybody who rides bucking horses looks up to the Etbauers or the Elsheres. A couple guys who helped me out a bunch were Mike Heathershaw and my rodeo coach at Gillette (Wyo.) College (ProRodeo Hall of Famer) Marvin Garrett. When you’re not rodeoing what do you enjoy doing?

Jacob: I love doing any type of outdoor activities. I love being outside and being a cowboy. I mostly go hunting for deer. I also enjoy fishing. I also do a lot of ranching and fencing. I do a lot of custom fencing for (saddle bronc rider) Ty Manke. That helps keep me going down the road. If cellphones didn’t exist how would that impact you? Jacob: It would definitely make it harder to rodeo. We would have to get out the old maps. Then, I would have to use a payphone to enter rodeos. I’ve never used a payphone. What’s your favorite holiday? Jacob: I would say New Year’s Eve or Christmas. I enjoy being around family for the holidays. What’s your favorite movie? Jacob: The Cowboys with John Wayne. I always watched that when I was a little kid with my dad and my grandpa (Marvin). There was something about it that made me want to be a cowboy even more. Do you binge-watch shows on Netflix? Jacob: I watched a little bit of Tiger King , but it didn’t take me long to shut it off. The show I like the most right now is Yellowstone . What’s the last concert you attended? Jacob: I think it was The Band Perry. That was like three years ago. I didn’t really like listening to them on the radio, but in concert they were pretty good.

What’s your go-to restaurant? Jacob: I would have to say Buffalo Wild Wings. They’re good everywhere you go. What type of candy do you like? Jacob: I’m not a big candy guy, but I will get Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups now and then. What was your favorite cartoon to watch as a kid? Jacob: Tom and Jerry.

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10 QUESTIONS He Said – She Said Who knows steer roper Vin Fisher Jr. better, his wife, Candace, or his traveling partner and brother, J. Tom Fisher?

Vin

Candace

J. Tom

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IF NOT IN RODEO, WHAT WOULD HE BE DOING?

Politics

Politics

Coaching

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE MOVIE?

Tombstone

Out Cold

Tombstone

WHAT ACTOR WOULD PLAY HIM IN A MOVIE?

David Hasselhoff

John Travolta

Harrison Ford

WHO IS HIS RODEO IDOL?

Dan Fisher

Dan Fisher

Dan Fisher

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK?

Coke

Coke

Coke

WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY?

Me

Vin

Vin

WHAT’S THE FAVORITE HORSE HE’S EVER OWNED?

Jeep

Jeep

Jeep

WHO IS HIS FAVORITE ATHLETE?

John Stockton

John Stockton

John Stockton

WHAT RODEO IS ON HIS BUCKET LIST TO WIN?

Pendleton

Pendleton

Pendleton

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Coeur d’Alene

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2020 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial as of Oct. 1, 2020. For the 2020 season (Oct. 15, 2019-Sept. 30, 2020), official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 85; team roping, 65; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 85; barrel racing, 100; and bull riding, no limit. Bull riders can count Xtreme Bulls events toward the PRCA World Standings, but not toward the all-around standings.

