WELCOME LETTER
WELCOME I
f anyone would have asked me at the beginning of 2020 how I anticipated this year to play out, no doubt my response would have been no different than many of yours. This year’s rodeo and event payouts were poised to be some of the highest in rodeo history. Instead, we found many of our historical rodeo events CANCELLED or postponed. While other sports leagues were trying figure out organizational and new league standards, the rodeo community was preparing for a return to action. Our sport having been around for over 150 years, has seen its fair share challenges before and has founds ways to persevere and overcome obstacles. When you hear the PBR say #BeCowboy, or the PRCA & WPRA say #WeAreProRodeo these are not just catchy phrases for branding purposes, but instead it is the spirit of the real American Cowboy & Cowgirl. A spirit that never gives up or quits, despite what seems impossible to accomplish, our rodeo community finds a way! In this edition our fans can read how this past summer, the PBR surprised rodeo fans when it announced its allnew Monster PBR Team Challenge, presented by U.S. Border Patrol. With events on consecutive weekends from June 5 through July 12, the team-based format placed 48 of the world’s top bull riders into 12 teams of four. Each team had the opportunity to compete for a share of a $400,000 prize pool, including a Built Ford Tough MVP payout of $10,000. We then visit with our friends at the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WRCA) who has joined forces with the PBR to produce major rodeos including the Inaugural Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC) coming this November 3-7 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In an effort to create more opportunities for all women rodeo athletes, the WCRA will debut a tiering system based on earnings and rankings in the respective events at this first-ever WRWC. Offering a path to center
stage for everyone by leveling the playing field up front is the point, and WRWC qualifying rounds that include both proand challenger-division pools will put this premise into play. If the phrase “Toughest Sport on Dirt” had a face, you would look no further than two-time PBR World Champion J.B. Mauney. Known as one of the best all-time riders in the history of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), the North Carolina native suffered a string of serious injuries that impeded his career. His most recent one, a shoulder reinjury that necessitated surgical intervention, put him out for more than seven months — the longest break in his 15year career. He’s Back and ready to prove to world he still has what it takes to be the best PBR bull rider in the world! Seasoned PRCA photographer, Mary Peters, has been telling the stories of rodeo events and athletes through the lens of her camera for years. As rodeo athletes lay it on the line each week chasing that Gold Buckle, her captivating photography shows us the ups and downs each week as she shoots the road to the 2020 Wrangler NFR. In this edition Mary shares with us some of her top photos of the season thus far. A special thanks to all who have contributed to this edition of American Buckle Magazine. Be sure to keep an eye for our American Buckle World Finals Edition coming out this December. Chris Dize Publisher American Buckle Magazine
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSIDE The Return of J.B. Mauney...............................................................8 THE RETURN OF J.B. MAUNEY pg.8
PBR Bull Rider Profiles...................................................................14 PBR Bull Profiles.............................................................................20 The 2020 Monster PBR Team Challenge......................................24 Bareback Rider Profiles.................................................................32 Steer Wrestling Profiles.................................................................35 Team Roper Profiles........................................................................38 Women’s Rodeo World Championship..........................................46 WPRA Barrel Racer Profiles..........................................................52 Saddle Bronc Rider Profiles............................................................54
WOMEN’S RODEO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP pg.46
Road to the Championship.............................................................58 Tie-Down Roper Profiles................................................................66 Steer Roper Profiles.......................................................................69 Bull Rider Profiles...........................................................................72 2020 PBR Schedule........................................................................76 2020 PRCA Rodeo Schedule..........................................................78 2020 WPRA Barrel Racing Schedule.............................................81
Photo By Mary Peters
4
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
OF
LIFETIME REPLACEMENT
MASTHEAD
1 Source Media, LLC 1524 South Prescott Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33756 Tel: (972) 740-9008 Email: info@americanbucklemagazine.com Website: www.americanbucklemagazine.com Follow us on social media: Facebook & Instagram @americanbucklemagazine President & Publisher: Chris Dize Graphic Designer: Big Bear Designs Senior Writer & Editor: Whitney Meers Contributing photos as follows: Photos Courtesy of the PRCA Credited Photographers: Mary Peters, James Phifer, Steve Gray, Clay Guardipee, Dan Hubble Photos Courtesy of WPRA Credited Photographers: Dan Hubble, Kenneth Springer, James Phifer Photos Courtesy of PBR Credited Photographer: Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media Bucking Stock News Copies available at $7.95 + $5.55 shipping & handling by Visiting our website: www.americanbucklemagazine.com
PRINTED IN THE USA Reproduction of any part of this publication in part or whole without written permission of American Buckle Magazine(ABM) is strictly prohibited. Š 2020, all rights reserved. All advertisements and/or editorials are accepted by ABM on the representation that the advertiser, its advertising company and/or the supplier of the editorials are authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. The advertiser, its advertising company and/or the supplier of the editorial will defend, indemnify and hold ABM harmless from any liability resulting from any claims or suits led for libel, violation of privacy, plagiarism, copyright, or trademark infringement and any
6
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
other claims or suits that may rise out of publication of any such advertisements and/ or editorials. Press releases are expressly covered within the definition of editorials. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from American Buckle Magazine. Readers are advised that use of the information contained is at their own risk. ABM assumes no responsibility for unsolicited editorial, photography or art submissions. In addition, no Terms and Conditions agreements for either solicited or unsolicited photography submissions are recognized by American Buckle Magazine unless signed and returned by the editor.
Photo By Mary Peters
FOLLOW US ONLINE @americanbucklemagazine
www.americanbucklemagazine.com
THE RETURN OF J.B. MAUNEY
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
THE RETURN OF
jbMAUNEY
8
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
AFTER A ROUGH RIDE, A RODEO RESTART
F
or J.B. Mauney, the last few years were nothing short of brutal. Known as one of the best all-time riders in the history of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), the North Carolina native suffered a string of serious injuries that impeded his career. His most recent one, a shoulder reinjury that necessitated surgical intervention, put him out for more than seven months — the longest break in his 15-year career. Though he tried to persevere and gave it his all, the blows would keep on coming for the two-time World Champion rider, who managed to make his way to the PBR World Finals 14 years in a row. Only two riders have made their way to more: 2004 World Champion Mike Lee (16) and 2008 World Champion Guilherme Marchi (15). Even then, Mauney was no stranger to injury — he’s suffered dozens including a broken jaw, a broken collarbone and a near-fatal liver laceration in his decade and a half as a pro rider — it all comes back to an ill-fated 2017 ride that ultimately culminated in his temporary departure from the sport.
AN ILL-FATED ENCOUNTER In July 2017, Mauney was on track to win the Calgary Stampede for the third time when an injury put everything he’d worked toward on hold. He’d hit eight seconds on Cowahbunga in what would be judged as a 90.5 ride, marking his second round win in four days. But when Mauney’s dismount didn’t go as planned, the bull stepped on the rodeo star’s shoulder. Fans watched in horror as medical staff carried Mauney away in a stretcher. Because Mauney’s arm was extended at the time, the bull’s force pushed it so hard that it “knocked the bone off in the process,” according to PBR medical director Dr. Tandy Freeman. “It tore the rotator cuff tendon completely off. I don’t know if I ever saw that tendon completely torn off. I have seen most of it torn off, but I never have seen it completely torn off,” Freeman told PBR.com at the time. Mauney later told a reporter for The Calgary Herald he broke the ball in his shoulder, tore his
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
9
THE RETURN OF J.B. MAUNEY
bicep tendon, tore another muscle on the backside of his shoulder, and tore the capsule in his shoulder as well. Even so, “It looked a lot worse than it really was,” he contended. A surgery followed. Surgeons needed a screw with 13 anchors to properly reset the cowboy’s shoulder. But even such a major surgery failed to deter Mauney, who simply called it “part of the game.” Despite a projected six-month recovery window, he was back on his feet and riding again four months later. In November, he showed up ready to ride at the 2017 World Championships in Las Vegas, appearing for the 12th consecutive year. Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
A GOOD RUN OF BAD LUCK Perhaps the move to return to the competitive circuit was a little bit too soon for the rider, who would then go on to experience a grueling couple of seasons. It’s no secret that Mauney took a hell of a beating in the years to follow. Just a few months into his triumphant return, he tore his groin at an Unleash the Beast event in January 2018. In April of that year, he broke his back in Sioux Falls, S.D. after the late Pearl Harbor bucked him off in 2.17 seconds. After taking a couple of months off to recover, he was back riding by June. The 2019 season led to knee, ankle, forearm and rib injuries. He even went as far as to ride at events in Texas and Oklahoma after being diagnosed with a broken fibula in January 2019. That injury occurred upon his dismount from Hou’s Bad News after an 88-point ride at the Sacramental Invitational. But the Texas and Oklahoma events proved too much. Upon aggravating a previous
10
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
ACL injury and realizing he was too hurt to continue, he took a few weeks off. That break was short-lived as well as he climbed back into action within a month. In the weeks that ensued, the most resilient cowboy in the PBR managed to win the season’s seventh Unleash the Beast event with a seasonhigh 90.75 points on Big Black, going 3-for-3 despite his still-broken leg, torn ACL and MCL injuries. But that November, a shoulder reinjury that took place in the bucking chutes at Round 1 of the 2019 World Finals Rodeo left him unable to finish the season. The shoulder was already giving him trouble as he’d also hurt it days before at the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals. Cursed with both a torn rotator cuff and a shoulder fracture, he reflected on the challenges of the previous few years. It was then that he finally chose to schedule a long-needed second surgery, which took place in January 2020. He ended 2019 with a career low of 30th place in the world standings.
