ProRodeo Sports News - October 16, 2020

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.

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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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* All times Eastern. Broadcasts are subject to change. Check out TheCowboyChannel.com for the latest schedules.

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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