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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
2008 NFR Events Recap: Steer Wrestling
Success seems to follow Luke Branquinho. He's already qualified
for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo seven of the past eight years since
turning pro in 2000. And this year, he joined the PRCA $1 million dollar club
for career earnings while winning a dozen regular-season rodeos.
And that... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
2008 NFR Events Recap: Bull Riding
J.W. Harris's bull riding career looked to be in serious jeopardy
early in the 2008 season. A world title seemed out of the question, a Wrangler
National Finals Rodeo qualification in serious doubt, and his long-term health
shaky at best.
Early in the season he suffered five concussions,... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
The Inside Scoop with Reese Kerr
SWR : First
of all, where have you been since 2001?
Reese : At home, I've got three
boys: T.R., 8, Matthew, 5 and Bailan is 3.
SWR : I
guess that would keep a guy busy. I remember you saying when you won the
Resistol Rookie of the Year award in 2001, that you owned a convenience store... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
Taos Muncy Rides the Rank Ones for His First Title
In almost every sense of the phrase, Taos Muncy is nothing more
than a wide-eyed kid. At his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the
20-year-old Corona, N.M., native found himself in the middle of a world title
race.
"On that first go round I needed a nametag and someone to spit for
me... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
Bobby Mote Scratches Out Another World Title
Bobby Mote could have gone home and rested his aching arm. He
could have kicked up his boots, helped around the house and been very selective
about his rodeo schedule. But he didn't any of those things. Mote kept pushing,
pressing on and riding hard. That dogged determination carried Mote to... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
Wesley Silcox Uses His Silky Style to Win His First World Title
Wesley Silcox might just be the softest-spoken cowboy in the
history of the ProRodeo Cowboys Association. But the look on his face when he
came the ground after the 8-second whistle blew in 10th round of the Wrangler
National Finals Rodeo said everything his lips wouldn't about achieving his... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
A New Way of Thinking
February 2006. Bareback rider Chris Harris has made the Wrangler ProRodeo
Tour round at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Alone, behind the chutes, he
prepares. He's chapped-up, got his neck brace and glove on. His ever-intense
face looks straight forward into nothing as he methodically... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Saddle Bronc Winner
At almost every rodeo he entered in 2006, Chad Ferley heard the same
thing. The rodeo announcer, trying to stir the fans, would slowly reach a crescendo
with, "Now... riding... world champion..."
The buildup was for Jeff Willert , Ferley's traveling partner and 2005 PRCA
world saddle bronc... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Bareback Riding Winner
In bareback riding, one of the most closely competitive events in ProRodeo ,
Will Lowe is always in the mix. From the very beginning of the season, he led
the standings. He didn't necessarily dominate the field, but he was in the thick
of the world title race the entire year.
As August... | read »
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Rodeo: Rough Stock
from the pages of Rodeo
2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Bull Riding Winner
To the casual bull riding observer, it may have appeared that the world title
fell to B.J. Schumacher .
It's easy to think that the 2006 champion won by default after Matt Austin ,
the most dominating bull rider the PRCA has seen since the creation of the
Professional Bull Riders , had to... | read »
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