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Robert Redford, Bruce Springsteen Team for Documentary ‘The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses’

"The Mustangs: An American Story" takes audiences on an odyssey throughout America to places few people have seen or even know about.

There are more than 80,000 wild horses on our federal lands and more than 50,000 in holding facilities. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Philipps says, "The wild horse is so ingrained in the American imagination that even for those who have never seen one know what it stands for: fierce independence, unbridled freedom, the bedrock ideals of the nation. From car ads to high school mascots, the wild horse - popularly known as the mustang - is the enduring icon of America. But in modern times it has become entangled in controversy and bureaucracy, and now its future is in question."

Whether you are a horse person or not, this film will make you fall in love with America all over again.

“The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses” tells the story about America’s wild horses from their turbulent history to their uncertain future. The feature-length documentary takes audiences on an odyssey throughout America to places that few people have seen, with more than 80,000 wild horses on public lands and more than 50,000 in government corrals. The film, which has been acquired

by Virgil Films, will be released theatrically on Oct. 15, then followed by a TVOD release.

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and the original song “Never Gonna Tame You,” performed

by Blanco Brown and written by 12-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren, who also serves as a co-producer on the film. “America’s wild horses are fighting their last stand,” said Redford.

“Increasing competition for our natural resources threatens our wilderness areas, our wild horses and other wildlife

species. Horses are interwoven into the very fabric of what is America. What threatens them threatens us all.”

One of the film’s prominent storylines focuses on mustangs being paired with veterans with PTSD, as the doc highlights the work of Operation Wild Horse.

Penske Media Corporation’s Vice Chairman, Gerry Byrne, who is a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and prominent

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veterans’ activist, applauds the film, stating: “‘The Mustangs’ highlights the importance of addressing the pressures of PTSD and the ‘hidden wounds of war’. I commend the film for showcasing the work of veterans who are making a difference.”

The deal to acquire the film’s worldwide rights was made by Virgil President Joe Amodei and the film’s codirector and producer Steven Latham, who co-directed with Conrad Stanley and produced via his Steven Latham Productions. (Latham is repped

by Molly Fenton at Cohen & Gardner). Springsteen’s wife and daughter, Patti Scialfa Springsteen, and USA Olympic equestrian silver medalist, Jessica Springsteen, are executive producers.

Cinematography is by Brian Pratt. “As we constantly look to the need to protect our planet and it’s habitants it goes without saying that the wild Mustang who roam free should be a part of that effort,” says Virgil’s Amodei. “This beautifully shot film brings the story home like no other.”

Latham adds, “America’s wild horses represent freedom, strength and resilience. This film takes audiences on an exciting journey; a journey that we as filmmakers went on, to understand the challenges the Mustang faces to thrive in a changing world.” “The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses” will be released theatrically in October, and then launched on TVOD in late November. Next month, the film is premiering at the Newport Beach Film Festival, the Heartland International Film Festival, the Edmonton International Film Festival and Film Fest 919.

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BILLIONAIRE THOMAS TULL MAKES MAJOR MOVE

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More than $3 million purse positions “The American” as the richest era in rodeo, with innovative staging designed to flow consecutively single-day event in all of rodeo and classic western sports. Teton from discipline to discipline with no downtime in between. Beyond Ridge, an emerging brand dedicated to promoting and preserving the weekend’s non-stop rodeo action, fans will be treated to live America’s iconic western culture and cowboy-inspired sporting music, entertainment, and more, from some of the biggest names events, announced today that it has acquired The American, with on the stage and screen. the promise of elevating the rodeo event to the greatest experience “This transition is very exciting,” said Patrick Gottsch, founder in western sports. and CEO of RFD-TV. “When we created The American our Teton Ridge founder, and visionary business leader, Thomas goal was to bring western sports to an elevated platform. The Tull, described the acquisition as the latest in commitment that Thomas and his team at Teton a series of strategically planned moves to help Ridge have to broadening the reach of America’s elevate America’s iconic western sports and classic western sports is going to take this event the nation’s western culture to a greater level of to new levels and bring new audiences to what is prominence around the world. “The American already a dedicated and passionate fan base.” is a beloved event in the world of rodeo, a true The American will be held on Sunday, March showcase for our nation’s most treasured way of 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ticketing life and the sports that grew out of western culture,” information and on-sale date for The American said Tull. “No matter who you are, no matter where and all additional fan events will be announced in you grew up, at one time or another virtually every October 2021. little boy or girl has aspired to be a cowboy or a About The American - The American, is cowgirl and that still holds true today. We want all an annual western sports and entertainment those kids to dream of winning a gold buckle or a experience that occurs each year at AT&T Stadium saddle, or a giant check on the dirt at The American in Arlington, Texas and represents the richest and give everyone the opportunity to compete on a single-day event in all of western sports. Over world stage for their chance to win big.” the course of qualifier events across the country, Thomas Tull The American represents the richest single-day event competitors will all battle for what could be the biggest in all of western sports. Over the course of qualifier events across single-day paycheck of their careers. Owned by Teton Ridge, the country, competitors will be vying for what could be the biggest The American is a true open competition in format, the iconic single-day paycheck of their careers. A true open competition in event brings together top professional rodeo athletes and honest, format, the iconic event brings together top professional rodeo hardworking cowboys and cowgirls in a winner-take-all showdown, athletes and honest, hardworking cowboys and cowgirls in a meant to crown the finest talent the world has to offer. winner-take-all showdown, meant to crown the finest talent the About Teton Ridge - Teton Ridge is a multi-platform brand world has to offer. devoted to the iconic American Western way of life and western The American now boasts an unmatched total purse of more equine sports. Teton Ridge was created with the singular focus than $3 million, which includes a $100,000 check for the individual of elevating Classic Western Sports and America’s Western winners of each discipline and a $2 million bonus pot that includes Culture on the world stage, while broadening audiences around a carry-over bonus of more than $1 million from the 2021 event the globe as well as at home. Additionally, Teton Ridge operates a that was not won. Each qualifier that makes it to the 2022 finals will philanthropic foundation which provides invaluable funding for land be eligible for their disciplines $100,000 prize money and will also stewardship; fosters community by preserving the cultural heritage have their shot at the bonus millions. of America’s western culture; and ensures the future of ranching Teton Ridge is proud to announce that for the first time in the and riding sports. For more information about Teton Ridge, please event’s history, women’s breakaway ropers will also be eligible for visit tetonridge.com or @tetonridge on Instagram @tetonridgeusa the $2 million added bonus. on Facebook.

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NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Open Finalist Field Expands in 2021

The 2021 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity® will be the largest entry field for the 3-year-old event in recent history, and with those added numbers comes an increase in the cap on the total number of finalists brought back in the Open division.

As of August 1, there are 300 Open entries in the premier 3-year-old event in the Western performance horse industry. In 2019, the field hit a decade-high of 274 entries. The event will be held again in Fort Worth, Texas, October 7 through 23, and will also feature an increase in the number of Finalist horse and rider teams showing under the lights in the Will Rogers Coliseum.

“The Board is in tune with the changes we are experiencing as our events grow, and they feel the way we approach our finals should be responsive to that growth, too,” said Anna Morrison, NRCHA executive director. “When discussing changes to the finalist structure for the 2022 Derbies and Snaffle Bit Futurity®, it became clear that the time to make the change for the Futurity was now.”