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
“IT TORE THE ROTATOR CUFF TENDON COMPLETELY OFF.” - DR. TANDY FREEMAN
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
11
THE RETURN OF J.B. MAUNEY
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN Mauney may be the most determined individual on the planet. When he returns this month, seven long months will have passed since he last entered the arena. “It is 100 times better than it was before,” he told a PBR reporter in April. He also described the 2017 surgery “the worst thing that ever happened to me.” In the April interview, Mauney also said his shoulder hasn’t hurt since the January operation, which involved cleaning up some of the scar tissue that had formed. Still, he’s chosen to be more cautious about returning than he was after the 2017 procedure. This time around, he made sure to wait the full recovery time before giving rodeo another go. Though he was officially cleared to ride in mid-July, he didn’t immediately jump back into competition. Instead, he dutifully continued on in his role as a general manager of Team Boot Barn as part of the Monster Team Challenge, leading the group alongside captain Daylon Swearingen. Team Boot Barn made it to the series playoffs but failed to advance. Via Twitter, Mauney shared he planned to participate in a few rodeos in early August before going full force into the second half of the Monster Unleash The Beast Tour, which kicks off on August 7 in Bismarck, N.D. With just three months to make his way to the World Finals, he has his work cut out for him. But given his history of overcoming the odds, he certainly has the potential to pull it off. 12
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
THE UNSTOPPABLE COWBOY Mauney’s proven time and again he’s one of the toughest there is. Time and again, he’s shown that as long as he’s capable of doing so, he’s going to be out there, giving it his all and chasing those magical eight seconds on the rankest bulls around. Fans have high hopes for Mauney to bounce back in full form for a dominating performance and a World Championship run. Such a comeback would be nothing less than legendary, and would be a powerful testament to Mauney’s physical and mental fortitude. Certainly, it’ll be a difficult journey for the veteran rider. But if there’s a single person in the entire PBR who can overcome such debilitating injuries, miss half a season and still make his way to the World Championships, it could only be Mauney.
23
PUBLIC AUCTION HELD THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH PREVIEW EVERY MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM-4PM CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Western Sales Management 1616 S 67th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043
623-936-3300 wsmauctioneers.com wsmauctionbiz@yahoo.com
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
13
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS PROFILES
JOSE VITOR
LEME 2020 PBR STATS
HOMETOWN: RIBAS DO RIO PARDO, MS HEIGHT: 5’6 WEIGHT: 140
EVENTS: 30 RIDES: 43 ATTEMPTS: 63 RIDE %: 68.25 WINS: 12 POINTS: 796.50 2020 EARNINGS: $319,997
JESS
LOCKWOOD 2020 PBR STATS
HOMETOWN: VOLBORG, MT HEIGHT: 5’5 WEIGHT: 130
EVENTS: 14 RIDES: 21 ATTEMPTS: 37 RIDE %: 56.76 WINS: 1 POINTS: 543.50 2020 EARNINGS: $210,144
14
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
JOAO RICARDO
VIEIRA 2020 PBR STATS
HOMETOWN: ITATINGA, MS HEIGHT: 5’6 WEIGHT: 163
EVENTS: 16 RIDES: 17 ATTEMPTS: 35 RIDE %: 48.57 WINS: 2 POINTS: 522.25 2020 EARNINGS: $184,677
DAYLON
SWEARINGEN 2020 PBR STATS
HOMETOWN: PIFFARD, NY HEIGHT: 5’6 WEIGHT: 150
EVENTS: 29 RIDES: 25 ATTEMPTS: 62 RIDE %: 40.32 WINS: 4 POINTS: 436.16 2020 EARNINGS: $208,843
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
15
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS PROFILES
COLTON
JESSE 2020 PBR STATS
HOMETOWN: KONAWA, OK HEIGHT: 5’11 WEIGHT: 155
EVENTS: 32 RIDES: 26 ATTEMPTS: 69 RIDE %: 37.68 WINS: 3 POINTS: 350 2020 EARNINGS: $83,656
KAIQUE
PACHECO 2020 PBR STATS
HOMETOWN: ITATIBA, SP HEIGHT: 5’8 WEIGHT: 145
EVENTS: 17 RIDES: 22 ATTEMPTS: 45 RIDE %: 51.16 WINS: 0 POINTS: 344.50 2020 EARNINGS: $81,704
16
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
DENER
BARBOSA 2020 PBR STATS
HOMETOWN: PAULO DE FARIA, SP HEIGHT: 5’7 WEIGHT: 150
EVENTS: 15 RIDES: 21 ATTEMPTS: 32 RIDE %: 65.63 WINS: 2 POINTS: 323.41 2020 EARNINGS: $81,057
LUCAS
DIVINO 2020 PBR STATS
HOMETOWN: NOVA CRIXAS GOIAS HEIGHT: 5’8 WEIGHT: 160
EVENTS: 20 RIDES: 21 ATTEMPTS: 46 RIDE %: 45.65 WINS: 2 POINTS: 320 2020 EARNINGS: $100,076
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
17
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS LEG ENDS
J.B.
MAUNEY HOMETOWN: STATESVILLE, NC
HEIGHT: 5’11
WEIGHT: 140
CAREER PBR STATS
RIDES: 681 ATTEMPTS: 1282 RIDE %: 53 90 Pt. RIDES: 96 EVENT WINS: 48 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2
18
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Most, will bend the knee. We, are not most.
for patriots only.
PBR RANK BULL PROFILES
AIR
SUPPORT BRAUN / COOPER
2020 PBR STATS
EVENTS: 681 OUTS: 1282 STREAK: 53 BUCKOFF %: 96 AVG BULL SCORE: 48 Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
20
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
R.I.P
SMOOTH
OPERATOR 2020 PBR STATS
DAKOTA RODEO/JULIE ROSEN/CLAY STRUVE/CHAD BERGER
EVENTS: 9 OUTS: 9 STREAK: 9 BUCKOFF %: 100 AVG BULL SCORE: 45.25
CHILSELED 2020 PBR STATS
FLINN / D&H CATTLE CO
EVENTS: 7 OUTS: 7 STREAK: 1 BUCKOFF %: 86 AVG BULL SCORE: 45.68
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
21
PBR RANK BULL PROFILES
HOCUS
POCUS 2020 STATS
D&H CATTLE / ALMAND / LONE STAR / OUTLAW
EVENTS: 8 OUTS: 8 STREAK: 8
BUCKOFF %: 100 AVG BULL SCORE: 45.16
POOKIE
HOLLER 2020 STATS
UNIVERSAL RODEO
EVENTS: 3 OUTS: 3 STREAK: 3
BUCKOFF %: 100 AVG BULL SCORE: 43.50
I’m LEGIT
TOO 2020 STATS
HART CATTLE CO / HALE / BLOYD
22
EVENTS: 11 OUTS: 11 STREAK: 2
BUCKOFF %: 73 AVG BULL SCORE: 44.73
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
2020 RODEO RECAP
24
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
T
his summer, the PBR surprised rodeo fans when it announced its all-new Monster PBR Team Challenge, presented by U.S. Border Patrol. With events on consecutive weekends from June 5 through July 12, the team-based format placed 48 of the world’s top bull riders into 12 teams of four. Each team had the opportunity to compete for a share of a $400,000 prize pool, including a Built Ford Tough MVP payout of $10,000. The series began with six days of Division A games over two weekends, followed by another six days of Division B games the next two weekends. Each Challenge Day consisted of three games, scored as wins or losses based on aggregate points per game. Cumulative scores served as tie-breakers and counted toward the MVP title, though individual scores do not impact the PBR regular season. Division leaders earned byes while the second- and thirdranked teams from each division competed in singleelimination playoffs. Kicking off at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas at the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa, teams initially competed without fans present due to COVID-19 concerns. Instead, CBS Sports Network and RidePass televised select games. The result was a fun and furious display of top rodeo talent within a unique competitive format.
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
25
2020 RODEO RECAP
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
CHALLENGE DAY 1-6: DIVISION A HIGHLIGHTS Team Cooper Tires, helmed by Captain Jose Vitor Leme, proved from the start it was the team to beat in Division A. Up against Team Can-Am on Day 1, Leme went 2-for-2, riding Squeeze Box for 84.25 points and Livin Lucky for 84.7 points. With additional scores from team members Sage Kimzey and Stetson Lawrence, Team Cooper Tires earned an overall 336.25 points to Team Can-Am’s 87. Team Cooper Tires maintained its lead in Day 2, racking up 332 points against opponent Team YETI’s zero. In that game, Kimzey managed to aggravate a preexisting injury as a result of his ride on Skitso. The team then called on Lawrence as its alternate, who pulled off an 88.5 ride beating Keno. Team Las Vegas’s Garret Smith went 2-for-2 in a Day 2 matchup against Team Union Home Mortgage. He rode CopperPoint for 83.5 points before taking on Diamond Willow the next round for 87 points. Chase Dougherty’s 86.5 ride on Jungle Can Do solidified a victory. Things got even better for Team Las Vegas the next day as it claimed a blowout, leaving Team Wrangler in the dust with a score of 174.75-0. Team Can-Am’s Ezekiel Mitchell made a strong Day 2 showing, scoring 87.75 points aboard Smokin Gun and 87.5 on Texas Comfort Air’s First Blood. Unfortunately, the team still had a tough road ahead. On Day 3, Team Cooper Tires held firm against Team Union Home Mortgage with a score of 175.75-88.5. Leme set the bar with a 88.5 ride on The Tickler and Kimzey conquered Big Mac for 87.25 points, rendering the team undefeated at
26
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
3-0. Day 4 put Team Cooper Tires against Team Las Vegas, which was also 3-0. This showdown marked the first of Team Las Vegas’s two losses to Team Cooper Tires. Though rookies Mauricio Moreira and alternate Rafael dos Santos helped secure a blowout victory for Team CanAm on Day 4 against Team Union Home Mortgage, the team’s loss to Team YETI the following day was YETI’s first and only win. The Team Cooper Tires reign of terror nearly ended when Team Wrangler stepped on Day 5. Fewer than three points stood between the teams when Team Cooper Tires skated by with a score of 173-170.25. Day 6 forced a rematch between Team Cooper Tires and Team Las Vegas, culminating in a blowout 259-0 victory for Team Cooper Tires. With Kimzey out due to injury, 2018 PBR Rookie of the Year Keyshawn Whitehorse stepped in with an 86.75 ride on Bring The Heat. Additional scores from Lawrence and Leme landed Team Cooper Tires a 6-0 perfect run and a bye in the playoffs as the Division A frontrunners. Leme’s 9-for-12 showing also meant he was the prime contender for the Built Ford Tough MVP award. Despite two losses to Team Cooper Tires, Team Las Vegas’s otherwise positive record secured second place in Division A and a spot in the playoffs. Day 6 was also a doozy for Team Cam-Am as it edged out Team Union Home Mortgage by only .75 points, narrowly securing its playoff spot.
