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Rusty Wright Widens World Standings Lead With Back-to-Back Wins
Wright took home another win at the Range Days Rodeo with an 87-point ride on Lunatic Nation from Burch Rodeo for $3,480, and this was all within days of each other. Wright is now battling for another win as he competes at the Magic Valley Stampede this weekend. At 30 years old, Wright comes from a family of legendary cowboys, including his World Champion father and uncles (Cody, Jesse, and Spencer). Rusty's brother Stetson is a 10-time World Champion (split amongst titles in All-Around Cowboy, Bull Riding, and Saddle Bronc Riding).
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Nebraska recovery roundup: Should I reseed on Sandhills rangeland following fire?
Following record-breaking wildfires in Nebraska in 2026, experts advise against reseeding the Sandhills rangeland. Native perennial grasses have deep root systems that stabilize the soil and are adapted to recover naturally. Reseeding would likely be ineffective due to drought and could hinder native plant recovery.
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North Dakota FFA Students to take the auction block at inaugural Bid-Calling Camp
New NDAA/FFA partnership gives students hands-on training and a shot at the mic during Big Iron HARVEY, N.D., The North Dakota Auctioneers Association (NDAA) is inviting FFA members from across the state to learn the art of the chant at its first-ever Fall Bid-Calling Camp, set for Wednesday, September 16, at Steffes Auctioneers in West Fargo. The one-day camp builds toward a live student auctioneering contest at 3:45 p.m.
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Imports of livestock resume, US cases of NWS down
The U.S./Mexico border was reopened to cattle imports on August 24, 2026. The Douglas, Arizona port opening was “guided by overlapping safeguards and a science-based import protocol jointly agreed upon between the United States and Mexico,” according to USDA.
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James Louverne (Jim) Sutton, Jr.
April 20, 1935-September 3, 2026 Onida, South Dakota James Louverne (Jim) Sutton Sutton family | courtesy photo 791641499_1473388961482092_1204100078066557524_n Jim Sutton, 91, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026. Visitation: 10:00-11:00am, Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Sully Buttes Gymnasium Funeral Celebration of Life: 11:00am, Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Sully Buttes Gymnasium Interment: Onida Cemetery James Louverne Sutton, Jr.
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Champions Crowned at 2026 Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series in Colorado
<strong>Walker Rezzonico</strong>, of Florence, Colo., a 29-year-old saddle bronc rider, won the series finale as well as the SSPRS, with a score of 82 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo Company’s Quality Unhidden.
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Super Bowl Champion Trent Brown Talks Performance Horses, Ellensburg Rodeo Updates | WSR September 4
Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, we break down the latest rodeo action from the Ellensburg Rodeo, Magic Valley Stampede ...
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River City Rodeo set to return to Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The River City Rodeo is making its return to the Tri-State next weekend. The Hoosier Cowboy Association’s Lora Pettit and Rick Martin stopped by 14 News and spoke with our Casie Mason on what people can expect to see at this year’s event.
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Tough day at the office #WreckFest #Rodeo #bullfighting
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NDSU releases 2026 soybean iron deficiency chlorosis scores
North Dakota State University has released its 2026 soybean variety ratings for tolerance to iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC). Agronomist Ana Carcedo highlights the importance of selecting tolerant varieties to help producers minimize yield loss. The evaluation tested 90 different soybean varieties to assist farmers with their 2027 planting decisions.
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October webinar focuses on feeding the cowherd
Producers may need to consider feeding options for cattle this fall and winter . Alfredo Di Costanzo | courtesy photo cattle_feed Nebraska Extension will host a webinar titled “Considerations for Feeding the Cowherd this Fall and Winter” on Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Drought continues to grip the High Plains region, and prices for forage and grain have risen sharply compared with a year ago.
