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Stories Inaugural High School Challenge of Champions Success......... 5 Marty and Judy Kluthe, River City West Trail Ride ..............6-7 World’s Top Rodeo and Bulling Riding Champions to Compete ..12-13 Riderless Horse Bronze Dedicated...................................15 Nebraska NFR Qualifiers ..............................................18 University of Nebraska Rodeo Association .........................19 12th Nebraska Horse Expo ........................................21-22
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Inaugural High School Challenge of Champions Success Omaha, Neb. – Ten scholarships were awarded to High School Rodeo Champions from across the Heartland, Saturday, September 28 at ARCR’s inaugural Heartland Invitational Scholarship High School Rodeo. The rodeo featured National High School Rodeo Association champions from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota and included all ten NHSRA sanctioned events: pole bending, bareback riding, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, goat tying, bull riding, team roping and barrel racing. The High School Champions were welcomed to Omaha and received special remarks by four-time world champion bareback rider, Bobby Mote. In his address he stated the odds of getting a good education through the rodeo arena are greater than a college athlete ascertaining a college education on the basketball court. “You could have heard a pin drop and all of the contestants were on the edge of their seats as Mote spoke about goal setting, physical conditioning, the right kind of traveling partners and especially rodeo being a vehicle for college education,” said Craig Korkow, Rodeo Committee Member and Chairman of the Heartland Invitational High School Rodeo when he spoke about parent’s remarks. After the presentation, the cowboys and cowgirls got their opportunity to contest against state champions from across the region in each of their respective events, battling on the same CenturyLink Center Arena floor as the
professional athletes who came to Omaha to compete in the Justin Boots Championships. Winners of each event were awarded a $1,000 college scholarship and recognized in the opening of the final round of Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo under the spotlight with their rodeo heroes. RESULTS: Bareback riding: 1. Wyatt Gewinner, Weeping Water, Neb., 80; 2. Tyler Berghuis, Atwater, Minn., 70; 3. Colton Delgado, Great Bend, Kan., 68; Clayton Wiederin, Lake City, Iowa, NS; Trig Clark, Meadow, S.D., NS. Breakaway Roping: 1. Brandy Schaack, Hyannis, Neb., 2.88; 2. Braelee Aus, Granite Falls, Minn., 3.21; 3. Jacy Nelson, Iowa Falls, Iowa,13.44; Casey Adams, Junction City, Kan., NT; Kirbee Spire, Maryville, Miss., NT; Cassy Woodward, Supree, S.D., NT. Pole Bending: 1. Allison Lucas, Jordan, Minn, 21.04; 2. Jayde Atkins, Broken Bow, Neb., 21.52; Abigail Cordia, Potosi, Mo., 21.54; Breanna Ellis, Dows, Iowa, 21.58; Stacey Bailey, Weatherford, Okla., 21.60; Bailey Ann Moody, Letcher, S.D., 27.05. Tie-Down Roping: Cody Nye, Alliance, Neb., 11.47; Henry Hatfield, Maryville, Mo., 11.85; Jarrett Oestmann, Auburn, Neb., 13.65; Carson Johnston, Elm Springs, S.D., 13.92; Trevor Kirchenschlger, Yuma, Colo., 20.55; Chance Oftendahl, Pemberton, Minn., 21.88. Continued on page 22
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Marty and Judy Kluthe, River City West Trail Ride Ruth Nicolaus Marty and Judy Kluthe are working to keep Nebraska’s western heritage going, and they’re doing it one horse and rider at a time. For the last 28 years, they’ve been part of the annual Western Nebraska Trail Ride, and for the past eight years, they’ve been trail boss. The ride takes place each September, beginning in Arnold, and ends at the River City Rodeo in Omaha the last weekend of September. Riders cover some beautiful parts of Nebraska. The ride always begins on a Saturday morning. “We start in Arnold at the rodeo grounds,” Kluthe says, “and we ride the canyons north of town.” On Sunday, they trailer to a ranch west of Callaway, and then ride to the Miller Ranch. That night, they stay at the Carlson Ranch near Callaway, and then Monday trailer horses to the Breezy Ranch. They ride through the canyons and prairies northeast of Callaway, and then on Tuesday trailer horses to Ashton, where coffee and homemade rolls await them. Then they are off to St. Paul, where they ride along the Larson acreage, and then to Dr. Morris and Nadine Mathews’ for dinner. After dinner, the group rides back to the St. Paul fairgrounds for supper and a benefit auction. Wednesday involves a 75 mile trailer ride from St. Paul to David City, where they ride through town, 6 Rodeo Nebraska / Winter 2013
past the nursing home and hospital. On Thursday, they drive to Prague, and then ride from Prague to Malmo. Friday breakfast is at Keith’s Bar in Malmo, and then it’s on to Wahoo, where the trail’s end party takes place, complete with a steak supper, country band and dance. On the Saturday of the River City Rodeo, the group drives into Omaha in time to be part of the Heritage Parade, and on Sunday, “we have to go home and go to work,” Kluthe says. About 100 riders from ten different states participate, some of whom have known each other since the trail ride began in 1980. “The fellowship, the camaraderie, it’s out of this world,” Kluthe says. It’s not just cowboys who do the trail ride, but a wide variety of people. “We have a doctor, a lawyer, nurses, and business people,” Kluthe says. “This year, we had the privilege of having the (Heritage Parade) Grand Marshall ride with us all the way, Gene Dunn.” One of Dunn’s sons, Luke, who was on leave from the Marine Corps rode with him, as did his other son, Jake. Gene’s wife Susan and his youngest son Cole also partake in the trail ride until school and work obligations call them home. Riders provide their own bed most nights, but it’s not under the stars. “Years ago, we would sleep on the ground,” Kluthe says, “or in a tent or the back of a stock trailer. But trust me, today it’s a whole different show. Ninety-nine percent of the people have horse trailers with living quarters. We don’t rough it anymore.” www.rodeonebraska.com
And even though vehicles are a big part of the trail ride, the horse riding is still important. “You have to love riding a horse. We ride anywhere from six to seven hours a day.” Meals are part of the trail ride, which costs $145 for the seven days. In the western part of the state, riders are fed at the ranches where they visit. All meals are catered. Two other trail rides, one originating in northeast Nebraska and one in western Iowa, also culminate at the Heritage Parade in Omaha. Marty and Judy are assisted by Dan Kelsey from Raymond, who helps with planning and sponsorships. They work to vary the route each year in the west, but when it hits the David City and Wahoo areas, there’s not much variation. “We’re limited to road riding for two days. We can’t ride in cornfields,” Kluthe says. The Kluthes love working with the trail ride and
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its participants. “These are strong friendships. It’s a lot of fun. After you’ve been on it as long as we have, you get to know these people and they become family to you. You can’t express how anxious you get (to see everyone), and I’m 72 years old, and I sound like a little kid when it gets close to trail ride time.” For more information on the Western Nebraska Trail Ride, call Kluthe at 402-270-5641. Many sponsors provide funding to keep the ride affordable. They include Sid Dillon, Woodhouse, Behlen Manufacturing, Sam’s Club, the Clarkson Bank, Platte Valley Implement, the Clarkson Co-op, Didier’s Grocery in Schuyler, Gene Steffy’s, The Fort Western Wear, The Renegade in Norfolk, and Orscheln Farm and Home. All photos courtesy of Marty Kluthe.