DIVISION B: CHALLENGE DAY 7-12 Team Pendleton Whisky kicked off Challenge Day 7 by defeating Team South Point with a score of 166.5-158. Following Team South Point Captain Cody Nance’s 86-point ride, Ty Wallace made the tough decision to decline reride after scoring 72 on Quickfire. This made way for Team Pendleton Whisky alternate Amadeu Campos Silva and Lucas Divino to usurp the lead, scoring 81.25 points and 85.25 points respectively. Having recently bounced back from a neck fracture, Team Ariat Team Captain Cooper Davis managed a 86.5-point ride on Snake Eyes for a Day 7 victory against Team Lucas Oil. Ryan Dirteater, who’d recently suffered thoracic spine injuries, earned 83 points on Pistol for Team Lucas Oil, but it wasn’t quite enough. Team Pendleton Whisky and Team Ariat both remained undefeated by the end of Day 8. In a matchup with Team Boot Barn, Team Pendleton Whisky’s Junio Patrik Souza saved the day as an alternate with a 74-ride for his team’s third out after Amadeu Campos Silva got stepped on. Led by Ky Hamilton, Team Ariat defeated Team Cat on Day 8. Team Cat suffered throughout the series, failing to earn a single game win. Day 9 brought together Division B’s leaders, Team Ariat and Team Pendleton Whisky. Team Ariat was strong with two scores of 90+ points, first with Team Captain Davis on Marquis Metal Works Bill The Butcher for 91 points and then with Hamilton on Spotted Demon for 90.75 points. Hamilton also earned a 84.25 on Holy Water to snag a perfect 2-for-2. Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
27
2020 RODEO RECAP However, Team Pendleton Whisky returned with a vengeance on Day 10 to earn 411.75 points, an event record. Team Pendleton Whisky’s new addition Boudreaux Campbell went 2-for-2, earning 87.25 points on Losing My Religion and 85 on Little Okie. Divino also went 2-for-2, first besting Twinkle Toes for 69.25 and then Jaynettes Pet 2 for a solid 86.25 points. Rival Team Cat’s 88.25 paled in comparison. Not to be underestimated, Team Ariat continued its undefeated reign with a 258.5 victory on Day 10 over Team South Point, which failed to score any points. Hamilton once again went 2-for-2, riding Mortimer and Sniper for 86.5 and 84.25 points respectively. Davis secured an additional 87.75 points for the team thanks to Marquis Metal Works Draggin Up. Day 11 resulted in a tie between Team Ariat and Team Boot Barn, each scoring 86.75. This gave Pendleton Whisky the ammunition it needed to poach the lead from Team Ariat. It was close, though, as Team Pendleton Whisky defeated Team Lucas Oil by only 1.5 points with a score of 88-86.5. In a hotly anticipated Day 12 rematch, Team Pendleton Whisky secured its spot at the finals and a first-round bye when it defeated Team Ariat, pulling ahead in the overall rankings. A score of 258.75-88.5 put Team Pendleton Whisky at 5-1-0, while Team Ariat sat at 4-1-1. Team Pendleton Whisky’s Eguchi went 2-for-2, racking up 86.75 points on Pink Tornado and 86 points on Buck Wild. Campbell added to those scores with an additional 86 points on Just Incredi-Bull. Playoff ambitions were high for both Team Boot Barn and Team South Point as the two faced off for the coveted final spot. Ultimately, Team Boot Barn had little to worry about as it smashed its rival in a 152-0 blowout with a 2-for-2 by Team Captain Daylon Swearingen.
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
28
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
PLAYOFF NIGHT 1 On July 10, rodeo fans gathered for the first live sporting event at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, since the pandemic disrupted American life. The first playoff matchup put third-ranked Division A contender Team Las Vegas and third-ranked Division B challenger Team Boot Barn and resulted in a no-score game. Team Las Vegas’s aggregate score provided a lifeline, and the team moved on to Playoff Day Two. Division A’s Team Can-Am put up a fight against Division B’s Team Ariat, but with only one qualified ride versus Team Ariat’s two, it was destined to be a loss. Team CanAm’s Moreira had the game’s highest score with 88.25 on Black Rose but couldn’t withstand Davis’s 85.25 ride on Evil Intentions paired with Tyler Bingham’s 87.5 effort on Nailed. Team Can-Am matched against Team Boot Barn in the consolation round, leading to the second no-score game of the day. Again looking at the teams’ aggregate scores, Team Can-Am finished ahead of Team Boot Barn to earn fifth place.
PLAYOFF NIGHT 2 Team Cooper Tires earned yet another satisfying victory, this time over Team Ariat with a score of 344.75-89. Whitehorse went 2-for-2 with 8 seconds on Walkin Tall for a score of 84.25, then with a 87.75 via Melanie’s Dream. Leme retained his status as Built Ford Tough MVP leader adding another 86.5 bucking Little Joe and Kimzey earned 86.25 points on Livin Lucky. Team Ariat Captain Davis managed to hang on to Crazy Doc for an impressive 89 points, but it wasn’t nearly enough for a victory. Things were a little tougher for Division A leader Team Pendleton Whisky, which just barely managed to squeeze in a game-winning ride for a 175.75-89.5 victory over Team Las Vegas. Chase Dougherty’s 89.5 score on Heartbreak Kid held the lead for Team Las Vegas for most of the game, but Divino’s 87.5 on Smoke Signal and Eguchi’s 87.25 atop Charlie Brown secured the lead for Team Pendleton Whisky. A consolation match between Team Ariat against Team Las Vegas resulted in the third noscore game of the playoffs. Tallying aggregate scores instead, Team Ariat walked away with third place and a $21,000 prize.
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
29
2020 RODEO RECAP
CHAMPIONSHIP After five long weeks of tough competition, Team Cooper Tires, led by Leme, went wholly undefeated in the first-ever Monster PBR Team Challenge. Leme, already the series’ uncontested MVP, kicked the championships into gear with a 88.75 on Sitting Bull. Whitehorse, who’d made a phenomenal showing throughout the series as well, did his part for the team as well with an 88.5 on Stretch. Adding insult to injury, Team Pendleton Whisky earned no points in the Championship. Still, the team’s second place ranking netted an extra $32,000 for the team. Leme’s remarkable 11-for-16 performance not only played a massive role in ensuring his team’s victory, amounting to a $65,000 team Championship payout, but it also earned him the well-deserved title of Built Ford Tough MVP and an extra $10,000. After tallying up his earnings throughout the Challenge, Leme ultimately secured a total of $47,000.
