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Ryder Wright wins $30,000 in Sioux Falls
by: Greg McDonald Pope wins on horse named Hell’s Fire, in Sioux Falls South Dakota bucking horse, leads Ryder Wright to Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup victory SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (September 30, 2024) — Sioux Falls hosted the second annual Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup over the weekend, with a payout just shy of $1.1 million. The…
Fans take the reins: AQHA creates new award
By: Gretchen Kirchmann The high stakes of Las Vegas came to Sioux Falls for contestants just 48-hours before the regular season ended on September 30, 2024. The Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup is the richest rodeo in South Dakota. Locals and those from neighboring states drove the I-90 and I-29 corridors to watch upsets happen, and…
87th Dayton, Iowa Rodeo: A Labor Day weekend tradition since 1937
by Gretchen Kirchmann Dayton, Iowa’s population tumbles around 772 for 51 weeks of the year. On Labor Day weekend it all changes with over ten thousand people attending the PRCA rodeo celebration. The town is located in northern Iowa off Highway 175 and about 30 miles west of Interstate 35 at the Ellsworth, Iowa exit. …
Town population is 62 until rodeo weekend when thousands arrive
Over $44,000 in prizes for rodeo contestants plus belt buckles Omaha, Neb. (Aug. 5, 2024) – The Silver Sage Pro Rodeo Committee is turning their ProRodeo weekend, Camp with the Cowboys, into a souvenir weekend with multiple entertainment options and contests for all ages. New in 2024 is the “Beer for a Year” contest featuring…
Mitchell, South Dakota home to the Corn Palace Stampede unveils new venue in 2024
By Gretchen Kirchmann Omaha, Neb. (July 28, 2024) – The 53rd annual Corn Palace Stampede celebrated with their theme Cowboys in Paradise July 18-20, 2024. The Mitchell, South Dakota rodeo committee proudly introduced their new rodeo grounds, Stampede Park, to the community, rodeo fans, contestants and sponsors with tremendous hospitality. The venue is literally paradise…
Hawley, Minn. youth meet Bareback Rider Ty Breuer
Omaha, Neb. (June 12, 2024) – Ty Breuer from Mandan, North Dakota won the bareback riding at the 64th American Heroes PRCA Rodeo in Hawley, Minnesota on Saturday June 8, 2024. Breuer a 7x Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier and Badlands Circuit contestant rode his reride horse Barnes’ Bottle Cap for 81.5 points to win.…
Nebraska cowboys from Kearney and Norfolk win bareback riding and tie-down roping at the inaugural Tangier Shrine PRCA Rodeo over Mother’s Day Weekend
Springfield, Neb. welcomed nearly 200 contestants competing for $36,162 in prize money with Barnes PRCA Rodeo stock contractor by: Gretchen Kirchmann Omaha, Neb. (May 22, 2024) – The popular country song Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson could be the anthem for the Mother’s Day…
Springfield, Neb. hosts Tangier Shrine PRCA Rodeo providing quality family entertainment
Omaha, Neb. (May 16, 2024) – A month before the 2024 College World Series (CWS) when baseball players and fans are pursuing the “the Road to Omaha”; rodeo contestants made the trek to the Sarpy County Fairgrounds near Omaha to compete in the inaugural Tangier Shrine PRCA Rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls competed for $36,162 in…
4x World Champion Trick Roper to perform May 10 & 11 in Springfield, Neb.
Bullfighters, Mutton Bustin, Tangier Shrine Clowns and Keystone Kops will entertain nightly Omaha, Neb. (April 30, 2024) – Entertainers Rider and Bethany Kiesner from Oklahoma will perform during the inaugural Tangier Shrine PRCA Rodeo next weekend, May 10-11, 2024. The Kiesners’ are the 2020 PRCA Dress Act of the Year in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys…
Brand new PRCA Rodeo coming to Omaha, Neb. May 10 & 11
Inaugural Tangier Shrine PRCA Rodeo happening May 10-11 in Springfield, Neb. Sarpy County Fairgrounds will host PRCA Rodeo, all tickets $15, reserved seating Omaha, Neb. (March 19, 2024) – The Tangier Shrine is producing their inaugural rodeo sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) the second weekend of…