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NSRA Final Results 2013 Barebacks 1 Corey Evans 2 Wyatt Clark 3 Wesley Cole 4 Lane Morrow 5 Wyatt Gewinner 6 Scotty Harman 7 Logan Glendy 8 Colin Chytka 9 Ty Kenner 10 Rowdy Moon Saddle Broncs 1 Seth Schafer 2 Will Shaffer 3 Wyatt Clark 4 Derek Kenner 5 Whit Peterson 6 Dean Rice 7 Chase Miller 8 Triston Eklund 9 Jeff Cover 10 Cole Weston Bull Riding 1 Trey Kerner 2 Clint Connelly 3 Lane Gambill 4 Kayne Boswell 5 Heath Zuellner 6 Colt Campbell 7 Ethan Lesiak 8 Colter Glendy 9 Tyler Viers 10 Cody Andrews Steer Wrestling 1 Richard Coats 2 Dan Barner 3 Jeff Richardson 4 Ty Lang 5 Jarrett Rasmussen 6 Jeff Johnston 7 Trevor Cox 8 Austin Hawkins 9 Ben Robinson 10 Bryce Dibbern
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Valentine, NE 10,329.52 Wellfleet, NE $9,100.82 Atkinson, NE $3,609.44 Ft. Morgan, CO $3,432.48 Weeping Water, NE $3,230.52 Norcatur, KS $3,081.75 Oconto, NE $2,320.85 Broken Bow, NE $1,530.70 Woodlake, NE $807.68 Sargent, NE $464.32 Yoder, WY Lisco, NE Wellfleet, NE Woodlake, NE Torrington, WY Mullen, NE Ogallala, NE Valentine, NE Ashby, NE Greenwood, NE
$9,606.76 $6,400.00 $6,035.19 $6,007.15 $3,549.93 $2,226.00 $1,886.90 $1,692.84 $1,578.71 $1,553.74
Sutherland, NE Stapleton, NE Johnstown, NE Lexington, NE Cozad, NE O’Neill, NE Clarks, NE Oconto, NE North Platte, NE Cozad, NE
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Juniata, NE $5,706.77 Hershey, NE $5,506.47 Kearney, NE $3,823.04 McCook, NE $3,023.66 Valentine, NE $2,807.22 Thedford, NE $2,716.63 Scott City, KS $2,460.00 Sharon Springs, KS $2,180.31 Colby, KS $2,124.24 Riverdale, WY $1,893.54
Barrels 1 June Holeman 2 Marci Bartlett 3 Laura Lambert 4 Gayle White 5 Dori Hollenbeck 6 Chancy Scheer 7 Kelley Haythorn 8 D’Ann Gehlsen 9 Brenda Delano 10 Tracy Paulsen Calf Roping 1 Garrett Nokes 2 Chisum Thurston 3 Clete Scheer 4 Chip Wilson 5 Rusty Kluender 6 Tanner Stec 7 Matt Elliott 8 Jason Hubbard 9 Casey Redman 10 Terry Graff Steer Roping 1 JC Jensen 2 Will McBride 3 Todd Eberle 4 Randy Mekelburg 5 Larry Tierney 6 Jeff Kreikemeier 7 AB Cox 8 Wade Pearson 9 Trevor Eppert 10 Tim Vivion Team Roping 1 Jeff Johnston Levi Tyan 2 Ben Robinson Chris Sherman 3 Travis Warren Dustin Harris 4 Andy Miller Tucker White 5 Justen Nokes Cody Merritt 6 Dustin Chohon Todd Hollenbeck
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McCook, NE Hyannis, NE Elsemere, NE Lemoyne, NE Bloomfield, NE Bassett, NE Valentine, NE Moorcroft, WY Burwell, NE Long Pine, NE
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Bingham, NE Ogallala, NE Broken Bow, NE Yuma, CO Broken Bow, NE Callaway, NE Mullen, NE Oconto, NE Ashby, NE Bingham, NE
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NSRA Final Results 2013......continued 7 Jerry Buckles Mark Swanson 8 Tyler Thomas Travis Goad 9 Spencer Sinner Blaine Bradley 10 Marvin Mueller Rod Buckley Breakaway 1 Ginalee Tierney 2 Jan Brown 3 Cati Stanko 4 Chelsie Willhoite 5 Bailey Brown 6 Lori Tierney 7 Dori Hollenbeck 8 Amber Coleman 9 Dara Short 10 Tracy Paulsen Rookie of the Year 1 Wyatt Clark 2 Tucker White 3 Chelsie Willhoite 4 Brandy Brown 5 Kadi McFadden
Burwell, NE Arthur, NE Dalhart, TX Reydon, OK Sargent, NE Anselmo, NE Sutherland, NE Winner, SD
$3,978.85 $3,314.79 $3,538.88 $3,538.88 $3,449.22 $3,449.22 $3,244.20 $2,986.73
Broken Bow, NE North Platte, NE Gordon, NE McClave, CO North Platte, NE Broken Bow, NE Winner, SD Orchard, NE Goodwell, OK Belgrade, NE
$6,597.05 $5,796.56 $5,696.09 $5,265.13 $4,947.31 $4,805.75 $4,030.43 $2,997.13 $2,942.21 $2,815.01
Wellfleet, NE $15,136.01 Hershey, NE $5,692.47 McClave, CO $5,265.13 North Platte, NE $987.92 Dunning, NE $933.05
Women’s All-Around 1 *Dori Hollenbeck Winner, SD $8,749.05 2 *Jan Brown North Platte, NE $7,722.84 3 Ginalee Tierney Broken Bow, NE $7,350.92 4 Kelley Haythorn Arthur, NE $5,878.25 5 *Tracy Paulsen Belgrade, NE $5,570.51 6 *Katie Jolly Deer Trail, CO $4,569.68 7 *Jessica Wykert Grant, NE $3,982.48 8 Bailey Schaack Hyannis, NE $1,977.05 Men’s All-Around 1 *Wyatt Clark Wellfleet, NE $15,136.01 2 *Jeff Johnston Thedford, NE $10,769.63 3 *Garrett Nokes McCook, NE $10,557.57 4 *Seth Schafer Yoder, WY $10,012.33 5 *Ben Robinson Colby, KS $8,191.60 6 *Colin Chytka Broken Bow, NE $3,324.69 7 Matt Elliott Valentine, NE $3,306.67 8 Tyrell Reynolds Tribune, KS $2,765.20 9 Terry Graff Long Pine, WY $2,356.15 * denotes Finals All-Around Contender
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MSRA Final Results 2013 Bareback 1 Corey Evans 2 Wyatt Gewinner 3 Collin Chytka 4 Cody Fritz 5 Nick Schwedhelm 6 Scott Harman 7 Justin Sprague 8 Kenny Feidler Saddle Bronc 1 Seth Schafer 2 Derek Kenner 3 Will Shaffer 4 Kyle Whitaker 5 Dean Rice 6 Cole Weston 7 Zane Smith 8 Tristin Ecklund 9 Ty Kennedy 10 Tanner Olson Bull Riding 1 Trey Kerner 2 Lane Gambill 3 Tyson Donovan 4 Dalton Cunningham 5 Adam Wimer
