It’s no surprise to those in rodeo that Troy Lerwill is one of the greatest entertainers in the sport. He’s got a lot of great things going for him, from his fantastic sense of humor to his exceptional motorcycle act. Not only does he entertain fans at every rodeo he works, Lerwill draws people to[...]

Steven Dent didn’t let a little lost luggage hamper his focus on the task at hand this Cowboys Christmas. Dent, a four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Mullin, Neb., and traveling partner Ryan Gray made their way to west Texas for the West of the Pecos Rodeo last week. Their rigging bags failed to[...]

Navajo Nation Fourth of July Rodeo Window Rock, Ariz. July 4-6 Bareback riding: 1. Shon Gibson, 80 points on Carr Pro Rodeo’s Miss Hollywood; 2. Kip Lish, 74 points on Carr’s Yo Yo; no other qualified rides. Steer wrestling: 1. Clayton Tuchscherer, 4.1 seconds; 2. Chase Massengill, 6.4; 3. Brandon Bates, Mexican Springs, N.M., 15.8;[...]

DODGE CITY, Kan. – If it hasn’t already happened, Boyd Polhamus is quickly becoming the voice of ProRodeo. He’s definitely the voice of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Polhamus has been selected to call the action at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 16 times, including the last 13. More importantly, he’s been named the announcer of[...]

LOVINGTON, N.M. – The be a true regional exposition, the Lea County Fair Board realizes that variety is a spice of life not always experienced in rural America. Those who are taking in the 2012 edition of the Lea County Fair and Rodeo will have an array of musical choices through the 10-day affair. Fairgoers[...]

It’s time to make money in ProRodeo. It’s Cowboy Christmas, that time of year that features lucrative rodeos around the Fourth of July. It’s a traditional setting and an exhausting time for cowboys and cowgirls, most of whom are on the road non-stop between events making sure they squeeze in as many rides and runs[...]

LAS VEGAS – The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino has long been associated with the greatest events in Las Vegas. The trend continues with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December. The MGM Grand will be one of the host hotels for professional rodeo’s championship event when it takes place Dec. 6-15 at the Thomas[...]

DODGE CITY, Kan. – Even an old cowboy like Ron Long knows how sentimental he’ll be when he stands at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colo., on July 14. “I’ll probably sit up there and cry,” Long said, considering just what it means when his beloved Dodge City Roundup Rodeo is inducted[...]

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Heith DeMoss is one of the more energetic saddle bronc riders in ProRodeo. He will be plenty excited this week when he takes his turn on Carr Pro Rodeo’s Miss Congenality during the Navajo Nation Fourth of July PRCA Rodeo, set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday,[...]

You know you’re going to ProRodeo’s 2012 championship event, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Even if you’re a little unsure but you’ve dreamed of taking in all the festivities and fireworks of one of the greatest sporting extravaganzas, then this is your time to step up to the plate and make your plans to be[...]