LOVINGTON, N.M. – Since he first joined the ranks of ProRodeo, Brian Bain has been considered one of the best bareback riders in the business. In 2011, he’s showing the world. Bain, of Culver, Ore., is No. 11 in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world standings. On Wednesday night at Jake McClure Arena, Bain rode[...]

STEER WRESTLING First round leaders: 1. Dean Gorsuch, 3.9 seconds; 2. Shane Henderson, 4.1; 3. Seth Braockman and Ken Lewis, 4.2; 5. Stockton Graves and Stan Branco, 4.9; 7. Olin Hannum, 5.1; 8. Josh Peek and John Franzen, 5.6. TIE-DOWN ROPING First round leaders: 1. Seth Hooper and Houston Hutto, 9.3 seconds; 3. Ryan Jarrett[...]

 

LOVINGTON, N.M. – This segment of New Mexico is well known for its rough terrain. It’s also well known for being home to some of the best steer ropers in the history of the sport. That’s why it’s a big stop for steer ropers hoping to qualify for the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping[...]

The rodeo trail can be long and winding. It can lead many places, good and bad. For me, it’s a wonder and realization of dreams. But my dreams aren’t the same as those who compete for gold buckles; yes, they’re in the same aisle of the store, but what I do is fairly different that[...]

SILVERTON, Texas – Fans in the Texas Panhandle know their stuff when it comes to rodeo. Pete Carr knows that. He realizes true fans will be looking for an outstanding show when Silverton’s Buck Wild Days Rodeo plays before thousands during the three performances set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18-Saturday, Aug. 20. It’s why[...]

SILVERTON, Texas – Sometimes the harshest critic is the person doing the biggest favor. Pete Carr is that for his Dallas-based livestock firm, Carr Pro Rodeo. He analyzes every detail of his operation, from the bookwork to the ranch work to the evaluating his herd. “You’ve got to be aware of how things are going[...]

SILVERTON, Texas – Have you ever seen a population explosion up close? It’s something you’ll want to see, and it’s about to happen in Silverton. The annual Buck Wild Days Rodeo will help jump start the celebration on the plains, featuring the top athletes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association during three performances set for[...]

LOVINGTON, N.M. – The last time Kelly Timberman and Riverboat Annie danced across a rodeo arena, it was a winning combination. That was less than two weeks ago when the world champion bareback rider and the Carr Pro Rodeo reserve world champion bucking horse matched moves together for 88 points to win the Eagle County[...]

I’m blessed with good friends and a great wife. This weekend, we’re all under the same roof. I’ve got a couple of bareback riders hanging at the house. Some wives wouldn’t understand opening your home to folks that way, but my wife isn’t like that. She understands it’s just part of the rodeo way of[...]