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MSRA Final Results 2013... continued 5 Justen Nokes 6 Beau Austin 7 Marvin Mueller 8 Jerry Buckles 9 Dusty Forre 10 Scott Smith Team Roping - Heeling 1 Levi Tyan 2 Todd Hollenbeck 3 Troy Hermelbracht 4 Tucker White 5 Dustin Harris 6 Dalton Pelster 7 Cody Merritt 8 Cole Austin 9 Rod Buckley 10 Heath Barlow Ladies Breakaway 1 Jan Brown 2 Ginalee Tierney 3 Tracy Paulsen 4 Lori Tierney 5 Amber Coleman 6 Dori Hollenbeck 7 Taylor Holliday 8 Hannah Schmitz 9 BoDelle Mueller 10 Chancy Scheer Mixed Team Roping 1 Amber Coleman 2 Ginalee Tierney 3 Josie Schomp 4 Shannon Luetkenhaus 5 Lacey Baehler 6 Elizabeth Baker 7 TreyLnn Schomp 8 BoDelle Mueller 9 Molly Hermelbracht 10 Billie Pelster Rookie - Men’s 1 Wyatt Gewinner 2 Lane Gambill 3 Brady Wakefield 4 Kevin Kirkland 5 Bryce Dibbern 6 Austin Jarvis 7 Trent Schaffer 8 Matt Simpson 9 Peter Walnofer 10 Alan Schmidt Rookie - Women’s 1 Lacey Baehler 2 Lindsey Adamson 3 Brandi Reichmuth www.rodeonebraska.com
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World’s Top Rodeo and Bull Riding Champions to Compete World’s Top Rodeo and Bull Riding Champions to Compete for $2 Million Cash Payout in Richest One-Day Event in Western Sports History Dallas Cowboys’ COO Stephen Jones, Mayor of Arlington Dr. Robert Cluck, and Rodeo Legends Join RFD-TV to Announce THE AMERICAN Rodeo to be Held at AT&T Stadium on March 2, 2014 Arlington, TX (www.rfdtv.com) – The world’s greatest cowboys and cowgirls will descend upon AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 2, 2014, to take place in the richest one-day rodeo in history. When the dust settles at this action-packed event, the toughest competitors in the world will ride away with the most significant one-day cash payout ever awarded. RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN Rodeo was officially announced by a noteworthy cast including Dallas Cowboys’ COO and Executive Vice President, Stephen Jones, Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert Cluck, Randy Bernard, CEO and President of Rural Media Group, Jim Haworth, Chairman and CEO of Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and some of the most decorated rodeo and bull riding legends in western sports history: Donnie Gay (8 World Championships), Cody Lambert (10 Time NFR Qualifier and PBR Co-Founder) Larry Mahan (8 World Championships), Justin McBride (2 PBR World Championships), Ty Murray
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his or her event, the athlete is entitled to a share of the $1,000,000. THE AMERICAN will have events sanctioned by the PBR, Pro Roughstock Series, United States Team Roping Championships, Better Barrel Racers and the Ultimate Calf Roping Series. THE AMERICAN will be broadcast live on RFD-TV and its networks, including RURAL TV and RURAL RADIO on SiriusXM channel 80. “We are honored this event is being held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Since we opened the doors in 2009, this stadium has hosted hard-fought battles between some of the toughest athletes in the nation. It’s only fitting THE AMERICAN continue the legacy of entertainment and culture in, what we believe is, one of the nation’s premier sports venues,” said Stephen Jones, Dallas Cowboys Chief Operating Officer. Texas, which has long been home to some of the nation’s top rodeo events, is poised to gain economically from RFDTV’s THE AMERICAN and its positive impact on western lifestyle and rodeo sports. “Everything is bigger in Texas, including the rodeo. Rodeo is one of the most important parts of Texas culture. While its imagery is intertwined with the romanticized concept of the American cowboy, it remains an integral part of the region’s economy, attracting fans of all ages,” said Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert Cluck, M.D.. “It’s appropriate that something this monumental to the sport be held at the largest stadium in Texas – AT&T Stadium.”
THE AMERICAN, along with PBR Iron Cowboy V, sets the stage for an incredible weekend and will help draw more than 120,000 fans to North Texas for a showcase of rodeo sports and entertainment. “The PBR is especially excited to be involved in THE AMERICAN,” said Jim Haworth, chairman and CEO of the PBR. “The rodeo will follow the PBR’s fifth annual Iron Cowboy on Saturday, March 1, giving fans the best western sports action that Arlington has ever seen in one weekend. Our PBR bull riders will have two opportunities to showcase their talent and will do so in the most famous cowboy arena – AT&T Stadium.” “We are thrilled to host THE AMERICAN. Not only is this an amazing showcase of athletic talent, but an event of this magnitude will have a positive impact on the businesses in Arlington and the rest of the North Texas,” said Ronnie Price, President and CEO of Experience Arlington. “An event of this nature is an excellent way to market our great city and bring rodeofans and participants from across the country to Arlington.” Tuf Cooper, a two time World Champion tie-down roper, added, “THE AMERICAN will make a huge impact on the sport of rodeo. The opportunity to compete at one event in one day and walk away with a possible six-figure check is huge. Add to the factthat this event is being held at AT&T Stadium in the great state of Texas, even better.”
