Ranch, Rodeo, And Random News Outlet

Four-time World Champion and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer, Tuff Hedeman, is pleased to announce a new strategic television broadcasting partnership with the  Cowboy Channel , RFD-TV’s western sports network, and his newly created Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour (THBRT). The countdown is on. Beginning  this Monday, September 3 at 9:30 EST / 8:30 CST , viewers can watch the 2018 Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour Events shot in Bossier, La., El Paso, Tex., Las Vegas, Nev, and the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is pleased to announce that it will be adding a 13th circuit, starting in the 2019 rodeo season. The PRCA and Canadian Professional Rodeo Association have partnered to create the Maple Leaf Circuit, which will join the previously sanctioned 12 PRCA circuits.  "The creation of the Maple Leaf Circuit is a significant step toward our goal of unifying the sport of professional rodeo, while increasing the opportunities for our members," said PRCA CEO George Taylor. "The longstanding relationship between the PRCA and the CPRA is a legacy that has created mutual benefits in the past, and the shared vision for the Maple Leaf Circuit will provide even more opportunities for our combined membership into the future." Effective Oct. 1, 2018, rodeo competitors who are members of both the PRCA and CPRA will be able to enter a select amount of CPRA rodeos throughout the 2019 rodeo season and earn Maple Leaf Circuit points. CP

Fans Suit Up for the Annual International Cosplay Day Aug. 25  Cosplay has become a beacon of hope for thousands of people around the world. To outsiders, cosplay is just an excuse for people to dress up in crazy costumes when, in actuality, cosplay is an expression of individuality and passion for cherished movie, video game, anime and comic characters brought to life and shared with the community. This lifestyle allows cosplayers to dive into a world of adventure and imagination. The last Saturday in August every year is designated as International Cosplay Day. In 2018, International Cosplay Day is Aug. 25.                                 Conventions like Fan Expo Dallas and Dallas Fan Days are the heart of cosplay. In April, during Fan Expo Dallas, 60 area cosplayers competed in the first ever  Masters of Cosplay Grand Prix  Qualifier event. The Dallas Best in Show winner was 29-year-old San Antonio cosplayer Jessi Arntz. As the winner, she received VIP passes for the 201

Native American Team to Debut in Third Stop of Global Tournament PBR (Professional Bull Riders) has announced that the PBR Global Cup, the only nation vs. nation  international bull riding competition,  will make its third stop at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on February 9 and 10, 2019 as the WinStar World Casino and Resort 2019 Global Cup USA. The five-nation tournament among the world’s best bull riders and rankest bulls debuted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in November 2017, followed by Sydney, Australia in June 2018. As PBR continues to grow in popularity in the five countries in which it operates tours, the organization launched a global tournament featuring top athletes from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the United States riding for national pride, record purses and the very soil they compete upon. The $750,000 purse in Arlington makes the PBR Global Cup the sport’s second highest-paying event next to the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas. In Arlin

                                2018 PRCA RAM  World Standings       Bareback Riding 1 Tim O'Connell, Zwingle, Iowa $160,144 2 Caleb Bennett, Tremonton, Utah 152,983 3 Bill Tutor, Huntsville, Texas 104,460 4 Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif. 102,964 5 Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 94,356 6 Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba 91,175 7 Jake Brown, Cleveland, Texas 90,487 8 Kaycee Feild, Spanish Fork, Utah 85,384 9 Mason Clements, Springville, Utah 83,720 10 Richmond Champion, The Woodlands, Texas 81,717 11 Shane O'Connell, Rapid City, S.D. 76,562 12 Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas 74,054 13 Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D. 73,334 14 Wyatt Denny, Minden, Nev. 65,489 15 J.R. Vezain, Cowley, Wyo. 63,854 16 Clint Laye, Cadogan, Alberta 56,509 17 Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas 53,990 18 Ty Taypotat, Regina, Saskatchewan 50,741 19 Seth Hardwick, Ranchester, Wyo. 4