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Rodeo Drill team heart break
A rider shares their heartbreaking experience of joining an established rodeo drill team, which required a ten-hour round-trip commute. The team's manipulative leader pressured them to dismantle their own local drill team and make major life sacrifices with no guarantee of a permanent spot. The author reflects on being taken advantage of after dedicating significant time, money, and resources to the group.
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Josh Frost is Championship Round bound. 🔥
Josh Frost competes in the bull riding event at the Ellensburg Rodeo. He successfully rides the bull to qualify for the championship round.
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Kade Sonnier finds the top of the leaderboard. 🔥
Kade Sonnier executes a highly rated bareback bronc ride at the Ellensburg Rodeo. The announcer praises his style and performance as he successfully rides the bucking horse.
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Home-state cowboy Mitch Pollock wins the Magic Valley Stampede. 🔥
Mitch Pollock performs a successful saddle bronc ride at the Magic Valley Stampede. After completing the ride, he celebrates his winning performance in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
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Remembering Dick Yates: 1937, 2026
Rodeo legend, master horseman, and family patriarch Dick Yates has passed away peacefully in Pueblo just shy of his 89th birthday. He is remembered for his deep dedication to his family and his successful team roping career, which included competing alongside his son, JD Yates, and daughter, Kelly Yates, at the NFR. His legacy continues through his family's multi-generational rodeo achievements, including his grandson Trey Yates's NFR success.
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Educating Holden - OHFB
A rodeo star returns home injured and confronts forbidden feelings for his best friend’s little sister in a spicy small-town romance, leading to heated chemistry and a guaranteed happy ending. ... <strong>Holden Reed</strong> In the blink of an eye, my whole ...
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Stetson Wright gets it done for his third career win at the Ellensburg Xtreme Bulls. 💪
Superman followed the same path to victory he did in 2025, winning the long round with an 87.5-point ride on Corey & Lange's ...
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Ky Hamilton makes the most of his walk-up opportunity. 🔥
Ky Hamilton executes a successful bull ride at the Ellensburg Xtreme Bulls event. He demonstrates excellent control and balance throughout the ride, earning praise from the announcer.
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Ropin dummy practice
A social media post describes a humorous moment during a roping dummy practice session. An animal named Buddy became startled or wary of the steer dummy when coming around a corner. The poster notes that dummy practice can be unexpectedly exciting for more than just the ropers.
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Tanner Tomlinson and Wesley Thorp take over the average in Ellensburg. 👏
Tanner Tomlinson and Wesley Thorp deliver a fast 4.9-second run in team roping to take the lead in the average standings.
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Josh Frost goes 92 points in Montana. 🔥
Stetson Wright delivers a high-scoring bull ride in Plains, Montana, securing a 92-point ride. He celebrates the successful ride with the crowd after dismounting.
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6.45 Points, $819 & NFR Hopes: Aug. 31, Sept. 7 ProRodeo Results, Including Ellensburg & Walla Walla
The race for the PRCA Playoff Series and NFR qualifications is tightening as contestants compete at the Ellensburg Rodeo and Walla Walla Frontier Days. Key competitors like Coy Rahlmann, Logan Medlin, and Ketch Kelton are fighting to secure their spots in the upcoming Governor's Cup and Cinch Playoffs. The article highlights critical standings, earnings, and bubble-watch scenarios for team ropers heading into the final stretch of the season.
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Stetson Wright goes 87 in saddle bronc, 84.50 in bull riding at Walla Walla #rodeo
Stetson Wright competes in both saddle bronc riding and bull riding at the Walla Walla rodeo. The video highlights his successful rides in both events, showcasing his control and athleticism. His performance lands him on the leaderboard for both disciplines.
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Montana natives Bob Ragsdale, Randy Corley to join ProRodeo Hall of Fame
“To be able to be there with all the world’s champions, I’ve done a lot of different things in the PRCA and RCA, but to be nominated and go into the Hall is unbelievable,” Ragsdale said. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts · Corley, who began his rodeo announcing career in Wyoming, is an 11-time PRCA Announcer of the Year.