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2013 PRCA World Standings Bareback 1 Bobby Mote Colver, OR 2 Kaycee Feild Payson, UT 3 Will Lowe Canyon, TX 4 Ryan Gray Cheney, WA 5 Wes Stevenson Lubbock, TX 6 J.R. Vezain Cowley, WY 7 Ty Breuer Mandan, ND 8 Steven Peebles Redmond, OR 9 Austin Foss Terrebonne, OR 10 Steven Dent Mullen, NE 11 Jessy Davis Power, MT 12 Clint Cannon Waller, TX 13 Casey Colletti Pueblo, CO 14 Jared Smith Cross Plains, TX 15 Caleb Bennett Morgan, UT Saddle Bronc Riding 1 Cody Wright Milford, UT 2 Jesse Wright Milford, UT 3 Chad Ferley Oelrichs, SD 4 Tyler Corrington Hastings, MN 5 Jacobs Crawley Stephenville, TX 6 Cort Scheer Elsmere, NE 7 Jake Wright Milford, UT 8 Isaac Diaz Desdemona, TX 9 Wade Sundell Boxholm, IA 10 Cole Elshere Faith, SD 11 Taos Muncy Corona, NM 12 Chet Johnson Sheridan, WY 13 Bradley Harter Weatherford, TX 14 Heith DeMoss Heflin, LA 15 Sterling Crawley Stephenville, TX Bull Riding 1 J.W. Harris Mullin, TX 2 Tyler Smith Fruita, CO 3 Cole Echols Elm Grove, LA 4 Josh Koschel Nunn, CO 5 Cody Teel Kountze, TX 6 Cody Campbell Summerville, OR 7 Cooper Davis Jasper, TX 8 Parker Breding Edgar, MT 9 Trevor Kastner Ardmore, OK 10 Shane Proctor Grand Coulee, WA 11 Chandler Bownds Lubbock, TX 12 Tyler Willis Wheatland, WY 13 Trey Benton III Rock Island, TX 14 Elliot Jacoby Fredricksburg, TX 15 Steve Woolsey Payson, UT Steer Wrestling 1 Casey Martin Sulphur, LA 2 Trevor Knowles Mount Vernon, OR 3 Matt Reeves Cross Plains, TX 4 Jason Miller Lance Creek, WY 5 Jule Hazen Ashland, KS 6 K.C. Jones Decatur TX 7 Hunter Cure Holliday TX 8 Dean Gorsuch, Gering, NE 9 Tyler Pearson Louisville, MS 14 Rodeo Nebraska / Winter 2013
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10 Stan Branco Chowchilla, CA $62,585.00 11 Wade Sumpter Fowler, CO $59,092.00 12 Straws Milan Cochrane, AB $58,151.00 13 Luke Branquinho Los Alamos, CA $57,300.00 14 Bray Armes Ponder, TX $57,094.00 15 Dakota W Eldridge Elko, NV $50,806.00 Steer Roping 1 Rocky Patterson Pratt, KS $70,932.00 2 Trevor Brazile Decatur, TX $57,759.00 3 Chet Herren Pawhuska, OK $55,560.00 4 Cody Lee Gatesville, TX $54,593.00 5 Vin Fisher Jr. Andrews, TX $48,849.00 6 J. Tom Fisher Andrews, TX $44,028.00 7 JoJo LeMond Andrews, TX $43,433.00 8 Scott Snedecor Fredericksburg, TX $43,184.00 9 Dan Fisher Andrews, TX $42,843.00 10 J.P. Wickett Sallisaw, OK $37,739.00 11 Joe Wells Cisco, TX $34,696.00 12 Tony Reina Wharton, TX $33,383.00 13 Bryce Davis Ovalo, TX $32,560.00 14 Jess Tierney Hermosa, SD $32,100.00 15 Mike Chase McAlester, OK $27,375.00 Tie-Down Roping 1 Tuf Cooper Decatur, TX $135,164.00 2 Tyson Durfey Colbert, WA $97,985.00 3 Cody Ohl Hico, TX $94,943.00 4 Trevor Brazile Decatur, TX $93,866.00 5 Scott Kormos Teague, TX $93,520.00 6 Timber Moore Aubrey, TX $83,196.00 7 Sterling Smith Stephenville, TX $79,188.00 8 Justin Maass Giddings, TX $78,047.00 9 Caleb Smidt Bellville, TX $76,373.00 10 Shane Hanchey Sulphur, LA $72,906.00 11 Shane Slack Idabel, OK $69,664.00 12 Clif Cooper Decatur, TX $66,195.00 13 Ryan Jarrett Comanche, OK $62,899.00 14 Stetson Vest Childress, TX $62,371.00 15 Randall Carlisle Baton Rouge, LA $60,572.00 Team Roping - Headers 1 Clay Tryan Billings, MT $112,981.00 2 Kaleb Driggers Albany, GA $105,445.00 3 Brandon Beers Powell Butte, OR $97,373.00 4 Erich Rogers Round Rock, AZ $94,863.00 5 Luke Brown Stephenville, TX $79,362.00 6 Riley Minor Ellensburg, WA $78,672.00 7 Trevor Brazile Decatur, TX $77,994.00 8 Nick Sartain Dover, OK $77,226.00 9 Derrick Begay Seba Dalkai, AZ $76,785.00 10 Dustin Bird Cut Bank, MT $72,708.00 11 Drew Horner Plano, TX $72,695.00 12 Turtle Powell Stephenville, TX $71,040.00 13 Charly Crawford Prineville, OR $66,636.00 14 Colby Lovell Madisonville, TX $61,698.00 15 Justin Davis Madisonville, TX $60,936.00 Team Roping - Heelers 1 Jade Corkill Fallon, NV $111,350.00 2 Travis Graves Jay, OK $110,067.00 3 Jim Ross Cooper Monument, NM $105,195.00 www.rodeonebraska.com
Riderless Horse Bronze Dedicated A life-sized bronze statue of a riderless horse was dedicated at Hastings College on Friday, October 4, at 10 a.m. in front of Lynn Farrell Arena (800 E. 12th Street). A memorial to the late Bobby Gottsch Jr., the statue is entitled “To Be a Difference Maker.” Hastings artist Dave Biehl ‘73, DVM, sculpted the bronze which was commissioned and donated by businessman Fred A. Bosselman. Dr. Biehl and Bosselman joined Hastings College President Don Jackson and Hastings College Board of Trustees Chair Hal Dittmer in making remarks at the event. About Bobby Gottsch The late cattleman and agri-business leader Bobby Gottsch (1954-2011) gave freely, and often quietly, of his time and resources to Hastings College. For 16 years, he served as a trustee, including nearly seven years as vice chair of the board, and pushed Hastings College to think in terms and opportunities as vast as Nebraska’s skies. Gottsch left an outstanding legacy of seeking out and, through scholarships, investing in hard-working students with the potential to be difference makers in their communities and careers. His emphasis on equipping difference makers for success gave birth to the new sculpture’s name – “To Be a Difference Maker.” Gottsch provided strong leadership and contributed significantly to all major Hastings College building proj-