ALL-AROUND 1. Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah............................ $86,584 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas................................... 85,547 3. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 80,737 4. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La.................................... 44,170 5. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................... 37,509 6. Thomas Smith, Barnsdall, Okla............................ 26,142 7. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas.............................. 25,731 8. Maverick Harper, Iowa, La................................... 17,000 9. Laramie Allen, Llano, Texas................................. 16,057 10. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, Miss........................ 15,666 11. Luke Gee, Stanford, Mont.................................... 13,619 12. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah............................ 13,555 13. Bart Brunson, Terry, Miss.................................... 13,433 14. Blake Deckard, Henryetta, Okla............................ 12,308 15. Caleb McMillan, Soap Lake, Wash....................... 10,600 16. Clovis Crane, Lebanon, Pa..................................... 7,580 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa.......................... $122,927 2. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah................................... 94,892 3. Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba............................... 81,391 4. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas............................ 77,672 5. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif........................... 70,973 6. Jamie Howlett, Rapid City, S.D............................ 66,583 7. Richmond Champion, Stevensville, Mont............ 64,149 8. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn........................... 61,726 9. Mason Clements, Draper, Utah............................ 58,501 10. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas..................... 53,386 11. Jess Pope, Marshall, Mo..................................... 49,612 12. Cole Reiner, Kaycee, Wyo.................................... 45,043 13. Jake Brown, Cleveland, Texas.............................. 42,778 14. Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D....................................... 39,334 15. Chad Rutherford, Hillsboro, Texas....................... 37,412 16. Winn Ratliff, Leesville, La.................................... 35,512 17. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La....................... 31,484 18. Wyatt Bloom, Belgrade, Mont.............................. 30,632 19. Logan Patterson, Kim, Colo................................. 30,165 20. Shane O’Connell, Rapid City, S.D......................... 28,843 STEER WRESTLING 1. Matt Reeves, Cross Plains, Texas...................... $86,944 2. Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La.................................... 61,623 3. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.......................... 52,678 4. Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev................................... 50,085 5. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta.......................... 50,047 6. Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan............................. 46,885 7. Jace Melvin, Fort Pierre, S.D............................... 46,225 8. Stetson Jorgensen, Blackfoot, Idaho................... 46,042 9. Jacob Edler, State Center, Iowa............................ 45,607 10. Bridger Anderson, Carrington, N.D...................... 43,877 11. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore............................... 42,483 12. Clayton Hass, Weatherford, Texas....................... 41,840 13. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss................................ 40,279 14. Jule Hazen, Ashland, Kan..................................... 39,730 15. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore............................... 39,495 16. Dirk Tavenner, Rigby, Idaho................................. 37,935 17. Shayde Etherton, Borden, Ind.............................. 36,957 18. Cody Devers, Balko, Okla..................................... 33,552 19. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont................................... 29,786 20. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................... 29,384 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C................................ $89,665 2. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 69,704 3. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif............................... 69,228 4. Colby Lovell, Madisonville, Texas......................... 65,509 5. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 64,176 6. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla............................... 63,872 7. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont.................................... 57,629 8. Charly Crawford, Stephenville, Texas................... 55,229 9. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn............................ 52,682 10. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz........................... 52,542 11. Kolton Schmidt, Barrhead, Alberta....................... 51,022 12. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.................................. 50,692 13. Levi Simpson, Ponoka, Alberta............................ 50,398 14. Jeff Flenniken, Caldwell, Idaho............................. 49,391 15. Brenten Hall, Jay, Okla......................................... 47,145 16. Matt Sherwood, Pima, Ariz.................................. 46,557 17. Clay Ullery, Valleyview, Alberta............................ 40,426 18. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas.................................... 39,713

12. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................. 28,073 13. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla............................... 27,947 14. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan................................. 26,937 15. Roger Branch, Wellston, Okla.............................. 25,571 16. Jim Locke, Miami, Texas...................................... 24,875 17. Shay Good, Abilene, Texas................................... 19,174 18. Martin Poindexter, Comanche, Texas................... 17,844 19. Trenton Johnson, Blue Mound, Kan..................... 17,777 20. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D.................................... 17,337 BULL RIDING 1. Sage Kimzey, Strong City, Okla.......................... $92,334 2. Ky Hamilton, Mackay, Australia............................ 89,447 3. Boudreaux Campbell, Crockett, Texas.................. 85,746 4. Dustin Boquet, Bourg, La..................................... 81,566 5. Brady Portenier, Caldwell, Idaho.......................... 73,105 6. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas..................................... 66,227 7. Roscoe Jarboe, New Plymouth, Idaho................. 61,417 8. Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah.............................. 60,646 9. Ty Wallace, Collbran, Colo................................... 60,234 10. Colten Fritzlan, Rifle, Colo.................................... 58,408 11. Parker McCown, Montgomery, Texas................... 55,561 12. Tyler Bingham, Honeyville, Utah.......................... 55,558 13. Trevor Kastner, Roff, Okla.................................... 55,281 14. Clayton Sellars, Fruitland Park, Fla....................... 53,395 15. Denton Fugate, Niangua, Mo................................ 52,236 16. Levi Gray, Dairy, Ore............................................ 50,275 17. Ruger Piva, Challis, Idaho.................................... 48,274 18. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah................................... 46,572 19. Dallee Mason, Weiser, Idaho................................ 46,398 20. Brody Yeary, Morgan Mill, Texas.......................... 45,457 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. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas............$86,725 2. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas.................................78,461 3. Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Texas................................67,454 4. Jimmie Smith, McDade, Texas..............................65,022 5. Tiany Schuster, Krum, Texas.................................55,060 6. Jill Wilson, Snyder, Texas.....................................53,371 7. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas............................53,075 8. Stevi Hillman, Weatherford, Texas........................52,389 9. Jessica Routier, Buffalo, S.D.................................51,371 10. Cheyenne Wimberley, Stephenville, Texas.............47,039 11. Ryann Pedone, Sunset, Texas...............................42,581 12. Emily Miller, Weatherford, Okla.............................42,388 13. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D.................................40,904 14. Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla.........................39,953 15. Brittany Barnett, Stephenville, Texas.....................39,565 16. Jessica Telford, Caldwell, Idaho............................38,477 17. Ivy Hurst, Springer, Okla.......................................36,002 18. Ashley Castleberry, Montgomery, Texas................31,337 19. Michelle Alley, Madison, Texas.............................29,511 20. Kathy Grimes, Medical Lake, Wash.......................25,618 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Cassie Bahe, Grantsville, Utah............................$26,524 2. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas....................21,649 3. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas...................15,918 4. Jordan Fabrizio, Canyon, Texas.............................14,377 5. Katie Mundorf, Mullen, Neb..................................12,297 6. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas.................................12,109 7. Shelby Boisjoli, Stephenville, Texas......................11,946 8. Tanegai Zilverberg, Holabird, S.D..........................11,266 9. Amanda Coleman, Stephenville, Texas..................10,977 10. Macy Fuller, Wittmann, Ariz..................................10,905 11. Anna Bahe, Grantsville, Utah.................................10,529 12. Kirby Eppert, Seneca, S.D.....................................10,248 13. Hope Thompson, Abilene, Texas...........................10,245 14. J.J. Hampton, Stephenville, Texas........................10,231 15. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo.....................................9,277 16. Rickie Engesser, Spearfish, S.D..............................8,321 17. Kelsie Chace, Cherokee, Okla..................................7,465 18. Janey Reeves, Melba, Idaho...................................7,351 19. Amber Crawford, Springtown, Texas.......................7,117 20. Cadee Williams, Weatherford, Texas.......................6,892

19. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla............................... 39,197 20. Cory Kidd V, Statesville, N.C................................ 38,389 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Okla......................... $70,299 2. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev....................................... 69,704 3. Buddy Hawkins II, Columbus, Kan....................... 63,872 4. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan.................................. 63,227 5. Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, Brazil ...... 58,084 6. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla....................................... 56,514 7. Shay Dixon Carroll, La Junta, Colo...................... 56,267 8. Paul Eaves, Lonedell, Mo..................................... 56,159 9. Logan Medlin, Tatum, N.M................................... 54,621 10. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, Texas.................... 52,682 11. Paden Bray, Stephenville, Texas........................... 52,542 12. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................ 51,890 13. Tyler Worley, Berryville, Ark................................. 51,138 14. Hunter Koch, Vernon, Texas................................. 51,022 15. Chase Tryan, Helena, Mont.................................. 47,145 16. Kyle Lockett, Visalia, Calif.................................... 44,233 17. Trey Yates, Pueblo, Colo...................................... 43,784 18. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas......................... 39,197 19. Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, Okla........................ 38,916 20. Jake Edwards, Ocala, Fla..................................... 38,147 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Wyatt Casper, Pampa, Texas............................ $145,138 2. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah................................ 111,336 3. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................. 99,539 4. Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte, S.D........................... 90,005 5. Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah...................................... 73,269 6. Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D........................................ 54,351 7. Sterling Crawley, Huntsville, Texas....................... 51,608 8. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont........................ 51,400 9. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas.................... 50,930 10. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 50,523 11. Rusty Wright, Milford, Utah................................. 49,946 12. Lefty Holman, Visalia, Calif.................................. 49,670 13. Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah.............................. 47,498 14. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas............................. 44,832 15. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M.................................... 42,303 16. Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La..................................... 40,976 17. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah............................. 40,467 18. Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.......................... 38,315 19. Kolby Wanchuk, Sherwood Park, Alberta............. 37,559 20. Jake Finlay, Goondiwindi, Australia...................... 34,255 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.............................. $156,668 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas................................... 67,189 3. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont........................... 66,748 4. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, Okla............................ 60,919 5. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, Texas.......................... 60,391 6. Ty Harris, San Angelo, Texas............................... 58,414 7. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas.......................... 56,168 8. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas................................ 54,595 9. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas.............................. 53,168 10. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La................................ 52,299 11. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla.............................. 52,080 12. Tyson Durfey, Brock, Texas.................................. 47,293 13. Caddo Lewallen, Morrison, Okla.......................... 47,141 14. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas................................ 46,851 15. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla................................ 46,049 16. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas...................... 45,874 17. Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb...................................... 43,373 18. Justin Smith, Leesville, La................................... 41,847 19. Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas.................................. 40,158 20. Ike Fontenot, Ville Platte, La................................ 39,096 STEER ROPING 1. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................. $54,598 2. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas................ 53,210 3. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................. 49,797 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas.............................. 48,387 5. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas.................... 46,463 6. Billy Good, Wynnewood, Okla.............................. 36,282 7. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas................................... 35,656 8. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................. 34,183 9. Thomas Smith, Barnsdall, Okla............................ 32,311 10. Garrett Hale, Snyder, Texas.................................. 30,631 11. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................. 28,852

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SHORT ROUND

2020 Wrangler NFR kicks off with Welcome Reception Countdown

T he date is set, and the Rodeo participants will be introduced to the world and receive their back numbers on Dec. 1 at the NFR Welcome Reception in Dickies Arena, the home of the Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo. cowboys and cowgirls will be in the arena. The 2020 Wrangler National Finals

The NFR moved to Globe Life Field

in Arlington, Texas, this year so the event could have a live audience. The selection of back numbers

signifies the contestants’ qualification to the NFR. It is a rite of passage and a confirmation of their success over the past year. All the training, discipline and preparation have brought these athletes to this event. The Welcome Reception will start at 6 p.m., Dec. 1 and will be open to PRCA 2020 Convention attendees. Fans not attending the convention can purchase tickets to the reception for $30 beginning Nov. 1.

This evening event will effectively start the 2020 Wrangler NFR and will set the pace for 10 days of rodeo that will match the year’s greatest competitors in each of the sanctioned events. The event is one of the most anticipated moments at the NFR before the chutes open.

Purina/AQHA Horse of the Year for 2020 awards named

(Tie) Dualin Demon “Rambo;” ridden by Hunter Herrin, owned by Travis & Joanna Dobbs STEER ROPING 1. Lena Joe Ichi “Professor;” ridden and owned by Martin Poindexter 2. Freckles Possum Baby “Possum;” ridden by Scott Snedecor & Stephen Stransky, owned by Stephen Stransky 3. RBS Badger Tigger “Tigger;” ridden and owned by Cole Patterson STEER WRESTLING 1. Dashin Haze “Tyson;” ridden by Curtis Cassidy & Jesse Brown, owned by Curtis Cassidy 2. Be Dun by Three “Benz;” ridden and owned by Clayton Hass (Tie) Patrionic Dash “Mable;” ridden by Stetson Jorgensen, owned by Garrett Henry BARREL RACING 1. High Valor “Valor;” ridden and owned by Dona Kay Rule 2. Biddin on Fame “Beau;” ridden and owned by Emily Miller 3. Lean Mean Blue Dean “Blue Dean;” ridden and owned by Jill Wilson