The NRCHA Board of Directors voted to increase the finalist cap to 30 in the Open, Intermediate Open and Limited Open

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divisions at this year’s Snaffle Bit Futurity. There will be a maximum of 30 finalist contestants, plus ties, showing in the Finals, which are scheduled to run October 21-23. All other aspects of the Snaffle Bit Futurity finalist calculation detailed in the NRCHA Rule Book, rule 10.6.4, will remain the same.

“We’re pleased to be able to recognize additional horses in the finals, and even happier to say that despite the change happening so late in the season the Board is able to commit that 2630th place in the Open Finals will receive a $5,000 payout,” explained Morrison.

Adding horse and rider pairs to the Finals will only increase the thrill of watching the best in the reined cow horse industry compete.

The NRCHA membership has increased in 2021, reflecting in increased entries at all premier NRCHA events: 15% at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes and 20% at the DT Horses Western Derby and 33% at the Dom Conicelli Memorial Eastern Derby, presented by MARS Equestrian™.

Tickets for the 2021 event will go on sale in September. Visit www.NRCHA.com to access information.

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Game Changer:

Brazile and Baker Purchase

Standout Stallion Show Me the Buckles

the Royal Crown Futurity in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in August 2021.

"The rope horse incentive programs are one of the keys to the continued growth of In the 26-time PRCA World the industry," Brazile said. "We truly believe Champion’s first venture into the the people who buy these colts and breed stallion business, Brazile taps 2008 their mares to Buckles will see a huge return on their investments in the coming Wimpys Little Step-bred palomino years as the sport continues to grow." stud.

Since joining Brazile and Baker’s After decades of evaluating the best horses Relentless Remuda mid-July, the stallion in the industry at rodeo’s highest levels, 26-time has gone back to work for the first time PRCA World Champion Trevor Brazile partnered in years, but this time tracking cattle and with Oklahoma’s Miles Baker to buy Show Me adjusting to cowboy life.

The Buckles, the 2008 AQHA stallion by Wimpys “He will truly eat a cow,” Brazile laughed.

Little Step out of the Topsail Whiz mare Sunset “While cutting bloodlines have more Whiz. hesitation to the cow, this stud’s genetics This marks the first time rodeo’s winningest put him on the offense, and since we’ve athlete has entered the stallion business— been riding him we’ve seen it in action. indicating his unprecedented belief in Show Me He’s the kind of aggressive to the cow The Buckles' ability to produce top-tier horses that ropers truly want—whether it’s in the across the Western performance disciplines. breakaway, tie-down, heading or heeling.”

“He has won $162,000 in the National Reining Show Me The Buckles will stand in Brazile and Baker have put Horse Association, but that really isn’t the reason Buckles back to work in the Pilot Point, Texas, at the famed Highpoint we bought him,” Brazile said. “I’ve never wanted Performance Horses. to own a stud more than Show Me The Buckles arena since purchasing "We wanted him to get the kind of because of the experience I’ve had with his him this summer. attention to detail we give our horses," Baker colts. They’re the right kind of cowy, they’re fast Courtesy Elite Equine Promotions said. "We chose Highpoint because they will and their trainability is second-to-none. These keep Buckles working and ridden, which is genetics are the pinnacle of what I want in a performance horse.” really important to us that he gets to stay a horse and have a job Show Me The Buckles is notably the sire of Tuckin Away Buckles, throughout breeding season." the standout buckskin 4-year-old Brazile and Baker call Dagger.

Show Me The Buckles books are now open to breed a limited Brazile won the Badlands Bits and Spurs 4-Year-Old Heading number of outside mares at $3,500 per breeding for the 2022 Futurity on the colt, and in just four outings, Dagger has won over season, including five spots $26,000. reserved for charity stallion “Dagger is exceptional in auctions. Offspring will be that he doesn’t have a hole,” eligible for the industry’s key Baker said. “He’s the kind of incentive programs—including horse the best guys in the world the Royal Crown Rope Horse could ride at the NFR or the Program—with a full list of kind that someone could enjoy eligibilities to be released this as a family horse and go to the fall.

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Nick Dowers Wins Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity

The Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation celebrated five years of continuing each year to present scholarships to the Youth Bridle and Youth Limited Top the cow horse tradition on the West Coast, Sept. 15-19, 2021 at the RenoFive riders,” said Ted Robinson of Oak View, Calif., and one of the founders Sparks Livestock Event Center in Reno, Nev. Reined cow horse trainers, of the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity. “The owners, non pro competitors, western youth competitors are the future of our sport, and it’s a neat opportunity trade show vendors and cow horse enthusiasts made their annual trek to to support their future education while also honoring the memory of a great Reno for the triathlon of the western horsewoman, Sherri Gilkerson.” world and for the crowning of the 2021 The Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse champions. “For the last five years, Sale was held on Saturday, Sept. 18, the horse community has really come bringing in consignors and buyers together to keep the Reno tradition from across the West Coast. The sale alive, and the tremendous turnout average on 32 head was $15,417. and support from industry trainers, Full sale results are available at www. owners, non pros, sponsors and fans snafflebitfuturitysales.com. of the sport is impressive,” said John “We’ve seen a steady increase of Ward, of Tulare, Calif., and one of the sale average over the last three the founders of the Reno Snaffle Bit years, and it’s great to see the market Futurity. “That continued support allows in Reno making a comeback,” said us to award 17 saddles each year, and Dar Hanson, Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity a combined total of over $2 million in President, from Kingsburg, Calif. futurity and horse show payouts over Sale incentive winners were also the last five years.” presented with checks in conjunction Highlights of the futurity included with the Reno Snaffle Bit Sale. To be the crowning of Republicat and Nick eligible for the 2-Year-Old or Yearling Dowers as the 2021 Open Futurity incentives, a horse must be purchased champions; Hickory Dickory Time and through the Reno Snaffle Bit Sale Elizabeth Kania winning both the Non and paid into the incentive fund. The Pro Futurity and Intermediate Non 2-Year-Old Sale Incentive winner, Pro Futurity championship titles; One Quejanaisalito, shown by Wyatt Fisher Time Reno and Chris Krieg winning and owned by Andrea Drake, was their second major Reno title with the Photo: Stacy Judd Photography. presented with a $5,000 check. Quejanaisalito 2021 Jimmie Paul/Tenlight Memorial Open was bought during the 2020 sale, and is Two Rein championship; Son Of A Mitch and a 2018 stallion by Cats Merada and out of AR Powderfulena.

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Yellowstone and 1883 News from Paramount

Yellowstone – returns Sunday, November 7th on Paramount Network- chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States.

Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.

Jacki Weaver, Piper Perabo and Kathryn Kelly join the cast in guest starring roles in the impressive ensemble that includes Oscar®-winner Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, Forrie Smith, Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Finn Little, Ryan Bingham and Gil Birmingham with Will Patton.

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Co-created by Sheridan and John Linson, Yellowstone’s executive producers include John Linson, Art Linson, Taylor Sheridan, Kevin Costner, David C. Glasser, Bob Yari and Stephen Kay. Mayor of Kingstown – premiering Sunday, November 14th on Paramount+ – follows the McLusky family – power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.

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‘Cry Macho’ Star Clint Eastwood Admits to Being Nervous About Riding Horses in New Movie

Clint Eastwood’s Cry Macho debuted Sept. 17, marking the Eastwood’s first western movie since 1992’s Unforgiven. Eastwood directed the movie in addition to starring in it. And it’s all about a former rodeo star who tries to reunite a boy and his father. Naturally, the plot involves horses. And the 91-year-old star admitted riding a horse in Cry Macho caused some nerves on set. Not only because of his age, but also because Eastwood’s horse riding is a little rusty: he hasn’t been on a horse since filming Unforgiven three decades ago.

