GUYMON, Okla. – Folks in this part of the world understand the life and legacy of the cowboy. The rugged terrain that makes up the Plains states can be harsh and unyielding. It takes stout men and women who can handle challenges in order to tame this land while raising the feed that feeds a[...]

ALVA, Okla. – When Lacey Geiger was looking for the next level of her education, she had some specific details she needed to hopefully finish her degree. She found them in Northwestern Oklahoma State University and its rodeo coach Stockton Graves. That’s when she opted to move from Central Arizona College to Alva to not[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – Peering through the reflective glass at his past, Justin Rumford was a comedy act waiting to happen. As a high-schooler in south-central Kansas, his actions oftentimes proved to be a mix of his small-town raising, a life lived on the rodeo trail and a hunger for a good time. He carried that[...]

Futurity will showcase rising talent among broncs, cowboys alike GOODING, Idaho – Rodeo fans in southern Idaho have always had an affection for saddle bronc riding, the sport’s classic event. The organizers of the Gooding Pro Rodeo are offering another opportunity to see more bronc busting by hosting the Dirty Rotten Buckers, set for 2[...]

Cinch bronc busters combine for big earnings and a world title It was a good year to be a Canadian saddle bronc rider competing at the 2022 National Finals Rodeo. For just the second time in the history of the championship event, six bronc busters from north of the 49th Parallel earned the right to[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – In a typical day, Nathan Jestes’ life is pretty unassuming. He’s a husband to Bridget and a daddy to Harper, 2, and Channing, 6 months. There isn’t much to tell about the Wyoming man until you see him change into his superhero outfit, a jersey outfitted with his sponsors and enough padding[...]

Cinch stars Boisjoli, Meged to tie the knot, intertwine their roping lives Shelby Boisjoli always believed she’d marry a cowboy. Raised near the town of Langdon, Alberta, just outside Calgary, Boisjoli and her two sisters were raised around horses and cattle while building a fascinating resume of athletic achievements. It served as the catapult for[...]

ALVA, Okla. – In just a few days in mid-February, Northwestern Oklahoma State University senior Jaden Trimble went from nowhere to somewhere in the Central Plains Region’s heading standings. That’s how fast things can change when fortune is on one’s side in team roping. While competing with Cale Morris of Western Oklahoma State College, Trimble[...]

Cinch cowgirl shares her passion with the next generation Children’s dreams tend to take on their own roads, serving as pathways to accomplishing their passions whether the kids know it or not. Backyard football games turn into organized contests. Over time, a handful of youngsters will realize their dreams of being Super Bowl champions. For[...]

GUTHRIE, Okla. – Ask any of the bull riders competing in this day and age, and most can explain the history of the sport. Dozens of bull riders will be carrying on that legacy and testing their talents at Bullnanza presented by Lane Frost Brand, which is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and[...]