Success in timed events is a 50/50 effort between the cowboys and their horses, and the Purina Horse of the Year presented by AQHA awards provide recognition to ProRodeo’s top horses. The 2020 Purina Horse of the Year presented by AQHA awards were unveiled Oct. 12. The top three horses in each category are listed below: TEAM ROPING HEADING 1. RK Tuff Trinket “Bob;” ridden and owned by Riley Minor 2. Gypsy Sailor “Sailor;” ridden by Charly Crawford, owned by Charly & Jackie Crawford 3. Ima Fresnos Dee “Annie;” ridden and owned by Cody Snow TEAM ROPING HEELING 1. Nita Win Playboy “Drago;” ridden and owned by Logan Medlin (Tie) Leos Highbrow “Sug;” ridden and owned by Brady Minor 3. Little Hickory Boon “Ray J;” ridden and owned by Wesley Thorp TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Pocketful of Light “Pockets;” ridden and owned by Caleb Smidt 2. Casanovas Cowgirl “Beyonce;” ridden and owned by Haven Meged

The Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping is returning to the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane. The NFSR, which has been at the Kansas Star Arena since 2014, returns Nov. 6-7. The Top 15 steer ropers compete in a 10-round event to determine the world champion. Last season, Trevor Brazile notched his PRCA-record 25th world championship when he claimed the NFSR gold buckle after winning the average in Mulvane. “The National Finals Steer Roping has certainly found a home in Mulvane,” PRCA CEO George Taylor said. “Our steer ropers love competing for a gold buckle in the friendly confines of the Kansas Star Arena.” The contract personnel selected for the NFSR are: Announcers: Curt Robinson, Jody Carper Secretary: Brenda Crowder Timers: Shelly Bauman, Mary Brunner Arena Usher: Josh Edwards (Charles Braden – alternate) Music Director: Derek Barton Clem McSpadden NFSR remaining at Kansas Star Arena

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It’s common for rodeo athletes and fans to use the hashtags “grateful” or “blessed.” Each year, that gratefulness is expressed at the annual PRCA Awards Banquet before the start of the Wrangler NFR. The final online ballot process was Oct. 19-23 for applicable voting PRCA members. The winners for each category will be announced at the PRCA Awards Banquet at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 2. PRCA announces complete 2020 award nominations

BY THE NUMBERS 2 The number of cowboys who have qualified for the Wrangler NFR in two roughstock events since 2003. Those two are Jesse Bail (saddle bronc riding and bull riding, 2003) and Stetson Wright (saddle bronc riding and bull riding, 2020). 26 The number of times steer roper Rocky Patterson has qualified for the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping – (1994-95 and 1997-2020) – the most of any of the 15 qualifiers for the 2020 NFSR, Nov. 6-7 at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane. 1961 Rodeos were held in Texas at the Dallas State Fairgrounds, including the last one in 1961. The Wrangler NFR returns to Texas this year, moving to Arlington because of COVID-19. The first three National Finals

DONITA BARNES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • Cindy Rosser • Duane Reichert • Edie Longfellow • Gene Hyder • Kay Gay STOCK CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR • Beutler & Son Rodeo Co. • Cervi Championship Rodeo • Frontier Rodeo Company • Pete Carr Pro Rodeo • Stace Smith Pro Rodeos

BULLFIGHTER OF THE YEAR • Cody Webster • Dusty Tuckness • Evan Allard • Nathan Jestes • Wacey Munsell PICKUP MAN OF THE YEAR • Chase Cervi

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR • Bradley Narducci • Brandy Edmonds • Jill Franzen Loden • Josh Hilton • Randy Mayer PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR • Dale Hirschman • Dan Hubbell • James Phifer • Matt Cohen • Robby Freeman COMEDY ACT OF THE YEAR • Gizmo McCracken • John Harrison • Justin Rumford • Keith Isley • Matt Tarr DRESS ACT OF THE YEAR • Haley Ganzel Proctor • John Payne • Madison MacDonald & Piper Yule • Rider Kiesner & Bethany Iles • Tomas Garcilazo