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
30
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
31
PRCA BAREBACK RIDER PROFILES
TIM
O’CONNELL PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: DUBUQUE, IA BORN: 10/24/1991
EVENTS: BAREBACK RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2013 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,723,580 WORLD TITLES WON: 3 (2016-18) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 3RD WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 6 (2014-19)
KAYCEE
FIELD PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
32
EVENTS: BAREBACK RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2007 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $2,429,036 WORLD TITLES WON: 4 (2011-14) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 6TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 10 (2008-15, 2019)
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Photo By Billie-Jean Duff
MASON
CLEMENTS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: LAS VEGAS, NV BORN: 8/17/1992
EVENTS: BAREBACK RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2015 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $507,276 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 16TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 2 (2017-18)
JAMIE
HOWLETT PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: CHARLEVULLE, AUSTRALIA BORN: 8/15/1990
EVENTS: BAREBACK RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2015 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $125,798 WORLD TITLES WON: NA 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 24TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
33
PRCA BAREBACK RIDER PROFILES
TIlden
HOOPER PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: SHREVEPORT, LA BORN: 1/12/1988
EVENTS: BAREBACK RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2006 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,051,888 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 5TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 6 (2008-09, 2011, 2014, 2018-19)
CLAYTON
BIGLOW PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: CLEMENTS, CA BORN: 12/18/1995 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
34
EVENTS: BAREBACK RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2015 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,046,795 WORLD TITLES WON: 1 (2019) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 1ST WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 4 (2016-19)
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
PRCA STEER WRESTLER PROFILES
MATT
REEVES PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: PAMPA, TX BORN: 7/6/1978
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINED PRCA: 2003 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,250,071 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 6TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 7 (2007, 2009-10, 2012-13, 2016, 2019)
DAKOTA
ELDRIDGE PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: ELKO, NV BORN: 8/9/1991
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING, TEAM ROPING (HEADING), TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2015 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,236,547 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 8TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 6 (2013-17, 2019)
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
35
PRCA STEER WRESTLER PROFILES
JACOB
TALLEY PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: KEATCHIE, LA BORN: 1/26/1991
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINED PRCA: 2011 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $430,623 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 50TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 2 (2016, 2018)
JACE
MELVIN PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: FORT PIERRE, SD BORN: 2/27/1992 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
36
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING, TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2015 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $197,183 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 24TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 6 (2002, 2008-10, 2014, 2018)
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
TYLER
WAGUESPACK PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: GONZALES. LA BORN: 12/19/1990
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINED PRCA: 2012 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLD TITLES WON: 2 (2016, 2018) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19)
JACOB
EDLER PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: STATE CENTER, IA BORN: 1/14/1994
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINED PRCA: 2013 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLD TITLES WON: NA 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 23RD WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
37
PRCA TEAM ROPER PROFILES
JACOB LUKE
TALLEY BROWN PRCA PRCASTATS STATS
HOMETOWN: ROCK KEATCHIE, HILL, LA SC BORN: 1/26/1991 8/16/1974
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEADER) JOINED PRCA: 1998 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $2,233,726 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 12 (2008-2019) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 7TH
JACE DUSTIN
MELVIN EQUSQUIZA PRCA STATS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: HOLLYWOOD, FORT PIERRE, SD FL BORN: BORN:2/27/1992 9/19/1995 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
38
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEADER) JOINED PRCA: 2016 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $464,806 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 2 (2017-18) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 16TH
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
COLBY TYLER
WAGUESPACK LOVELL PRCA PRCASTATS STATS
HOMETOWN: HUNTSVILLE, GONZALES. LATXBORN: BORN: 12/19/1990 3/22/1987
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEADER) (HEADER) JOINED PRCA: 2006 JOINED PRCA: 2012 JOINED PRCA: 2006 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $920,100 EARNINGS: $920,100 EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLD TITLES WORLD TITLES WON: WON: 00 WORLD TITLESNFR WON: 2 (2016, 2018) WRANGLER QUALIFICATIONS: WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS:6 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 6(2010-13, (2010-13, 2015-16) 7TH WRANGLER2015-16) NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19) 2019 2019 WORLD WORLD STANDINGS STANDINGS PLACE: PLACE: 77TH 77TH
JACOB CHARLY
EDLER CRAWFORD PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: CANBY, STATE CENTER, OR BORN: IA 2/8/1978 BORN: 1/14/1994
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEADER) EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINEDPRCA: 2013 PRCA: 1998 JOINED PRCACAREER CAREER EARNINGS: $1,313,557 PRCA EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WORLD TITLES WON: NA WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 23RD 9 (2005-07, 2009-10, 2012-14, 2017) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA
2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 33RD
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
39
PRCA TEAM ROPER PROFILES
JACOB CLAY
TALLEY SMITH PRCA PRCASTATS STATS
HOMETOWN: ROCK KEATCHIE, HILL, LA SC BORN: 1/26/1991 8/16/1974
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEADER), TIEDOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2013 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,201,794 WORLD TITLES WON: 2 (2018-19) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: NA
JACE CLAY
MELVIN TRYAN PRCA STATS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: PLENTYWOOD, FORT PIERRE, SD MTBORN: BORN: 2/27/1992 5/7/1979 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
40
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEADER) JOINED PRCA: 1997 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $2,586,172 WORLD TITLES WON: 3 (2005, 2013-14) WRANGLER NFR AVERAGE TITLES: 2 (2004-2014) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: NA
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
JOSEPH TYLER
WAGUESPACK HARRISON PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: ADA, GONZALES. OK BORN: LA BORN: 6/25/1987 12/19/1990
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEELER) EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINED PRCA: 2007 JOINED PRCA: 2012 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $569,918 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WORLD TITLES WON: 2 (2016, 2018) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH 32019 (2017-19) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 6TH
JADE JACOB
EDLER CORKILL PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: FALLON, STATE CENTER, NV BORN: IA BORN: 8/22/1987 1/14/1994
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEELER) EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINEDPRCA: 2013 PRCA: 2006 JOINED PRCACAREER CAREER EARNINGS: $1,892,550 PRCA EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLD TITLES WON: 3 (2012-14) WORLD TITLESNFR WON: NA WRANGLER QUALIFICATIONS: 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 23RD 10 (2008-15, 2017, 2019) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 4TH
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
41
PRCA TEAM ROPER PROFILES
JACOB TRAVIS
TALLEY GRAVES PRCA PRCASTATS STATS
HOMETOWN: JAY, KEATCHIE, OK BORN: LA 3/1/1984 BORN: 1/26/1991
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEELER) JOINED PRCA: 2003 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,868,552 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 11 (2008, 2010-19) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 13TH
JACE LOGAN
MELVIN MEDLIN PRCA STATS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: TATUM, FORT PIERRE, NM SD BORN: BORN: 4/23/1991 2/27/1992 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
42
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEELER) JOINED PRCA: 2013 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $171,738 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 3RD
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
JAKE TYLER
WAGUESPACK LONG PRCA PRCASTATS STATS
HOMETOWN: COFFEYVILLE, GONZALES. LA KA BORN: BORN: 12/19/1990 3/30/1984
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEELER) JOINED JOINEDPRCA: 2012 PRCA: 2003 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,697,224 EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WORLD TITLES WON: 2 (2016, 2018) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 9 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH (2010-12, NFR 2014-19) WRANGLER QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19)
2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 10TH
SHAY JACOB
EDLER CARROLL PRCA PRCASTATS STATS
HOMETOWN: LA STATE JUNTA, CENTER, CO BORN: IA BORN: 2/1/1991 1/14/1994
EVENTS: TEAM ROPING (HEELER) EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINEDPRCA: 2013 PRCA: 2011 JOINED PRCA PRCACAREER CAREER EARNINGS: $604,204 EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WORLD TITLES NFR WON: NA WRANGLER QUALIFICATIONS: 2 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 23RD (2014,2016) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: NA
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
43
SPECTATORS “BECOME JUDGES” WITH NEW SKORIT APP SKORIT TAKES EVENT AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION TO A NEW, INTERACTIVE LEVEL.
PRESS RELEASE
Albuquerque, October 1, 2019: Spectators no longer need to wait on the sidelines for judges to post their scores, thanks to SKORIT, a new interactive smart-phone app that allows spectators to post their scores as quickly and easily as the judges. Once they enter their scores, they can see how they compare to the judges and other participating fans. They can also compete for prizes, get coupons for free services or products. Prior to SKORIT, audience participation at judging events has been limited to applause, booing, standing up, shouting and other similar demonstrations of opinion. SKORIT changes all that, giving the audience a voice, a reason to pay close attention to each participant, and an interactive role from beginning to end. “Initial tests at a recent four-day rodeo event made it clear that spectators found it easy, exciting and fun to log in, create a username, score events
and see how they did in relation to the judges and other fans,” said Brown. “For the first time ever, spectators can go beyond applauding or criticizing the judges by being judges themselves. It’s fun, interactive and competitive!” adds Brown. Rodeo Fans, young and old loved to express their opinions on scoring. Rodeo Announcers can access results after each ride, and comment on how the crowd opinion relates to the judge’s opinion. SKORIT adapts to virtually every type of judging event, ranging from gymnastics, ice skating, and diving to beauty pageants, cheerleading, band, dance and equestrian competitions. The app can even be used to rate various aspects of meetings and conferences, such as the quality of the venue, meals and speakers. Some Events are using the fan’s Crowd Average Scores as one of their judge’s scores. Others are using the
Crowd Average Score AS the actual judges score. There’s tons of flexibility and ways to use this exciting new app. In addition to spectator participation, SKORIT offers event organizers and fans the opportunity to develop business partnerships, including securing a national, regional or local SKORIT license or becoming a licensed SKORIT representative for one or more events. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information regarding using SKORIT at your next event, contact SKORIT at 505-269-1497, or email: Chuck.Brown@SKORIT.com
WOMEN’S RODEO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
TIERING PROVIDES PATH
TO CENTER STAGE FOR ALL AT INAUGURAL WOMEN’S RODEO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
T
he World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) has always been about creating additional opportunities for all rodeo athletes, and has never been satisfied with settling for the status quo. The inaugural Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC), coming up November 3-7 at the South Point in Las Vegas in conjunction with the November 4-8 Professional Bulls Riders World Finals across town at T-Mobile Arena, will pay like a slot machine for barrel racers, breakaway ropers and team ropers. The $750,000 2020 WRWC also will introduce the long-talked-about, but never-before-implemented concept of tiering in all events. In an effort to create more opportunities for all women rodeo athletes, the WCRA will debut a tiering system based on earnings and rankings in the respective events at this first-ever WRWC. Offering a path to center stage for everyone by leveling the playing field up front is the point, and WRWC qualifying rounds that include both pro- and challenger-division pools will put this premise into play. California mom Alison Grantham and Louisiana teen Kylie Conner are from opposite ends of the country. But they’re both perfect poster peeps for the benefits offered by this innovative tiering system. The cream of the cowgirl crop from both the challenger and pro pools will square off in the final showdown for the big bucks in Vegas. And this tiering system will make sure everyone has an equal shot at getting there, regardless of their age, occupation or ability to travel.
