Ranch, Rodeo, And Random News Outlet

If you have not watched cables number one drama then you have been under a rock Yellowstone is a Tv show that you either like or you don't there is no middle ground. Some claim the language is a little extreme, but in today's times that is what sells and selling is good.  Yellowstone blew away the networks setting records each season, and rounding that out in season three with 5.2 million viewers in the finale claiming cables number one spot. Going out with a bang for sure, and it did not take long for the internet fan groups to start firing off their suspicions on who was behind the cliff hanging ending.   I have had the opportunity to visit with a few cast members and Taylor Sheridan on and off camera and these guys are enjoying the ride of being the number one drama on TV. It was a work of art taking a cast with a majority of little to no horse experience and molding them to the cast and crew you can't wait to watch on Sunday nights.  The show fi...

          2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo                                        PRCA PRESS RELEASE  The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) remains committed to hosting the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR). There is no question – the 2020 PRORODEO World Champions will be crowned.  There are several options being considered: with fans, without fans, in Las Vegas, outside Las Vegas. Despite these extenuating circumstances, the PRCA and Las Vegas Events want to produce the best NFR ever and provide fans, sponsors, contestants and members the outstanding experience they’ve come to expect. At this moment, an event in Las Vegas with fans isn’t feasible. There is an option to keep the NFR in Las Vegas without fans, so that is being explored. But there are other options being evaluated, including for this yea...

 It was the year 2009 the last time a bull bucked at the BULLNANZA Event at the Lazy E, but that all changed this weekend. During the crazy time of COVID-19 a select number of fan's following CDC protocols were allowed in catch the action packed event.  Joao Vieria By: PSmedia Jack Andress The Professional Bull Riders returned with an Unleash The Beast Tour Stop that was dominated by the Brazilian Athletes. Round one winner Joao Ricardo Vieria passed up on his 75pt ride on Armed & Dangerous with a re-ride option. The option for another bull turned out victorious as he put the round winning ride on Marquis Metal Works "Draggin Up" of 88.75 earning 20 world points and a $3,246.88 collection at the pay window. The night was full of action and left the fans ready for another the following day.  The next days events were even more full of action in conjunction with the WRCA.  Putting on a bull riding clinic during Saturdays event was Kaique Pacheco. Bucking ...

Hill County man sentenced to total of 37 years in prison for cattle theft       William “Willie” Rittenbaugh pleaded guilty to five felony charges  Central Texas cattle raisers can rest easier tonight, with a notorious livestock thief set to serve substantial time behind bars. William “Willie” Rittenbaugh, a 49-year-old man from Mount Calm, pleaded guilty to five felony charges spanning Hill and Limestone counties this week following a long investigation led by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills. In the Hill County 66th District Court, Rittenbaugh pleaded guilty to: One count, first degree felony, misappropriation of fiduciary property. He received a 12-year sentence and was ordered to pay the victim $435,000 restitution on 511 head of cattle. One count, second degree felony, misappropriation of fiduciary property. Rittenbaugh received a 10-year sentence and ordered to pay the victim $150,000 restitution on 19...

PBR’s Elite Unleash The Beast Returns to Fort Worth for First Time in 16 Years on Aug. 29-30 Tickets for the premier series’ PBR WinStar World Casino and Resort Invitational on sale Monday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m. CT For the first time in 16 years, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) elite  Unleash The Beast will return to Fort Worth, Texas, welcoming  fans into Dickies Arena Aug. 29-30 for the PBR WinStar World  Casino and Resort Invitational. The PBR WinStar World Casino and Resort Invitatio nal held at Dickies Arena will abide by the health standards put in place for rodeo and equestrian events, as identified in the Open Texas guidelines. PBR is following all local and state health protocols, and along with Dickies Arena is instituting a series of fan safety protocols. Those protocols for the event include: All fans as well as staff and competitors will be required to wear face masks inside Dickies Arena. All Dickies Arena staff, in addition to PBR...

--Qualifications For THE AMERICAN, The IPRA- IFR, The Junior World Finals, and THE Jr. AMERICAN -- WCRA   (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) today announced that the August 11-15 Stampede at The E will unite several of the world’s largest open and youth rodeos with a revolutionary qualifying opportunity including: THE AMERICAN The IPRA ( International Pro Rodeo Association) The  Junior World Finals THE Jr. AMERICAN Athletes competing in the Stampede at The E now have unprecedented qualifying opportunities. For the first time in western sports history one rodeo will offer athletes a pathway to five major youth and open events. Details regarding each event qualification opportunity listed below: THE AMERICAN (2021) Athletes competing in the Open Pools (In the following disciplines) Steer Wrestling Team Roping (heading and heeling) Tie-down Roping Breakaway Roping Minimum of five qualifying positions available $375 side pot fee ($265 for br...