HEMPSTEAD, Texas – The value of a quality education is priceless. For young bareback riders hoping to make their mark in professional rodeo, the opportunity to learn from the best that play the game is just as valuable. The price tag, however, is almost unreal. “We put on this school at no charge to the[...]

Carlee Pierce likes breaking records. Last December, Carlee set a new standard with an arena-record run of 13.46-second run during the fifth go-round at her first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. On Friday night, Pierce and her 5-year-old gelding, Hammer, posted a 14.214-second run in Edmonton, Alberta, to set an arena record at the Canadian Finals[...]

Native Albertan Carlee Pierce continued her strong season Thursday night by posting a 14.611-second run during the second round of the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton, Alberta. She finished second to two-time world champion Lindsay Sears of Nanton, Alberta, who won for the second straight night with a 14.547. Pierce added $8,476 for the feat[...]

Carlee Pierce is returning to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the second straight year. As with every NFR sophomore, she will better know what to expect when she arrives in Las Vegas in early December. She’ll know what it means to best care for her horse, Dillion, a 12-year-old buckskin gelding she’s had since[...]

ALVA, Okla. – Trish Price earned the victory, but Karley Kile earned the bulk of the points last weekend at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rodeo. The goat tiers finished first and second at their hometown rodeo, and they helped the Rangers women win the team title. “It means a lot to me to win[...]

Cutting horse competition to feature ranching tradition that is now a growing sport KANSAS CITY, Mo. – High quality cutting horses have been some of the most prized animals on North American ranches for decades. It also is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, involving horse and rider separating a particular cow[...]

Rodeo’s elite will prepare for NFR, teach youngsters while raising needed funds MESQUITE, Texas – Some of the greatest cowboys in professional rodeo will be showcasing their talent from Friday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Nov. 25 at Resistol Rodeo Arena. They’ll also be sharing their experiences, technique and winning athleticism to rodeo’s next generation during the ninth[...]

ALLEN, Texas – There’s a lot to north Texas, from the pride in the Lone Star State to the traditions that surround this culture. The 2012 Tom Thumb Texas Stampede will have the flavor of it all, from a world-class rodeo featuring the sport’s biggest stars to the Western Heritage Festival to traditional concerts from[...]

GUTHRIE, Okla. – Rocky Patterson knew he needed to be fast. The 2012 Steer Roping World Championship depended on it. Patterson was. He posted a 10.3-second run to win the 10th go-round at the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping and outlast Trevor Brazile by $418 to win his third Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World[...]

Ninth round: round: 1. Cody Scheck, Ellinwood, Kan., 9.5 seconds, $5,077; 2. Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla., 11.0, $4,077; 3. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 11.1, $3,077; 4. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 11.8, $2,077; 5. (tie) Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., and J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 12.0, $538 each. Average leaders:  1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 120.2 seconds[...]