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Martin Livestock Cowboy Classic Horse Sale
TSLN Rep: Scott Dirk Date of Sale: August 7, 2026 Location: Martin Livestock, Martin, SD Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar Averages Top 5 Riding Horses avg. $16,600 Weanling average $4,345 Overall Avg. $7,752 The Waln and Byrne Families, owners of Martin Livestock and a select group of guest consignors held the 5th Annual Cowboy Classic Horse Sale on Aug. 7.
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Unfortunately for Lefty and Hailey Holman, their travel day was anything but ideal. 🫣
When they finally arrived, they discovered Holman's gear bag had been destroyed, likely after getting dragged from the plane all ...
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Unfortunately for Lefty and Hailey Holman, their travel day was anything but ideal. 🫣
When they finally arrived, they discovered Holman's gear bag had been destroyed, likely after getting dragged from the plane all ...
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J.B. Mauney - Wikipedia
On November 5, 2016, Mauney made PBR history by being the first <strong>bull</strong> <strong>rider</strong> to reach the $7 million mark in career earnings. In 2017, Mauney suffered a significant <strong>injury</strong> to his right arm, requiring <strong>surgery</strong> to install a screw and 13 anchors.
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Holiday Alert-Labor Day 2026
The Women's Professional Rodeo Association published an official holiday alert for Labor Day 2026. The post primarily contains website navigation menus and serves as an administrative notice for members.
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Longford 70th Annual PRCA Rodeo, Ad Astra Radio | Everything Local
It’s time to cowboy up again in Longford, Kansas the 70th Annual PRCA Rodeo is set for this Labor Day weekend. Friday night, September 4th it’s Free Barbecue night starting at 6pm while supplies last. Jesse Larson PRCA Clown and Barrelman will be in the ring for all the action with the cowboys and cowgirls. Saddle Bronc, Bare Back, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Team Roping, WPRA Barrel Racing and WPRA Break Away Roping gets going at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Buy PRCA Rodeo Tickets for Less at BigStub
PRCA Rodeo at Spokane County Fair & Expo Center Spokane, WA on Sep 11 & 12, 2026
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Top riders expected for the Nimrod Bull Bash over Labor Day Weekend - West Central Tribune | News, weather, sports from Willmar Minnesota
Wells’ successful rides over the three-day event earned him the <strong>Nimrod Bull Bash</strong> championship in 2025. He is among the top-ranked cowboys in the National Federation of Professional Bullriders in 2026.
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Bandido y El Sky Team defienden título esta semana en ROH
La lucha mexicana vuelve a dotar de atractivo una edición de ROH on HonorClub, con dos importantes defensas.
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Black Tie: Sankey bronc a favorite of the cowboys | TSLN.com
Many fans of rodeo have heard about The Black Tie’s stifle injury in 2021, how Sankey turned to veterinarian Caleb Lund of Billings, Montana, the subsequent surgery, <strong>a never been done before operation on a bucking horse</strong>, and then the recovery.
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Top riders expected for the Nimrod Bull Bash over Labor Day Weekend - West Central Tribune | News, weather, sports from Willmar Minnesota
Meech Bucking Bull Ranch of Nimrod to hold multi-event rodeo events over Labor Day Weekend. Fans can camp out and enjoy the many events at the rural Wadena County ranch.
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Not sure if Dale Brisby is bull fighting or trying to Steer Wrestle #WreckFesk Wreck #rodeo
A rider gets hung up and dragged by a bucking bull in a practice arena. Multiple helpers attempt to intervene as the bull continues to run.
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A Lifetime in the Making: Babcock Ranch to Offer Final Dispersal at Corsica Horse Sale
Babcock Ranch will offer its final dispersal of 43 horses at an absolute auction during the Corsica Horse Sale Fall Performance Sale on September 12. This landmark sale represents over 60 years of deliberate breeding by Jim Babcock, featuring elite Western performance bloodlines descended from Smart Chic Olena. The event marks the conclusion of Babcock's historic career as a breeder, trainer, and showman.