Clint Eastwood’s ‘Cry Macho’ has been decades in the making Cry Macho has been decades in the making. The western is based on a 1975 N. Richard Nash novel of the same name. And producer Al Ruddy approached Eastwood to develop it into a film in 1988.

But the actor/director turned down starring in it.

“I’m too young for this,” Eastwood told the Los Angeles Times of his reaction to Ruddy’s pitch. “Let me direct and we’ll get Robert Mitchum, an older dude.”

Eastwood’s idea to direct Cry Macho with Mitchum as the star didn’t pan out. And over the years, the movie was almost made by a few other filmmakers. Arnold Schwarzenegger was also interested in starring in it, before and after he served as governor of California. But Cry Macho didn’t come to fruition until Eastwood was old enough to star as Mike Milo. Eastwood said he always tried to come back to the story over the years until it finally worked out.

“I always thought I’d go back and look at that. It was something I had to grow into,” he said. “One day, I just felt it was time to revisit it. It’s fun when something’s your age, when you don’t have to work at being older.”

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“It might not be as good as I’ve thrown in the past but it was fun to do it,” he said. And then, there was the horses. A former rodeo star needs to look visibly comfortable on horseback. Eastwood said there were nerves on set the day he got back in the saddle.

“The wrangler was worried,” he said. “She was saying, ‘Be careful, be careful now.’ She was scared I’d end up on my rear end.

But if you treat the horse like a buddy, he’ll take care of you.”

“I never thought of acting as an intellectual sport,” he said.

“You don’t want to overthink something. You want it to be emotional.”

“If you think about it too much, you can take it apart to the point where you don’t like it anymore,” Eastwood added. “If you think about it four different ways, you forget what dragged you into it in the first place. It’s like somebody throwing a fast pitch across the plate. Just swing at it, step in, and go.”

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“When you lose a child, you lose yourself.”

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All with one goal in mind: to help all those less fortunate children of the world, not only to survive but to thrive in the world God has chosen to place them.

Jim hopes to accomplish this goal by using the proceeds from this docudrama to provide the means and guidance to these children’s caregivers and heartbroken parents. Praying that they may find peace and happiness in their own lives while willingly accepting the task that God has assigned to them.

Ever hopeful that the journey helps him find some semblance of peace in his own restless soul.

Wanting to believe that maybe, just maybe . . .

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NETFLIX’s How to Be a Cowboy Dale Brisby is the star of the show. He describes himself as a “legendary bull riding gypsy”.

On September 1st, Netflix released How to Be a Cowboy Season 1, a series on real-life cowboys in the United States. Someone who is acquainted with the cowboy culture only through Western cinema, it comes as a shock to see that there are people out there whose profession is a cowboy. The six-episode series is based on Dale Brisby, who owns a ranch in Texas. He works along with his brother Leroy and friend, Cheech. Dale also has employed interns Donnie and Jorden and teach them how to be a cowboy and a cowgirl.

The first thing that comes to mind while watching this show is that how cool it is to be a cowboy. But then the next thing you think is that it is equally tough to be one. Watching people fall off from the back of the bull or a horse will make you nervous as if it is your turn next. As each episode of How to Be a Cowboy Season 1 passes, the more you want to watch what happens next. It begins with us being introduced to Dale and his comrades. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes several people to run a ranch.

How to Be a Cowboy Season 1 transmits the message of how hard it is to own a ranch, be a cowboy and teach others how to become one. This can be best understood by Dale handling the maverick bull, which gets auctioned off later. Meanwhile, Dale also runs his business and has a social media presence, which makes it all more interesting. In one of the episodes, Dale rides an ‘Aqua Bull’, a term given by Cheech to a fake bull ridden on water.

As How to Be a Cowboy Season 1 moves forward, even the viewers get to learn different terminology and words used in the cowboy world. For example, there are three ways to throw a rope on a bull. The first one is called a head loop, the second is a heel shot, and the third is a Houlihan. We see Leroy practice throwing ropes while he and Dale prepare for a cowboy challenge.

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Leroy Gibbons is another cast member of ‘How to be a Cowboy’ and is in fact Dale Brisby’s brother. He is a rancher, recording artist, and countryman through and through.

Unlike his brother, Leroy has a subtle sense of humour and seems to be quite reserved, but aside from this their goals regarding the future of cowboys align perfectly. shows or films, the streaming company has started to create a lot more docudramas. Such series are informative, entertaining and at the same time uses real-life people who are experts in their field. Moreover, How to Be a Cowboy Season 1 is extremely fun to watch. The continuous banter between Dale, Leroy and Cheech is hilarious. But they are all supportive of each other and Donnie and Jorden.

The best part about the series (at least for me) was watching Jorden conquer a space that is filled with men. We can see the tremendous growth in Jorden, from the first time she rides a bull on-screen till the end. Dale and Leroy’s sister Dancey comes in like a storm and steals your heart right away. Honestly, I am a fan of her, even though, I don’t know anything about being a cowgirl.

Another thing that you can appreciate is that every single person is hardworking and willing to become better and better in what they do, especially Donnie. He might also remind you of Clint Eastwood at times with that rugged cowboy style.

From the bulls to the horses and the fancy saddles, cowboy hats, belts, boots and vests, everything about How to Be a Cowboy Season 1 is exactly how you would expect it to be. Yet, it is full of surprises. This Netflix series is absolutely worth the watch and even a great show for binge-watching.

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In order to follow his dream of becoming a real American cowboy and “ride rodeo with flair”, Donnie Ray Daytona moved from Texas to Missouri.

He completed a short-term internship with Dale Brisby which turned into a full-time position because of his unwavering work ethic, drive and determination in everything he did.

Cheech Nation aka Jesiah Zapata is a champion roper. He is a lifelong cowboy who lives and breathes for the western world and rodeos despite not riding competitively.

Instead, the Texan is a professional Radio Announcer who works at rodeos and ranches on a daily basis which is actually where he met Dale Brisby and they became friends.

Jorden Halvorsen is the newest intern at Radiator Ranch and the first female apprentice that they’ve had.

Brisby is the manager of Radiator Ranch, a rodeo supremo and social media sensation with a whopping 705k followers on Instagram.

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Stars Shine on Horseback Fall 2021 Cole Hauser is an American actor best

known for his role in Yellowstone and the films Higher Learning, School Ties, Dazed and Confused, Good Will Hunting, Pitch Black, Tigerland, Hart’s War, Tears of the Sun, The Family that Preys, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Cave, The Break-Up, A Good Day to Die Hard, Olympus Has Fallen, and Transcendence.

With Ben Afflect Born in 1975, in Santa Barbara, Califorand Matt Damon nia, the son of Cass Warner, who founded the film production company Warner Sisters, and actor Wings Hauser. His paternal grandfather was Academy Awardwinning screenwriter Dwight Hauser. One of Cole’s maternal greatgrandfathers was film mogul Harry Warner, a founding partner of Warner Bros.

Trace Adkins is host of the Ultimate

Cowboy known as a country singer and actor who made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin’ Out Loud, released on Capitol Records. Since then, Adkins has released ten more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations. In addition, he has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including the Number One hits “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing”, “Ladies Love Country Boys”, and “You’re Gonna Miss This”, which peaked in 1997, 2007, and 2008, respectively.

