[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Whether you've been married for 20 years or on a first date, nothing is more thrilling than fast horses, bucking broncs, and 2,000-pound bulls with attitude. Looking for a fun way to surprise your sweetheart this Valentine's Day? Try something new and spontaneous! How about a national championship rodeo where contestants from all across America, Mexico,...
In the late 1800s, the sport of rodeo was born in the Old American West when cowboys and cowgirls attracted a crowd through friendly competition amidst ranch chores. As interest grew, events were brought to the big stage in the early 1900s. Shortly after, associations saw a need for event rules, regulations, and an assortment of...
The sport of rodeo was established on a strong foundation of family values, sound morals, and charitable contributions. Across the United States, professional rodeos have partnered with many organizations to spread awareness and raise funds for the past several decades. This rodeo season, the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RAM NCFR) is partnering with Pink Heals...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Legend has it, steer wrestling, also known as bulldogging, originated in the 1890s when a Wild West show performer, Bill “The Dusky Demon” Pickett, caught a runaway steer by wrestling it to the ground. It was in this moment that the quickest event in professional rodeo was born. With the fastest steer wrestling time on record...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Team roping, the only true team event in ProRodeo, takes the utmost cooperation between two horses and two ropers, a header and heeler. This event was born on cattle ranches when ranch hands needed to doctor or brand cattle, making it one of the several rodeo events that directly evolved from cowboys' ranch duties. Team roping starts...
Step foot into any number of ProRodeo arenas throughout the season and you’ll be met with a deep and passionate voice. As an avid rodeo fan, contestant, or committee member, you’ll know who this voice belongs to before your eyes even land on the announcers stand. This voice has been echoing through rodeo arenas across the...
You fell in love with them at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RAM NCFR) in Kissimmee, Florida, now it’s time to cheer them on at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) in Las Vegas, Nevada! Back in March, eight contestants were named National Circuit Champions in each of the seven traditional rodeo events, watch next...
“Let your idol become your rival,” is a quote directly from 21-year-old rising star, Haven Meged, who is living this today! Meged is a tie-down roping rookie hot on the rodeo trail who received his Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) card in 2019. At 21, he has had the opportunity to compete against his own personal...
They’re known for having oversized clothes, extravagant face paint, and they’re called barrelmen! The barrelmen are a vital aspect to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Hailing from Walla Walla, Washington, JJ Harrison works nearly 43 weekends throughout the year, seeing many different states in his travels and working hard to bring smiles to fans from...
The roots of tie-down roping lead back to the days of the Old West. Similar to saddle bronc riding and team roping, this sport was created on working ranches. When a calf was sick or injured, ranch hands would rope and immobilize the calves (for the safety of the animal as well as themselves) before giving...