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Outside Circle by Jan Swan Wood for the Sept. 5, 2026, edition of Tri-State Livestock News: Cheyenne race track, barrel races, trail challenge, clinics, horse sales
The article provides updates on various upcoming equine and rodeo events scheduled for September 2026 across Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. Key highlights include the nearing completion of a new horse racing track in Cheyenne, several regional barrel races, and horse sales. Additionally, it previews a youth rough stock finals event, clinics, and a ranch bronc school.
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Payton Slaton might be only four, but she already knows what she wants to be when she grows up. 🥹
An interview with four-year-old barrel racer Peyton and her mother on Western Sports Round-Up. Her mother shares the emotional experience of watching Peyton run at the Cowtown Coliseum.
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Bozeman to Baker: Emma Smith Takes Resistol Rookie Lead After $22K Month
Emma Smith has captured the lead in the WPRA Resistol Rookie standings after earning over $22,000 during a highly successful run in August. Smith won both the Bozeman Stampede and the Fallon County Fair and Rodeo, helping her surpass longtime leader Morgan Bagnell. She also climbed significantly in the world standings, moving up to No. 37.
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Labor Day Weekend: September 1-7 ProRodeo Results
This article details the breakaway roping results and standings from major ProRodeo events over the Labor Day weekend. It highlights top round times and average leaders from the Ellensburg Rodeo and the Walla Walla Frontier Days in Washington. Competitors like Josie Conner, Cheyanne McCartney, and Kimberly Williams emerged as top performers in their respective rounds.
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Wyoming Downs and 307 Horse Racing cap record-breaking 2026 season
CHEYENNE, WY, [Sept. 3, 2026], Wyoming Downs and 307 Horse Racing today announced a record-breaking finish to the 2026 live racing season, delivering the largest purse payouts in the state’s history, packing the stands and providing an economic boost for communities across the state.
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Open Season 2026 | Born in the Field: KC Creek apparel builds performance from the ground up
North Dakota entrepreneur and former college rodeo competitor Casey Hande founded KC Creek Apparel to address a personal need for wool-free, high-performance base layers. Using bamboo fabric, the company creates premium lightweight apparel designed for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and ranchers. The brand's products are inspired by Hande's background in ranching, hunting, and outdoor recreation.
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Open Season 2026 | South Dakota Teen Rescues Birds, Eggs Displaced by Farming
It happens more often than one thinks. A farmer is mowing a hayfield or doing other fieldwork and hits a nest of duck eggs. A mother duck is flushed off her nest as she escapes oncoming equipment. These scenarios are quite common throughout the Upper Midwest, including South Dakota, a key part of the Prairie Pothole Region.
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Ten Years of Telling Team Roping’s Stories: An Inside Look at the September 2026 Issue
The Team Roping Journal celebrates its 10th anniversary with the release of its September 2026 issue. The edition features cover stories on world standings leaders Korbin Rice and Cooper Freeman, alongside a feature on veteran roper Derrick Begay's youth clinic in Arizona. It also provides an outlook on the race to the National Finals Rodeo.
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Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Nebraska Hay and Forage Hotline connects producers following wildfires
ATTENTION: News, Ag Editors Lincoln, Neb., September 3, 2026, As Nebraska communities continue to recover from recent wildfires and widespread drought continues, livestock producers may face challenges finding adequate hay and forage. The Nebraska Hay and Forage Hotline can help connect producers who need hay with those who have hay available for sale. The hotline is a free service available to both buyers and sellers.
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The Rundown September 1: The One With the Moved Bubble and a Tight World Race
Kathy Grimes won $17,187 to climb from 16th to 11th in the world standings, significantly widening the NFR bubble gap, while Carlee Otero took the world lead. The field of 24 riders has also been set for the high-stakes Cinch Playoffs at Puyallup. Other major results include Cordy Cox's win at the Alberta Barrel Racing Association Finals and Bert Skimehorn's futurity sweep in Ohio.