He has also made several appearances on television, including as a panelist on the game shows Hollywood Squares and Pyramid, as a 2008 finalist and as the 2013 winner on The All Star Celebrity Apprentice, as the voice for recurring character Elvin on King of the Hill, and in television commercial voice-overs for KFC and Firestone.

Sam Elliott is starring in 1883, and is

the recipient of several accolades, including a National Board of Review Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Elliott is known for his distinctive lanky physique, full mustache, and deep, resonant voice. He began his film career with minor appearances in The Way West (1967) and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), Season 5 of Mission Impossible and gueststarred on television in the Western Gunsmoke (1972) and the television films Murder in Texas (1981) and The Shadow Riders (1982).

His film breakthrough was in the drama Lifeguard (1976). He then appeared in several Louis L’Amour adaptations such as The Quick and the Dead (1987) and Conagher (1991), the latter of which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. He received his second Golden Globe and first Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Buffalo Girls (1995). Other film credits from the early 1990s include as John 38

Forrie Smith is known for his work on

Yellowstone and films including Hell or High Water (2016), 2 Guns (2013) and Rambo III (1988).

It all started when six-year old Forrie J Smith fell off of his horse in front of his mother and immediately told her he wanted to be a stuntman. Forrie is a seasoned cowboy and legacy Hollywood stuntman, but is most known for his role as Lloyd Pierce on Paramount Network’s hit TV show, Yellowstone. Luckily for him, growing up in Helena, Montana was the ideal scenery for him to learn the ropes of the rodeo and master his horsemanship.

He was introduced to the rodeo by his father and grandfather and caught rodeo fever early on. At eight years old and on his second pair of chaps, Forrie began competing in rodeos.

Faith Hill, is an American singer,actress

and record producer. She is one of the most successful country music artists of all time, having sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.

Hill’s first two albums, Take Me as I Am (1993) and It Matters to Me (1995), were major successes and placed a combined three number ones on Billboard’s country charts.

In 2001, she recorded “There You’ll Be” for the Pearl Harbor soundtrack and it became an international success and her bestselling single in Europe. Hill has won five Grammy Awards, Hill’s film debut was in the summer of 2004, when she co-starred with Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick and Glenn Close in director Frank Oz’s remake of the 1975 thriller The Stepford Wives.

Although the film received mixed reviews, it went on to earn over $100 million.

Tim McGraw who is starring in 1883 is a singer, actor, guitarist,

and record producer. McGraw has released 16 studio albums (11 for Curb Records, four for Big Machine Records and one for Arista Nashville). 10 of those albums have reached number one on the Top Country Albums charts, with his 1994 breakthrough album Not a Moment Too Soon being the top country album of 1994. In total, McGraw’s albums have produced 65 singles, 25 of which have reached number one on the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts.

Buford in the historical drama Gettysburg (1993) and as Virgil Earp in the Western Tombstone (also 1993).

In the 2000s, Elliott appeared in supporting roles in the drama We Were Soldiers (2002), and the superhero films Hulk (2003), and Ghost Rider (2007). In 2015, he guest-starred on the series Justified, which earned him a Critics’ Choice Television Award, and in 2016 began starring in the Netflix series The Ranch.

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10th Anniversary of the Scottsdale Polo Party The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Returns Saturday, October 23rd All-Stars. The Jet Set Woman’s All-Stars will go head -to-head with New Argentina and Women’s the Arizona Polo Club in Battle of the Sexes match-up.

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And because it’s not just polo on Saturday, October 23rd sports (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) –The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Talking Stick Resort, is once again making history not just for bringing exciting polo to the desert, but also for bringing unusual elements among and in between the matches.

It contributes to making Scottsdale the most attended polo event in the country.

The event which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021 will kick-off festivities at an invite-only Sanderson Lincoln Preview Party on Thursday, October 7th at the new Sanderson Lincoln showroom at Scottsdale Quarter located at 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale.

Then on Saturday October, 23rd, start the day with a brand-new field-side Scottsdale Morning Beer Festival, starting at 10am until 12 noon. It will feature numerous beers that may test better in the morning.

Brand new for 2021 – The Polo Party will also debut DJ Mpower who will be spinning his electric house music sets in various tents alongside several of the Valley’s Top other DJ’s. The 22-yearold inspiration with down syndrome has overcome challenges of a learning disability to DJ on a professional level.

Also entertaining on-site is Jazz Musician Doc Jones and acoustic guitarists.

As always – fans can expect to see four thrilling and action-packed polo matches. Since its inception, the event has traditionally brought in many of the world’s most talented and notable polo stars. It is only fitting for 2021, polo fans will see the return of GQ model and undoubtedly one of America’s best players- Nic Roldan who returns representing the former champion Aspen Valley Polo Club, owned by Marc and Melissa Ganzi. Roldan’s team will go head-to-head with La Mariposa Argentina Polo Club on Saturday, October 23rd. La Mariposa is making its first appearance in the event.

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fans can enjoy other exciting sports matchups for 2021 including ASU Rugby vs. Prescott Black Sheep Rugby and Brophy College Prep vs Anthem Boulder Creek High School Lacrosse.

Need some football? Also newly expanded for 2021 - retired NFL Star AC Caswell will once again bring his Million Dollar Mingle charity experience to the event with an even larger VIP presence on site When it comes to new horsepower for 2021 Polestar, the luxurious all electric performance car brand unlike any other car today will have a showstopping display.

New to Arizona, Polestar will open its first showroom in November 2021 in conjunction with Courtesy Volvo.

For the first time guests will also have the option of purchasing 4 seat tables as well as the standard 8-top versions.

Raise your glass – additional alcohol offerings for 2021 include onsite activations and tastings for Whispering Angel - a Rose’ brand, Bud Light Seltzers, Skyside and the Chandon Garden Spritz. The new sparkling wine served over ice blends a unique bitters recipe crafted with locally sourced fresh oranges macerated with dry orange peels, herbs and spices.

As always, guests seeking the ultimate VIP experience can get reserved seating and tables in The Molina Fine Jewelers Drivers and Players VIP Lounge, the BarrettJackson Champagne and Jazz Lounge, and Prime: A Luxury Tent Experience by Steak 44, Neiman Marcus, Barrett-Jackson, and Bentley Scottsdale.

Besides the polo action – fans can also enjoy The Polo Party’s signature events within the event like the Canine Couture Dog Fashion Show presented by Lugari Pet Salon, the World’s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show produced by Phoenix Fashion Week, a half-time rugby match between top collegiate teams, a preview of Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Scottsdale Auction and halftime performances by the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, plus much more!

Gates will open at 10:00am on October 23rd.

General Admission tickets start at $35 and includes field-side experiences like the Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge and several other DJ-infused party tents including the Talking Stick Resort Polo DayClub Lounge with tables and bottle service courtesy of Scottsdale’s most recognizable hotspots.

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MARECELO GUZMAN INTERVIEW

Q - You have announced a new offering called “The No Bucking Program” for colt starting. In Western and English Performance training, how does this serve the horse?

A - The no bucking program is my signature way to start horses in a safe and humane way that prevents bucking and bad habits from the ground up, using the best of English and Western. I believe that we always need to reward the horse when they are doing right but also identify the little attitudes that could eventually turn in to a bad habit and put ourselves in danger. I spend a lot of time teaching my horses on the lead line and working in open spaces developing the horses mind and body, getting them used to other horses and objects before I even try to put a saddle on.