SMALL RODEO OF THE YEAR • Alamosa, Colo. • Blackfoot, Idaho • Jerome, Idaho • Mesquite, Texas • Yuma, Colo. MEDIUM RODEO OF THE YEAR • Belle Fourche, S.D. • Burwell, Neb. • Cave Creek, Ariz. • Coleman, Texas • Guymon, Okla. LARGE OUTDOOR RODEO OF THE YEAR • Cody, Wyo. • Deadwood, S.D. • Dodge City, Kan. • Gooding, Idaho • Prescott, Ariz. • Spanish Fork, Utah LARGE INDOOR RODEO OF THE YEAR • Arlington, Texas • Denver, Colo. • Fort Worth, Texas • Rapid City, S.D. • San Antonio, Texas

• Jason Bottoms • Josh Edwards • Matt Twitchell • Rex Bugbee CLOWN OF THE YEAR • Cody Sosebee • JJ Harrison • John Harrison • Justin Rumford • Keith Isley TIMER OF THE YEAR • Amy Muller • Brenda Crowder • Jayme Pemberton

ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR • Andy Stewart • Bob Tallman • Randy Corley • Wayne Brooks • Will Rasmussen SECRETARY OF THE YEAR

• Shawna Ray • Toby Dunlavy

• Amanda Sanders • Brenda Crowder • Eva Chadwick • Sandy Gwatney • Sunni Deb Backstrom

2021 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo canceled

a news release.

The executive committee of the

More than 30,000 animals are typically exhibited in addition to about 2,300 participants in the various other competitions and exhibitions. Consequently, the decision was made to cancel all FWSSR events and features. The only other time the Stock Show was canceled was in 1943, near the height of World War II.

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) voted unanimously Oct. 8, to cancel the 2021 Show scheduled for Jan. 15 through Feb. 6, according to a news release from the show.

“This is a heartbreaking decision for our leadership and was not made lightly,” said Stock Show President and General Manager Brad Barnes in

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Hometown Winner Steer wrestler Dalton Massey, who lives in Hermiston, Ore., won the first round, split the second round and won the average at the RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo in Hermiston. He earned $4,034. – Kirt Steinke photo

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RAM CALIFORNIA CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO

Permit holder wins title in sixth rodeo Quick Study BY TRACY RENCK I t didn’t take long for permit holder Karson Mebane to celebrate his first PRCA victory. In his sixth career ProRodeo competition, the saddle bronc

TOP MONEY WINNER Taylor Santos, tie-down roping, $4,237 BAREBACK RIDING TOP SCORES

rider from Bakersfield, Calif., won the two-head average with 168.5 points at the RAMCalifornia Circuit Finals Rodeo in Red Bluff, Oct. 10. “It was pretty wild,” said Mebane, 20. “I had never been to Red Bluff before, and it was awesome to get to compete at (Frank Moore Arena). My nerves were probably better because there wasn’t a huge crowd there. It was tough to go to rodeos this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was great just to get to compete at a circuit finals and especially win.” In the first round, Mebane had an 81-point ride on Bridwell Pro Rodeos’ Beaver Bend to split second. The final round was an eight-second trip Mebane won’t soon forget. He had a career-best 87.5-point ride on Four Star Rodeo’s WatchThis to win the final round and the average. “The ride on Beaver Bend was nice and easy,” Mebane said. “She jumped and kicked underneath me, and she had a lot of hang time. My ride onWatchThis was a little more difficult. I heard about that horse, and it was supposed to take a little scoot and stay in one spot and buck. “She took that little scoot right out of there, but when she broke, she jumped to the right and tipped me into my left stirrup. It was a knife fight to get back into the right stirrup and just keep my feet rolling. It was a lot of fun and that horse really bucked.” Mebane was the last guy to ride, so when he saw the numbers on the scoreboard he was elated. “I couldn’t believe it,” said Mebane, who earned $3,993. “I’ve seen all these guys ride and I’ve looked up to them all, and I couldn’t believe I just accomplished something like that. It was a great feeling.” When Mebane isn’t competing on the PRCA circuit, he attends Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and competes on the rodeo team. Mebane is majoring in agricultural systems management. “It a hybrid of ag engineering and ag business,” Mebane said. “… I would really like to work with water systems. I’m getting my minor in ag business. “I’m going to finish school. I have two years left and might do the master’s program here at Cal Poly and keep rodeoing in college. When the time comes and I’m out of college eligibility I would love to make a run at the (Wrangler) NFR and see if I have what it takes.” Mebane’s family runs a cattle ranch in Bakersfield, but he didn’t get involved with rodeo until high school. “I started out team roping as a heeler, and I thought it was something we did on the ranch and I really got into,” Mebane said. “My sophomore year of high school I started riding broncs and I fell in love with it.” Mebane is thrilled to have the opportunity to compete at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Kissimmee, Fla., April 9-10. “I’ve never been to Florida, and I haven’t thought about the actual experience yet, but being able to be at that level with guys who have competed at the NFR and horses that have been to the NFR is something I’m excited for,” Mebane said. “I have to put the work in from here until then and keep my head on straight while I’m there. If I do those things, I think I can do pretty well.”

