When you think of Central Florida, you probably don’t picture a rodeo. But there are several different rodeos that take place across the region, most with significant historical roots in their communities. So what makes each one unique? If you’re a Central Floridian who follows the sport of rodeo, you may already know the answer to...
Having earned several major career titles such as 2012 Permit Holder of the Year, 2013 Resistol Rookie of the Year, 2015 College National Champion, 3x Great Lakes Circuit Champion, and now 2016 RAM National Circuit Finals Champion in bareback riding, 24-year-old Tim O’Connell, originally from Zwingle, Iowa, is making quite the name for himself in the...
To the rodeo fans who attended or participated in the 2016 RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo event – THANK YOU! We are all about hospitality here in Kissimmee and we hope we provided the best to our fans. We invite you to read about a few of our favorite memories from the 2016 RNCFR. We call this...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 10, 2016) – The 2016 RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RNCFR) started four days ago with 24 contestants in each of the standard rodeo events. They qualified to be in Kissimmee, Fla. by competing at rodeos within a geographical region that makes up one of 12 circuits in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)...
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We’ve all seen them, the men inside the barrels telling jokes between bull rides. They are clad in colorful clothing and makeup providing entertainment for the audience. But as the next rider enters the ring, a Barrelman’s job truly begins. Holding the handles inside the aluminum barrel, the Barrelman is ready at any moment to position...
During the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, we are proud to honor our veterans during National Patriot Night, taking place on Friday, April 8th. We are calling all active and retired service men and women to join us as honored guests for this event where they can receive free admission (with proper ID). While we will be...
Hailing from the First Frontier Circuit, meet Andy Carter, a 35-year-old bareback rider from Missouri. Andy has been to the Great Lakes Circuit Finals eleven times and the First Frontier Circuit Finals twice. He is no stranger to the PRCA circuit rodeos. Andy grew up around the sport of rodeo and started riding calves at age...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- When the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RNCFR) gets underway at the Silver Spurs Arena on April 7, rodeo athletes from 33 states will have made the journey from every part of the country to compete for national championships. The circuit system divides the United States into 12 geographical regions where Professional Rodeo Cowboys...
You don’t have to be from Central Florida to know it’s a pretty great place to have a good time. Anyone who’s anyone knows that Orlando and the surrounding areas have a lot to offer when it comes to vacationing, entertainment, and family fun. Many of you may be looking to yell, “Yeehaw!” on April 7th through...
