ProRodeo Sports News - September 1, 2023

ProRodeo Hall of Fame receives huge donation

BY THE NUMBERS 1959 The year that legendary and future ProRodeo Hall of Fame cowboys stole the spotlight in the then, Rodeo Cowboys Association at the inaugural National Finals Rodeo in Dallas. Jim Shoulders wins his last two of 16 world championships claims the last of six world saddle bronc riding world championships. 2000 The exact date was Sept. 6, 2000. It was then that eight-time world champion Roy Cooper becomes the first cowboy to surpass the $2 million career earnings mark. $12K The amount ($12,690) Tristen Hutchings earned by winning the Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls in Bremerton, Wash., Aug. 26. Hutchings won the event with an 89-point ride on Big Stone Rodeo Inc.’s Hostile. $30K The amount of money ($30,838) earned by Wyatt Casper in winning the in all-around and bull riding and Casey Tibbs

Raymond C. Kinter, 80,

we are proud to have it remain in the exhibit. We will soon find a way to honor Mr. Kinter and recognize his contributions to the Hall of Fame in a meaningful way.” Kinter was born on Nov. 24, 1941, in Boston, Mass. He worked as a teacher, principal and real estate investor after being honorably discharged from the Navy. He enjoyed trail riding, photography, and visiting art galleries.

passed away on Sept. 2, 2022. One of his passions was supporting institutions that keep the history of the Old West alive. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo., was the beneficiary of the latter. Kinter’s estate recently donated $392,256 to the Hall of Fame. “We are overwhelmed with this donation from Mr. Kinter’s estate,” ProRodeo Hall of Fame director Kent Sturman said.

He was a member of Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days Old West Museum, Fraternal Order of Eagles and a lifetime member of the American Paint Horse Association. He received the Presidential Citation from the Optimist Club of Brighton, Colo., and was an Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumnus. Raymond was a founding member of the Back Country Horsemen of America.

“His generosity matches the love he had for Old West history, the western lifestyle, and our western heritage. Mr. Kinter enjoyed visiting the Hall of Fame and always took an interest in the museum’s programs and projects. “He assisted us with funding the historical photograph preservation project. He was happy that the saddle he donated was on display and

Ernie Courson Jr. out for remainder of rodeo season

Bull rider Ernie Courson Jr.’s quest to make his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will have to wait another year. The Florida cowboy had his 2023 season come to an end when he broke his right collarbone when he was bucked off Bridwell Pro Rodeos’ Big Nasty Jax in Kennewick, Wash., at the Horse Heaven Roundup Rodeo, Aug. 24.

chin and whacked my collarbone,” Courson Jr. said. “I knew it was broken on impact.” Courson was making a push to

qualify for the Wrangler NFR, as he was 17th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $94,181. He finished 20th in the 2022 world standings with $83,647. “I’m already looking forward to 2024,” Courson said. “I learned a lot this year, so we’ll use that to make the Top 15 next year.”

Courson

“During the ride the bull snatched me down about the third jump and put his horn under my

XBroncs Finals in Rapid City, S.D., on Aug. 20.

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