This way we prevent the horses from learning to buck from the ground and this nobucking from the ground is the key to no-bucking when riding. Green horses are like a blank page where we start to write the guidelines for the rest of their lives. Colt starting is like preschool for humans, that’s why I like to start horses when they are young between 2 and 3 years old. The NO BUCKING PROGRAM focuses in ground manners, forward motion, rhythm, contact and acceptance of the aids, impulsion and straightness which are the basic skills that makes a horse collected in the long term.

Q - How does this help the rider or owner?

A - Our highest goal is to have sound and happy horses that will make their owners happy allowing them to enjoy well behaved and safe horses. A horse started under our program will help the owners save money in vet bills and even in human doctor bills!

A horse that is well started will reduce the chances of accidents when handling them from the ground and will promote the safety under the saddle.

When another professional or nonprofessional sends us a 2yo or 3yo, they will save a lot of effort, time and patience. A green untouched horse that graduates from our colt starting program will be a horse that’s ready to start his sport career, a horse that is ready for ‘’university’’ and prepared to be taken in any direction.

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danger the rider’s life along with their own lives.

Our “No-bucking” program consists in teaching the horse not to buck and most importantly in the safe and gentle way that our horses can be handled from the ground making a big difference on the owner’s safety reflecting also on the relationship they will have with their horses once they ride him.

Q - Why is this program important?

A - This program is very important to us not just because we take care of our horse’s and their owner’s safety, but also because since I love to start the horses myself, I want to make sure that they don’t buck because I can’t risk getting hurt.

Most colt starters are young and unexperienced riders that haven’t finished they’re riding learning process, they are still green under the saddle, unbalanced physically and emotionally and are afraid to allow the forward motion on the horse to happen which effects tremendously on the horse’s rhythm, contact and control. The riders that make it to certain level call themselves trainers and don’t want to start horses anymore putting unexperienced riders on unexperienced horses creating a unvirtuous circle that decreases the chances of having a safe and well trained horse that can express their full potential in a safe way.

The No Bucking Program allows the horse to express its full potential under the saddle of a professional that has been starting horses since 2002 and showing horses in 3 continents, which ensures that the first rides will be done in the right way. This shortens the process of learning and allows the horse to show its full potential without learning bad habits.

Q - Where do you train out of?

A - We train at Four Peaks Ranch, right on the corner of Rio Verde Dr with 160th St. in Scottsdale AZ. Q - Tell us about the location and facilityA - The ranch is right beside the main road and has an amazing and breathtaking view to the mountains. Our barn is insulated, has a misting system and fans for the summer as well as big turn outs. The boarding has high quality alfalfa and bedding, horses get cleaned twice a day and the staff is very friendly and professional.

We do night checks and make sure that our horses are always happy and comfortable.

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Miller Wins ProRodeo Tour Finale

Punches Ticket to Las Vegas Looking from the outside in on the final weekend of the 2021 rodeo season, many might have been inclined to think WPRA World Champion Nellie Miller would be a nervous wreck knowing it all came down to her success at the ProRodeo Tour Finale at California Rodeo Salinas. After all, she entered the weekend just $29 out of the Top 15, but as a true champion, she wasn’t nervous but confident.

“We started at the beginning of the year wanting to get there after they announced it would be in Salinas,” Miller, of Cottonwood, California, said regarding the new Tour Finale location. “I knew I wanted to try to make it there. I got a late start to the season, so I thought at the end of the year that would come in handy, and it definitely worked out that way.”

Yes it did. It is always good to have an ace in the hole when trying to make it to Las Vegas for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. For Miller, she actually had two aces in the hole for the weekend: one being her horse, Rafter W Minnie Reba “Sister” and the other being her familiarity with the setup at Salinas.

“It definitely helps. When you have that much experience in an arena, I feel like it just helps when you are under a pressure situation,” said the 2017 world titlist. “I had a lot of confidence in my horse, as I knew she would do well there, and it was peace of mind to be in an arena I am Nellie Miller so comfortable with.”

Photo by Fernando Sam-Sin Miller and Sister rounded the cloverleaf pattern during the first performance, stopping the clock in a time of 16.42 seconds, a round won by Katie Jo Halbert in 16.16. Miller finished fourth, good for $1,260. She and Sister sped things up in the second round, stopping the clock in a rodeo-best 16.03-second run, outdistancing two-time WPRA World Champion and past Salinas champion Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi by 3-100ths of a second. Miller added another $2,070 for that run.

“I was up the first night, and I think the first crack out of the hat you are just trying to get a feel for it again. (On) the second run, she had a day off in between and was just really feeling good, plus she had one run under her belt there already,” Miller said about the lightning quick time in the second round. “I feel she just gets stronger with every run and she really did that night. It was a lot of fun.”

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Miller easily advanced to the semifinal round, finishing second in the average with a two-run time of 32.45, again behind Halbert with a 32.39. Miller added another $1,800 to her standings.

Miller – who is very familiar with the sudden-death formats in ProRodeo having won the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo in 2020 as well as RodeoHouston in 2018 and 2019 – had positioned herself and Sister for a big day during the finals on Sunday in Salinas.

“She is so confident herself that it helps me be confident in her,” said Miller about her 13-year-old blue roan mare. “I have had a lot of success with the back-to-back, showdown-type formats, and I am pretty comfortable with that at this point as we have done it a number of times. You know your horse and what she is capable of, and I just had a lot of confidence going into that final round.”

The duo didn’t disappoint, finishing third in the semifinal round in a time of 16.29 seconds, good for $2,771; they were behind Cheyenne Wimberley and Steely Steiner, who posted identical times of 16.20. With one run left, Miller and Sister again brought their A-game, stopping the clock in 16.15 seconds outrunning Wimberley by 3-100ths.

“The format in Salinas as the Tour Finale definitely mattered to me,” said Miller, the mother of two daughters. “In years past when I made the Tour Finale and it was in Puyallup (Washington), I don’t think I ever won a check there, so when they announced it would be in Salinas, I was jumping for joy. I just knew my horse would like it there and I had a good chance of doing well there. It is always a relief when it is somewhere that you feel that good about.”

Not only did Miller win the barrel racing title in Salinas for the second time in her career, but she also picked up another $10,000 bringing her weekend haul to $17,901. Not only did she move inside the top 15, she shot all the way to No. 8 in the world with a shot at another world title.

“When I won it in 2016, that was our first big win ever,” Miller said of her start with Sister in Salinas. “So it was exciting to be in that position and exciting for different reasons this year. I always think the Salinas win in 2016 is what started it all for me. It got the ball rolling for Sister and I as it was one of our first big wins together.

“I think it just shows how consistent she is and how consistent she has stayed over the last five or six years. I didn’t necessarily think I would still be running her, but she has just held up so well and she takes care of herself. She just keeps coming back strong, so as long as she feels good it makes my job easy.”

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Derrick Begay Headed to the NFR

Cory Petska misses NFR

after Win with Derrick Begay in Salinas SALINAS, Calif. – Any chance team roping heeler Cory Petska had of making the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo hinged on his run Saturday.

Petska and his partner/header Derrick Begay had to win the second round of the ProRodeo Rodeo Tour Finale at California Rodeo Salinas.

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Petska entered the ProRodeo Tour Finale 16th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $56,148. He trailed Caleb Hendrix, who is in the No. 15 spot in the world standings, by $1,652.