Santos

1. Zack Brown .................. 160 pts. on 2 2. Tre Hosley ................................... 156 3. Lucas Samaniego ........................ 128 STEER WRESTLING 1. Dakota Eldridge .......... 10.8 sec. on 2 2. Taite Stickler .............................. 12.6 3. Bear Pascoe ............................... 20.7 TEAM ROPING 1. Reed/Shawnego .......... 12.3 sec. on 2 2. P. Boyle/J. Hixon ................. 12.9 sec. 3. B. Hirdes/W. Harrison ................ 13.0 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Karson Mebane ......... 168.5 pts. on 2 2. Tim Ditrich .................................. 165 3. Reed Neely ............................... 156.5 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Taylor Santos .............. 17.7 sec. on 2 2. Colton Farquer ........................... 18.7 3. D.J. Parker ................................. 19.6 BARREL RACING 1. Kathy Petska ............. 35.94 sec. on 2 2. Katie Pascoe ............................ 35.95 (Tie) Erin Ricotti ....................... 35.95 BULL RIDING 1. Jake Peterson ................. 85 pts. on 1 2. Garrett Crist .................................. 79 3. Dalton Shepard ............................. 78

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RED BLUFF, CALIF.

$4K The amount of money ($4,237) earned by tie- down roper Taylor Santos at the RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, tops at the rodeo. Santos made his Wrangler NFR debut in 2019, finish - ing 10th in the 2019 PRCA | RAM World Standings. Santos, who did not qualify for the 2020 Wrangler NFR, will have his winnings at the RAM CCFR count

toward the 2021 world standings.

Gene Hyder photo Karson Mebane, shown competing at the San Dimas (Calif.) Rodeo in October 2019, won the average at the 2020 RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo in Red Bluff, Oct. 10 with 168.5 points on two head.

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RAM COLUMBIA RIVER CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO

$12,260 The amount of money earned in the team roping by members of the Mi- nor family. Members of the Ellens- burg Rodeo Hall of Fame, the Minors claimed the top two honors in the average, as brothers Riley and Brady beat out cousin Jake and his partner, Garrett Rogers. Cousin Jason, the 2019 Columbia River Circuit All-Around Cowboy, picked up some round money with partner Jordan Tye, as the Minors filled half the money-winning positions in their signature event.

IN BRIEF

MOVES ON Dallee Mason didn’t let the disappoint- ment of missing the 2020 Wrangler NFR by $5,800 linger for long. Just three days after concluding the 2020 season in 17th, the bull rider rode two tough draws in Hermiston, winning the average by 15 points and putting $3,370 toward the 2021 world standings.

COMMITTEES RALLY Despite having just two rodeos in 2020, the Columbia River Circuit Board rallied the rodeo community to put together the 2020 RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo. Many of the committees, most who were forced to cancel their 2020 shows, pitched in. Sponsors stepped up with support and the RAM CRCFR was a success, paying out nearly $100,000 and allowing circuit competitors a chance to get a jump on the 2021 PRCA | RAM world standings.

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HERMISTON, ORE.