ects in recent years, including the Osborne Family Sports Complex, which is home to the Robert Gottsch, Sr., Weight Training Room; the Morrison-Reeves Science Center; and the track facility. With his friend and then-fellow trustee Jack Osborne ’63, he founded the Hastings College Bronco Rodeo team, which already has experienced national success in its nine-year existence. Significance of the Riderless Horse featured in “To Be a Difference Maker” A tradition recorded well before the birth of Christ, the riderless horse symbolizes a warrior that, like the late Continued on page 19
2013 PRCA World Standings...continued 4 Cory Petska Marana, AZ 5 Brady Minor Ellensburg, WA 6 Patrick Smith Lipan, TX 7 Rich Skelton Llano, TX 8 Cesar de la Cruz Tucson, AZ 9 Kollin VonAhn Blanchard, OK 10 Paul Eaves Lonedell, MO 11 Buddy Hawkins II Columbus, KS 12 Dugan Kelly Paso Robles, CA 13 Ryan Motes Weatherford, TX 14 Clay O Brien Cooper Gardnerville, NV 15 Martin Lucero Stephenville, TX All-Around 1 Trevor Brazile Decatur, TX 2 Tuf Cooper Decatur, TX 3 Jade Corkill Fallon, NV 4 Rhen Richard Roosevelt, UT 5 Steven Dent Mullen, NE 6 Shane Proctor Grand Coulee, WA 7 Caleb Smidt Bellville, TX 8 Landon McClaugherty Tilden, TX 9 Ryan Jarrett Comanche, OK 10 Stetson Vest Childress, TX 11 Josh Peek Pueblo, CO 12 Dakota W Eldridge Elko, NV 13 Jake Cooper Monument, NM 14 JoJo LeMond Andrews, TX 15 Morgan Grant New Waverly, TX
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2013 Wrangler NFR Contestants This list is subject to change. Trevor Brazile All-Around Team Roping - Header Tie-Down Roping Sherry Cervi Barrel Racing Tuf Cooper Tie-Down Roping Mary Walker Barrel Racing Cody Wright Saddle Bronc Bobby Mote Bareback Jade Corkill TR (HL) Kaycee Feild Bareback Will Lowe Bareback Clay Tryan Team Roping - Header Travis Graves Team Roping - Heeler J.W. Harris Bull Riding Michele McLeod Barrel Racing Casey Martin Steer Wrestling Jesse Wright Saddle Bronc Ryan Gray Bareback Jim Ross Cooper Team Roping - Heeler Kaleb Driggers Team Roping - Header Christy Loflin Barrel Racing Chad Ferley Saddle Bronc Trevor Knowles Steer Wrestling Jacobs Crawley Saddle Bronc Tyson Durfey Tie-Down Roping Fallon Taylor Barrel Racing Sabrina Ketcham Barrel Racing Caleb Smidt Tie-Down Roping Tyler Corrington Saddle Bronc Scott Kormos Tie-Down Roping Brandon Beers Team Roping - Header 16 Rodeo Nebraska / Winter 2013
Decatur,Texas Marana, Arizona Decatur, Texas Ennis, Texas Milford, Utah Culver, Oregon Fallon, Nevada Spanish Fork,Utah Canyon,Texas Lipan,Texas Morgan Mill, Texas Mullin,Texas Whitesboro, Texas Sulphur, Louisiana Milford, Utah Reardan, Washington Monument, New Mexico Fallon, Nevada Franktown, Colorado Oelrichs, South Dakota Mount Vernon, Oregon Stephenville, Texas Colbert, Washington Whitesboro, Texas Yeso, New Mexico Bellville, Texas Guymon, Oklahoma Teague, Texas Powell Butte, Oregon
Erich Rogers Team Roping - Header Cody Ohl Tie-Down Roping Cory Petska Team Roping - Heeler Brittany Pozzi Barrel Racing Matt Reeves Steer Wrestling Steven Dent Bareback Cort Scheer Saddle Bronc Timber Moore Tie-Down Roping Wes Stevenson Bareback Jake Wright Saddle Bronc Kaley Bass Barrel Racing Luke Brown Team Roping - Header Justin Maass Tie-Down Roping Shane Proctor Bull Riding J.R. Vezain Bareback Isaac Diaz Saddle Bronc Ty Breuer Bareback Cole Elshere Saddle Bronc Steven Peebles Bareback Taylor Jacob Barrel Racing Lisa Lockhart Barrel Racing Sterling Smith Tie-Down Roping Wade Sundell Saddle Bronc Rich Skelton Team Roping - Heeler Brady Minor Team Roping - Heeler Riley Minor Team Roping - Header Kollin VonAhn Team Roping - Heeler Patrick Smith Team Roping - Heeler Nick Sartain Team Roping - Header Paul Eaves Team Roping - Heeler Trevor Kastner Bull Riding
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2013 Wrangler NFR Contestants... continued Austin Foss Bareback Derrick Begay Team Roping - Header Jane Melby Barrel Racing Cesar de la Cruz Team Roping - Heeler Drew Horner Team Roping - Header Ryan Jarrett Tie-Down Roping Dustin Bird Team Roping - Header Jessy Davis Bareback K.C. Jones Steer Wrestling Shane Hanchey Tie-Down Roping Taos Muncy Saddle Bronc Jason Miller Steer Wrestling Buddy Hawkins II Team Roping - Heeler Clint Cannon Bareback Turtle Powell Team Roping - Header Casey Colletti Bareback Trey Benton III Bull Riding Shane Slack Tie-Down Roping Dugan Kelly Team Roping - Heeler Martin Lucero Team Roping - Heeler Jule Hazen Steer Wrestling Ryan Motes Team Roping - Heeler Jean Winters Barrel Racing Chandler Bownds Bull Riding Charly Crawford Team Roping - Header Shada Brazile Barrel Racing Randall Carlisle Tie-Down Roping Stetson Vest Tie-Down Roping Sydni Blanchard Barrel Racing Hunter Cure Steer Wrestling Jared Smith Bareback www.rodeonebraska.com
Terrebonne, Oregon Winslow, Arizona Burneyville, Oklahoma Tucson, Arizona Plano, Texas Comanche, Oklahoma Cut Bank, Montana Power, Montana Decatur, Texas Sulphur, Louisiana Corona, New Mexico Lance Creek, Wyoming Stephenville, Texas Waller, Texas Alpine, Texas Pueblo, Colorado Rock Island, Texas Idabel, Oklahoma Paso Robles, California Stephenville, Texas Ashland, Kansas Weatherford, Texas Texline, Texas Lubbock, Texas Lipan, Texas Decatur, Texas Baton Rouge, Louisiana Childress, Texas
Caleb Bennett Bareback Cody Campbell Bull Riding Colby Lovell Team Roping - Header Trula Churchill Barrel Racing Clif Cooper Tie-Down Roping Clay O’Brien Cooper Team Roping - Heeler Tyler Pearson Steer Wrestling Cody Teel Bull Riding Stan Branco Steer Wrestling Justin Davis Team Roping - Header Cole Echols Bull Riding Dean Gorsuch Steer Wrestling Elliot Jacoby Bull Riding Sterling Crawley Saddle Bronc Chet Johnson Saddle Bronc Josh Koschel Bull Riding Parker Breding Bull Riding Straws Milan Steer Wrestling Bray Armes Steer Wrestling Tyler Smith Bull Riding Wade Sumpter Steer Wrestling Bradley Harter Saddle Bronc Cooper Davis Bull Riding Dakota W Eldridge Steer Wrestling Luke Branquinho Steer Wrestling Heith DeMoss Saddle Bronc Steve Woolsey Bull Riding Tyler Willis Bull Riding
