GUNNISON, Colo. – Two-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Buddy Hawkins had been to 44 rodeos before he arrived in this gorgeous mountain community last July, but he realized it was a special place with special people. “When we got here, they gave us hay and helped us park and were as friendly as they could[...]

ALVA, Okla. – For intercollegiate rodeo contestants, the ultimate goal each year is the College National Finals Rodeo, home of the sport’s elite. For five Northwestern Oklahoma State University athletes, the culmination of their year of hard work will come to fruition this next week in Casper, Wyoming, where qualifiers from around the country will[...]

Alberta cowboy expecting great things at this year’s PBR Dawson Creek DAWSON CREEK, British Columbia – Jordan Hansen rides bulls for a living, and he’ll go just about anywhere in North America to make it happen. Six months ago, he flew into British Columbia to compete for the first time at the PBR Dawson Creek[...]

Canadian overcomes hot bulls and hot weather for third BFO victory CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Aaron Mercer was hot in more ways than one this past Sunday during the Bullfighters Only Speedway Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event was part of the race-day experience at the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600. As sweat poured from[...]

Canadian sits 4th in BFO heading into Charlotte Motor Speedway event CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Exactly one-year ago, Aaron Mercer stepped into the freestyle bullfighting arena for the first time ever. Now, he is the No. 4-ranked man in the Bullfighters Only Pendleton Whisky World Standings and has proven to be a quick study of the[...]

GUNNISON, Colo. – Every year since its inception, many of the greatest cowboys in the country make their way to this picturesque town for the annual Cattlemen’s Days celebration and PRCA rodeo. Two of the greatest cowboys to have ever been here are repeat visitors, working the annual rodeo as pickup men for Stace Smith[...]

There was a time that Josh “Hambone” Hilton did just about anything he could to be involved in rodeo. No matter the task, he kept his eyes and ears open to every experience. Like a sponge, he ingested every ounce of knowledge, hoping that one day he’d be able to put it all to use.[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – Over the years, Clayton Hass has always held a special place in his heart for the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. He’s won a bunch of money in the Oklahoma Panhandle, but he’s never walked away from “No Man’s Land” with the title. That changed Sunday, when he wrestled his steer to the[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – Saturday night’s third performance of the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo began precisely at 7:30 p.m. The rain started moments thereafter, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the contestants in the mix and the thousands of fans in the stands. While many people ran for cover as the thunderstorm hit, they stuck[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – It’s been a decade since Ryan Jarrett last left the Oklahoma Panhandle with the unique trophy belt given to the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo champions. He wants another one, and he’s staking his claim for it this year. On Saturday afternoon during the second performance, Jarrett roped and tied his calf in[...]