After 39 years of service to the wonderful sport of rodeo, former Circuit President Betsy Harris will still say, “Never quit. There is always an answer!” This is music to our ears! Betsy Harris got married to her current husband, Grant Harris, back in 1978. She married into a rodeo family who was heavily invested in...
Doesn’t the saying go, “Behind every great man, stands a great woman?” In this case, we totally agree. Sami O’Connell is a college graduate, financial aid advisor at Missouri State University, a soon-to-be mother, and proud wife to world champion bareback rider, Tim O’Connell. In her free time, Sami enjoys barrel racing, traveling with her husband, spending...
Josh Peek has made quite the name for himself here in Kissimmee, Florida at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo! He is a five-time qualifier for the RNCFR, and he is the reigning three-time all-around champion. He is looking to make a return visit to the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo next April. As he sets his...
Who says the kiddos get to have all the fun at the rodeo! It’s time for the seniors to have some fun of their own. Shhh, don’t tell the grandkids, but seniors, you are in for a few treats. At the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, we consider seniors to be anyone who is 55 or...
Doesn’t every parent long to be the hero for the day in their kids’ eyes? Maybe become the cool mom or dad for a change? Well, bring your buckaroos to the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo and score some major brownie points! The RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo is a national championship rodeo that takes place in...
Perhaps you are wondering how contestants from across the US, Mexico and Canada actually make it here to Kissimmee, Florida to compete at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo? The path for rodeo contestants to compete at the RAM NCFR is very different than how contestants simply enter most local rodeos. It can be a little...
Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, oh my! Central Florida is home to several world famous attractions. We also have many outdoor adventure activities, destination beaches, great nightlife, and shopping. But did you know, we are also home to some of the best rodeo action in the country? We've been hosting rodeos since the 1940's! In Kissimmee,...
RC (Robert Cole) Landingham is known for being tough as nails, a dedicated hard worker, a motivator and an inspiration to many. But it hasn’t been easy for RC. Overcoming all the obstacles in his way, he went on to become a national rodeo champion in Kissimmee! At the age of 4, RC started riding sheep...
If you have never been to a rodeo before, you might have heard the announcer say words or phrases that you aren’t familiar with. For example, “That cowboy broke the barrier,” or “That contestant received a no time.” Perhaps you hear, “He didn’t ‘mark out’ his bronc.” We promise, it’s not a secret language! These are...
Traveling countless miles per year, working dawn to dusk, spending weeks away from family and loved ones, and risking your health each time you do your job without a guaranteed paycheck… Does this sound like an occupation you’d sign up for? This is the life of a cowboy or cowgirl who travels the country competing in...