Morgan, Utah Summerville, Oregon Madisonville, Texas Valentine, Nebraska Decatur, Texas Gardnerville, Nevada Louisville, Mississippi Kountze, Texas Durant, Oklahoma Madisonville, Texas Elm Grove, Louisiana Gering, Nebraska Fredricksburg, Texas Huntsville, Texas Douglas, Wyoming Nunn, Colorado Edgar, Montana Cochrane, Alberta Ponder, Texas Fruita, Colorado Fowler, Colorado Loranger, Louisiana Jasper, Texas Elko, Nevada Los Alamos, California Heflin, Louisiana Payson, Utah Wheatland, Wyoming
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Nebraska NFR Qualifiers Ruth Nicolaus Four Nebraskans will represent the Cornhusker State at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) in Las Vegas in December. Dean Gorsuch, Steven Dent, Cort Scheer, and Trula Churchill have qualified for the WNFR, pro rodeo’s world championship, Dec. 5-14. Dean Gorsuch Gorsuch, of Gering, is a two-time world champion steer wrestler (2006 and 2010), but having two gold buckles doesn’t change his strategy. “Just because I have (the buckles) doesn’t mean I’m any better than anybody else,” he said. “Any one (of the other steer wrestlers) wants the championship just as much as me.” The 34 year old cowboy will ride Dash, a fifteen year old horse belonging to Kenny Holland of Montana. Gorsuch’s primary horse, Skip, is getting some much needed time off in the pasture. He began riding Dash in September. “It’s been such a blessing to find him. He does a great job. He’s a great horse, and I’m really excited to take him to the Finals.” Gorsuch’s wife Bekah and their three sons, ages eight, five and eight months, will join him in Las Vegas. Steven Den For bareback rider Steven Dent of Mullen, this is his sixth trip to the bright lights of Vegas. The 27 year old cowboy finished the 2012 season in fifth place in the world, and enters the WNFR this year in tenth place. Dent and his wife Kay had a son in January, and he has chosen to stay closer to home instead of competing as hard as previous years. Dent is a well-rounded athlete; he also rides saddle bronc horses in addition to barebacks. His junior year of high school, he helped the Mullen High football team win the eight-man state title, and he led the state with 2,488 yards rushing. He was also a state wrestling champion. Cort Scheer When saddle bronc rider Cort Scheer makes his third trip to the Finals this December, half the town of Elsmere, Neb., population 39, will be there with him. For the 27 year old cowboy, this was his best rodeo year ever. His traveling partners, Tyler Corrington and Chet Johnson, have also qualified for the WNFR, and they’ve pushed each other to do well. “I am a big believer that
you’re only as good as the people you ride against,” he said. Scheer can’t wait to get to Las Vegas. “It’s an adrenaline rush. It’s loud, and it’s the best horses in the world. Every time you climb on, you’re riding for $18,000. Everybody’s jumping up and down in the locker room and smiling. There’s not a word for it.” Part of the reason the town of Elsmere will be empty is because Scheer’s parents and sister will be with him in Las Vegas. His brother and sister-in-law will also make the trip, as will his grandparents and friends. “I have a bunch of friends coming out there,” he said. “It’s a good little get away. Everybody comes to Vegas to chill out and relax.” Trula Churchill A cowgirl is among the Nebraska contingent. Trula Churchill, Valentine, will make her second trip to the WNFR. She will ride Worm, an eight year old blue roan that she raised. Worm is consistent and loves to barrel race. Even though Trula has competed at more than 80 rodeos this year, he’s still ready for more. “He’s as ready to go this weekend as when we started out in January,” she said. For eight years, Trula competed part time while she taught at rural schools in Cherry County. Some of her students were also rodeo contestants, so they enjoyed following their teacher’s progress, and one year, when she came home from the Canadian Finals Rodeo, they had decorated a poster and put it on her mailbox. She quit teaching two years ago to rodeo full time. Her husband Linn, a former WNFR steer wrestling qualifier, will travel with her to Las Vegas and help take care of Worm, but the majority of his care will rest on her. Worm is most familiar with his owner, and the routine is good for both of them. And Worm knows her. In late September, Linn took care of him for a couple of days while Trula was gone. When she walked over to see him after returning, “He stood in the corner of his stall and looked at me like ‘Really?’ He let me know, ‘Hey, you weren’t here.’ He’s full of personality.” Gorsuch, Dent, Scheer and Churchill are among the top fifteen in each event who will compete over the ten day rodeo for 2013 world titles. At the end of the WNFR, two champions will be crowned in each event: the average winner, who won the WNFR by having the best cumulative time or score in his or her event over the ten nights of rodeo, and the world champion, who earned the most money over the entire season. First place for each round pays $18,629.00. For more information on the WNFR, visit ProRodeo.com.