Trenten Montero cruises to victory close to family ranch At Home TOP SCORES

TOP MONEY WINNER Bo Pickett, tie- down roper, took home $4,289 BAREBACK RIDING

BY JOLEE JORDAN, Special to ProRodeo Sports News F or bareback rider Trenten Montero, the Columbia River Circuit is ideal. It was his first choice as a professional thanks to its proximity to his family’s ranch 90 miles north of Winnemucca, Nev. “I like rodeoing up there,” Montero said. “They have these huge arenas and the people there really love rodeo. And I enjoy getting to get on big strong horses.” After a brief stint in the Turquoise Circuit while at NewMexico State University – when he also went to three College National Finals Rodeos in bareback riding and bull riding –Montero moved to Billings, Mont., but returned to his first circuit. It wasn’t easy being a Columbia River Circuit cowboy in 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation of all but two rodeos. Despite the challenges, the circuit board, with help from rodeo committees, mustered together a finals event in the new location of Hermiston, Ore. “It was a lot of fun,” Montero said. “They had some great horses for us to get on, and it was awesome that they were able to pull that rodeo together so quickly.” After 16 seconds of work in Hermiston, Montero is making plans for another trip to the RAMNational Circuit Finals Rodeo in 2021. He won both rounds of the 2020 RAMColumbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo en route to a 20-point victory in the average and a second consecutive year-end championship. Montero had a rematch with Big Bend Rodeo’s Moon Shadow in the first round and joked that he often can’t remember horses he rode the previous week. In the second go, he drew Dakota Pride from Corey & Lange Rodeo, a horse voted the Bareback Horse of the RAM CRCFR. “That was a different type of horse, a lot of power and really rapid,” Montero said. “He got a lot of jumps in the eight seconds.” The ride was worth 82 points but after the whistle left something to be desired. “I sat up too quick and my heels clicked, and I was in trouble,” said Montero, who hung up and ended up getting stepped on before getting away. “I help out with bareback schools, and one thing I always tell the students is that the ride isn’t over until you get off on the pickup man,” he said, “or you’ll end up banged up, and it puts a damper on your season.” Luckily, Montero escaped relatively unscathed, and the $3,781 won sets him up nicely in the early 2021 PRCA | RAMWorld Standings. “I was excited to crack back out and get a win,” said Montero, who competed at his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2019 but finished 29th in 2020. “It feels good when you’ve had a rough year. “The nice thing about rodeo is that the season ends Sept. 30 and the new one starts Oct. 1 so you don’t get to dwell on anything, you just get right back into it.”

Pickett

1. Trenten Montero........ 160.5 pts. on 2 2. Colton Clemens. .......................... 140 3. Kirk St. Clair. ................................ 116 STEER WRESTLING 1. Dalton Massey................7.2 sec. on 2 2. Blake Knowles. .............................. 8.7 3. Justin Kimsey................................ 9.3 TEAM ROPING 1. R. Minor/B. Minor...........9.0 sec. on 2 2. G. Rogers/J. Minor...................... 10.6 3. J. Fischer/J. Bergevin. ................. 12.2 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Kade Bruno................. 167.5 pts. on 2 2. Joe Harper................................. 156.5 3. Clay Stremler................................ 143 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Bo Pickett.....................16.6 sec. on 2 2. Cody Craig................................... 17.3 3. Cooper Martin.............................. 17.6 BARREL RACING 1. Jodi Goodrich.............34.59 sec. on 2 2. Amberleigh Moore..................... 34.61 3. Emily McKinnies........................ 34.63 STEER ROPING 1. Caleb McMillan.............32.2 sec. on 2 2. Howdy McGinn.................... 12.9 on 1 3. Roger Nonella.............................. 16.9 BULL RIDING 1. Dallee Mason................ 164 pts. on 2. 2. Roscoe Jarboe.............................. 149 3. Ruger Piva........................... 88.5 on 1

Roseanna Sales photo

Trenten Montero won both rounds of the RAM CRCFR, finishing his perfect run with an 82-point ride on Corey & Lange Rodeo’s Dakota Pride in the second round.

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