Ranch, Rodeo, And Random News Outlet

  The ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Induction Weekend will be July 15-17 and run in conjunction with the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colo., the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy announced April 28. The induction ceremony – honoring Cody Ohl, Grated Coconut, Jim Sutton Jr., Sunni Deb Backstrom, Randy Witte, the Ellensburg Rodeo and Martha Josey – will be Saturday, July 17. The golf tournament, a fundraiser for the Hall of Fame, will kick off the weekend at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course on Thursday, July 15, while the Cowboy Ball will be Friday, July 16. The Class of 2020 was named last year, but because of restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, inductions were postponed. Now, those eight selections will be honored this summer. “It is so great to be able to plan and finally hold this event to induct this amazing class of rodeo legends,” Hall of Fame Director Kent Sturman said. “We are so thankful that the COVID restrictions are easing

    Triple Crown of Rodeo to Air on CBS Television Network   The WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) in partnership with Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo (DO47) is excited to announce the format and payout for the 2021 event. The DO47 will play host to the second stop of the WCRA’s Triple Crown of Rodeo (TCR) during the 2021 series and will have a payout $562,500. Each champion will walk away with a minimum of $25,000 and a coveted DO47 Gold Medal. “WCRA is thrilled to continue our relationship with such an iconic rodeo as we continue to bring marquee events to the Triple Crown of Rodeo,” said WCRA President Bobby Mote. “This event looks to be one of the top 10 payouts of the summer, and we’re extremely fortunate to be able to work with DO47 to bring this opportunity to the rodeo world The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo presented by Zions Bank takes place July 20-24, at 7:30 p.m. nightly at the state-of-the-art Days of ’47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. T

  2021 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo Internship  The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is accepting applications for the 2021 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo internship held July 23-25, 2021.  The convention internship allows students to gain experience and knowledge in the beef cattle industry while making connections with some of the industry’s highest leaders.  The experience allows students to get a behind-the-scenes look of hosting an event for the largest agricultural trade association in Texas.  General Responsibilities   • Assist TSCRA staff with a variety of meetings and events at the convention and expo. TSCRA staff will direct students in specific duties at meetings and events.   • Internship will include a wide range of responsibilities, including registering attendees, setting up meetings, working trade show booths and event space, assisting speakers, overseeing meeting sign-ins and othe

                     * * PRESS RELEASE * * In 2020, with so many National Reined Cow Horse Association members impacted by the COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Board of Directors allowed for special qualifying requirements for competitors at the 2021 Celebration of Champions World Show.  During their March 2021 meeting, the Board voted to extend those special requirements through the 2021 year for the 2022 Celebration of Champions. In order to be eligible to compete in the NRCHA World Show that is scheduled for February 10-19, 2022, exhibitors must have shown in three NRCHA sanctioned shows and/or complete the year-end standings of their NRCHA Region in the top 20. Many states have loosened travel restrictions and limitations on gatherings for events, but many barriers remain, such as the closed border between the U.S. and Canada.   Extending the special qualifying requirements allows for more NRCHA members to potentially compete at the 2022 event. At the NRCHA Celebration of Champ

Also finishing third in the event’s accompanying 15/15 Bucking Battle, Vieira surged to No. 2 in the world, now within 59.5 points of the No. 1 rank * * PRESS RELEASE * *    At the 21 st  PBR  Unleash The Beast event in Oklahoma City, veteran contender  Joao Ricardo Vieira  inched one step closer to capturing his career-first PBR World Championship. Going a perfect 3-for-3 at the PBR Express Ranches Invitational, Vieira delivered a walk-off 90-point ride in the championship round to clinch his first elite tour victory of 2021 and surge to the world No. 2 rank. Vieira began his march to the top of the Can-Am Cage in momentous fashion, winning Round 1 courtesy of an 87.75-point trip aboard  Good Whiskey .  courtesy Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media As Championship Sunday got underway, Vieira was the first rider to deliver a qualified ride in Round 2, posting what would be the eighth-best mark when he covered  Stinger  for 84.5 points. With the first pick in the championship round bull draft,

  The British actress Helen McCrory who I watched recently on Peaky Blinders plays the character Polly Gray, has died. Her husband Damian Lewis announced on today. She has lost her battle with cancer at only 52 years young. “I’m heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family. She died as she lived. Fearlessly. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you,” Damian Lewis wrote on Twitter on Friday. She studied acting at the Drama Centre in London England and in 1994 she mad her film acting debut in Interview with The Vampire. Over the years she has been in many successful such as; Harry Potter, Skyfall, and The Queen. Recent TV roles in Penny Dreadful and Peaky Blinders which is in process of filming a new season. Our condolences go out t

  COLLEGIATE RANCH HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP IN AMARILLO TX College students from 12 colleges and universities will head to Amarillo, Texas, April 23-24 for their chance to win one of two 20-foot Hughes Horse Trailers at the inaugural National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance (NRSHA) Collegiate Championship. Riders will compete in Cow Work, Reining, Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding in a two go-round format to determine the best in the nation on both a team and individual basis. Ranch horse competitions are one of the fastest growing segments of the equine industry,  and NRSHA is proud to offer the opportunity to showcase collegiate ranch horse teams.  “After the turbulence of the last year, our team is really looking forward to traveling and sharing in competitive fellowship with other schools. We have eight seniors this year, so the spirit of gratitude and unique perspective of 2020 gave us a special feeling,” says Texas A&M University Instructor and Ranch Horse Coach Paige Linne. “I am incred