Petska and Begay won the round and they earned $2,300 each for their victory.

Begay entered the ProRodeo Tour Finale 11th in the world standings with $68,593.

“I had to win Saturday and I just wanted to make sure I made a good catch,” Petska said. “I wanted to win some money and just do the best job I could. I wasn’t worried about the NFR. If I make it, I make it if I don’t, I don’t.”

“This was a huge win today,” Begay said. “We just went out there and made our run and now it is out of our hands.

We did all we could. Our year ended today.”

Unfortunately for Begay and Petska, Petska roped a leg in the first round Thursday, which knocked them out of semifinal consideration.

In Salinas, Petska was riding Raymond, a horse he borrowed from his uncle team roping heeler Monty Joe Petska, a 14-time NFR qualifier (1985-86, 1988-92, 1996-97, 1999-2001, 2003-2004).

“I rode that horse a few years ago and won Hermiston, Ore., on him,” Cory said. “From

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Petska has qualified for the NFR 15 times (2003-11, 201318), highlighted by him winning the PRCA Team Roping Heeler World Championship in 2017 with header Erich Rogers.

“We did what we had to do, and we will see how it goes,” said Begay about qualifying for the NFR with Petska.

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Timothy Michael Lynch

Lynch, Timothy Michael, age 68 of Ardmore, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, September 17th, 2021, following an 18-year battle with cancer. In his final days he was surrounded by family, friends, loving words and gestures.

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so he became a well-known and beloved member of the business community of Ardmore. His responsibilities at Hardy Murphy led him to many relationships in both in the public and private sector. Timothy passionately worked on development projects both for the Hardy Murphy Coliseum and the city of Ardmore. He worked tirelessly to promote both Hardy Murphy Coliseum and to bring business, events and commerce into the city he loved.

His skill as an equine event center manager Timothy was born in West Bend, WI on caught the attention of the town of Queen August 6th, 1953, and raised in Whitewater, Creek, Arizona and he was offered a position WI where he was a star football player and at Horseshoe Park Equestrian Center. He wrestler. He graduated from Duluth East considered it an offer he couldn’t refuse and High School and attended the University of relocated to Queen Creek. He managed the Minnesota, Duluth.

HPEC for ten years and again another facility As a young man he was a bull rider and flourished under his direction. He attracted major rodeo clown, one year making it to the national events to the park and organized many major finals in bullfighting. He competed in the rodeo structural improvements. circuit and eventually migrated to the world His final project of a second covered arena of horse shows where he found a passion for was completed just days before his retirement. showing and training horses. He eventually He considered this his greatest accomplishment gave up the rodeo life to pursue a full-time at Horseshoe Park and its completion was business in horse training. applauded by all.

As he established his training business, he supported himself for Upon his retirement from HPEC, he moved back to his beloved many years working as a Farrier in Minnesota. His work shoeing Southern Oklahoma where he reunited with friends and was a horses, along with a quick stint as a stockbroker for PaineWebber, member of First Baptist Ardmore. He and his wife Tracy threw a St. allowed him to save enough money to purchase his first ranch in Patrick’s Day party every year that was looked forward to by friends Duluth, MN where he began his long career as a reining horse and neighbors that included his special performance of Danny Boy trainer.

– in the style of a Vegas Lounge singer.

Timothy relocated to Prior Lake, MN where he expanded his He was a self-educated historian, practical joker and amazing operation and began training non-pro customers as he continued storyteller with a shining personality and indomitable spirit. He was his own competitive endeavors. As his career developed, he a cowboy who lived his life under the cowboy code of ethics - he relocated again, this time to Marietta, Oklahoma. He resided there lived each day with courage, took pride in his work, finished what for many years, met lifelong friends and business partners and he started and loved his family. His humor, determination and it is there that he met and married the love of his life, Tracy. In Oklahoma he became an active member in the First Baptist Church bravery touched all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Joann of Marietta and made many dear friends.

Lynch. He is survived by his loving He spent time participating in the wife of 22 years, Tracy Shea, his Ardmore Little Theater (community daughter Jamey Worley (Kelly) of theater) where he excelled as an Plymouth, MN and grandchildren actor, and he was cast in many local Devon Elizabeth 23, Rhett McRae 20 productions. During this time, his and Cassidy Jean 12 all of Plymouth, career as a reining horse trainer MN, his Sister Nancy Smolich (Steve) was at its peak and took him to all of Biwabik, MN, Brother David Lynch corners of the United States as well (Gail) of Bradenton, FL, Brother as Mexico, Europe and Japan where Andrew Lynch (Ivonne) of Tierra, FL he competed, conducted clinics and and sister Mary Mannion (Ciaran) of judged reining events.

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Last PBR World Finals in Las Vegas

PBR (Professional Bull Riders) today announced that bull riding’s most prestigious event, the PBR World Finals, will move to Fort Worth, Texas, and Dickies Arena starting in 2022 as part of a comprehensive schedule restructure for its premier series. The new PBR Unleash The Beast regular season will span from JanuaryMay, culminating with a seven-day championship festival, spanning two weekends of bull riding and fan activities, in Fort Worth. The changes will go into effect immediately after the 2021 PBR World Finals which will conclude the current season in Las Vegas, Nevada, at T-Mobile Arena Nov. 3-7.

“We were excited to host the 2020 PBR World Finals in Texas, and we are proud to now welcome the most intense bull riding competition with the most engaged fans back to the Lone Star State in the 2022 season," said Governor Greg Abbott. "Fort Worth is the Modern West, and there is no better place for the PBR World Finals to call their new long-term home. I congratulate the PBR, the City of Fort Worth, and Mayor Mattie Parker on this world champion partnership that will showcase Texas as the premier sports-entertainment destination, spur continuing tourism and travel, and bring new jobs to Fort Worth and beyond." "This has been an incredible team effort with PBR, Governor Abbott, our Fort Worth Sports Commission and so many others,” Mayor Mattie Parker said. “Fort Worth is the gold standard for public-private partnerships and we are marshaling all our resources to roll out the red carpet for the PBR World Finals."

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The schedule changes follow PBR’s announcement in June of a landmark joint venture with Stockyards Heritage Development Co. and ASM Global to bring dozens of annual new western sports, music and entertainment events to Cowtown Coliseum and the historic Stockyards District. The inaugural PBR World Finals in Fort Worth will be held from May 13-22, 2022 at Dickies Arena, headlining an action-packed two weeks of activities across Fort Worth.

Harkening back to a past format of the World Finals, reminiscent of when the yearend event was split between Mandalay Bay and Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, the first three rounds of the 2022 PBR World Finals will be held May 13-15, with the final five rounds held from May 19-22. “Dickies Arena is proud to welcome the World Finals to Texas and celebrate 30 years of PBR in our new state-of-the-art facility. We are excited to host PBR in another national capacity and look forward to showcasing the city of Fort Worth to PBR fans from across North America,” said Matt Homan, president and general manager of Dickies Arena.

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Stock Horse of Texas and Adequan® Partner with the National Reined Cow Horse Association As the National Reined Cow Horse Association’s last premier event of 2021, the Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented by Metallic Cat, looms near, the association adds two established industry names to its list of partners.

The Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Gelding Incentive receives added-money support from Adequan® to reward those 3-year-old geldings entered in the Futurity and the versatile Stock Horse of Texas association aligns with the NRCHA to benefit both groups of members.