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Open Season 2026 | The silent hunt
This feature profile highlights Sam Davis of Sheridan, who has dedicated himself exclusively to bow hunting since his youth. Davis shares his passion for archery and the outdoors with his wife Payton and daughter Lani, noting that hunting and rodeo are key activities their family enjoys together.
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AQHA Ranch Horse Classic Returns to 2026 AQHA World Show
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the return of the AQHA Ranch Horse Classic for the 2026 AQHA World Championship Shows in Oklahoma City. The event features an estimated $75,000 purse and will showcase 20 horses competing in ranch riding, ranch trail, and ranch cow work. Entry priority will be given to Ranching Heritage-bred and qualified horses on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Zeke Thurston wins first Xtreme Broncs Finals championship
Four-time PRCA World Champion Zeke Thurston won his first career Xtreme Broncs Finals championship in Rapid City, South Dakota. Thurston edged out runner-up Chase Brooks by a half-point with a total score of 178 points on two head. The victory boosts Thurston's position as he aims for his 12th consecutive Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualification.
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Sage Newman secures Rank 45 Xtreme Broncs Series title
Sage Newman secured his first Rank 45 Xtreme Broncs Series year-end championship with a standout performance at the Xtreme Broncs Finals Aug. 26 in Rapid City, S.D. Newman entered the culminating event of the Xtreme Broncs season with a commanding lead in the Rank 45 Xtreme Broncs Standings. But Chase Brooks and Zeke Thurston put on a show in Rapid City to make a charge at the top spot.
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Flint Rasmussen is back and doing it his way
Legendary rodeo entertainer Flint Rasmussen is returning to the arena for select PRCA events after stepping away from full-time work in 2023. He recently made surprise appearances at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Ute Stampede Rodeo in Utah. Moving forward, the 58-year-old plans to balance occasional arena gigs with public speaking and hosting.
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Hayden Welsh snares Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls title
Hayden Welsh won the Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls title in Bremerton, Washington, securing a $12,831 payout with a 90-point ride. The victory boosts his position in the PRCA World Standings and Resistol Rookie standings as the regular season heads into its final month.
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2026 ProRodeo Barrel Racing Results and World Standings: August 31-September 7 - BarrelRacing.com
Ellensburg is the richest barrel race on the slate at $40,000 and the week’s only other Cinch Playoff Series stop besides Walla Walla. Its first round has already paid, and Hayle Gibson-Stillwell’s share of fifth there is enough to put the world lead back in her hands. The Colorado State Fair & Rodeo in Pueblo is already final.
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Wright Brothers Share Colorado Cash at the State Fair Rodeo in Pueblo
<strong>Boasting a total payout of $145,541</strong>, earnings from the Colorado State Fair and Rodeo held August 28 through 31 helped PRCA and WPRA athletes maintain an edge in their pursuit of both world and Mountain States Circuit (MSC) rankings.
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2026 WPRA World Standings Updates - Barrel Horse News
Raelin Jurgens and Ima Epic Burr Bug won the Laramie Jubilee Days rodeo in Laramie, Wyoming for a $3,237 check. Rookie <strong>Catherine Asmussen</strong> won $7,688 in Casper, Wyoming at the Central Wyoming Fair PRCA Rodeo after topping the Finals and splitting ...
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A celebration Florida's grit, it's history and a famed cowboy, the late Pete Clemons, is on tap this weekend | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
In Okeechobee, the Pete Clemons Rodeo keeps that tradition alive, drawing competitors, fans and the curious from across the region for a celebration of Florida’s history, its grit and the cowboy spirit.
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Local Cowboy Takes First at Hell On Wheels Rodeo
<strong>Riggin Cathcart</strong> took first place in the Hell on Wheels Rodeo Company Rodeo. Eight other cowboys tried to unseat Cathcart but were not able to beat his 79-point ride.