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University of Nebraska Rodeo Association The University of Nebraska Rodeo Team has enjoyed significant success on the “rodeo trail” this fall. Competing in the Great Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), the Fall portion of the 2013/2014 season began in River Falls, Wisconsin; included visits to North Platte, Nebraska; Fort Dodge, Iowa; Ames, Iowa; and wrapped up in Fargo, North Dakota. Of the 23 NIRA card holders traveling, we have 10 men and 13 women. Some team members are experienced veterans, while others entered the first rodeo of their lives, this fall. The “Points Team” is a pre-designated group of 6, for the Men’s Team; and 4, for the Women’s Team – from which the points earned, apply toward the “Team Standings”. For the first time in recent history, we closed out the fall with EVERYONE from the Men’s Team having earned points. Five of the six are ranked in the Top 15 of the region in
their respective events, two of the six are ranked in multiple events. The Men’s Team sits in 6th place, after the fall. The Women’s Team has 3 of its 4 members ranked in the top 15 of their respective events; and sits 7th as a team. Qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo is always a goal. The top 3 competitors in each event from the region qualify, in addition to the top two Men’s Teams and top two Women’s Teams. If the season had ended after the fall, we’d have two qualifiers. Bryce Dibbern would represent the University of Nebraska and the Great Plains Region in the Steer Wrestling; and Lindsay Adamson would represent us in the Break Away Roping. With five rodeos left, in the spring portion of the season; we hope to solidify those individual qualifications and add some more – with hopes of qualifying both teams.
Riderless Horse... Continued from page 15 Bobby Gottsch, Jr., will ride no more. Today, a riderless horse features black boots in reversed stirrups, representing the leader’s last glance back at those being led. Most frequently the riderless horse is employed in funeral processions for US presidents, military personnel and the men and women of rodeo. About the Artist: David Biehl, DVM of Hastings, NE Dr. Dave Biehl, or “Doc” as his friends call him, grew up on a farm in central Nebraska. It was this environment that led Doc to his fondness of all animals, but especially horses. He graduated from Hastings College in 1973 and then went on to graduate from the Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1976 and has practiced in South Central Nebraska as a companion animal Veterinarian ever since. His knowledge of skeletal and muscle structure from his studies and years of practice is displayed in his sculptures. His attention to detail sets his sculptures apart from many of the other bronze art works.
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12th Nebraska Horse Expo Celebrate the Horse with Us! The Nebraska Horse Council (NHC) is excited to announce the return of the original Nebraska Horse Expo, November 15, 16 and 17, 2013, at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. With unparalleled educational programs, outstanding horses representing dozens of breeds and top-of-the-line clinicians, entertainment and shopping, Expo 2013 will once again provide avid horse people as well as non-horse owners with more than a few reasons to attend the November event. Holiday (and Horse) Shopping! The “Holidays & Horses Trade Show” is sure to put a dent in most equestrian’s Christmas lists, bringing the area’s leading equine-related retailers, manufacturers, service providers and organizations under one (heated!) roof while allowing shoppers to see, evaluate, try on and buy everything from the hottest new tack, apparel and how-to DVDs, to insurance, arena footing, trucks, trailers, feeds, supplements and equine-related art and gifts. New in 2013 will be the Black Friday Sale where vendors will be offering special Friday-only deals for holiday shoppers. You’ll find an array of interesting new products for you and your horse and have a chance to get ahead on your holiday shopping while taking advantage of end-of-theseason savings offered by many exhibitors. Check out our Exhibitors and Vendors and start making your Christmas list! Colt Starting Challenge Team Lyon VS Team Winters Join the action as Nebraska’s own professional horsemen Mark and Miranda Lyon enter the Expo arena to battle Richard and Sarah Winters in the first-ever Nebraska Horse Expo Colt Starting Challenge. The two teams will each start young, unbroken horses over the course of the three days. The action will start Friday night with both teams working in the same arena and will continue with one training session on Saturday followed by a Sunday afternoon warm up and freestyle session. The proceeds collected during the event will benefit NHC’s newly developed “Horseman’s Scholarship Fund”. Team Lyon and Team Winters will battle each other, not the young horses that they are working with, in an effort to communicate the benefits of partnership when working to gentle the young animals. Extreme Horseman Trail Challenge Trail Ride Challenge organizer Kelli Paulson is working with the Expo to provide a unique opportunity for riders to compete over a judged trail course designed to challenge and build confidence in you and your horse! The Extreme Horseman Trail Challenge will offer three divisions (Basic, Trail Rider & Extreme) on Saturday with the top 10 “Extreme” division finalists coming back to compete for Expo glory during Saturday night’s evening performance. EHTC entry forms are available online, but are limited to 15, 25 and 30 riders in the respective divisions. Ride With the Experts www.rodeonebraska.com
Would you like to ride with nationally recognized clinicians—or simply improve your riding skills and communication with your horse? Are you interested in improving your dressage score, fine tuning your working cow horse, or developing a better partnership with your horse? Do you want to be more relaxed on the trail, achieve the best gaits with your gaited horse or enhance your performance in the competitive arena? If so, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to participate in the Expo’s Ride with the Experts program. This program offers unique opportunities to receive individual instruction from – or to have your horse trained by – one or more of the prominent Expo clinicians. Battle of the Breeds Competitors of every breed are invited to team up to compete and showcase the versatility of their mounts in the Battle of the Breeds (formerly called the “Mane Challenge”). Teams are made up of 2-4 horse/rider combinations from the same breed and each horse on the team must compete in at least 2 of the 5 classes offered. Classes include horsemanship (English or Western), driving, jumping, trail (riding, driving or in-hand) and games. Draft and miniature horse breeds are welcome as the event allows flexibility for those showing