46
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
KYLIE CONNER DURING THE LONG ROUND AT THE ROYAL CITY ROUNDUP. Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
47
WOMEN’S RODEO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ALISON GRANTHAM
For an event like this to come along for someone like me is really cool. -ALISON GRANTHAM
Grantham, 52, is a ranching cattlewoman whose top priority is as mom to son Chase, who’ll turn 12 on July 15. Alison, who makes her home on California’s Central Coast in the tiny town of Templeton, has had much success in West Coast rodeo arenas, from her college days at Cal Poly to regional ranch and open rodeos. Grantham has done a lot of team roping over the years, and the WCRA and WRWC have renewed her enthusiasm in the breakaway roping, too. Anyone can enter the WRWC (entries open on July 27 at Entrytool.com), but the top 64 from the Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (which is powered by Rodeo Logistics) nominations leaderboard will have their entry fees paid at the Finals. “I’ve been mostly heeling, and there aren’t that many girl heelers, so I’ve been nominating our local jackpots,” Grantham said. “I’m excited about this finals, because it’s going to pay a lot of money and we only compete against other women. The fact that it’s an all-women’s rodeo makes it a more even playing field in itself. Equal money for women team ropers is amazing, and it has me motivated to get busy and back to my breakaway roping, too. There’s a lot of incentive here—a high-stakes challenge—so I want to try it on.” Grantham has stepped onto big roping stages and succeeded before. In 2014, she and friend and fellow Central
48
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Coast mom Amy Lewis won the Ladies Only Invitational Team Roping held in conjunction with the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West in Reno, with many of the all-in womenroper wolves also in attendance. Lewis and Grantham each won $15,000 for their efforts. Each partner on the winning team at the WRWC in Vegas will win a whopping $60,000, thanks to equal money in the team roping. The WRWC allaround champ also will earn a $20,000 check. Grantham—who lost her right thumb dallying in 2016— and her chestnut horse Douglas are fired up about the chance to rope for so much money. Heeling contestants can pick their preference and dally or tie on at the WRWC in Vegas. “I can’t swing my rope the same since cutting off my thumb, because my thumb is shorter and doesn’t bend the same as CHASE GRANTHAM AND MOM ALISON
it used to,” Alison said. “But I’d still rather dally, so that’s what I’m going to do. I watched (Arkansas cowgirl) Whitney DeSalvo win first, second and third (with Hope Thompson, Lari Dee Guy and Audrey Hart, respectively, for a total of $29,250) at the BFI (Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Challenge) at the Lazy E last month. As a girl heeler, that was awesome to see. I hope I get the chance in Vegas to shake her hand. “I crave roping. It’s what gets me out of bed and motivates me. Getting better is a game with me, and I work hard at trying to get that done. For an event like this to come along for someone like me is really cool. I just want to see if I can compete with all the new girls coming in. There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to go for it. I’ve got to try, and if I’m going to do it, I’ve got to do it now. I’m not getting any younger, but I still feel like I’m competitive. My plan and goal is to breakaway rope and heel in Vegas. I want to go for it, so I’m going to have three horses saddled every morning starting today.” Kylie Conner of Welsh, Louisiana, comes from the other end of the WRWC contestant spectrum. At 17, she’s starting her senior year of high school. And because of her age, she can’t compete on the full-time rodeo trail until she turns 18. But the WRWC is open to all women 13 and older, so young cowgirls like Kylie are welcome. Conner knows a little bit about the WCRA and its #AllForRodeo opportunities. She and her best friend and neighbor, Josie Conner, competed alongside their rodeo heroines earlier this year at the $1 million WCRA Royal City Roundup. In fact, Kylie celebrated her 17th birthday in Kansas City, where she and her palomino partner, Fancy, did barrel racing battle against the likes of World Champion Barrel Racer Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi and 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Barrel Racing Champ Ivy Conrado Saebens.
I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to go up against the pros, but also to compete with the other challengers.
KYLIE CONNER AND FANCY
“The WCRA event in Kansas City was amazing,” Conner said. “The money was great, but the biggest thrill was being able to run against the stars. The chance to prove myself, and that I can rodeo on the biggest stage there is—was priceless.” The winners in Kansas City won at least $50,000 apiece. Each champ at the WRWC in Vegas will win $60 grand. And Conner plans to double down, as a challenger in both barrel racing and breakaway roping—which also will make her a contender for that $20,000 all-around bonus. Up-and-comer Kylie will charge the open barrel racing field at the WRWC aboard her four-footed best friend, Fancy, who’s a 12-year-old gelding just five years her junior. “Fancy is amazing,” Kylie said. “He just makes my job easy, because he does his job every time he goes into the pen. He never shoulders or dives into barrels. He just stands FANCY TAGS ALONG WITH KYLIE AND HER BREAKAWAY HORSE, MOUSE
-KYLIE CONNER
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
49
WOMEN’S RODEO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KYLIE AND FANCY ARE ON A MISSION, AND THE WCRA IS HELPING THEM BLAZE THEIR RODEO TRAIL
up, stays true and does whatever I want him to do. I’ve had Fancy about five years now. He’d been to some futurities and jackpots, but no rodeos when I got him. So we’re climbing the rodeo ladder together.” Kylie has competed in Vegas one other time—in the breakaway roping at the Junior World Finals a couple years ago. She isn’t afraid of the cross-country commute, courtesy of her “truck-driving dad,” Kyle Conner. “Vegas is obviously a major rodeo destination,” Kylie said. “And I really like that girls get to run at an all-around. That’s unique at pro rodeos. I think it’s awesome that I’ll get to be a challenger in two events. I’m very grateful to have the
opportunity to go up against the pros, but also to compete with the other challengers. There are some really talented people who aren’t out there on the road full time. We all get to meet up in Vegas, and I think it’ll be so fun. I’m planning to enter (the WRWC) early. In fact, I’m 99 percent positive that we’ll enter as soon as entries open. “Las Vegas has a special rodeo atmosphere, and is the home of one of my biggest dreams, which is to make the NFR. To get to go there and compete now—before I even turn 18—will do nothing but make me stronger. The WRWC will help me build my confidence and prove to myself that I can make it all the way in rodeo. This is another chance to run against the same caliber of contestants as we did in Kansas City.” Though they haven’t yet set their November travel plans in stone, odds are Cajun Conner cowgirls will make the trek to Nevada together. “Like I said in Kansas City, it’s hard to explain the awesome feeling we have to get to go up against the best in the world, and everybody in the WCRA has been so welcoming and nice,” Kylie said. “I’m so happy I’m speechless.” Progress always comes with questions. All details and answers to most questions can be found at WomensRodeoWorldChampionship.com. Anyone needing additional clarification, who wants or needs to talk to someone at the WCRA, is welcome to call 833-368-3787.
WRWC WomensRodeoWorldChampionship.com 833.368.3787
50
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
FOLLOW US ONLINE @americanbucklemagazine
www.americanbucklemagazine.com 2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
51
WPRA BARREL RACER PROFILES
JACOB BRITTANY
POZZI-TONOZZI TALLEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: VICTORIA, KEATCHIE, TX LA BORN: BORN:2/9/1984 1/26/1991
JOINED THE WPRA: 2003 WORLD TITLES: 2 (2007, 2009) WRANGLER NFR AVERAGE TITLES: 2 (2006-07) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 13 (2003, 2005-13, 2017-19) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 11TH CAREER EARNINGS: $2,368,076
JACE KINSEL HAILEY
MELVIN LOCKWOOD CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: COTULLA, FORT PIERRE, LA SDBORN: BORN:10/3/1994 2/27/1992 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
52
JOINED THE WPRA: 2015 WORLD TITLES: 2 (2018, 2019) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 3 (2017-19) 2019 WORD STANDINGS: 1ST CAREER EARNINGS: $945,402
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
SHELLEY TYLER
MORGAN WAGUESPACK
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: EUSTACE, TX
BORN: 8/4/1972
HOMETOWN: GONZALES. LA BORN: 12/19/1990
RNCFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2015) JOINED THE WPRA: 2008 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 29TH WORLD TITLES:0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2009) CAREER EARNINGS: $370,803
JIMMIE TYLER
SMITH WAGUESPACK
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: MCDADE, TX
BORN: 7/9/1996
HOMETOWN: GONZALES. LA BORN: 12/19/1990
2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 19TH CAREER EARNINGS: $126,287
JOINED THE WPRA: 2018 WORLD TITLES:0
DONNA TYLER
KAY RULE WAGUESPACK
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: MINCO, OK
BORN: 1/18/1958
HOMETOWN: GONZALES. LA BORN: 12/19/1990
RNCFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2015) JOINED THE WPRA: 2016 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH WORLD TITLES:0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2009) CAREER EARNINGS: $227,181
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
53
PRCA SADDLE BRONC RIDER PROFILES
JACOB WYATT
TALLEY CASPER PRCA PRCASTATS STATS
HOMETOWN: PAMPA, KEATCHIE, TX LA BORN: BORN: 5/19/1996 1/26/1991
EVENTS: SADDLE BRONC RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2015 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $140,890 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 33RD
JACE BRODY
MELVIN CRESS PRCA STATS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: HILLSDALE, FORT PIERRE, WY SD BORN: BORN: 2/27/1992 1/7/1996 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
54
EVENTS: SADDLE BRONC RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2014 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $722,699 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 3 (2017-19) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 2ND
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
ALLEN TYLER
WAGUESPACK BOORE PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: GUNNISON, GONZALES. LA YT BORN: BORN: 12/19/1990 4/21/1991
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: SADDLE BRONC RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2012 JOINED PRCA: 2013 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $483,797 EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLD TITLESWON: 2 WON:(2016, 0 2018) WORLD TITLES WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2016) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH 2019 WORLD PLACE:(2015-19) 22ND WRANGLER NFRSTANDINGS QUALIFICATIONS: 5
SHORTY JACOB
EDLER GARRETT PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: EAGLE, STATE CENTER, BUTTE, SD IA BORN: 1/14/1994 11/17/1992
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: SADDLE BRONC RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2013 JOINED PRCA: 2014 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $161,517 EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WORLD TITLES WON: NA WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 23RD 2019 WORLD PLACE: 18TH WRANGLER NFRSTANDINGS QUALIFICATIONS: NA
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
55
PRCA SADDLE BRONC RIDER PROFILES
JACOB COLE
TALLEY ELSHERE PRCA PRCASTATS STATS
HOMETOWN: FAITH, KEATCHIE, SD LA BORN: BORN: 12/12/1989 1/26/1991
EVENTS: SADDLE BRONC RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2010 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $506,936 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 3 (2012-14 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 35TH
JACE RYDER
MELVIN WRIGHT PRCA STATS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: MILFORD, FORT PIERRE, UT SDBORN: BORN:3/12/1998 2/27/1992 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
56
EVENTS: SADDLE BRONC RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2016 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $1,019,450 WORLD TITLES WON: 1 (2017) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 4 (2016-19) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 3RD
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
58
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
e h t o t d a o R
CHAMPIONSHIP ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARY PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY
W PRCA Photographer
Mary Peters
hen rodeo fans tune in each year for the Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas, Nevada the thought seldom arises on how these athletes made it there. For Mary Peters, a seasoned PRCA Photographer, she can not only tell you, but show you through the lens of her camera. Mary has shot some of the biggest rodeos across the country including the Wrangler NFR and has captured some of these athletes’ biggest nights. Her unique ability to be in the right place at the right time has not only served her well in the rodeo industry but also in the business sector becoming a go to photographer for businesses across the country. We asked Mary in this edition of American Buckle to share with us some of the highlight so far this year in 2020, calling it…” The Road to the Championship.” Enjoy!
