GUYMON, Okla. – Since 2005, only three men have been crowned PRCA steer roping world champions: Scott Snedecor, Trevor Brazile and Rocky Patterson. Over that seven years, Snedecor owns two gold buckles (2005-2008), while Brazile (2006, 2007 and 2011) and Patterson (2009, 2010 and 2012) own three each. They’re exceptional at what they do, and[...]

Third round: 1. (tie) Rocky Patterson and Coy Thompson, 11.6 seconds, $1,685 each; 3. Tim Abbott, 11.9, $1,332; 4. Corey Ross, 12.2, $1,097; 5. (tie) Trevor Brazile and Tony Reina, 12.4, $745; 7. Darin Suit, 12.6, $293; 8. Brent Lewis, 13.0, $157.

ALVA, Okla. – Ethan McDowell and Ryan Domer knew they had work to do during the final rodeo of the 2012-13 Central Plains Region season if they hoped to earn qualifications to the College National Finals Rodeo. The labor paid off for both. McDowell won the region’s heading title after roping in a third-place finish[...]

Second round: 1. Bryce Davis, 9.8 seconds, $1,803; 2. Neal Wood, 10.6, $1,568; 3. JoJo LeMond, 11.4, $1,332; 4. Rocky Patterson, $1,097; 5. (tie) Chance Kelton and Rod Hartness, 12.4, $745 each; 7. Howdy McGinn, 12.5, $392; 8. Mark Milner, 12.9, $157. Aggregate leaders: 1. JoJo LeMond, 23.7 seconds on two; 2. Rocky Patterson, 26.4;[...]

1. Lawson Plemons, 11.4 seconds, $1,803; 2. Scott Snedecor, 12.2, $1,568; 3. JoJo LeMond, 12.3, $1,332; 4. Shandon Stalls, 12.4, $1,097; 5. Vin Fisher Jr., 12.6, $862; 6. (tie) Mike Chase and K.W. Lauer, 12.8, $509; 8. Reo Lohse, 13.0, $157.

BRIDGEPORT, Texas – Every sport needs historians. Charlie Throckmorton is that for ProRodeo. For folks in north Texas, the added benefit is that Throckmorton also is the announcer for the annual Butterfield Stage Days PRCA Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, at Bridgeport Riding Club Arena. It’s a powerful[...]

BRIDGEPORT, Texas – David Petty has seen a few rodeos in his lifetime. Petty is chairman of the ProRodeo in Claremore, Okla., runs a rodeo scoreboard business with his wife and serves on the executive council of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He grew up around the sport, and it continues to be a big[...]

BRIDGEPORT, Texas – Reality TV has made its way into the lives of everyday Americana. In Wise County, the reality arrives the second weekend in May during Bridgeport’s Butterfield Stage Days. From the festival downtown to the rodeo at the Bridgeport Riding Club Arena, the annual celebration features family fun and world-class competition. That includes[...]

BRIDGEPORT, Texas – Home has a special connotation to anyone who has felt that bond. It’s not just a structure. It’s comfort, friendships and family. It’s the local flair. Nobody realizes that more than Loydd Williams, chairman of the volunteer committee that produces the annual Butterfield Stage Days PRCA Rodeo, a major piece of the[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – The annual Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo has long been a showcase of rodeo’s brightest stars. Of course, Texas County is home to some of the greatest world champions in ProRodeo, where gold buckle-holders like Billy Etbauer, Robert Etbauer, Tom Reeves, Taos Muncy, Rocky Patterson and Jhett Johnson have all lived and/or were[...]