mounted, with carriage or in-hand. Due to space and time constraints the number of teams allowed to compete is limited to 15 teams and only the first breed (Quarter, Paint, Haflinger, Morgan, Draft, Grade, etc) and group (4H, clubs, etc) team that registers will be taken. Lunch & Learn Sign up to have lunch with Jane Savoie, Mark or Miranda Lyon, Richard or Sarah Winters, and Larry Whitesell or Jennifer Bauer. Get to know these accomplished equestrians in an intimate setting as they tell stories and answer your questions. Lunch & Learn sessions will take place on Saturday and Sunday and include several food options. Driving Derby Invitational Cheer on your favorite carriage as drivers compete in a thrilling, timed obstacle course in the inaugural Driving Derby Invitational! With a combination of marathon and cone obstacles, carriage drivers must negotiate a course of numbered obstacles where the fastest time, without any faults, wins! Thad B. Ita Memorial Bull Riding & Big 10 Rodeo Challenge Presented by the University of Nebraska Lincoln Rodeo Association and THE FORT WESTERN STORES, the 2nd Annual Thad B. Ita Memorial Bull Riding & Big 10 Rodeo Challenge will provide adrenaline pumping action on Saturday evening. The Husker Football Team will be battling Michigan State at Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon. Husker and Michigan State fans are invited to cheer on each school’s rodeo athletes during the Big 10 Rodeo Challenge on Saturday evening. Michigan State is the only other Big 10 school with a Rodeo Association. As Continued on page 22 Winter 2013 / Rodeo Nebraska 21
12th Nebraska Horse Expo .................... such, Saturday night, the winners of the Rodeo Challenge will be declared Big 10 Champions! Photo Contest Share your best image by entering the Nebraska Horse Expo’s shutter-bug contest. With a host of different classes available, youth and amateur photographers are invited to enter photos of their favorite subject – the horse of course! So start shooting, then get ready to print and ship. Preentry is required. Special Kid & Family Activities Horse-crazy kids will get the chance to learn to draw horses, trick rope and even become Rodeo Royalty at the Expo’s many kid and family-friendly workshops. While there will be hundreds of horses on hand to admire, the Expo Petting Zoo will allow kids to get their fill of furry, friendly critters. Children of every age will be able to get their photo taken with Santa—who is making a special stop at the Expo with a few of his own hoofed friends. Ol’ St. Nick said he may even don his best cowboy boots for the occasion. Find the Horse of Your Dreams at the Breed, Horse & Barn Exhibits More than 40 breeds of horses from North America, Europe and beyond are expected to fill the Nebraska Horse Expo’s popular Horse & Barn Exhibits area.
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Representatives of breed associations and color registries will be available to answer your questions about their breeds, and a nickering cast of equines from miniatures to drafts and from stock horses to sport horses will be on exhibit and presented for “up close and personal” evaluation in the Expo’s Gallery of Breeds. Evening Entertainment & “Dancing with Horses Musical Revue” Two evenings of equine entertainment will thrill audiences. The Friday night “kick-off” will begin with the Grand Entry followed by the head-to-head action of Team Lyons VS Team Winters in the first phase of the Colt Starting Challenge. Saturday night will start with the exhilarating Extreme Horsemen Trail Challenge that will require contestants to demonstrate both speed and horsemanship as they negotiate through an obstacle course designed to test each pair’s nerve and sense of partnership. The evening will be interspersed with the “Dancing with Horses Musical Revue” featuring a star-studded lineup of equestrian performers and exceptional horses choreographed to music. The crowd will then be invited to stay for the Thad B. Ita Memorial Bull Riding & Big 10 Rodeo Challenge immediately followed by a boot-scootin’ Rodeo Dance.
Inaugural High School Challenge ........................ Continued from page 5 Saddle Bronc Riding: Triston Eklund, Valentine, Neb., 79; Teal Schmidt, Sturgis, S.D., 72; Lane Hamm, Wells, Kan., NS; Kolten Weber, Watson, Minn., NS. Goat Tying: Kirbie Crouse, Gallatin, Mo., 8.62; Kayellyn Hall, Minatare, Neb., 9.07; Jacy Nelson, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 9.40; Carlee Johnston, Elm Springs, S.D., 9.62; Stacey Bailey, Weatherford, Okla., 10.05; Dani Aus, Granite Falls, Minn., 11.00. Bull Riding: Trey Engel, Silver Creek, Neb., 76; Tyler Viers, North Platte, Neb., 74; Jake Frazier, White Horse, S.D., 73; Harley Long, Dixon, Mo., NS; Dylan Schleske, Fergus Falls, Minn., NS. Steer Wrestling: Tanner Stec, Bassett, Neb., 4.66; Chance Oftedahl, Pemberton, Minn., 4.92; Cameron Fanning, Olivet, S.D., 5.03; Ben Jonnsrud, Plains, Kan., 6.31; Colt Madison, Anthon, Iowa, NT. Barrel Racing: McKayla Lucas, Joran, Minn, 14.34; Mattie Moore, Harrisonville, Mo., 14.69; Rilee Profitt, Knoxville, Iowa, 14.89; Laree Painter, Long Pine, Neb., 15.09; Laura O’Leary, Timber Lake, S.D., 15.49; Stacey Bailey, Weatherford, Okla., 19.68. Team Roping: Riley Wakefield, O’Neill, Neb. & Cody Darnell, Gordon, Neb., 10.69; Trevor Kircenschlger, Yuma, Colo. & Ben Johnsrud, Plains, Kan., 21.63; Trey Crawford, Gainesville, Mo. & Wyatt Miller, Pleasant Hill, Mo., NT; Taylor Tupper, St. Onge, S.D. & Cyler Dowling, Newell, S.D., NT; Chance Oftedahl, Pemberton, Minn. & Cole Stevens, Hammond, Wis., NT; Riley Weehler, Maloy, Iowa & Payden Dawson, Maryville, Mo., NT. 22 Rodeo Nebraska / Winter 2013
Announcer: Sugar Ray Quinn Bullfighters: Dusty Tuckness, Cory Wall Barrleman: Justin Rumford Judges: Allan Jordan, Cliff Overstreet Pick-up Men: Chase Cervi, Tyler Robertson Rodeo Secretary: Jamie Stephens Sound: Josh Hilton Stock Providers: Cervi Championships Rodeo, Double S Bull Co., Shad Smith, Stephens Productions, LLC. Timers: Jennifer Maher, Sara Holt High School Champions Challenge was brought to ARCR by Vermeer, Alegent Health, Purina Mills, PRCA Stock Contractors Executive Council, RAM Rodeo, Travel & Transport, Vitalix, Wrangler, Fast Trac Freight and Jay Warren. Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show is an annual celebration of the region’s heritage that benefits and educates families and youth. With an economic impact of more than $23 million, it includes three core events: the Justin Boots Championships Rodeo, the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show and the Douglas County Fair. Visit the website for a complete list of activities, opportunities for volunteerism or ticket information. ARCR is managed by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation which was established in 1895 with a mission of leveraging collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.
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