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
59
ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
60
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
61
ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
62
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
63
ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
64
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
65
PRCA TIE-DOWN ROPER PROFILES
JACOB SHAD
TALLEY MAYFIELD CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: CLOVIS, KEATCHIE, NMLABORN: BORN: 11/11/2000 1/26/1991
EVENTS: TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2019 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $127,075 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2019) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 12TH
JACE CADDO
MELVIN LEWALLEN CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: STILLWATER, FORT PIERRE,OK SD BORN: BORN: 2/27/1992 9/27/1983 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
66
EVENTS: TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2004 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $316,836 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 39TH
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
TYLER
WAGUESPACK MILLIGAN PRCA STATS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: PAWHUSKA, GONZALES. LA OK BORN: BORN:12/19/1990 4/5/1997
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2012 JOINED PRCA: 2016 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $328,496 EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLDTITLES TITLES WON:(2016, 0 2018) WORLD WON: 2 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2019) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH 2019 WORLD PLACE: 8TH WRANGLER NFRSTANDINGS QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19)
CORY JACOB
EDLER SOLOMON PRCA STATS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: HOUSTON, STATE CENTER, TX IA BORN: BORN: 7/27/1990 1/14/1994
EVENTS:TIE-DOWN ROPING EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINEDPRCA: 2013 PRCA: 2009 JOINED PRCACAREER CAREER EARNINGS: $1,092,258 PRCA EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WORLD TITLESNFR WON: NA WRANGLER QUALIFICATIONS: 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 23RD 6 (2011-12, 2015-18) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA
2018 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 15TH
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
67
PRCA TIDE-DOWN ROPER PROFILES
JACOB TUF
TALLEY COOPER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: CHILDRESS, KEATCHIE, LA TX BORN: BORN:1/26/1991 1/31/1990
EVENTS: TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2008 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $2,619,840 WORLD TITLES WON: 4 (TD 2011 -12, 2014), AA (2017 ) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 12 (2008 -15, 2017-19) SR (2017-19) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: NA
JACE TY
MELVIN HARRIS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: SAN FORTANGELO, PIERRE, TX SD BORN: BORN: 2/27/1992 5/28/1998 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
68
EVENTS: TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2017 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $267,794 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2019) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 9TH
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
PRCA STEER ROPER PROFILES
COLE TYLER
WAGUESPACK PATTERSON PRCA STATS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: PRATT, GONZALES. KA LA BORN: BORN: 8/5/1995 12/19/1990
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: STEER ROPING, TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2012 JOINED PRCA: 2018 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $44,696 EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLDTITLES TITLES WON:(2016, 0 2018) WORLD WON: 2 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH 2019 WORLD PLACE: 15TH WRANGLER NFRSTANDINGS QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19)
TREVOR JACOB
EDLER BRAZILE PRCA STATS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: AMARILLO, STATE CENTER, TX IA BORN: BORN: 11/16/1976 1/14/1994
EVENTS: TIE-DOWN ROPING, TEAM ROPING, STEER ROPING
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING JOINEDPRCA: 2013 PRCA: 1996 JOINED PRCACAREER CAREER EARNINGS: $6,934,998 PRCA WORLD TITLES WON: 25 EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLD TITLESNFR WON: NA WRANGLER QUALIFICATIONS: 31 (TD 1999-2011, 2019 WORLD 23RD2003-04, 2006-15) 2013-15, 2017,STANDINGS: 2018; TR 1998, WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA
2018 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 1ST
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
69
PRCA STEER ROPER PROFILES
JACOB LANDON
MCCLAUGHERTY TALLEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: TILDEN, KEATCHIE, TX LABORN: BORN: 7/23/1980 1/26/1991
EVENTS: STEER ROPING, TIE-DOWN ROPING, TEAM ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2006 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $749,930 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 3RD
j.JACE tom
MELVIN FISHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: MIDLAND, FORT PIERRE, TX SD BORN: BORN:3/11/1985 2/27/1992 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
70
EVENTS: STEER ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2004 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $543,942 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 6TH
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
GARRETT TYLER
WAGUESPACK HALE PRCA STATS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: SNYDER, GONZALES. TXLABORN: BORN: 3/17/1992 12/19/1990
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: STEER ROPING, TIE-DOWN ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2012 JOINED PRCA: 2012 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $250,524 EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLDTITLES TITLES WON:(2016, 0 2018) WORLD WON: 2 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH 2019 WORLD PLACE: 5TH WRANGLER NFRSTANDINGS QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19)
THOMAS JACOB
EDLER SMITH PRCA STATS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: BARNSDALL, STATE CENTER, OKIA BORN: BORN: 3/14/1992 1/14/1994
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: TEAM ROPING, STEER ROPING JOINED PRCA: 2013 JOINED PRCA: 2014 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $108,374 EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLDTITLES TITLES WON: 0 WORLD WON: NA WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 23RD 2018 WORLD PLACE: 13TH WRANGLER NFRSTANDINGS QUALIFICATIONS: NA
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
71
PRCA BULL RIDER PROFILES
SAGE JACOB
KIMZEY TALLEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: STRONG KEATCHIE, CITY, LA OK BORN: BORN: 1/26/1991 8/26/1994
EVENTS: BULL RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2013 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $2,310,730 WORLD TITLES WON: 6 (2014-19) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 6 (2014-19 2018 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 1ST
JACE DUSTIN
MELVIN BOUQUET CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: BOURG, FORT PIERRE, LA SD BORN: BORN: 2/25/1994 2/27/1992 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
72
EVENTS: BULL RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2013 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $368,000 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 1 (2018) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 36TH
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
BOUDREAUX TYLER
WAGUESPACK CAMPBELL PRCA STATS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: AMARILLO, GONZALES. TX LA BORN: BORN:12/19/1990 11/16/1976
EVENTS: BULLWRESTLING RIDING EVENTS: STEER JOINED PRCA: 2017 JOINED PRCA: 2012 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $624,643 EARNINGS: $1,232,457 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WORLD TITLESNFR WON: 2 (2016, 2018) 3 WRANGLER QUALIFICATIONS: 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 7TH (2017-19) WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2015-19) 2018 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 2ND