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2026 PRCA World Standings · Live · Buckin' Rodeo
<strong>Bradlee Miller</strong> leads bareback riding, Rusty Wright leads saddle bronc riding. Live PRCA World Standings for 2026, updated 8h ago. All 10 events ranked by world-standings money, 300 cowboys and cowgirls chasing the NFR.
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Bull rider, 19, undergoes surgery after 1,500-pound bull stomps on his head at Fremont competition
He was flown by medical helicopter to an Omaha hospital. Austin, who graduated last year from Pierce (Nebraska) High School, underwent <strong>jaw surgery</strong> Sunday at the Nebraska Medical Center and was released Monday, his father said.
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Bull rider injured during competition in Fremont, taken to Omaha hospital
He was conscious and talking at the arena, Woodgate said. The man’s injuries included <strong>cuts and scrapes to his face and upper body and possibly more serious injuries</strong>, the fire lieutenant said.
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Bull rider, 19, undergoes surgery after 1,500-pound bull stomps on his head at Fremont competition
Fortunately his neck was not injured, but 19-year-old <strong>Austin Wickett</strong> did break his jaw Saturday during the last day of the Fremont Bull Riding Classic, his father said. He was flown by medical helicopter to an Omaha hospital.
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Gary Cooper - Wikipedia
After briefly working a series of unpromising jobs, he met two friends from Montana, who were working as film extras and stunt riders in low-budget Western films for the small movie studios on Poverty Row. They introduced him to another Montana <strong>cowboy</strong>, <strong>rodeo</strong> champion Jay "Slim" Talbot, who ...
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Norco Fair adds country fun to Labor Day weekend, Daily Bulletin
Cowboys lasso a cow during the Norco Fair on its first of four days on Sept. 4, 2026 in Norco. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) The crowd cheers during rodeo at the Norco Fair on its first of four days on Sept. 4, 2026 in Norco.
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Bronc Riding
A beginner is looking for recommendations on where to practice bronc riding near Huntsville, Alabama. They are struggling to find local facilities or arenas to begin training.
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Zach Bryan should make a video with Rodeo time
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Graduate students encouraged to apply for W.D. Farr scholarship
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Sept. 1, 2026), For 20 years, the W.D. Farr Scholarship has created a legacy of helping graduate students pursue careers in meat science, animal science and related fields. Applications are now being accepted for the final year of the program. The scholarship honors the successful career of the late W.D. Farr, a third-generation Coloradan, pioneer rancher, statesman and banker who was known for his extraordinary vision.
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GFP Commission to Hold Meeting at Winner’s Holiday Inn Express
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 10-11 at the Holiday Inn Express in Winner. This meeting, which features a public hearing and open forum, will be accessible via Zoom and livestream. The next meeting is scheduled for October in Pierre.
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Yvonne Hollenbeck: Practical jokes
With a lot of chaos and also sadness going on these days, it is good to think about good things and happy times. One way to do this is by reminiscing about fun things that happened in your life and sometimes that can become a great conversation starter within a group of people. We all have pulled a few practical jokes on unsuspecting people, especially when we were young when it was much easier to pull off these jokes before caller I.D.
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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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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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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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Grimes Gets In, Otero Gets the Lead: August 24-30 ProRodeo Results, World Standings Analysis
<strong>Kathy Grimes</strong> won Tremonton and climbed to No. 11, clearing the NFR cut, while Carlee Otero took the world lead by $249. Full August 24-30 barrel racing results, plus the projected top 70 world standings.
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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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Bareback rider Cody Kiser uses Tucson Rodeo role to rail against oral cancer
The bull stepped on his face, breaking all the bones in its left side. Kiser’s jaw was broken in two places and had to be wired shut. <strong>Through plastic surgery, Kiser had his face put back together</strong>.
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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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Rodeo rides into Placerville | News | mtdemocrat.com
The El Dorado County Fairgrounds came alive with high-energy excitement during the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned El Dorado Stampede rodeo Aug. 28 & 29. Thrilling fans from start to finish,
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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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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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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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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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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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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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