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Siblings, Star Finalists: Lauren and Landon Roling are putting South Dakota on the national FFA stage
Siblings Landon and Lauren Roling from South Dakota have both been named National FFA American Star finalists. Landon is nominated for his work in Agricultural Placement, while Lauren is recognized for her research in Agriscience. Both credit their family farm upbringing and healthy sibling rivalry for helping them reach the national stage.
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Sierra Lee Is the Badlands Circuit’s No. 2 Cowgirl As The Cutoff Approaches
Sierra Lee of North Dakota is currently sitting in the No. 2 spot in the Badlands Circuit breakaway roping standings, trailing the leader by just $423 with one week remaining. The 26-year-old has had a standout season, earning over $15,000 across 15 rodeos, largely powered by her longtime horse, Twitch. With a background rooted in North Dakota rodeo heritage, she is well-positioned to secure her spot at the circuit finals.
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Lisa Lockhart has history within reach. 👀
Lisa Lockhart competes in the barrel racing event at the Ellensburg Rodeo. She performs a clean run, smoothly navigating all three barrels on her horse. The scoreboard at the end shows her official time of 17.21 seconds.
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Two Different Feels: Jonathan Torres Builds NFR Push Around Scooter and Chief
Professional heeler Jonathan Torres is building his 2026 NFR campaign around his two primary heel horses, Scooter and Chief. After finding success with Scooter at the 2025 NFR, Torres and his wife officially purchased the gelding from trainer Jared Fillmore. Chief, a paint horse acquired in 2023, serves as Torres's secondary mount to handle the grueling rodeo season.
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Tim O'Connell's First Ever Bareback Ride was on an Eliminator
Tim O'Connell had 21 wrestling offers and just one JuCo rodeo offer, but the choice was clear...
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Defending Champ Taylor Santos Headlines 22 Invited to 2027 Cinch Timed Event Championship
The Lazy E Arena has named 22 of the all-around cowboys invited to the 2027 Cinch Timed Event Championship, with defending champ Taylor Santos leading the way in a stacked field for the March 4, 6 event in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
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Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls | Highlights | Hayden Welsh, Tristen Hutchings, T Parker, & More
Hayden Welsh stole the show in Bremerton, Washington, with a 90-point ride to claim the Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls title!
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Keep Your Head on a Swivel #WreckFest #Wreck #Rodeo
A bull rider gets bucked off and his hand becomes dangerously hung up in the bull rope. He is dragged and spun around on the dirt before finally being freed.
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The PRCA and Learfield Announce PRORODEO Partnerships
<strong>On August 18, 2026, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) announced that it has joined forces with the company Learfield to help cultivate new business opportunities</strong>.
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Rodeo Drive (horse) - Wikipedia
The battle continued until they ... with <strong>Rodeo</strong> Drive edging the <strong>win</strong> by a nose to Ask Ikigomi on a photo finish, capturing his first graded stakes <strong>title</strong>. <strong>After</strong> <strong>winning</strong> the race Damian Lane said with smile: "Honestly, it's hard to find the words right now, but in one phrase, I'm very, very happy. We were able to show this horse at ...
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Caldwell Night Rodeo Crowns Champions in 102nd Edition - Cowboy Channel
Team ropers <strong>Nelson Wyatt and Jonathan Torres</strong> teamed up to earn the title, stopping the clock in a combined 15.4 seconds on three head. Each earned $6,907. The duo, currently ranked No.
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2026 Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas - NFR National Finals Rodeo
Tickets for all events are on sale now, but since this is the sport's premier tournament, there's no telling how long the best sets will last. So if you want to beat out the competition, you can't afford to wait, check out the schedule below to learn more, visit this site regularly for the latest updates, and score your 2026 Rodeo Finals Las Vegas Tickets right away!
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Schedule of Events | IPRA Rodeo
Slack: Friday, August 21 Jr. Barrels ($25 entry fee) - jackpot nightly $100 adm each night - 13 & under as of Jan. 1st, 10 only in performance, can run slack Friday night only. All-Around Saddle to High Money Winner in 2 or more events.
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