BRADY JACOB
PORTENIER EDLER PRCA STATS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOMETOWN: RENO, STATE NV CENTER, BORN: IA 2/22/1995 BORN: 1/14/1994
EVENTS: STEER WRESTLING EVENTS: BULL RIDING JOINED JOINEDPRCA: 2013 PRCA: 2013 PRCA CAREER PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $243,170 EARNINGS: $179,458 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WORLD TITLES WON: NA WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0 2019 WORLD STANDINGS: 23RD 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 19TH WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: NA
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
73
PRCA BULL RIDER PROFILES
JEFF JACOB
ASKEY TALLEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA STATS
HOMETOWN: BEACH KEATCHIE, CREEK, LA PA BORN: BORN: 1/26/1991 2/24/1988
EVENTS: BULL RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2011 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $761,999 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 2 (2016-2018) 2018 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 13TH
JACE TREVOR
MELVIN KASTNER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PRCA PRCA STATS STATS
HOMETOWN: ARDMORE, FORT PIERRE, OKSD BORN: 2/27/1992 11/23/1987 HOMETOWN: PAYSON, UT BORN: 3/4/1987
74
EVENTS: BULL RIDING JOINED PRCA: 2008 PRCA CAREER EARNINGS: $925,212 WORLD TITLES WON: 0 WRANGLER NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (2011-13, 2018-19) 2019 WORLD STANDINGS PLACE: 11TH
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
75
2020 SCHEDULES
PBR
2020 SCHEDULE
AUG. 14-15
Guthrie, OK (WCRA-AUG 15)
Lazy E Arena
AUG. 21-22
Salt Lake City, UT
Days of ‘47 Arena
AUG. 29-30
Ft. Worth, TX
Dickies Arena
SEP. 11-13
Billings, MT
RimRock Auto Arena
SEP. 19-20
Des Moines, IA
Wells Fargo Arena
SEP. 25-27
Springfield, MO
JQH Arena
OCT. 2-3
Tampa, FL
Yuengling Center
OCT. 9-10
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
OCT.17-18
Minneapolis, MN/Pueblo, CO
Target Center/Convention Center
OCT. 23-24
Nampa, ID
Ford Idaho Center
Las Vegas, NV
T-Mobile Arena
Corpus Christi, TX
U.S.S. Lexington Aircraft Carrier
WORLD FINALS NOV. 4-8 PROJECT WARRIOR DEC. 5
*All Dates Subject To Change
76
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Photo By Andy Watson/Bullstockmedia.com
2020 SCHEDULES
PRCA 2020 SCHEDULE Guymon Pioneer Days Legacy Steer Roping Guymon, OK 8/18/2020 8/19/2020 Eastern Montana Fair Rodeo Miles City, MT 8/18/2020 8/19/2020 Caldwell Night Rodeo Caldwell, ID 8/18/2020 8/22/2020 www.caldwellnightrodeo.com
Gooding Xtreme Bulls Gooding, ID 8/19/2020 8/19/2020 www.gooingprorodeo.com Gooding Breakaway Roping Gooding, ID 8/19/2020 8/22/2020 Cassia County Fair & Rodeo Burley, ID 8/20/2020 8/22/2020 www.cassiacountyfair.com Burley Breakaway Roping Burley, ID 8/20/2020 8/22/2020 Cortez Breakaway Roping Cortez, CO 8/20/2020 8/22/2020 Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Cortez, CO 8/20/2020 8/22/2020 Gooding Pro Rodeo Gooding, ID 8/20/2020 8/22/2020 www.goodingprorodeo.com
78
Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo Kalispell, MT 8/20/2020 8/22/2020 www.nwmtfair.com
Oregon Trail Rodeo Hastings, NE 8/21/2020 8/23/2020 www.adamscountyfairgrounds.com
101 Wild West Rodeo Stand Alone Steer Roping Ponca City, OK 8/21/2020 8/21/2020 www.101wildwestrodeo.com
Okotoks Pro Rodeo Millarville, AB 8/21/2020 8/23/2020 www.okotoksprorodeo.com
Brown County Fair Pro Rodeo DePere, WI 8/21/2020 8/22/2020 www.threehillsranch.com St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo Glenwood City, WI 8/21/2020 8/22/2020 www.gorodeo.org Imboden Breakaway Roping Imboden, AR 8/21/2020 8/22/2020
Ramona Rodeo Ramona, CA 8/21/2020 8/23/2020 www.ramonarodeo.com Goshen Breakaway Roping Goshen, CT 8/22/2020 8/22/2020 Goshen Stampede Goshen, CT 8/22/2020 8/22/2020 www.goshenstampede.com
Goshen Breakaway Roping Goshen, CT 8/23/2020 8/23/2020 Days of 76’ Legacy Steer Roping Deadwood, SD 8/24/2020 8/25/2020 Days 76 Stand Alone Steer Roping Deadwood, SD 8/24/2020 8/25/2020 Horse Heaven / Kennewick Round-Up Kennewick, WA 8/25/2020 8/29/2020 www.bentonfranklinfair.com Big Timber Weekly PRCA Rodeo Big Timber, MT 8/26/2020 8/26/2020 Golden Spike PRCA Bronc Riding Classic Tremonton, UT 8/26/2020 8/26/2020 www.goldenspikerodeo.com
Imboden PRCA Rodeo Imboden, AR 8/21/2020 8/22/2020
Mesquite Championship Rodeo Mesquite, TX 8/22/2020 8/22/2020 www.mesquiterodeo.com
Imboden PRCA Rodeo Permit Section Imboden, AR 8/21/2020 8/22/2020
Mesquite Breakaway Roping Mesquite, TX 8/22/2020 8/22/2020
Payson Breakaway Roping Payson, AZ 8/21/2020 8/22/2020
Price County Rodeo Phillips, WI 8/22/2020 8/22/2020
Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Payson, AZ 8/21/2020 8/22/2020 www.paysonprorodeo.com
Cowtown Rodeo Woodstown Pilesgrove, NJ 8/22/2020 8/22/2020 www.cowtownrodeo.com
North Texas State Fair & Rodeo Denton, TX 8/21/2020 8/23/2020 www.ntfair.com
Badlands Circuit Finals Steer Roping Deadwood, SD 8/23/2020 8/23/2020
Gem State Stampede Xtreme Bulls Coeur D’Alene, ID 8/27/2020 8/27/2020 www.northidahostatefair.com
Goshen Stampede Goshen, CT 8/23/2020 8/23/2020 www.goshenstampede.com
Range Days Rodeo Xtreme Broncs Rapid City, SD 8/27/2020 8/27/2020 www.centralstatesfair.com
Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo Guymon, OK 8/21/2020 8/23/2020
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Tremonton Breakaway Roping Tremonton, UT 8/26/2020 8/26/2020 Range Days Rodeo Rapid City, SD 8/26/2020 8/29/2020 www.centralstatesfair.com Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo Vinita, OK 8/26/2020 8/29/2020 www.willrogersmemorialrodeo.com
Photo By Mary Peters
Big Timber Weekly PRCA Rodeo Big Timber, MT 8/19/2020 8/19/2020
Photo: Clay Guardipee
*All Dates Subject To Change
Golden Spike Rodeo Tremonton, UT 8/27/2020 8/29/2020 www.goldenspikerodeo.com
Eagle Rodeo Eagle, ID 9/3/2020 9/5/2020 www.eaglerodeo.com
Alamosa Round-Up Alamosa, CO 8/28/2020 8/29/2020 www.alamosaroundup.com
Cattlemen’s Days Inc. Gunnison, CO 9/3/2020 9/5/2020 www.cattlemansdays.com
Cattlemen Days Rodeo Ashland, MO 8/28/2020 8/29/2020 www.cattlemendaysrodeo.com
Magic Valley Stampede Filer, ID 9/3/2020 9/6/2020 www.tfcfair.com
Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo Drayton Valley, AB 8/28/2020 8/29/2020 www.draytonvalleyprorodeo.com
Killdeer Breakaway Roping Killdeer, ND 9/4/2020 9/4/2020
Salmon Stampede PRCA Rodeo Salmon, ID 8/28/2020 8/29/2020 www.salmonstampede.com Gem State Stampede Coeur D’alene, ID 8/28/2020 8/30/2020 www.northidahostatefair.com Coeur D’Alene Breakaway Roping Coeur D’Alene, ID 8/28/2020 8/30/2020 Falkland Stampede Falkland, Bc 8/28/2020 8/30/2020 www.falklandstampede.com Mesquite Championship Rodeo Mesquite, TX 8/29/2020 8/29/2020 www.mesquiterodeo.com Mesquite Breakaway Roping Mesquite, TX 8/29/2020 8/29/2020 Cowtown Rodeo Woodstown Pilesgrove, NJ 8/29/2020 8/29/2020 www.cowtownrodeo.com Big Bend Round Up Waterville, WA 8/29/2020 8/30/2020 Big Timber Weekly Rodeo Big Timber, MT 9/2/2020 9/2/2020 Socorro County Fair & PRCA Rodeo Socorro, NM 9/3/2020 9/3/2020
Badlands Iron Cowboy Rodeo Killdeer, ND 9/4/2020 9/4/2020 Socorro County Fair & PRCA Rodeo Socorro, NM 9/4/2020 9/4/2020 MSU-Northern PRCA Extreme Bares & Broncs Challenge Havre, MT 9/4/2020 9/5/2020 Longford Rodeo Longford, KS 9/4/2020 9/5/2020 www.longfordprcarodeo.com Folsom Pro Rodeo Folsom, CA 9/4/2020 9/6/2020 Walla Walla Breakaway Roping Walla Walla, WA 9/4/2020 9/6/2020 Ellensburg Breakaway Roping Ellensburg, WA 9/4/2020 9/7/2020 Killdeer Breakaway Roping Killdeer, ND 9/5/2020 9/5/2020 Wild Rides Rodeo Killdeer Killdeer, ND 9/5/2020 9/5/2020 Socorro County Fair & PRCA Rodeo Socorro, NM 9/5/2020 9/5/2020 Cowtown Rodeo Woodstown Pilesgrove, NJ 9/5/2020 9/5/2020 www.cowtownrodeo.com
Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo-Montana’s Biggest Weekend Dillon, MT 9/5/2020 9/6/2020 www.dillonjaycees.com Jim Shoulders Living Legends Pro Rodeo Henryetta, OK 9/5/2020 9/6/2020 Lake County Round-up Lakeview, OR 9/5/2020 9/6/2020 www.lakecountyroundup.com Evanston Cowboy Days Evanston, WY 9/5/2020 9/7/2020 www.evanstoncowboydays.com Iron County Fair and PRCA Rodeo Parowan, UT 9/5/2020 9/7/2020 www.ironcountyfair.net Division 2 Qualifying Event Xtreme Bulls Lewiston, ID 9/9/2020 9/9/2020 www.lewistonroundup.com Palouse Empire Rodeo Colfax, WA 9/10/2020 9/11/2020 www.palouseempirefair.org Colfax Breakaway Roping Colfax, WA 9/10/2020 9/11/2020 Jackson County Pro Rodeo Bellevue, IA 9/10/2020 9/12/2020 www.bellevuerodeo.com Tri-State Rodeo Fort Madison, IA 9/10/2020 9/12/2020 www.tristaterodeo.org Tops In Texas Rodeo Jacksonville, TX 9/10/2020 9/12/2020 www.topsintexasrodeo.com Lewiston Roundup Lewiston, ID 9/10/2020 9/12/2020 www.lewistonroundup.com Apple Hill Stables Rodeo Levant, ME 9/11/2020 9/11/2020 www.applehillstablesllc.com
Levant Breakaway Roping Levantm ME 9/11/2020 9/11/2020 Gordon Breakaway Roping Gordon, NE 9/11/2020 9/12/2020 Gordon Permit Section Gordon, NE 9/11/2020 9/12/2020 Willow Tree Festival Gordon, NE 9/11/2020 9/12/2020 www.muddycreekprorodeo.com Kananaskis Pro Rodeo Crowsnest Pass, AB 9/11/2020 9/13/2020 West Texas Fair & Rodeo Abilene, TX 9/11/2020 9/19/2020 www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com Okaloosa Pro Rodeo Baker,FL 9/12/2020 9/12/2020 Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo Davie, FL 9/12/2020 9/12/2020 www.davieprorodeo.com Levant Breakaway Roping Levant, ME 9/12/2020 9/12/2020 Apple Hill Stables Rodeo Levant, ME 9/12/2020 9/12/2020 www.applehillstablesllc.com Cowtown Rodeo Woodstown Pilesgrove, NJ 9/12/2020 9/12/2020 www.cowtownrodeo.com Chelan County Fair and Rodeo Cashmere, WA 9/12/2020 9/13/2020 Apple Hill Stables Rodeo Levant, ME 9/13/2020 9/13/2020 www.applehillstablesllc.com Levant Breakaway Roping Levant, ME 9/13/2020 9/13/2020 Mineral Wells Breakaway Roping Mineral Wells, TX 9/17/2020 9/19/2020
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
79
2020 SCHEDULES
PRCA PPCLA PRCA Rodeo Mineral Wells, TX 9/17/2020 9/19/2020
Amarillo Breakaway Roping Amarillo, TX 9/24/2020 9/26/2020
Springhill PRCA Rodeo Springhill, LA 9/17/2020 9/19/2020
Amarillo Tri-State Fair And Rodeo Amarillo, TX 9/24/2020 9/26/2020 www.tristatefair.com
76th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo Texarkana, AR 9/17/2020 9/19/2020 www.fourstatesfair.com The Daily Record Xtreme Bares and Broncs Ellensburg, WA 9/18/2020 9/19/2020 www.baresandbroncs.com Longview PRCA Rodeo Longview, TX 9/18/2020 9/19/2020 www.longviewrodeo.com Othello PRCA Rodeo Othello, WA 9/18/2020 9/19/2020 www.othellorodeo.com Bridwell Pro Rodeos LLC Redmond, OR 9/18/2020 9/19/2020 Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Tehachapi, CA 9/18/2020 9/19/2020 www.tehachapiprorodeo.com Broncs and Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo Medicine Hat, AB 9/18/2020 9/20/2020 www.mhstampede.com Wild Rides Rodeo Dickinson Dickinson, ND 9/19/2020 9/19/2020 Cowtown Rodeo Woodstown Pilesgrove, NJ 9/19/2020 9/19/2020 www.cowtownrodeo.com
80
2020 SCHEDULE
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Comal County Fair & Rodeo New Braunfels,TX 9/24/2020 9/26/2020 www.comalcountyfair.org Santa Maria breakaway Roping Santa Maria, CA 9/24/2020 9/27/2020 Hanna Indoor Pro Rodeo Hanna, AB 9/25/2020 9/26/2020 The Kingsmen Andy Devine PRCA Rodeo Kingman, AZ 9/25/2020 9/26/2020 www.kingsmenrodeo.org Division 2 Qualifying Event Xtreme Bulls & Broncs Oklahoma City, OK 9/25/2020 9/26/2020 www.okstatefair.com Lafayette County PRCA Rodeo Oxford, MS 9/25/2020 9/26/2020 www.lafayettecountyrodeo.com
Continued...
Waller County Fair & Rodeo Hempstead, TX 10/1/2020 10/3/2020 www.wallercountyfair.org 144th Silver Spurs Rodeo Kissimmee, FL 10/2/2020 10/3/2020 www.silverspursrodeo.com Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo Moab, UT 10/2/2020 10/4/2020 www.moabcanyonlandsrodeo.com Las Vegas Breakaway Roping Las Vegas, NV 10/8/2020 10/10/2020 Leesville Lions Club Rodeo Leesville, LA 10/8/2020 10/10/2020 www.leesvillelions.org/rodeo Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo Seguin, TX 10/8/2020 10/10/2020 www.gcfair.org Buckin On The River Savannah, TN 10/9/2020 10/10/2020 Ellis County Livestock Show & Rodeo Waxahachie, TX 10/23/2020 10/24/2020
Extreme Events Championship Rodeo Waconia, MN 9/25/2020 9/26/2020
Corpus Legacy Steer Roping Corpus Christi, TX 11/16/2020 11/16/2020 www.bucdays.com
Cowboy Capital Of The World PRCA Rodeo Stephenville, TX 9/25/2020 9/27/2020 www.cowboycapitalprcarodeo.com
Rodeo Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX 11/19/2020 11/22/2020 www.bucdays.com
Cowtown Rodeo Woodstown Pilesgrove, NJ 9/26/2020 9/26/2020 www.cowtownrodeo.com
Ropin’ Dreams PRCA Rodeo Pleasanton, TX 11/20/2020 11/21/2020 www.ropindreams.com
WPRA
2020 SCHEDULE
MILES CITY, MT
EASTERN MONTANA FAIR RODEO
8/18/2020, 8/19/2020 PLANNED
KALISPELL, MT,
NORTHWEST MONTANA FAIR AND RODEO,
8/20/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
BURLEY, ID,
CASSIA COUNTY FAIR & RODEO,
8/20/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
BURLEY, ID,
BURLEY BREAKAWAY ROPING,
8/20/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
GLENWOOD CITY, WI,
ST. CROIX VALLEY PRCA RODEO,
X8/21/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
PAYSON, AZ,
PAYSON BREAKAWAY ROPING,
8/21/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
PAYSON, AZ,
ANNUAL WORLD’S OLDEST CONTINUOUS RODEO,
8/21/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
DEPERE, WI,
BROWN COUNTY FAIR PRO RODEO,
8/21/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
RAMONA, CA,
RAMONA RODEO,
8/21/2020, 8/23/2020 PLANNED
GUYMON, OK,
GUYMON PIONEER DAYS RODEO,
8/21/2020, 8/23/2020 PLANNED
HASTINGS, NE,
OREGON TRAIL RODEO,
8/21/2020, 8/23/2020 PLANNED
MESQUITE, TX,
MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO,
8/22/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
MESQUITE, TX,
MESQUITE BREAKAWAY ROPING,
8/22/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
PHILLIPS, WI, P
RICE COUNTY RODEO,
8/22/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE, NJ, COWTOWN RODEO,
8/22/2020, 8/22/2020 PLANNED
DRAYTON VALLEY, AB,
DRAYTON VALLEY PRO RODEO,
8/28/2020, 8/29/2020 PLANNED
EAGLE, ID,
EAGLE RODEO,
9/3/2020, 9/5/2020 PLANNED
FILER, ID,
MAGIC VALLEY STAMPEDE,
9/3/2020, 9/5/2020 PLANNED
KILLDEER, ND,
BADLANDS IRON COWBOY RODEO,
9/4/2020, 9/4/2020 PLANNED
KILLDEER, ND,
KILLDEER BREAKAWAY ROPING,
9/4/2020, 9/4/2020 PLANNED
Photo By Mary Peters
2020 VOLUME 2 | AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE
81
2020 SCHEDULES Photo By Dan Hubbell
WPRA 2020 SCHEDULE Continued...
WALLA WALLA, WA,
WALLA WALLA BREAKAWAY ROPING,
9/4/2020, 9/6/2020 PLANNED
KILLDEER, ND,
KILLDEER BREAKAWAY ROPING,
9/5/2020, 9/5/2020 PLANNED
KILLDEER, ND,
WILD RIDES RODEO KILLDEER,
9/5/2020, 9/5/2020 PLANNED
WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE, NJ, COWTOWN RODEO,
9/5/2020, 9/5/2020 PLANNED
DILLON, MT,
RODEO-MONTANA’S BIGGEST WEEKEND,
9/5/2020, 9/6/2020 PLANNED
EVANSTON, WY,
EVANSTON COWBOY DAYS,
9/5/2020, 9/7/2020 PLANNED
COLFAX, WA,
PALOUSE EMPIRE RODEO,
9/10/2020, 9/11/2020 PLANNED
COLFAX, WA,
COLFAX BREAKAWAY ROPING,
9/10/2020, 9/11/2020 PLANNED
GORDON, NE,
WILLOW TREE FESTIVAL,
9/11/2020, 9/12/2020 PLANNED
WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE, NJ, COWTOWN RODEO,
9/12/2020, 9/12/2020 PLANNED
CASHMERE, WA,
CHELAN COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO,
9/12/2020, 9/13/2020 PLANNED
AMARILLO, TX,
AMARILLO TRI-STATE FAIR AND RODEO,
9/24/2020, 9/26/2020 PLANNED
AMARILLO, TX,
AMARILLO BREAKAWAY ROPING,
9/24/2020, 9/26/2020 PLANNED
SANTA MARIA, CA,
SANTA MARIA ELKS RODEO,
9/24/2020, 9/27/2020 PLANNED
SANTA MARIA, CA,
SANTA MARIA BREAKAWAY ROPING,
9/24/2020, 9/27/2020 PLANNED
HANNA, AB, AB,
HANNA INDOOR PRO RODEO,
9/25/2020, 9/26/2020 PLANNED
KINGMAN, AZ,
THE KINGSMEN ANDY DEVINE PRCA RODEO,
9/25/2020, 9/26/2020 PLANNED
WACONIA, MN,
EXTREME EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO,
9/25/2020, 9/26/2020 PLANNED
WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE, NJ, COWTOWN RODEO,
9/26/2020, 9/26/2020 PLANNED *All Dates Subject To Change
82
AMERICAN BUCKLE MAGAZINE | 2020 VOLUME 2
Order Your Passport Today!
T R A I L NDERSON HE VI L L E, N C
C h eer sTrail. org
Cheers! Trail Passport Weekend O c t o b er 2 - 4 , 2 0 2 0
800.828.4244 •
T R A I L DE HEN RSONV
I L L E, N C
www.VisitHendersonvilleNC . org
