GUYMON, Okla. – In early February, Josh Frost received a package from Columbus, Montana, that he’d waiting for all his life. Inside was a symbol of the years he’d put into his craft, a shining example of a trying 2024 ProRodeo season that saw him battle challenges, overcome a shoulder injury and come out on[...]

GUNNISON, Colo. – The Cattlemen’s Days pink has faded, but a bright shade of gold will emblazon the annual celebration. It’s the perfect transition for Cattlemen’s Days to honor its 125th year during the 2025 exposition, set for Thursday, July 10-Saturday, July 12, at Fred Field Western Center in Gunnison. The volunteer-based organization will focus[...]

ALVA, Okla. – It seems Jacob Haren has no time to be bored. He’s a graduate student at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and serves as the graduate assistant coach for Cali Griffin. When he’s not studying or at practice, he’s often shoeing horses. Most importantly, though, he’s a cowboy and a competitor. He continued to[...]

Estes Park’s rodeo ups its financial incentive to improve its payout ESTES PARK, Colo. – If the majestic Rocky Mountains weren’t enough to entice cowboys and cowgirls to this vibrant community, the Town of Estes Park is adding more incentives. “We’ve opted to make an overall increase to our local investment into our portion of[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – Over the last quarter century, the exposure of rodeo has increased mightily. The Wrangler ProRodeo Tour, established in time for the 2000 season, featured the top events in the sport on programs that were nationally televised. The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo was at the forefront of it all, an opportunity that brought[...]

Gooding Pro Rodeo to honor history with its 100th anniversary GOODING, Idaho – The pioneering spirit the developed this desert region into a farming community still stands strong in southern Idaho. It will be honored with the 100th anniversary of the Gooding Pro Rodeo, set for Thursday, Aug. 14-Saturday, Aug. 16, with a special “Beauty[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – Guymon’s annual rodeo is a major drawing card, not only regionally but with some international flair among the competitors who travel to the Oklahoma Panhandle. The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo’s Dinner, Dance & Draw Down is becoming almost as popular. Nearly 300 supporters packed into the hospitality building at Henry C. Hitch[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – The premise was simple: Create a fundraiser that would be an enjoyable night out to help raise money and awareness about the community’s biggest annual event. Now, though, the Guymon Pioneer Days Draw Down, Dinner & Dance has become a staple and a chance for like-minded people to come together for a[...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – The ladies made the biggest statement during Saturday’s final performance of the Oklahoma City ProRodeo. It was the final PRCA- and WPRA-sanctioned rodeo in Jim Norick Arena, and a solid crowd worked its way into the storied coliseum to see the action; the first ProRodeo occurred six decades ago when the 1965[...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Riley Duvall is hoping a run of luck can last through a hiatus of more than a decade. He’s giving it a shot, anyway. The third-generation steer wrestler, Duvall knocked his steer down in 4.0 seconds during Friday’s opening night of the Oklahoma City ProRodeo to take the bulldogging lead with one[...]