Supporting the reined cow horse industry through growth in purses as well as growth in all member groups is one of the cornerstones of NRCHA’s mission. To that end, the association and the Stock Horse of Texas agreed on an alliance to support each other’s member bases. The Stock Horse of Texas (SHTX) caters to versatile competitors with a focus on fundamental cow work. It began as a grassroots organization that now includes affiliate groups in multiple states and members that reach across the country. Together, the NRCHA and SHTX pledged to work together to develop programs to attract enthusiasts to compete in reined cow horse.

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“Stock Horse of Texas is excited to partner with NRCHA. There are some members that show in both associations and we are excited to watch the growth in the Western performance industry through this alliance,” said Jill Dunkel, SHTX executive director. “Ranching and cow horse go hand-in-hand, and our membership has a solid footing in both.

The NRCHA and SHTX complement each other and we can’t wait to see where this partnership goes in the future.”

SHTX will work to align with NRCHA’s Rule Book in order to allow concurrent class entry at events. Competitor cross-over between associations will be highlighted when SHTX World Champions are invited to the NRCHA Celebration of Champions.

At the 2021 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, presented by Metallic Cat, the Open Gelding Incentive will receive support from Adequan, an American Regent company. Adequan is pledging $7,500 in added money. This Gelding-only incentive kicked off in 2020. The gelding must be registered with its breed association as a gelding in order to qualify. For more than 30 years, Adequanhas been administered by veterinarians to help horses of every discipline and level.For more information on entering the Gelding Incentive, contact the NRCHA.

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NRHA is saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Phinny on August 13, 2021. We send condolences to his family and friends. With a love of horses sparked in childhood, nothing pleased Peter more than to be with his own, especially Mr Melody Jac, Brennas Kid and Bootlegger—three of several reining horses that inspired him to write “Training the Reined Horse.” This book, published in 1977, represents a combination of his two passions—writing and western horses. .

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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Payout Record $13.3 million

The ProRodeo Cowboys Association® and Las Vegas Events announced today that the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will see an increase in the payout at the world’s largest rodeo in December. The Wrangler NFR, which returns to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Dec. 2-11, will have a record-setting competition payout of $10,257,048. This amount includes guaranteed prize money of $1.2 million for all NFR qualifiers and $9,057,048 in competition prize money.

Between 2015 and 2020, the NFR paid out a total of $10 million – $8.8 million in competition prize money and $1.2 million in guaranteed prize money to qualifiers. The increase will see round winners take home $26,997 per round and average winners earn $69,234. Each go-round will pay a total of $87,087, while the average total will pay $261,261 per event.

The stock contractor pay – which is 30% of the contestant payout – is increased to $3,077,114.

Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding to compete for a share of the increased purse and the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle. In 2019, the event had a total attendance of 168,289 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 330 consecutive performances in Las Vegas.

For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at /LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR. For the latest ProRodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ ProRodeo.

Jr. NFR Canceled for 2022 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 21, 2021) – The PRCA’s Jr. NFR will not be held in 2022. This announcement was made by the PRCA as part of a sweeping decision to not offer Jr. Rodeo memberships or future Jr. NFR qualifiers after the conclusion of the 2021 season.

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U.S. Jumping Teams Finishes FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Final with and Gold Medal for U.S. Junior Team

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – The U.S. Jumping Team fielded two teams at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Final in Kronenberg, the Netherlands, with both junior and young rider athletes experiencing international team competition in a championship atmosphere. The U.S. Junior Jumping Team took top honors, earning team gold in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIOJ competition, while the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team took sixth in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIOY competition. Both teams were led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski.

Competition began with a qualification round on Wednesday, September 22, for both teams, with the junior team jumping at 1.40m height and the young riders contesting a 1.45m track. The U.S. Junior Jumping Team qualified for the second and final round of competition in third place in CSIOJ team competition, with strong performances from Viriginia Bonnie (Upperville, Va.) and Efodea, an 11-yearold KWPN mare owned by Nina Bonnie, Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (Wellington, Fla.) and Elina, and a 12-year-old KPWN mare owned by Gut Einhaus, LLC, Caroline Mawhinney (Woodside, Calif.) and Stella Levista, her own 13-year-old Hanoverian mare, and Zayna Rizvi (Wellington, Fla.) and Excellent, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned

by Peacock Ridge LLC. The team finished on a total score of four but would begin with a clean slate of zero for the second round of competition on Saturday.

The U.S. Young Rider Team also qualified for the second round of competition in the CSIOY, finishing in sixth place after the first day. The team of Tali Dejong (Golden, Colo.) and Heavenly Star, her nine-year-old KWPN mare, Riley Delbecq (Duck Key, Fla.) and Julesraimus de Barisy, her own 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, Mimi Gochman (New York, N.Y.) and Celina BH, an 11-year-old Holsteiner mare owned by Gochman Sport Horses, and Caelinn Leahy (Maple Park, Ill.) and Cold Play 31, a 12-year-old Westphalian gelding owned by Steven Schaefer, each had highlights in their rounds.

The U.S. Junior Jumping Team returned for the second round on Saturday, September 25, in firing fashion, with Mawhinney and Bonnie both securing clear rounds for the team and Holtgers Jr. and Rizvi only adding four faults to their individual scores. Dropping one of the four-fault tallies, the team finished the competition on final team score of four, securing a first-place finish. Spain took second place with a total score of five, with Belgium earning the bronze, also with a total score of five. Of their podium success, Kursinski commented noted that the team’s performance and learning from the experience will be beneficial for the continued develop-

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ment of the program pipeline.

“The Juniors were extremely motivated and focused. It was really a great experience for them.

We qualified in the top sixth and on Saturday, they all came back and were very strong. It was great to watch,” said Kursinski. “They rode well, the horses jumped well, and the best thing is truly experiencing the team experience. At home it’s always individual, but to represent the United States internationally, you really feel it. There were 12 international teams and for them to be out there representing their country and feeling proud of their accomplishments reinforces the model that we’ve seen work for our program.

For the future success, it’s about getting them started earlier and into this international environment.”

The U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team returned on Saturday looking to improve on their performance from Wednesday. The team finished on a final score of nine, for sixth place in the CSIOY team competition, and saw Gochman ride to fault-free rounds across both team competition classes. Dejong and Heavenly Star finished on a total score of four, while Delbecq and Julesraimus de Barisy added a single rail and one time fault to their second-round total. Leahy and Coldplay 31 had three down for 12 faults and were the drop score for the team. Germany finished in first place on zero faults, with France taking second on four. Sweden earned the bronze with eight faults to round out the top three placings.

“Overall, this team was great, and we just missed the podium by a time fault. It was a tremendous experience for all of them, especially to learn how to deal with their nerves – and there will continue to be learnings from it,” added Kursinski. “Across the board, they’re all taking home an understanding of what they must work on and continue to improve. It’s a wonderful experience and the competition was very strong, and that’s a part of why we invest in bringing future talent to these competitions and why it’s so important for them to experience the successes during the week too.”

Gochman and Celina BH delivered all clear rounds throughout their week of competition and captured top honors in the Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSIOY in impressive fashion, crossing through the jump-off timers in 42.08 seconds for the win, nearly two seconds faster than the second-place finisher. Holtgers Jr. and Conblue, a 11-year-old Oldenburg Springpferd gelding, took second place in the Emmers Equestrian Park Grand Prix CSIOJ, with the pair finishing in 42.65 seconds, just narrowly behind Aurelia Guisson and No Limit vh Legita Hof Z of Belgium who took the win.

