Iam a lifelong rancher here in Alameda County and this rodeo has been a part of my life, well forever. I have been coming here since I was a kid, brought my children here and now my grandchildren.
My whole family participates to make sure our western culture is preserved for future generations. I can assure you, the sport of rodeo really does have its origins in the very activities we do every day on working cattle ranches throughout America.
Being able to put on a rodeo for others to experience this way of life, in a region where I have talked with school children and even neighbors who have never seen a horse, bull or a real cowboy up close, is a responsibility I take very seriously.
f this is your frst rodeo, welcome, we hope it won’t be your last. Come see us at the Cowboy Experience before the rodeo on Saturday and Sunday so we can personally answer your questions about rodeo and you can see the animals and equipment up close. Our
rodeo stock is valuable, and their health and well-being always comes frst.
The Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo is proud to be a sanctioned rodeo of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. As such, it does not matter if it is a professional event or not, all events at the rodeo are under their strict animal welfare guidelines.
On behalf of the rodeo committee and volunteers who help make the rodeo possible every year, thank you for coming. It is because of the generous support of our sponsors that we can attract the caliber of PRCA cowboys and cowgirls that have built this rodeo into a must stop on their California swing. And it’s the continued support of our sponsors and ticket buyers, such as yourself, that help us give back to our community and other non profts and charities.
Our heartfelt thanks to all of you for joining us for this annual event.
Sincerely,
–Russ Fields, President Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Committee
Madison MacDonald has more than 24 years of experience as an equestrian athlete showcasing her amazing trick riding skills for audiences around the world. Born and raised just south of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she now calls Montana home.
At the age of four, Madison was given a pony, and her life and love of working with horses began. She competed in f e different e ents in igh School rodeos growing up and made the Alberta Team competing at the Wrangler Jr. ational inals odeo as well as the ational igh School Finals Rodeo. Not only was she awarded “Rookie of the Year” in the United States, but she was also named “Canadian Reserve Pole Bending Champion.”
This 10-time National Finals Rodeo Contract Act of the Year will amaze fans with her command of the arena and trusted relationship with her beautiful horses, which allows her to entertain fans with some of the most daring tricks of her trade.
THE DALE YEARIAN MEMORIAL EQUESTRIAN
SWEEPSTAKES: MALIA FREY ON BARRON
POSSE - OPEN
First: Alameda County Sheriff’s Posse
MOUNTED GROUP OPEN
First: Aames Shriners
Second: MOTA
CHARRO/CHARRA OPEN
First: Hayward Hills Charro
PLAIN WESTERN
First: Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen
Second: Miss Livermore Rodeo Queen
Third: Miss Rowell Ranch Junior Rodeo
PARADE HORSE
First: Malia Frey on Barron
Second: Our Lady of Grace
Third: Redwood Christian Schools
COMMUNITY - YOUTH
First: Castro Valley Little League
Second: Castro Valley Independent Sports League
Third: Cub Scout Pack 722
COMMUNITY - OPEN
First: Rowell Ranch Junior Rodeo
Second: League of Women Voters Eden Area
Third: Nixxit Junk Removal
VISUAL UNITS - COLOR GUARD/DRILL TEAM
First: Golden Gate Young Marines
Second: VFW
COMMUNITY - VETERANS
First: American Legion Rider - California District 10
Second: American Legion Post 649
MUSICAL UNITS - SCHOOL BANDS
First: Castro Valley High School Trojans Marching Band
VEHICLES - ANTIQUE MILITARY
First: US Army, Fort Hunter Liggett and Camp Parks Reserve Force Training Area
ESSAY / POEM WINNERS
ESSAY/POEM WINNERS
ER AR E S RA E: No entries
nd 3rd rade:
First: Danielle Callahan, 3rd grade (RCS)
Second: Abigail Andualem. 2nd grade (RCS)
th th rade:
First: Joshua Grijalva-Gomez, 5th grade (RCS)
Second: Jordyn Graham, Grade, 4th grade (RCS)
ART WINNERS
ART WINNERS
NON-EQUESTRIAN SWEEPSTAKES:
NON-EQUESTRIAN SWEEPSTAKES: R
FLOATS - OPEN
First: Classy Canine’s Wiggle Rumps
Second: Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo
Third: Club Anywhere - Music, Games and Bubbles
FLOATS - STUDENT
First: Palomares Elementary School
Second: The Pride of Hayward High School Marching Band
MUSICAL GROUPS - OPEN
First: Prince Charles Pipe Band (San Francisco)
E C ES A E C ASS C CARS R C S
First: Alameda County Fair
Second: #catchtherealestatebug
Third: Shamrock Realtors
VEHICLES - CAR CLUB
First: Acorn A’s of Castro Valley
ER AR E S RA E:
First: Lucia Rios, 1st grade (RCS)
Second: Claire Kumar, K (RCS)
nd 3rd rade:
First: Hannah Redemer, 2nd grade (RCS)
Second: Jessa Fletcher, 2nd grade (RCS)
th th rade:
First: Sharon Dong, 4th grade (RCS)
Second: Josephine Alonso, 4th grade (RCS)