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TETON RIDGE DONATES $50K TO JCCF COLORADO – The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, a charity of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, has been gifted $50,000 from the Teton Ridge Foundation, the philanthropic wing of the newly created western brand, Teton Ridge.

Visionary entrepreneur, Thomas Tull formed Teton Ridge to preserve the traditions and values of America’s iconic western culture and heritage

by investing in western performance sports, athletes, events, branding and land conservation.

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Fund was established by the Justin Boot Company, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association in 1989 to provide financial assistance to athletes injured through their participation in professional rodeo activities.

The donation from the Teton Ridge Foundation will assist the organization in relieving injured riders of financial stress from living expenses, physical therapy and more.

“With no guaranteed salaries or injured reserve provisions in the sport of rodeo, professional athletes often feel financial hardship when they sustain serious, sidelining injuries,” said Tom Glause, Interim CEO and COO of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. “Teton Ridge Foundation’s contribution will help us continue to be a hand up for rodeo athletes and their families.”

To date, more than $9 million has been awarded through the JCCF to more than 1,200 injured rodeo athletes and their families.

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Trevor Brazile record falls to Stetson Wright

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The Milford, Utah, cowboy made ProRodeo history by becoming the winningest

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“I guess it’s going pretty good,” Wright said of his outstanding season. “I guess I never think about the money won, and never records too. I just think gold buckles. So, it’s pretty awesome to hear that.”

Brazile, who won a PRCA record 26 world championships and earned more than $7 million in career earnings, is an inspiration to many cowboys on the rodeo trail, Wright included.

“To have my name in the same sentence as Trevor Brazile is pretty awesome,” Wright said. “And to break a record that the 26-time world champion set is pretty special, too. “ At just 22 years old, Wright is already setting records and claiming NFR titles. In 2019, he became the first rookie to win the all-around world title. In 2020, he added gold buckles in the all-around competition and bull riding.

Some of those accolades stand out more than others, and Wright said this is one of them.

“This earnings record ranks up there, especially because Trevor Brazile held the record,” Wright said.

One might think Wright’s fame and recognition would change his mindset, but he said he likes to stay in the present, always focusing on his next ride.

“I don’t pay too much attention to anything I’ve done in the past or what I can do in the future,” Wright said. “I just focus on staying on my bull and horse every day. That’s all I can control, and I guess everything else will come if I do my job.”

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He posted on social media he would be sidelined for six weeks.

“I didn’t make a very good dismount and I ended up landing right in front of him,” said Mauney, 34. “He stepped on me right underneath my vest at my beltline, but I got up and walked out of the arena.

I was fine until about 2 or 3 in the morning on Friday then decided I should probably get checked out. It ended up being a lacerated kidney.”

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"These are some of our biggest events of the year, and most of the time if you do well in them, chances are you're doing well in the world, as well," said Kimzey, 27. "Winning the Xtreme Bulls Tour title is always something that I put in the forefront of my goals when I sit down for the year. They pay a lot of money and they're a ton of fun."

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"If you come in and win a Division 1 Xtreme Bulls you know you're doing something right," Kimzey said. "There's still a lot of rodeo and there's work left to be done, but the sights are set on Las Vegas."

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2021 Steel Dust Awarded from AQHA

Courtesy AQHA.com Jan Mapes was awarded the 2021 Steel Dust Award on August 14 during the America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo.

Jan Mapes of Kim, Colorado, won the prestigious Steel Dust Award at the 13th annual America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale on August 14 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo.

Mapes was recognized for her superior quality work for her bronze, titled, “Tribute.” Selected by a panel of judges, the award is based on the artistic merit of the entire body of work submitted to the show. Mapes received a specially designed plaque, and half-page advertisement in the magazine Art of the West, valued at $1,780, courtesy of Art of the West.

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horses and the outdoors at a young age on visits to her grandparents’ ranch. Through high school and college, her passion for horses and the western way of life grew.

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With encouragement from her horse trainer husband, Mapes developed her ability to express, first in clay and later in paint, the things that touched her heart.

For more than 30 years, Mapes has made her home in a rural ranch community, training her eye, honing her craft and working cattle. Today, her work travels from her studio in southeastern Colorado across the United States, while her work for the National Cutting Horse Association takes her sculpture around the world.

America’s Horse in Art The American Quarter Horse Foundation hosted an online auction on August 14 for the 2021 America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale. Pieces are still available to purchase through October 16. To purchase a piece to add to your collection, visit www.aqha.com/artshow. All purchased art work will remain on display at the Museum through the end of the exhibit.

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New Plan to Rebuild BLM Announces plans to restore national headquarters to Washington, D.C.; Western headquarters will be expanded

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today outlined steps that the Department plans to take to rebuild and strengthen the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) following years of transition and upheaval among the workforce. These changes, which will be done in coordination with Congress, will improve the function of the bureau, help provide clarity for the BLM’s more than 7,000 employees across the country, maintain and increase access for stakeholders, and enable the bureau to better serve the American public and fulfill its mission as the steward of nearly one-

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fifth of the nation’s public lands.

In a meeting with BLM employees today, Secretary Haaland announced her intention to restore the BLM national headquarters to Washington, D.C., ensuring the bureau has a presence in the nation’s capital. Under this plan, the BLM’s current presence in Grand Junction, Colo., will grow and expand as the bureau’s official Western headquarters. This office will reinforce western perspectives in decision-making and have an important role to play in the bureau’s clean energy, outdoor recreation, conservation, and scientific missions, among other important work as a leadership center in the West.

“The Bureau of Land Management is critical to the nation’s efforts to address the climate crisis, expand public access to our public lands, and preserve our nation’s shared outdoor heritage.

It is imperative that the bureau have the appropriate structure and resources to serve the American public,” said Secretary Haaland.

“There’s no doubt that the BLM should have a leadership presence in Washington, D.C. – like all the other land management agencies – to ensure that it has access to the policy-, budget-, and decisionmaking levers to best carry out its mission. In addition, the BLM’s robust presence in Colorado and across the West will continue to grow.”

“The past several years have been incredibly disruptive to the organization, to our public servants, and to their families. As we move forward, my priority is to revitalize and rebuild the BLM so that it can meet the pressing challenges of our time, and to look out for our employees’ well-being,” added Secretary Haaland.

“I look forward to continuing to work with Congress, Tribes, elected officials and the many stakeholders who care about the stewardship of our shared public lands and healthy communities."

The Department intends to locate the Bureau Director and other key leadership positions in the national headquarters where they can ensure coordination with Congress, other federal agencies, and stakeholders that visit Washington, D.C. Additional senior personnel will operate from the Western headquarters, as part of the more than 95 percent of BLM employees that are already located outside of Washington, D.C. The Secretary’s vision for the BLM comes after substantive engagement with employees, Tribal consultations, and meetings with local, state, and federal leaders. The Secretary visited Grand Junction in July, and pledged to provide clarity and direction.

Additional logistics and planning will occur in the months to come in close coordination with BLM employees, Congress, Tribes, and elected leaders.

The Department plans to take a number of additional steps, in coordination with leaders in Congress, to ensure that the BLM is best positioned to serve the American public. This includes establishing a new BLM Foundation – as authorized in legislation – to support the bureau’s efforts and to help build new partnerships.

The BLM will strengthen the government-to-government relationship with Indian Tribes by supporting Tribal Liaisons in each state.

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